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During your Denver vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
City Park
Denver's largest urban park covers 330 acres (96 sq. blocks) on the east side of uptown. Established in 1881, it retains Victorian touches. The park encompasses two lakes (with boat rentals and fishing), athletic fields, jogging and walking trails, a free children's water feature, playgrounds, tennis courts, picnic areas, and an 18-hole municipal golf course. In summer, there are concerts. The park is also the site of the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science (including its IMAX Theater), discussed elsewhere in this chapter.
Six Flags Elitch Gardens Theme Park
A Denver tradition established in 1889, this amusement park moved to its present downtown site in 1995. The 45-plus rides include Twister II, an unbelievable 10-story roller coaster with a 90-foot drop and dark tunnel; the Flying Coaster, a one-of-a-kind "hang gliding" experience where passengers lie facedown; the Halfpipe, a snowboarding-themed thrill ride that involves 16 passengers on a 39-foot board; the 220-foot, free-fall Tower of Doom; and a fully restored 1925 carousel with 67 hand-carved horses and chariots. Patrons of all ages can enjoy the Island Kingdom Water Park while the little ones have fun on pint-sized rides in the Looney Tunes MovieTown. There are also musical revues and stunt shows, games and arcades, food, shopping, and beautiful flower gardens. Allow 3 hours.
Colorado State Capitol
Built to last 1,000 years, the capitol was constructed in 1886 of granite from a Colorado quarry. The dome, which rises 272 feet above the ground, was first sheathed in copper, then replaced with gold leaf after a public outcry: Copper was not a Colorado product.Murals depicting the history of water in the state adorn the walls of the first-floor rotunda, which offers a splendid view upward to the underside of the dome. The rotunda resembles the layout of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. South of the rotunda is the governor's office, paneled in walnut and lit by a massive chandelier.On the first floor, the west lobby hosts revolving temporary exhibits. To the right of the main lobby is the governor's reception room. The second floor has main entrances to the House, Senate, and old Supreme Court chambers. On the third floor are entrances to the public and visitor galleries for the House and Senate (open to the public during legislative session from January through early May).
Embassy Suites Hotel Denver - Aurora
Hotel guests will love our convenient location. The hotel is just West of the Denver International Airport right off of Interstate I-70. We are located in a business park setting close to many local business and corporations. Within a matter of minutes, guests can leave our front door and arrive to Downtown Denver, the Denver Zoo, and many of the major tourist attractions and shopping areas. We are also just down the street from the Stapleton Development Center and minutes away from the ...
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center
The hotel is adjacent to the recently renovated Colorado Convention Center and is the newest member of the Hyatt Hotels of Denver Family. The hotel stands 37 stories with 1,100 guest rooms, 60,600 sq ft of conference space including two ballrooms and a full compliment of specialty suites. It's four story sunlit atrium features an escalator that offers a stunning view of the mountains, as does the ...
Burnsley All Suite Hotel
Capitol Hill's premier boutique hotel offers a blend of European style and personalized service. Each of our executive luxury suites offers inspiring views of the majestic Rocky Mountains and the Denver skyline. Located just seconds from Denver's shopping, dining and entertainment district. Come stay with us and enjoy the "Suite ...
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