Denver Travel Guide

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Denver boasts an interesting mix of attractions, providing visitors with many tour options.

Civic Center Park Walk through Civic Center Park, where you'll see the Colorado State Capitol Building, a remarkable turn of the century Greek replica, the Colorado History Museum and the Denver Public Library. Have lunch at Dario's Restaurant, then explore the nearby Denver Art Museum.

Denver History Museum Next door to the Denver Art Museum is the Byers-Evans House/Denver History Museum. The Byers-Evans House/Denver History Museum is also in this area. The City and County Building and the U.S. Mint are not far from the retro Bump and Grind restaurant.

Denver Performing Arts Complex Enjoy breakfast at Hot Cakes, which is close to the 16th Street Mall and the Denver Pavilions, two popular shopping options. Nearby is the Paramount Theater, the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the Tabor Center.

Writer Square Walk around Writer Square, which acts as a passage to Larimer Square. Dine at the Denver Chophouse and Brewery. Browse the Tattered Cover Bookstore, then walk to Union Station and tour Denver's first brewery, the Wynkoop Brewing Company.

Molly Brown House In Capitol Hill, visit the Molly Brown House and St. John's Episcopal Cathedral. Dine at Chipotle Mexican Grill or discover the neighborhood's more modern offerings at Wax Trax, one of the city's preeminent independent record shops. Nearby is the Grant-Humphreys Mansion and the Colorado Governor's Mansion.

Bus Tours Gray Line Tours ( +1 303 394 6920/ http://www.grayline.com ) Banjo Billy's Bus Tours ( +1 720 771 0087/ http://www.banjobilly.com/ ) Pacesetter Coach Lines ( +1 303 289 5637 )

Historic Tours Black American West Museum and Heritage Center ( +1 303 292 2566/ http://www.blackamericanwest.org/ ) Grant-Humphreys Mansion ( +1 303 894 2505/ http://www.coloradohistory.org/ghm/rentalsGrantHum.htm ) Byers-Evans House/Denver History Museum ( +1 303 620 4933/ http://www.coloradohistory.org/ )

Air Tours Columbine Air Tours ( +1 719 658 0659) Soaring Adventures of America ( +1 303 436 1436 ) Sunny Day Come Fly Away ( +1 303 456 5916 )

Trolley Tours Platte Valley Trolley ( +1 303 458 6255/ http://www.denvertrolley.org/ )

Balloon Tours Grand Adventure Balloon Tours ( +1 970 887 1340/ http://www.grandadventureballoon.com ) Air Time Balloons Incorporated ( +1 303 320 4400 )2008-08-02T07:29:22.000 69

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