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Denver Botanic Gardens
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March 2, 2013, Comments Off

Located in the middle of the Mile High City, Denver Botanic Gardens was one of the first gardens in the country to emphasize native plants and to champion environmentally responsible …

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Colorado Mining Museums

February 10, 2013, Comments Off

The early days of Colorado were shaped by the miners who came to find gold and silver. Remnants of the old mining town yet remain, and in many cases, ...

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Top 10 Things To See and Do In Colorado

June 24, 2012, 1 Comment

Colorado is filled with amazing beauty, soaring mountains, tumbling rivers and streams, tranquil lakes, tall forests, soaring sand dunes, deep canyons ...

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Top 10 Things to do in Denver, Colorado

June 1, 2012, Comments Off

The Mile High City, got its start as a jumping off point for the Colorado Gold Rush that started in 1850s. Denver was founded as a mining and supply s ...

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    Tour the Denver Mint
    January 5, 2012, Comments Off

    Did you know that the Denver Mint produces more than a two trillion pennies, 473 million nickels, 659 million dimes and 168 million quarters? The United States Mints that produce ...

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    Denver Art Museum
    November 1, 2011, Comments Off

    Explore! Imagine! Create! Discover! Escape to the Denver Art Museum where you’ll visit other places and times through art collections from around the world — Renaissance Italy to the Wild ...

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    Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad
    September 2, 2011, Comments Off

    Perched above the gorgeous Arkansas River Valley, the Leadville Colorado & Southern Railroad is a breathtaking ride full of magic. Stunning views of the Collegiate Peaks, including Mt. Massive and ...

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    Downtown Aquarium in Denver
    June 29, 2011, Comments Off

    Amazing at it sounds, considering that much of the Southwest is water poor, the area does have some terrific underwater adventure spots. The Downtown Aquarium in Denver, Colorado, is a ...

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    The Bachelor Bats of Colorado
    February 18, 2011, Comments Off

    The Mexican free-tailed bat (Tadarida brasiliensis) is just one of many species of bats to inhabit the Southwest. Their fur is reddish to dark brown or gray in color. They ...

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