Top 10 Ways to Show Off Denver
By Ephraim Mallery, Citysearch Contributor
From the Brown Palace Hotel to Invesco Field, impress out-of-town guests with a truly local experience in Denver.
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Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Park, Morrison, CO
Explore the history of this natural amphitheater--from ancient geology to world-class music--in the underground visitors' center. -
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St, Denver, CO
Take a self-guided LoDo brewery tour, starting with Denver's oldest. -
Chautauqua Park
900 Baseline Rd, Boulder, CO
Explore the food, activities and culture of this century-old Boulder resort. -
Buckhorn Exchange
1000 Osage St, Denver, CO
Dine on Old-West delicacies, like buffalo and rattlesnake, at the proud holder of Denver's first liquor license. -
Pikes Peak
5069 Pikes Peak Hwy, Cascade, CO
Travel past waterfalls and bristlecone pines to the summit on the Cog Railway, the highest flying railway in the country. -
Vesta Dipping Grill
1822 Blake St, Denver, CO
This hip, contemporary LoDo restaurant features award-winning internal architecture and delicious entrees accented by unusual dipping sauces. -
Brown Palace Hotel & Spa
321 17th St, Denver, CO
Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea, with tea and treats in the luxurious atrium.
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Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
6252 W 104th Ave, Westminster, CO
Let your imagination soar with more than 1,200 butterflies and other crawly invertebrates at one of the nation's largest insect zoos. -
Invesco Field at Mile High
1701 Bryant St, Denver, CO
Explore the home of the Broncos, including the Sports Mall Legacy Walk, a tour of Denver's sports history. -
El Chapultepec
1962 Market St, Denver, CO
This renowned jazz dive bar still attracts national acts to its humble halls.
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Denver ChopHouse
1735 19th St, Denver, CO
Above-average beers, prime cuts of protein and loads of swanky bar culture. -
Tavern Uptown
538 E 17th Ave, Denver, CO
Pottery Barn meets "Cheers" in the form of an upscale, neighborhood sports bar.
