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The “Mile High City” of Denver, Colorado entrances visitors with its majestic alpine backdrop, vast high desert terrain, and the allure of hidden gold in the surrounding hills. While Denver is quite geographically isolated (the closest major city is over 600 miles away), it offers an abundance of cultural, entertainment, modern luxuries and Old West charm.
Denver was established on November 22, 1858, after a party of prospectors discovered gold at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River. Additional gold finds sparked a mass migration of some 100,000 hopefuls in the following years. The sudden influxes of people lead the federal government to establish the Colorado Territory in 1861.
The discovery of gold also lead the city’s leaders to swiftly dispossess the local Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians of their lands so they could establish a network of railroads and make Denver a center for municipal trade, banking, commerce and supply not only for the state, but surrounding regions as well. By 1890, Denver became the second most populace city in the West, behind San Francisco.
Today, Denver is an outdoor enthusiast’s dream. Within an hours drive of world-class activities including skiing, biking, serene hiking and rock climbing, modern day adventurers flock to the city from far and wide to partake in outdoor endeavors, indulge in famous microbrews, and sometimes even establish new lives in Denver’s booming computer and telecommunications economy. The nearby hip college town of Boulder also provides visitors of all ages a fun and entertaining escape, including historical museums and a rich arts and theatrical community. But Denver isn’t just for the young and adventurous. According to CNN, in 2005 Denver was voted one of the top 10 places to retire. With the sun shining 300 days out of the year, you won’t find much to complain about in Denver!
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TIVOLI BREWERY
Built in 1890, the seven-story mansard tower building originally operated as the Rocky Mountain Brewing Company, but the name was changed in the 1860s to the Tivoli by owner John Good, in honor of the gardens in Copenhagen, Denmark. In 1991 the building came to serve as a student center for the Auraria Campus of the Metropolitan State College of Denver. The modernization of the historical site came to include a mixture of shops and restaurants where visitors can shop, take a self-guided tour, or simply browse the historical information posted throughout the building. The best part is admission is free.
CIVIC CENTER
Built in the early 1900s, the stunning Neoclassical-designed Civic Center is the core legacy of Denver’s City Beautiful era championed by former Mayor Robert W. Speer. The grand plan for this city center was meant to turn the drab, unplanned Denver into "Paris on the Platte." The Civic Center is situated just south of the Central Business District in parklands, which is home to many fountains, statues and formal gardens. includes a Greek amphitheater and war memorial. The area plays host to a variety of civic activities, with numerous institutions of arts, government and culture as well as numerous festivals, parades and protests throughout the year.
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. Over 100 years old, the museum has grown to become one of the world’s largest natural history museums. It offers diverse exhibits and impressive programs about science and natural wonders, including traveling exhibitions from Egypt, Europe and South America, to name a few. The Museum also produces its own awe-inspiring permanent exhibitions, and boasts a stunning IMAX® theater, high-tech planetarium shows, and state-of-the-art scientific research projects.
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