Denver, Colorado is the Capitol of Denver and a great place to visit. Here are things to do and see in Denver ranging from places to hike to great places to shop. Visit the Denver Zoo, the old Denver Mint or even tour the Capitol.
©Denver CVBYou can take a tour of the Capitol or if you aren’t in Denver, you can take a virtual tour online! The building has a lengthy and interesting history. Completed (finally!) in 1908, the beautiful building’s dome was leafed in gold
One of Denver’s oldest institutions, the Denver Mint was established in 1859 during the height of the Gold Rush. Today, the United States Mint at Denver manufactures all denominations of circulating coins. Visitors can tour the Mint.
The 16th Street Mall is Denver’s hub of shopping, dining and entertainment that stretches for 16 blocks in the heart of downtown.
Beautiful open air natural amphitheater where you can attend concerts. Great hiking trails and a restaurant. At an Elevation of 6,200 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is in a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains.
According to the Denver Zoo, it all began with a special gift to the mayor of Denver, a black bear named Billy Bryan. Today, Denver Zoo is home to nearly 4,000 animals representing over 700 species and is one of the most popular zoos in the United States.
Housed in a replica of an 1880s-style railroad depot, the Colorado Railroad Museum is one of the best privately-supported railroad museums in the United States.
Denver Botanic Gardens is one of the largest and most visited botanical gardens in the U.S. Enjoy concerts in the gardens and special events.
The Downtown Aquarium features fascinating sea creatures, sharks and more. All in all there are more than 15,000 fish, mammals and plants, including an exhibit of Sumtran tigers who love to swim.
