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Sunday, February 28th, 2010 at 2:00 am

What to do in Denver

Most partners in Denver, Colorado, with snow. After all, are located just east of the Cordillera Rocky Mountain Front, a full mile above the sea level.

However, Denver has more hours of sunshine per year than either San Diego or Miami Beach.

That may explain why is Denver's largest park system in the city.

Inner city limits more than 200 parks. Including the surrounding areas, there are over 20,000 acres of parks to visit and explore.

Denver is the capital of Colorado and the U.S. city most populated of 24. It is also home to the largest airport in the nation. At 53 square miles, Denver International Airport is larger than the Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago's O'Hare Airport Airport combined.

We hope you enjoy the 10 best places to visit in Denver.

# 1 Denver Performing Arts Complex

Speer & Arapahoe

This may seem strange to list the Denver Performing Arts Complex as number one on our list until you realize that it is the largest performing arts center in the country after Lincoln Center in New York.

The block of four, 12-acre complex houses the Ballet Colorado, Opera Colorado and the Colorado Symphony. Customers can also get touring Broadway shows, concerts and theater professionals at the center of the arts.

Denver Center for the Performing Arts, as an organization, covering the Denver Center Theater Company, Denver Center Attractions, the National Theater Conservatory and Denver Center Theater Academy.

Buell Theater, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and the theater space are just some of the places found in the complex.

# 2 Red Rocks

8300 West Alameda Parkway

The famous Red Rocks is a 868-acre park and amphitheater located 15 miles outside of Denver. He is a famous place concert celebrating the world and often voted the best place to see a show in the United States.

Its red sandstone boulders, which seem defy gravity once they had been included among the Seven Wonders of the World. The honor might have gone, but the park remains breathtakingly spectacular.

Even if their favorite band is not performing at Red Rocks, the park is worth the trip.

# 3 Denver Z00

2300 Steele Street

One of most popular zoos in the United States, the Denver Zoo houses over 4,000 animals representing over 700 species.

Visitors Zoo is located on a parcel of 80 acres of land in the City Park.

In operation since 1896, the Denver Zoo is open every day of the year. The zoo offers free admission on a regular basis. For those days in January, February, October and November.

# 4 Mint U.S.

320 West Colfax

Of all U.S. mints, only Denver and Philadelphia facilities offer tours.

The Mint Denver is the world's largest producer of coins. It turned its first coin in 1906, the Mint has been producing regular and commemorative coins since then.

Tours of the Mint in Denver are free and show visitors ore not only how white becomes Treasury coins, but as the process of minting has evolved over the years.

# 5 Denver Art Museum

100 Avenue West 14th Parkway

The first question everyone about the Museum Denver Art DAM is to call it? The answer is yes.

Dam is part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex in downtown Denver. The world class facilities is known for its vast collection of American Indian art.

In total, the museum houses over 68,000 works of art from around the world.

# 6 Broncos Rockies, Avalanche, Nuggets, and Rapids
Invesco Field at Mile High - 1701 Mile High Stadium Circle West
Coors Field - 2001 Blake Street
Pepsi Center - 1000 Chopper Circle
Dick's Sporting Goods Park - Commerce City, Colorado,

Denver is one of 13 U.S. cities that have a representative in each of the four major sports leagues in North America.

NFL Broncos play at Invesco Field at Mile High. The Rockies of the MLB play ball at Coors Field.

The Avalanche (NHL) and the Nuggets (NBA) compete in the Pepsi Center.

While the Rapids, a team of Major League Soccer game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park, located near Commerce City.

# 7 City Park

East of downtown on 17th Avenue and York Street.

City Park is a 330-acre, multi-use complex containing Ferril and Duck Lake and a public golf course, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo.

Located in east-central Denver, the park is also known for its green lawns, vibrant flower gardens, decorative fountains, and a spectacular view of the Rocky Mountains.

# 8 Paramount Theater

1631 Glenarm Place

The best intimate concert venue in the city is the 1870-seat Paramount Theater.

The Paramount hosts everything from rock shows to stand-up comics to film dance recitals.

The Paramount Theater has been included in the National Register of Historic Places since 1980. When the facility was opened in 1930 was the place to go see movies.

# 9 Elitch Gardens Park

2000 Elitch Circle

Denver Center premiere amusement park, Elitch Gardens, entered into its 120th season on May 1, 2010.

As one of the main Denver destinations for fun, Elitch Gardens has delighted visitors with its thrilling rides, manicured gardens, the ballroom at the Trocadero, and the Theater in gardens.

# 10 from 16th Street Mall

16th Street

As you can imagine the 16th Street Mall is located on 16th Street in downtown Denver. It This is one of a mile long pedestrian promenade with Denver's top restaurants and shops - more than 500 retailers in all.

You'll find retailers such as Virgin Records Megastore, Niketown, and The Gap. The restaurants include Maggiano's Little Italy, Hard Rock Cafe, and Rock Brewery in the background.

A free daily newspaper taking transport shoppers from one end of the mall to another.

If you do not want to buy, there are many seats under the trees in the median. It is a great place to stop, relax and people watch.

Denver is a diverse and interesting city and offers its citizens and visitors ample opportunities for fun and recreation. But perhaps Denver's greatest asset is its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks offer a lifetime of places to explore, and a view that never disappoints.

About the Author

Ryan Hogan is the head writer for
DenverSmarts
, a site dedicated to all-things-Denver. He loves Denver and all the
places to visit in the greater Denver, CO
area.

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