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Here's a small list of some of the things to see in Denver.

What to See in Denver

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Area
(303) 289-0232

Wildlife bus tours provide an overview of history, wildlife and environmental cleanup at the Arsenal. See eagles, hawks, owls, mule and white-tailed deer, coyotes and prairie dogs. Reservations required.

Dinosaur Ridge
16831 W. Alameda Parkway, Morrison, CO 80465 (303) 697-DINO

A geologically famous National Natural Landmark, located along the Rocky Mountain Front Range, near Morrison, Colorado, only 15 miles west of downtown Denver. The site features historically famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus, discovered in 1877, and Cretaceous dinosaur footprints, attributed to ornithopod and theropod dinosaurs. The site features a visitor's center and is open to the public year round. It is Free and visitors may follow a mile long trail. A guidebook is available for use on self-guided tours. Guided tours can be arranged through the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge.

United States Mint
W. Colfax at Cherokee St. (303) 844-3582

More than five billion coins are produced here each year. Free tours of entire production from stamping to counting and
bagging. Interesting gift shop. "Money, Trade, and Treasures," a new exhibit with an imaginative look at historic coins, money and trade.
 

Hiwan Homestead Museum
4208 S. Timbervale Drive (303) 674-6262

 A 17-room log lodge hand built in Evergreen in the 1880's. Native American artifacts, changing exhibits, historic programs and pioneer crafts. Free tours.
 

Civic Center Park
Broadway and Colfax

Bordered by the State Capitol, the City and County Building and the Denver Art Museum, this park is the centerpiece of
Denver greenspace. The park blooms with 25,000 square feet of flower beds each summer.
 

Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art
6055 Longbow Drive, (303) 530-1442

Enjoy the beauty and excitement of the American West. 200 major paintings, 80 thrilling bronze sculptures, cowboy, Indian, wildlife and magnificent landscapes. Gift shop offers Leanin' Tree greeting cards.
 

Michael Garmans Magic Town
1512 Larimer St. (303) 572-1600

Internationally known sculptor Michael Garman's famous 1/6th scale, magical city, complete with holograms, changing scenes and magical illusions. Gift shop.

Tarahumara Indian Tribe of  Northern Mexico Exhibit!
Denver International Airport - for more info click on this link