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            <title>Take One Of The Many Tours Available In The Denver Area</title>
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Choosing a type of activity to partake in during a&nbsp;day trip is not always the easiest thing to do.&nbsp; In most locations there are a wide variety of things to do, although some of them may not be as widely known as others.&nbsp; One of the most educational and fun activities that can be participated in is the taking of a tour.&nbsp; Tours offer the traveler and locals an opportunity to learn something new about an area that they mostly likely would learn or experience without seeing it up close and personal.&nbsp; There are a number of tour opportunities in and around the city of Denver and many of them are very popular with locals too.

Rocky Mountain ToursTouring the Colorado Rockies is a popular activity for many people coming to the Denver area.&nbsp; Tours can be taken via car along scenic byways and through tour companies that offer several different modes of transportation including all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) tours.&nbsp; The Gray Line company also offers bus tours that cover not only the city of Denver but also venture out into the Rocky Mountains.

United States MintThe United States Mint in Denver offers free tours and is a great way for individuals to learn something about how money is made, handled, and distributed, as well as learn a great deal of American history too.&nbsp; There are some wonderful exhibits showing money making equipment from days gone by that can be viewed as well.

River ToursA number of tour companies offer the opportunity to explore Denver's local waterways.&nbsp; Guests can tour the Colorado River as part of a day trip, or also incorporate it into a full camping weekend.&nbsp; The steep walled canyons give the traveler a great look at some of the most beautiful scenery in the Denver area, much of it never seen by most people.&nbsp; Tours are also available for the nearby Dolores River too.&nbsp; Tours can be taken in either canoes or kayaks depending on the services offered by the specific tour company.

Mountain Bike ToursDenver also has tour companies that offer bike tours of both the city of Denver as well as the foothills that sit just to the west of the city.&nbsp; This is a great way to not only get out and see the area, but also to get a good amount of exercise too.

Platte River TrolleyOperated by the Denver Rail Heritage Society, the Platte River Trolley rides the rails right past the South Platte Greenway and stops at a number of important and popular downtown area stops.&nbsp; The operators of the trolley are knowledgeable and enhance the ride with interesting historical tidbits.&nbsp; The open-air trolley ride is popular with both children and adults alike.

Hammond's Candy FactoryA favorite for kids for many years, tours of Hammond's Candy Factory show various stages of the manufacturing of candies and end with an opportunity to sample some of the product that is produced there, as well as of course purchase some candy at the factory's gift shop.

Walking ToursThere are a few walking tours of the city of Denver available and these are great ways for travelers to experience the city at their own pace.&nbsp; Many tours highlight historical events in the city's past.&nbsp; There is even a tour that highlights Denver's days as the headquarters for an infamous criminal outfit.

Colorado State CapitolOne of the more interesting historic tours in the Denver area, the tour of the the Colorado State Capitol Building offers a look into both the history of Denver, the history of Colorado, and in a large part the history of the Old West.

Ski TrainMost often used by skiers traveling from Denver to the Winterpark ski resort in the nearby Rocky Mountains, the Ski Train that departs from the downtown area of the city also offers a great chance for a railroad tour into the mountains for non-skiing travelers to enjoy too.&nbsp;&nbsp; The trip normally takes two and a half hours from the city to the resort, and then another two and a half hours for the return trip.

Air ToursThere are tour companies in Denver that offer air tours of both the city, the surrounding area, and even the nearby mountains.&nbsp; The two most popular types of air tours available are helicopter and hot air balloon.&nbsp; Helicopter tours can cover a great amount of area in a fairly quick time.&nbsp; They also offer the opportunity to hover and see some attractions longer than others.&nbsp; Hot air balloon tours on the other hand are not only about the scenery that can be seen, but are also largely about the experience of floating through the air in a quiet and relaxing way.&nbsp; Both are wonderful ways to see the incredibly beautiful scenery that surrounds the city of Denver.

Brewery ToursDenver has a reputation as being the location of a number of breweries.&nbsp; There are big and small beer making operations located in and around the city and many of them offer tours of their beer making facilities.&nbsp; Some of the breweries that offer these type of activities include the Wynkoop Brewing Company, Flying Dog Brewery, Rock Bottom Brewery, the Cheshire Cat, Bull &amp; Bush Pub &amp; Brewery, and the Breckenridge Brewery.&nbsp; Each of these small breweries not only offer a look inside what it takes to make beer, but also a wonderful opportunity to relax and taste some of what they make too.&nbsp; In the nearby community of Golden, one of the most popular brewery tours is offered as vacationers that head there can take a forty minute walking tour of the Coors Brewery.&nbsp; This tour ends with some small samples of the products made there, including some of the company's more limited product craft-style beers.

One of the best ways to get a taste of Denver and the surrounding area is to take part in any of the many tours offered by a number of high quality and professional tour companies.&nbsp; Tours often offer a great way to experience a certain aspect of the area with a knowledgeable and friendly person leading the way.&nbsp; Many visitors take a lot more out of a visit when they are aided in their enjoyment of it.&nbsp; This is also a sure way for a traveler to make certain that they aren't missing something that they didn't know about.&nbsp; For both residents of Denver and visitors coming to the city, taking a tour is a great way to spend a day.
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            <author>bruce@bruceswedal.com (Bruce Swedal)</author>
            <title>Ten Things To Do In Denver</title>
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Vacations are an important time in people's lives.&nbsp; They often are the only chance many people get to get away from their job or hometown.&nbsp; Choosing the best destination though is vitally important.&nbsp; Deciding on a vacation destination is by far the most important decision for anyone looking to travel.&nbsp; A great choice for almost anyone is to select the city of Denver, or the entire Rocky Mountain region, as their next vacation destination.&nbsp; The area offers a great many chances to experience the outdoors, but the city of Denver itself is also a world class city that has more than enough attractions to entertain and interest even the pickiest of travelers.

A visit to Denver is often described as a visit to a really big small town.&nbsp; The people are overall friendly and the community is organized in a way that welcomes visitors from all over the world.&nbsp; Whether a visitor to Denver is coming on a business trip, a trip with their significant other, or bringing their entire family, they will find a great many options for entertainment available to them.&nbsp;

Here is a look at ten things to do in&nbsp;Denver:

Denver ZooOne of the best zoos in the United States, the Denver Zoo is popular with both locals and visitors to the city alike.&nbsp; The Denver Zoo is home to over 4,000 different animals and a number of interesting habitats.&nbsp; A stroll through the zoo offers visitors the chance to experience replications of various ecological systems from around the world.&nbsp; There are also a number of hands-on exhibits and programs that give visitors the chance to see and sometimes touch various animals themselves.

Tiny TownA great attraction in Denver for families with small children is Tiny Town.&nbsp; This miniature community is perfectly sized for curious kids who are even allowed to crawl inside some of the structures and peek out the windows.&nbsp; The highlight for most kids is the ride on the miniature train that tours most of the park.

Professional SportsDenver is completely outfitted with all of the professional sports teams it takes to entertain almost any traveler.&nbsp; Hockey fans can watch the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, baseball fans can watch Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies, the NFL's Denver Broncos are a favorite for football fans, and basketball fans can view the NBA's Denver Nuggets.&nbsp; There are also a variety of lower level, or second tier, professional sports too including indoor football, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and more.

United States MintThe United States Mint in Denver offers free tours every day, Monday through Friday.&nbsp; While many people may think that the tour is only interesting to those with an interest in coin collecting, it proves popular with other visitors as well.&nbsp; Taking part in the tour allows visitors to see the process of money making nearly from start to finish.&nbsp; There is also a great deal of history to be learned too during the short tour, both from the knowledgeable guides and the exhibits housed in the building.

Platte River GreenwayDenver residents are extremely lucky to have a unique and well kept area like the Platte River Greenway at their disposal.&nbsp; This is also a valuable resource for travelers coming to Denver too as it allows them a chance to get out and enjoy the outdoors and escape the more hectic world of shopping areas and tourist attractions.&nbsp; The greenway is home to miles of trails where visitors and residents alike can walk, jog, run, rollerblade, or even bike to their heart's content.&nbsp; It also acts as an effective and pleasant way to get from one area of Denver to another.

Denver Museum of Nature &amp; ScienceFrom the &ldquo;Hall of Life&rdquo; to the &ldquo;Prehistoric Journey&rdquo;, the Denver Museum of Nature &amp; Science is a great place to learn about all things living.&nbsp; The museum is routinely rated as one of the better science museums in America's west and it offers a number of creative and innovative ways to learn.&nbsp; There are a number of subjects covered in the museum, from space and nature to Native Americans and local history, and the museum covers them all well.&nbsp; The Denver Museum of Nature &amp; Science is particularly appealing towards kids who show an interest in learning.

Lakeside Amusement ParkOne of the nicer smaller amusement parks in the country, Lakeside Amusement Park is also one of the last remaining family owned amusement parks in the nation.&nbsp; The rides are fun and aimed at a wide variety of age groups, and the park itself is also a wonderful location for a fun picnic lunch.&nbsp; Visitors to Lakeside Amusement Park will notice one thing immediately, the lack of the long unbearable lines that greet visitors to more nationally recognized amusement parks.&nbsp; There is a bit of a nostalgic feel at the park as many of the rides were more popular in the 1960s, 70s, and 80s.&nbsp; Parents appreciate that this is an extremely affordable way to spend the day for even a large family.

Colorado State CapitolWith a beautiful setting, a great deal of accessible history, and free tours for all who come, it is easy to see why the Colorado State Capitol building is one of the more popular attractions in Denver.&nbsp; The tour has become quite popular, so it is advised that those interested reserve a spot ahead of time, especially if they are visiting at a time when school children may also be visiting.&nbsp; There are actually two tours available, one that tours the bulk of the capitol and one that tours just the gold bell shaped dome, and both are extremely worthwhile.&nbsp; A tour of the Colorado State Capitol is a great way to see wonderful architecture and a historical site at the same time.

Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and ToysThe Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is one of the more unique museums in the nation.&nbsp; It is dedicated to all sorts of toys related to dolls, doll houses, and action figures.&nbsp; There are many examples of rare and collectible toys on display as well as some of the most detailed handmade doll houses known to exist anywhere.&nbsp; The nice think about the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys is that it really does appeal to both adults and children.

16th Street MallOne of the best shopping areas in all of Denver, the 16th Street Mall offers great experiences and great stores to the visitors that choose to shop there.&nbsp; This is an outdoor mall that runs approximately one and a quarter miles in length.&nbsp; The mall has its own bus service with MallRide shuttle buses offering visitors the chance to get from one area to the other without walking.&nbsp; A good deal of urban landscaping has been added and the area is popular with those looking to enjoy a quick bite to eat outside.&nbsp; Shoppers will find a nice mix of national chain stores and local boutiques and shops too.&nbsp; The mall is not just a destination for shoppers as there are a number of fine eateries located there, as well as a regular supply of street musicians too that can be enjoyed as well.

A visit to Denver is a great choice that anyone can make should they be looking for a fun destination to head to.&nbsp; Denver offers a wide variety of activities and attractions, and has been entertaining visitors for more than one hundred years.&nbsp; It shouldn't be too much of a problem for anyone with any interest to find something to do in the city of Denver.&nbsp; The area is particularly inviting for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors or learning about history from America's westward expansion and old west days.
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            <title>The Denver Zoo – A Must See Attraction For Tourists And Locals Alike</title>
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The Denver Zoo, located in City Park was founded way back in 1896 with the acquisition of one single American Black Bear cub and has grown to become a world class zoo that attractions a great many visitors year in and year out.&nbsp; The zoo places an emphasis on conservation and education, and has a number of events and displays that are both permanent and temporary and are designed to spread this message to its guests.&nbsp; The Denver Zoo is a great place to visit for both locals and tourists alike, it has a long history of entertaining and amazing all who enter through its gates.

The animals are the highlight of the Denver Zoo, and rightly so.&nbsp; The zoo is home to a wide variety of species, some native to the Rocky Mountain region and many more from various locations around the world.&nbsp; This huge collection of wildlife makes the Denver Zoo a literal live interaction opportunity for visitors to this wonderful facility.&nbsp; Here is a look at just some of the unique and amazing specimens that are featured in the zoo's exhibits.

MammalsThe Denver Zoo is home to many different kinds of mammals including the Arctic Fox, Asian Elephant, Cape Buffalo, Dromedary Camel, Grizzly Bear, Hippopotamus, Jaguar, Malayan Tapir, Musk Ox, North American Otter, Polar Bear, Prairie Bison, Red River Hog, Rocky Mountain Bighorn, Snow Leopard, Spotted Hyena, Western Lowland Gorilla, and more.

Amphibians and ReptilesThe Denver Zoo is also home to a good number of amphibians and reptiles including the Blue Poison Arrow Frog, Eastern Diamondback Rattlesnake, Frilled Lizard, Panamanian Golden Frog, Green Tree Python, Komodo Dragon, Nile Monitor, and more.

BirdsThe Denver Zoo also has a great selection of birds for its visitors to get a glimpse of including the African Penguin, American Flamingo, Bald Eagle, Emu, Indian Peafowl, Rhinoceros Hornbill, and more.

FishMany people don't automatically think of the Denver Zoo as a place to see interesting species of fish on display, but among other fish the zoo has exhibits that include the Blind Cave Fish, Clown Fish, Green Moray Eel, Lionfish, Red-Bellied Piranha, and the Seahorse.

Many of the animals located at the Denver Zoo also play a part in feedings and shows that are open to the public.&nbsp; There are wildlife shows, Sea Lion shows, a Pachyderm demonstration, as well as various bird exhibitions.

The Denver Zoo has a wonderful collection of themed areas included in its 80 acres of park space.&nbsp; The zoo is home to Bear Mountain which was the first zoo habitat constructed to look and function like a natural habitat for the animals it contained built in the United States.&nbsp; Predator Ridge gives visitors as much of a look at an actual African habitat as can be had inside the continental United States.&nbsp; The Tropical Discovery area of the Denver Zoo is home to an indoor rain forest display that exhibits a waterfall, natural plants, a swamp area, a simulated river bank, and all of the species that one would expect to find in those habitats.&nbsp; Primate Panorama is home to more than six acres of monkeys and apes on display.&nbsp; This is easily one of the most popular locations in the zoo as everyone, especially children, love to watch the always exciting and always active primates on display.&nbsp; With almost 200 different species of birds on display, Bird World at the Denver Zoo is a great place for visitors to see birds interact both with other birds as well as their natural habitat too.&nbsp; This area includes the popular Bird World Kitchen viewing window which allows visitors to the zoo the chance to see what the birds eat on a daily basis.&nbsp; The Pachyderm Habitat is also a popular attraction as those that make their way there can take a moment to see the elephants, rhinos, hippos and more romp and play in a habitat very similar to where they would live in the wild.&nbsp; These naturalized habitats are world class and perform two jobs at once, they allow visitors to the zoo to see the animals in similar situations that they would appear in if still in the wild, and they also allow the animals to live under comfortable and somewhat normal conditions.

The Denver Zoo is also a great place to go for special events, both those organized by the zoo itself and those that are particular to the guest of the zoo as well.&nbsp; The zoo holds events related to spring break, guest presentations, traveling exhibits, holiday celebrations, and more.&nbsp; The zoo has also been utilized by guests for birthday and anniversary celebrations, weddings and wedding receptions, and family reunions to great success.&nbsp; Holding or attending a special event at the Denver Zoo is a great way to spend a special day.

The Denver Zoo proves every year to be one of the most popular attractions in the city, and with one visit it is easy to see why.&nbsp; The zoo is able to display its many rare animals in a way that is pleasing to the visitor but also in a way that promotes its message of conservation and animal welfare in a positive and unmistakable way.&nbsp; The zoo caters to its visitors through well manicured landscaping, fun eating opportunities, great programs and educational displays, and above all fabulous animal exhibits.&nbsp; For one of the safest bets as far as things to do in the city of Denver, a trip to the zoo is a must.
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            <title>If You Get The Chance, Take In A Concert At Denver's Red Rock Amphitheatre</title>
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The city of Denver has a lot going for it in terms of things to do and activities to take part in.&nbsp; When it comes to concert venues, many acts play at the Pepsi Center and Invesco Field, but no concert location in the Denver area, and few any where in the world can match the beauty and acoustics of the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Concerts were first held at Red Rocks in the early 1900s and were so successful that the city of Denver eventually purchased the site from a private owner with then intent of developing it into a permanent concert facility.&nbsp; The naturally occurring amphitheater was modified with the help of the Civilian Conservation Corps and the Work Projects Administration during the 1930s to its current state where it can seat just short of 10,000 people for events of all kinds.&nbsp; Originally known as the &ldquo;Garden of the Angels&rdquo; and the &ldquo;Garden of the Titans&rdquo;, it has been known primarily as Red Rocks since the city acquired the location in 1928.

Over the years the venue has been used for holiday celebrations, private ceremonies like weddings, and concerts featuring artists performing everything from classical to rock music and even comedy acts as well.&nbsp; Many modern artists have taken advantage of the unique beauty of Red Rocks and chosen to shoot music videos as well as full length concert videos and albums there.&nbsp; The main stage and audience seating area are surrounded by enormous boulders that not only have a dramatic effect on the visual layout of the area, but also perform natural acoustic benefits to nearly every performance held on the stage.

Traditionally, the first performance of the year at Denver's Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a non-denominational Easter Sunrise Service.&nbsp; Following that though, the venue usually hosts performances by international, national and even local talent all year long until the concert season ends in the fall.&nbsp; For anyone looking for a one-of-a-kind concert going experience, a visit to Red Rocks for a performance by any of the artists putting on a show there is a definite must.&nbsp; 

The beauty seen by the eye and the sounds heard by the ear combine to provide for what is simply one of the best concert experiences that can be found any where.&nbsp; A concert at Red Rocks is just one of the many things to do in and around Denver, Colorado, but it is also one of the best experiences that can be had there.
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