If country music is your thing, this massive spot is the place to be. It has been recognized by the Country Music Association as one of the top clubs in the country, and in the past has featured such artists as Willie Nelson, Garth Brooks and Faith Hill. Live music hits the stage seven nights a week, with the crème de la crème flocking here to let their hair down. You will not look out of place when you saunter in wearing boots and a cowboy hat! Free country dance lessons offered every Wednesday night.
In 1974 Tibetan scholar Chogyam Trungpa established the Naropa Institute as a liberal arts college concentrating on contemplative studies. That same year Allen Ginsberg and Ann Waldman opened the Jack Kerouac School of Disembodied Poets at the institute. Accredited in 1986, the institute draws students from around the world. Focusing on social science, humanities and creative arts, the college offers B.A., M.A., and M.F.A. degree programs. Periodic public lectures from prominent speakers cover topics from art therapy to balancing science and religion in everyday life.
This posh venue has graced Downtown, Boulder since 1906. Originally opened as an opera house, the historic building underwent a massive renovation in the 1980s. Located just off the Pearl Street Mall, the complex hosts nightly concerts, film screenings and other community events. While it remains a popular venue for local entertainers, the theater's cabaret-style seating, preserved art deco ornamentation and state-of-the art sound and lighting system attract national and international artists also.
Devoted to all things on wheels, this Denver museum features a collection of over 500 trains, cars, motorcycles, bicycles and other rare automobiles. Guests can explore one of the famed steam engines affectionately names Big Boys, peer inside a 1927 Rolls Royce and even drive off with one of their classic cars for sale! The museum can also be rented for private celebrations and corporate functions. Be sure to visit their website for upcoming events.
Visit this unique museum and visitor's center to see dinosaur bones from the Jurassic period and more than 300 dinosaur footprints from the Cretaceous period. Plus, discover the secrets of how the Rocky Mountains were formed more than 70-million years ago. This two-mile long excursion into the past is a perfect outing for the entire family. Free maps for self guided tours are available at the visitor center. Guided tours are also available.
Carroll Shelby International is the manufacturer of the popular GT, Cobra and Daytona speed demons on the American road today. And this is the shop where to see some amazing vehicles. On display, the owners have the 289 and 427 cobra models as well as the GT40, 350 and 500 respectively. Every now and then the museum hosts races that include some of the vehicles and they even race against each other! In addition to racing, visitors can also purchase memorabilia and mementos from these muscle cars at the gift shop.
In Platt Park, there is one shop that caters exclusively to the 1980's, a place where you can buy a Gremlins T-shirt or some G.I. Joe figures or maybe some Nintendo cartridges for the old game system. For those who grew up during this era, the nostalgia comes from every nook and cranny. It's definitely one of the best shops when shopping along South Broadway, so stop by and see some gnarly toys, collectibles and much, much more.
The Rocky Mountain Philatelic Library consists of one of the largest collections of stamps in the area. Stamp collectors and enthusiasts have been donating to the library from the time of its inception. Since then, the private library has been growing its collection and is managed entirely by volunteers and enthusiasts. Apart from the library, there is a meeting room meant to hold meetings for the stamp clubs formed in the area.
Carroll Shelby International is the manufacturer of the popular GT, Cobra and Daytona speed demons on the American road today. And this is the shop where to see some amazing vehicles. On display, the owners have the 289 and 427 cobra models as well as the GT40, 350 and 500 respectively. Every now and then the museum hosts races that include some of the vehicles and they even race against each other! In addition to racing, visitors can also purchase memorabilia and mementos from these muscle cars at the gift shop.
B's Ballpark, located opposite Coor's Field with its entrance near one of the seating gates, is more than just a tribute to Colorado baseball culture. Bruce Hellerstein began collecting baseball memorabilia in his youth and now his collection has become B's Ballpark Museum. Hellerstein's collection includes the usual memorabilia like cards, jerseys, autographed balls, and banners, but also unique artifacts like pieces of Babe Ruth's bat, a section of "The Green Monster," and the manhole cover that Mickey Mantle tripped over at the 1951 World Series that permanently injured his leg. For casual baseball fans, there is plenty here to entertain you before the game, as it is open during every game at Coors Field. For serious fans, B's Ballpark Museum is a treasure trove of baseball history.
The Littleton Museum might not sound like the most interesting museum in Denver, but it ranks up there for history buffs and generally curious folks. Located just outside of downtown Littleton, the museum is home to all kinds of examples of the town's history and culture, from industry and architecture to education and art. The Littleton Museum boasts an award-winning building and long hours for a museum, as well as interactive exhibits for children and rotating art exhibitions relating to the town. Be sure to check out the outdoor portion of the museum; a preserved barn and farmhouse on the original land with all the interiors restored for exploration!
This 40,000-square-foot performing and visual arts center is home to many of Boulder's theaters, dance and music production companies. Check out performances from the Colorado Dance Festival and Boulder Arts Academy, as well as concerts by the Boulder Philharmonic Orchestra. The studios of Boulder's award-winning Community Access Television are also housed in the complex. Frequent classes and exhibits are offered to the community. Ticket sales and private contributions fund the center which draws over 140,000 guests annually.