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Make your next vacation near Downtown Denver. Colorado's incredible one-mile-high capital stands out in entertainment and recreational activity all the time. Whether you seek fun during the day, evening or night, you'll never be bored. Take a break from your busy day and go see the historical downtown area.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 865-5000
www.denverartmuseum.org
Plan a day or two away from your Denver Inn to visit the Denver Art Museum for a cultural education in art. The museum is full of educational information to help you better understand the craft and what it means to be an artist. They encourage children to discover art and creativity by offering classes and hands-on activities. Adults may also participate in art classes and programs provided by the museum.
Don't go out for lunch. Dine and shop at one of the 3 restaurants or purchase something special at the gift shops located at the museum.
General admission prices vary by age. You can obtain tickets online or by phone. Hours of operation are Tuesday through Thursday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday hours are noon until 5:00 p.m. Friday hours are 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It's closed on Mondays. While visiting, you'll have the opportunity to see these types of art:
- African
- American Indian
- Architecture
- Asian
- European
- Contemporary
- Modern
- Oceanic
- Pre-Columbian
- Spanish
- Textile
- Western American
U.S Mint
320 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, Colorado 80204
(303) 572-9500
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/index.cfm?action=StartReservation
This is where all the coins in the United States are made. Tours start at 8:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. You must arrive 15 minutes early and anyone late will not go on the tour. An important thing to remember is that no items can be brought into the mint. That includes purses and baby strollers. They check everyone, including children, before allowing entry. Palm-sized wallets are the only items allowed inside the mint. Leave everything else at your Denver Bed and Breakfast or car. Make your reservations for a free tour of the mint online. Reservations accepted up to 2 months in advance.
Larimer Square
1430 Larimer, No. 200
Denver, Colorado, 80202
(303) 534-2367
http://www.larimersquare.com/
Shopping, dining, entertainment, dancing and everything else you can imagine is located in this historic downtown square. Larimer Square is the best place to be when it comes to experiencing Downtown Denver. Find all your day recreational activities for the family in one place. Or take a night out and walk the square for your nightlife fun.
In 1971, Larimer Square became the first historic district in Denver. With 142,000 square feet of shops, restaurants and vendors, you're sure to find something of interest. Take advantage of staying at your Denver Bed and Breakfast by enjoying all the great places in Larimer Square.
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Street
Denver, Colorado 80211
(303) 561-4450
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/flash_content/index.html
Eating your dinner around a 150,000 gallon fish tank surrounded by fish, stingrays and sharks may just be your type of interesting fun. The Downtown Aquarium provides your family an aquatic adventure into the wonderful world of sea life and other animals. Experience exhibits of shark, Sumatran tigers, snakes and exotic birds as you look on in awe. If this seems like the perfect activity near your Denver Inn, be sure to order your tickets.