Following the meandering flow of a tree-lined canal, this easy, paved trail for biking, running and strolling travels through the southern section of Denver, from the edge of the western foothills to the eastern outskirts of the city. The route runs along side the Wellshire Golf Course before heading decidedly east. This trail crosses the Cherry Creek Bike Trail, which goes southeast to the Cherry Creek State Park, or northwest to the edge of Denver proper. Continue east on the Highline Canal Trail and tour through the Fairmount Cemetery before the trail shoots into the dark reaches of Aurora.
Since the early 1900s the Long family has maintained these beautiful gardens where the sweet scent of irises saturate the air. The expertly manicured iris fields make for a relaxing walk on a spring day. For a small fee you can even dig for your own clusters. The Longs will provide the tools. Irises range from mongrels to queens, and the prices start at $5 per cluster.
Red Rocks Amphitheater is a stunning, naturally formed amphitheater located in the Rocky Mountains. The first ever natural amphitheater in the world, it is geologically formed, made up of two, three hundred foot (91.44 meters) monoliths. The Red Rocks area is known as the Garden of Angels and is world-famous for its perfect acoustic pitch. Red Rocks has been the venue for entertainers since the turn of the century and has a plethora of musicians and artists performing every month. Even if there isn't a concert playing, there's always the majestic splendor of the 640-acre (259 hectares) park that surrounds the venue.
The Sandra Phillips Gallery is a leading art gallery located at the heart of the Santa Fe Arts District in Denver, showcasing a wide range of contemporary artwork incorporating a variety of media and styles from regional and nationally-acclaimed artists. The staff at this gallery is knowledgeable will readily work with both novice and established art collectors along with small corporations and businesses. The Sandra Phillips Gallery is a great place for art enthusiasts and collectors to hang out as there are several museums, galleries, architects, designers and restaurants around the corner.