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What to See & Do in Denver

There is plenty to see and do in Denver Colorado. If you are looking for family entertainment you can take a trip to City Park or Prehistoric Park for a relaxing environment the whole family will enjoy. If you are looking for a little more excitement it will be found at Six Flags Elitch Gardens or Lakeside Amusement Park. There you can ride some of the countries best roller-coasters and thrill rides. Below we have highlighted some of the best Denver has to offer, we hope the information is helpful in planning your next trip.

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City Park - Between Colorado Boulevard and York Street, along 17th Street, City Park is Denver's largest public space, with rose gardens, lakes, a golf course, tennis courts, and two of the city's most popular attractions: the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Natural History. A shuttle runs between the two.

Civic Center - Lawns, gardens, and a Greek amphitheater form a serene backdrop for the State Capitol, which was built in 1894. It was constructed mostly of materials indigenous to Colorado, including marble, granite, and rose onyx. Visitors can climb to the balcony for a panoramic view of the Rockies. 1475 Sherman St., tel. 303/866-2604. Closed Sun.

Denver Mint - Officially known as the United States Mint, this is the source of all coins marked with a D. You can tour the facility where more than 5 billion coins are stamped yearly. W. Colfax Ave. and Cherokee St., tel. 303/844-3582. Closed weekends.

Denver Zoo - In City Park, the zoo has a nursery for baby animals and a polar bear exhibit where visitors can watch the bears swim underwater. E. 23rd St. between York St. and Colorado Blvd., tel. 303/331-4110. Admission charged

16th Street Mall - Shade trees, outdoor caf�s, historic buildings, and shopping characterize this street. Free shuttle buses, which run the length of downtown, are the only vehicles allowed on this street.

Six Flags Elitch Gardens - Denver's biggest theme park has 48 rides including Twister II, a giant wood roller coaster. At Disaster Canyon, you ride through river rapids in a giant rubber tire. Some other great rides: Sidewinder, Sky flyer, Avalanche, Tortoise, and Big Wheel. There is a Kiddieland area, an observation tower, shows and much, much more.

Prehistoric Journey - Travel back in time 3.5 billion years to the first life forms on earth - which lived under water. Then climb up on land to walk down a jungle path through history, visiting dinosaurs and various other beasts that once roamed Colorado. Prehistoric Journey is just one exhibit at the huge Denver Museum of Natural History. The Hall of Life has interactive games to learn about the human body. There's also an IMAX movie theatre with a screen that is as big as a building.

Lakeside Amusement Park - Located in northwest Denver, this family amusement park offers unlimited rides on over 40 attractions ranging from the classic Cyclone Roller Coaster to a scenic miniature train. Fun for the entire family with 15 children's rides, games and refreshments.

Tiny Town - Created in 1915, Tiny Town is just like a real village - only kid-sized. All the buildings are one-sixth actual size. The turn-of-the-century downtown features a fire station, toy store, ice cream shop, movie theatre, gas station and more. Children can actually enter some of the buildings. An operating tiny train pulled by a working miniature steam locomotive circles the entire village. Located in a beautiful mountain location only a few minutes from Denver.

Heritage Square - A re-created Colorado town from the 1870's, the "Old West" amusement park has free admission with 35 specialty shops, restaurants and amusement rides. Home of the Music Hall with mello-drama dinner theatre and the Lazy H Chuck-wagon Dinner and Western Show. Alpine slide, water slide, bungee tower, children's rides and more.

Water World - America's largest family water park has 40 attractions on 64 beautifully landscaped acres. Includes two ocean-like wave pools, twisting water slides, whitewater raft adventures, the Screamin' Mimi, Calypso Cove, Lost River of the Pharaohs, FunH2Ouse and the internationally acclaimed "Voyage to the Center of the Earth."