This museum occupies Hangar Number One on Lowry Campus, formerly known as the Lowry Air Force Base. Here, visitors can view 31 aircraft, from a World War II Corsair to the B1A Bomber. The museum also houses extensive exhibits on the history of Lowry Air Force Base, World Wars I and II, former President Dwight D. Eisenhower and even the Hubbell Telescope. A display on the science of flight includes a space station simulator.
This preserved park features three barns complete with chicken coops and root cellars on 12 acres (4.85 hectares) of land. Children can pan for gold or pick a pumpkin in during the spooky season. Carriage rides are available for the entire family on weekends. The park provides guided tours of the Four Mile House, the oldest standing home in the city.
This 155-acre (63-hectare) park is home to two formal gardens, one of which is a replica of George Washington's garden at Mount Vernon. The park is always full of walkers, joggers and bicyclists taking advantage of the trails and roads that encompass and dissect the entire grounds. Fishing on the park's two lakes is popular and there are also greens for lawn bowling, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, plenty of space for volleyball games and a recreation center with an indoor pool.
Minerals, the lure of the west, are now the lure of this museum. Featuring four buildings in a park-like setting, it provides a window to the world of mining. It includes over 4000 mining items like steam engines, drills, picks and pans, early photographs and even a stable of live burros. In this hands-on museum, kids can try their luck at panning for gold. There are tables for picnics and plenty of RV parking.
With its calendar loaded with a plethora of events throughout the year, Newman Center For The Performing Arts is one of the premier performing arts and cultural centers in Denver. This state-of-the-art center comprises a number of facilities like the acoustically splendid June Swaner Gates Concert Hall, the flexible Elizabeth Eriksen Byron Theatre, the elegant Frederic C. Hamilton Family Recital Hall and the Joy Burns Plaza which also doubles up as the lobby for the other venues. In the past, the center has been host to the performances of artists and groups like Ballet Hispanico, Jane Monheit, Brad Mehldau Trio, and several other performers in varied fields of entertainment. Make sure you keep an eye on its calendar so that you do not miss out on your favorite performances held here.
For a cinema experience a notch above, try the Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village. With stadium-style leatherette seating, a premium bar and a concessions menu that is atypical of most chain cinema complexes, movie-going is a much more pleasurable experience; VIP seating is available. Ticket prices are a little expensive, but include complimentary popcorn and fountain drinks. Check the website for details of upcoming shows.
Athmar Park is an attractive neighborhood in Denver with parks, restaurants and lakes. Start exploring this neighborhood by relaxing in Aspgren Park and watching the children at play, or spot pelicans and cattails as you sit amidst the trees at Huston Lake Park or even play a game of tennis if you are feeling more energetic. End the day on a high note by taking a stroll down the South Platte River Drive adjacent to South Platte River and taking in the scenic waterfront views. Also, don’t forget to keep a lookout for community events that happen quite frequently and include everything from movie screenings in the park to volleyball games and bicycle tours.
Built in 1897, the Avoca Lodge was the summer home of Margaret Brown, an American philanthropist and socialite who is best known for being an RMS Titanic survivor. She lived in the lodge with her husband James Joseph Brown. The late 19th century country home boasts of typical Victorian architecture and comes complete with red brick walls. Expansive gardens also complement the 20th century house. Now listed in the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the Avoca Lodge is a must-visit during your time in Denver, for the fascinating history of the house as well as its owners.
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.