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During your Denver vacation, don't miss these great establishments and attractions:
Four Mile Historic Park
Four miles southeast of downtown Denver -- thus the name -- the oldest log home (1859) still standing in Denver serves as the centerpiece for this 12-acre open-air museum. Everything is authentic to the period from 1859 to 1883, including the house (a former stagecoach stop), its furnishings, outbuildings, and farm equipment. There are draft horses and chickens in the barn, and crops in the garden. Weekend visitors can enjoy horse-drawn carriage rides ($2), weather permitting. Seasonal "Heritage Events" feature pioneer-era musicians and actors as well as many food and craft demonstrations. Big events include July 4th and an outdoor theater series. Allow 1 hour.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Twenty-three acres of outstanding outdoor and indoor gardens display plants native to the desert, plains, mountain foothills, and alpine zones. There's also a traditional Japanese garden, herb garden, water garden, fragrance garden, and a garden inspired by the art of Monet. "Romantic Gardens" feature a waterway, and the "Gardens of the World" hold plants from Asia, Europe, Africa, Australia, and the tropics.Even in the cold of winter, the dome-shaped, concrete-and-Plexiglas Tropical Conservatory houses thousands of species of tropical and subtropical plants. Huge, colorful orchids and bromeliads share space with a collection of plants used for food, fibers, dyes, building materials, and medicines. The Botanic Gardens also have a gift shop, library, and auditorium. Special events are scheduled throughout the year; offerings range from garden concerts in summer to a spring book-and-plant sale to a cornfield maze southwest of Denver in the fall. Allow 1 to 2 hours.
Tiny Town and Railroad
Originally built in 1915 at the site of a Denver-Leadville stagecoach stop, Tiny Town is exactly what its name implies -- a one-sixth scale Western village. Nestled in a scenic mountain canyon about 20 miles southeast of downtown Denver, Tiny Town is made up of 100 colorful buildings and a steam-powered locomotive visitors can ride for an additional $1. Allow 1 hour.
The Oxford Hotel
Opened in 1891 and fully restored a century later, this genteel hotel in Denver's historical district appeals to affluent leisure and business travelers who appreciate its atmosphere and personalized service. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the five-story hotel features antique furnishings, marble floors, frescoed walls, stained glass, sterling chandeliers, and collections of Colorado art. THE OXFORD HOTEL IS PROUD TO BE A NON-SMOKING ...
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver-Downtown, CO
Located in the city center of downtown Denver within walking distance to the Colorado Convention Center, 16th Street Mall and many restaurant and entertainment venues. Or catch the light rail nearby that will take you the Coors Field, Pepsi Center and many other ...
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 ...
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