Great Sand Dunes National Park & Preserve
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Though the dunes aren't located in Denver by any stretch of the imagination, they are an easy drive from the capitol for a weekend sidetrip. Most visitors come to Colorado for the mountains, and you should absolutely see those too, but shamefully few see this truly stunning natural wonder.
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Denver Zombie Crawl
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There's no particular point to this event other than to have the excuse to dress up like a deadman and cause a ruckus. It's oddly wholesome fun for all ages, and if you do feel obliged to imbue your death with some purpose, you're invited to bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food Bank of the Rockies. Otherwise, joining in is free!
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Mayan Theatre
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In line with the unusual appearance, the Mayan's three screens generally host artfully crafted foreign-language and indepedent films, with the occassional blockbuster making an appearance. Gourmet snacks, wine, beer, coffee and cocktails are served by the theater's café.
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Denver Zoo
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An open-air aviary, an eight-acre recreation of Samburu National Reserve in Kenya, a tropical discovery zone, a climate-controlled Komodo dragon exhibit, and a 5-acre facility housing more than 25 endangered primate species (including silverback gorrilas!) make this zoo an engaging attraction.
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Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
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Looming slabs of blood-red sandstone that perfectly reverberate sound waves make this setting so iconic many bands choose to release dvds of their concerts here. Nearly every Coloradan has at least one story of an epic evening spent among the monoliths overlooking the city lights in the company of great artists.
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Denver Cruiser Ride
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Some participants ride custom-built circus bikes, some tow trailers fitted up with speakers, many don outrageous costumes and most all of them wear huge smiles. The Cruiser Ride is simple racous fun, as well as an ideal opportunity to get a bit of fresh air and exercise while seeing the town and meeting all the freaky locals.
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Museum Of Contemporary Art Denver
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Originally occupying a renovated fish market, the museum has majorly upgraded in 2007 to an environmentally sustainable facility designed by the acclaimed architect David Adjaye. Skylights and expansive windows accomplish the architect's goal of reducing seperation between the interior galleries and exterior spaces of the city.
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Elitch Gardens
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The park's 2015 season runs from May 2nd through November 1st. Nothing will bring you back to best moments of childhood faster than the heartstopping adrenaline rush of a 50 mph roller coaster in the heat of summer.
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Clyfford Still Museum
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During his self-imposed exile from the New York School Still painted a vast body of work. Denver was personally selected by the artist to house his entire collection. The museum built for the purpose is a masterpiece, with a perforated ceiling that filters natural light, illuminating the space without exposing the paintings to harmful UV rays.
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The Source
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The Source epitomizes the soul of the surrounding RiNo district. Recently wrought by industrial blight, entrepreneurs have ingeniously repurposed abandoned buildings and scrap materials to ressurect the neighborhood as the city's new artistic hub. Not only a one-stop shop for all things gourmet, the Source is also a captivating architectural space.
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Coors Field
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Coors Field offers all the classic components of an Americana-rich baseball game. Food and beer vendors are abundant, occassionally even some peddling regional craft brews (all much better than Coors, in my humble opinion). Also the weather in Denver is nearly always warm and sunny in summer and fall, making this stadium particularly comfortable.
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High Times Cannabis Cup
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Amsterdam hosted the first years of the cup, but Denver is the flagship location stateside. The world's best growers gather here in an effort to receive honors for the quality of their product, so if you indulge there are sure to be a few strains you'll enjoy and haven't yet encountered. There are also concerts, lectures and other events.
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History Colorado Center
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If any period of Colorado history interests you, this museum is the place to go to satiate your curiousity. The state's cinematic past of gold miners, cowboys, railroad tycoons, beat poets, extreme sportsmen and indigenous activists contains something of value for every unfamiliar visitor.
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Cheesman Park
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So many supernatural sitings were reported that the city had to halt the removal of corpses. Thus, some two to three thousand unidentified dead still rest just under the turf of the park. Not only is Cheesman a pleasant place for a picnic, it's also been long counted among America's most haunted places.
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First Friday Art Walk
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Entry to this vibrant event is entirely free, apart from whatever you choose to spend on the generally cheap food and drinks. The location is a short drive, bus or bike from the city center, yet far enough to land you in a community much more representative of Denver's majority than most people you'll encounter in shopping malls.
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