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(Denver, Colorado - CO, USA US)



Denver, Colorado, is also known as the 'Mile High City' and Denver stands between the American West and the Great Plains, close to the famous Rocky Mountains. The city of Denver is a friendly metropolis, with numerous tree-lined boulevards, more than 200 city parks and striking architecture, ranging from Denver's historic buildings to breathtaking, modern skyscrapers.

Containing one of the largest selections of hotels in the whole of Colorado, Denver is home to numerous hotels, providing all levels of accommodation. Hotels in Denver are concentrated in downtown Denver and the surrounding suburban areas. There is also a selection of hotels located nearby Denver International Airport (DEN). More information on Denver Hotels.




There are many impressive Denver tourist information centers, sited in and around central Denver, and also at Denver Airport (DEN). These Denver tourist information centers offer useful tourism and tourist information, including detailed information about Denver's many tourist attractions, current events, sporting matches, dining in Denver, transport and maps, and general Denver tourism and tourist information.

Denver contains numerous world-class tourist attractions, including Denver Zoo - home to around 4,000 animals and spacious habitats; the Downtown Aquarium - offering visitors to Denver a range of aquatic exhibits and sealife information; Larimer Square - one of Denver's favorite entertainment, shopping, dining and nightlife districts; the Denver Botanic Gardens - containing an authentic Japanese garden and tropical conservatory; and the Six Flags Elitch Gardens Theme Park - a perfect family attraction, with fast rides and a restored carousel.

Other popular tourist attractions and landmarks in Denver include the Colorado State Capitol - completed in 1886, with a stunning 24 carat gold plated dome and views of the Rockies; the US Mint - where visitors are able to watch coins being produced; Denver's Four Mile Historic Park - featuring the oldest home in Denver, dating back to 1859; the Molly Brown House - once the home of the famous 'unsinkable' Molly Brown, full of information about her life; and the Byers-Evans House - an opulent Victorian home built by a famous newspaper editor. More information on Denver Tourist Attractions and Denver Landmarks.

Denver contains many excellent museums and art galleries in Denver city center, providing interesting information on the history of Denver and a range of other exhibitions. Some of the major museums and art galleries in Denver include the Children's Museum of Denver - packed with hands-on exhibits designed especially for young; the Colorado History Museum - a comprehensive museum documenting Colorado's varied history; the Denver Firefighters Museum - home to historic fire fighting equipment; the Denver Art Museum - containing many galleries showcasing a wide range of artwork from around the world; the Wings over the Rockies Air and Space Museum - with more than 40 planes and spacecraft on display; the Museum of Contemporary Art - Denver's only contemporary art museum; and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science - one of Denver's most popular tourist attractions, with many innovative exhibits and an IMAX theater. More information on Denver Museums and Denver Art Galleries.

Tourist attractions located close to Denver include Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave in Golden, Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center in Westminster, Denver Mountain Parks on the outskirts of Denver, Dinosaur Ridge in Morrison, Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, Royal Gorge Bridge and Park in Canon City, Tiny Town in Morrison, and the historic gold mining town of Idaho Springs. More information on Attractions Nearby Denver.

Denver Airports Guide - useful Denver Airport (DEN) information.

More Denver Information / Fast Facts and Orientation

• Country: United States of America (USA)
• Location: Denver County, Colorado (CO)
• Status: state capital and county seat
• Area: approximately 153 square miles / 396 square kilometers
• Population: approximately 555,000
• Language: American English
• Currency: US Dollar (USD)
• Time zone: GMT - 7 hours Mountain Standard Time (daylight saving time is observed)
• Country dialing code: +1
• Telephone area code: 303, 720 or 970
• Religion: various religions
• Average daily January temperature: 6ºC / 43ºF
• Average daily July temperature: 31ºC / 88ºF

 
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