The Mile High City has a lot to crow about
these days. The Denver Broncos have won back-to-back Super Bowls, the
city remains the one true gateway to the Rocky Mountains, and visitors
continue to make it one of their top destinations. Denver is a large city,
with over two million residents, and it naturally has a great deal to
offer visitors in its varied neighborhoods, some of which date back to
gold rush days of the 1850's.
Denver's many different neighborhoods all share a common trait of being
incredible hospitable and visitor-friendly. The main downtown area has
been turned into a pedestrian only zone, and visitors can find a great
deal to occupy themselves there. The Lower Downtown, or LoDo, features
galleries, brewpubs, restaurants, and shops. It has been the focus of
revitalization efforts in recent years, and the efforts have produced
wonderful effects. Finally, Larimer Square has been restored to its Victorian
past, with its beautiful streets and houses.
As the biggest city for over 600 miles around, Denver is the cultural focus of the Rocky Mountain States. The Denver Art Museum features art from around the world, and it has particularly splendid exhibits of Nave American art. The Colorado History Museum features detailed historical dioramas and a large and interesting collection of photos of life in the Wild West. The Black American West Museum presents a lively picture of black pioneers, cowboys, and outlaws. Finally, the Children's Museum of Denver attracts lots of visitors each year to its friendly environment.
The view from Denver's State Capitol building showcases the Rocky Mountains
that rise to the city's west. Informal free tours allow visitors to climb
to the top of the capitol and take in the view, both of the bustling Denver
downtown and the beautiful landscape surrounding the city. Visitors can
now look down and see the new Ocean Journey Aquarium, which became a new
Denver attraction in 1999. They can also see Denver's beautiful neighborhoods
and bustling downtown. Visitors to Denver enjoy the cultural attributes
of the city, but they also enjoy the natural beauty that surrounds the
city. Visitors are encouraged to see for themselves the splendor of the
Rocky Mountains, using Denver as their starting point of course.