Top 5 Things To Do in Denver

According to various online resources, Denver is considered the most popular big city in America, and if you live here, you already know why!  Being the envy of other major cities’ like Manhattan and Los Angels, Denver offers its residents a high-quality of life, safe neighborhoods, breathtaking views and tons of things to do. Whether you are planning a move to Denver or just a trip, there are several attractions in the area that are a definite must-see. 

Denver’s Capital Building is the jewel in the city's skyline, literally.  Construction of this Corinthian Style masterpiece was completed in 1896 and is still one of the main highlights of the city. Two of the most distinguishable characteristics of the Capital Building are its gold dome, which features more than 200 ounces of pure 24 carat gold leaf, and its one of a kind Colorado Onyx wainscoting and pillars.   

The Denver Zoo is not only a great place for kids but it's also attractive to older generations as a fantastic place for a date or to host an event.  From a very modest beginning, Denver’s Zoo is now one of the most extravagant zoos in America with over 80-acre and 4000 animals.  Not just a popular warm weather attraction, the Denver Zoo hosts tons of events like Boo at the Zoo and Zoo Lights which brings in visitors year round. The Toyota Elephant Passage is a half a billion dollar Asian Tropic exhibit which is powered by an eco-friendly biomass gasification technology that utilizes human trash and animal waste to produce energy.

A longtime symbol of excellence and notoriety in Denver is the world famous Brown Palace Hotel.  This elegant triangular shaped Italian Renaissance building features an eight-story stained-glass atrium, Colorado Red Granite and Arizona Sandstone, 12,400 surface feet of Onyx and a variety of semiprecious quartz.  Truly stunning in appearance the Brown Palace is also hot spot for dining and entertainment.

If you are looking for fun in Denver, LoDo is the place to be.  The Lower Downtown side of Denver is one of the liveliest areas in the city.  Here you will find dozens of restaurants, nightclubs, local business, and the Coor’s Baseball Field. A great place to walk about during the day, LoDo really comes alive once the sun goes down.

Antique Row is the official antique district of Denver located over an 8 block stretch from 1100 to 1800 S Boradway in Southwest Denver.  With over 400 antiques dealers in the district, many antique buffs consider Antique Row to be the Mecca for old western and cowboy artifacts. You can also expect to find many dealers here that specialize in silver, porcelain, Depression glass, dolls, jewelry and furniture.  There are also several great restaurants in the area which makes it very easy for visitors to enjoy a whole days worth of antique shopping.