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If you ever owned a dolls house, or were lucky enough to visit an attraction like Tiny Town when you were a child, then you will understand the attraction that any miniature item can have for a small child, let alone an entire town, complete with working steam engine.

Built on a one sixth-size scale, Tiny Town is a miniature replica of a Western town at the beginning of the 20th century. There are over a hundred individual buildings, each lovingly crafted to add to the realism of the town. Some of the houses are complete with furniture and people, who can be glimpsed through the windows, while others are just the right size for a small child to crawl inside. Unlike many such attractions, which have a strict hands off policy, visitors to tiny town are…

The Denver Museum of Nature and Science, which combines a museum with an IMAX theater and a Planetarium, offers an interesting day out in the Denver area which will intrigue anyone who has ever wondered about how the world works. You can learn about the stars, about the diverse species of animals that share the planet with us, or discover more about your own body.

The museum was founded in 1900. One of the founders was a naturalist called Edwin Carter, who had come to the area in order to explore the Rocky Mountains and discover more about its birds and mammals. Carter's collection of local species formed the original content of the museum, although it was soon joined by the collections of some other local scientists, the gold specimens of John Campion…

The Denver Art Museum holds some of the most iconic images of the American West, alongside a selection of paintings, sculptures, textiles and other artwork from around the world.

The museum began as the Denver Artists' Club in the 1890s, and moved through many different venues before coming to rest in its current location in 1949. The museum has since been expanded twice in order to provide the 356,000 square feet of space that now houses the galleries, auditorium and exhibition spaces.

The museum has a huge and incredibly diverse collection of art from around the world. This includes an excellent collection of Western American art that will hold a particular interest for residents of Denver and the surrounding area, as well as anyone who takes an…

Daniels Park is a 1000 acre mountain park near Denver that provides a unique and intriguing insight into American history, and particularly the local history of the Denver area. It contains not only a Native American memorial and a historic ranch, but also a herd of living bison. Walking through the park is almost like stepping back into the time before Denver had grown into a major city.

A large section of the park is maintained in its natural state, offering visitors the chance to wander through the high plains habitat, complete with Bison. The 800 acre Bison preserve is one of the most unique and important features of the park. The herd was first introduced to the park in 1939 and is now a self-sustaining, breeding herd. The Plains habitat in Daniels…

The Lone Tree Golf Club and Hotel has much more to offer than just a good golf course. It is a venue that has the feel of a private country club, though the golf course is open to the public, and it offers a selection of features that make it a place to which every member of the family will enjoy coming for a day out.

The main building is a large, Tudor style property that stretches across the landscape like an elegant English country estate. The hotel at the Lone Tree Gold Club has fifteen luxury suites as well as a selection of meeting and conference rooms for business use. There are also elegant reception and banqueting halls, which provide the perfect spaces for special events, parties and weddings. The club and its staff have experience with…

The Wildlife Experience is a museum unlike any other. It is a chance to get close to the natural world without stepping outside the state. Visitors can travel from one end of the world to the other, walking through diverse ecosystems and meeting some of the amazing creatures that live in them.

No other museum presents its exhibits in the same way as the Wildlife Experience. Every medium is used to teach visitors about natural history, with displays including film, fine art and many interactive features that will particularly intrigue younger visitors.

One of the most exciting parts of the museum is Globeology. Over a quarter of a mile, visitors wander through a state of the art interactive experience, passing from the rainforest to the desert to the…

One of the most recognizable and beloved features of the Highlands Ranch landscape is the Highlands Ranch Mansion. The history of this building is entwined with the history of the community. It has changed hands many times since construction began in 1891 and today it is owned by the Highlands Ranch Metro District. Residents of Highlands Ranch expect to be able to hire the historic mansion for private events from the year 2012.

The Highlands Ranch Mansion is set in a 250 acre ranch, complete with historic buildings and a working windmill. It was the use of wind power to draw water up to the surface that allowed settlers to set up home in the region, and to farm livestock such as cattle, which require huge amounts of drinking water. The ranch buildings…

The three sites that make up the Denver Botanic Gardens provide a lot more than just a beautiful place in which to wander on a sunny day, although they are a wonderful space in which to enjoy the fresh air or take a stroll with the family. The York Street, Chatfield and Mount Goliath gardens are a hub of activity in the Denver area, holding cultural, botanical and educational events.

The gardens often hold exhibitions and events, including a program of activities specifically designed for families and children. One of the highlights of the year for many residents of Highlands Ranch is an evening listening to music among the flowers during the annual series of summer concerts, which mark their 30th year during the summer of 2010. The concerts include a…

Many natives and incomers of the Western states find themselves wondering about the history of their local area. Stories of the how the Wild West was conquered are one of the mainstays of American culture, but few of us ever get the chance to get a glimpse of what life was like for the settlers who were part of the true history of state like Colorado.

One of the most important parts of the Chatfield Botanic Gardens is the historic homestead that remains intact, and at which visitors can experience something of the life of the first settlers who made their homes in the Highland Ranch area. The homestead, dating from the 19th century, was built by German settlers. All of the ranch buildings have been kept intact, and the atmosphere of a true ranch is…