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Museums in Denver - Tourism in Colorado, America

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World Travel https://www.youtube.com/user/World1Tube Denver, Colorado, America Travel Guide http://bit.ly/1fXMRRE Denver - Colorado Attractions, Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation, Museums Things to see in Denver Butterfly Pavilion Imagine being surrounded by 1,600 free-flying tropical butterflies. This is possible at the Butterfly Pavilion. It's a place where anyone can learn about science education and experience interactive fun in five different exhibit areas with daily educational programs and outdoor exploration. Make sure you learn how you can attract butterflies to your own yard. Opening Times: Daily 0900-1700. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 6252 West 104th Avenue, Denver, United States Coors Field Denver is a sports fanatic's heaven. Visitors can choose from American football with the Denver Broncos, ice hockey with the Colorado Avalanche, basketball with the Denver Nuggets and finally, some baseball at Coors Field with the Colorado Rockies. Opened in 1995 and costing a cool US$215 million to build, Coors Field is a great place to experience the weird and wonderful world of American sports. With tickets starting at US$4 and regular games from February to September, you will always be able to get in. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 2001 Blake Street, Denver, United States Denver Art Museum More than 40,000 works of art are housed in the two magnificent buildings that make up the Denver Art Museum in the heart of downtown Denver. The main building was designed by I M Pei, architect of the Louvre pyramid in Paris, while the huge expanse of the Hamilton building was designed by Daniel Libeskind. The museum contains collections of American, European and Asian art, but the undoubted highlight is the fabulous collection of Native American art. Opening Times: Tues-Thurs and Sat-Sun 1000-1700, Fri 1000-2000. Admission Fees: Yes (free on first Saturday of the month) Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 100 West 14th Avenue Parkway, Denver, United States Denver Museum of Nature and Science The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a great space in which to explore the earth and the creatures that live on it. The museum takes visitors on a journey from the age of the dinosaurs to the modern day. Attractions include an interactive investigation of the human body, a journey into the land of the dinosaurs, an IMAX theatre and a digital planetarium complete with simulated space journeys. Opening Times: Daily 0900-1700. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 2001 Colorado Boulevard, Denver, United States Denver Zoo It's no wonder the Denver Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in America. There are 3,500 different animals representing over 350 different species on well-maintained, easily navigated grounds. The naturalistic habits also add to the experience. Be sure not to miss Predator Ride, Tropical Discovery or Primate Panorama. Opening Times: Daily 0900-1700 (Mar-Oct); daily 1000-1600 (Nov-Feb). Admission Fees: Yes. Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Address: 2300 Steele Street, Denver, United States Denver's breweries Every October, nearly 50,000 beer lovers congregate in Denver for the Great American Beer Festival to get merry on Denver's best brews. The most popular is the Coors Brewery, located in Golden, which is the largest single brewery in the world. Guided 90-minute tours are available, following the entire brewing process, from roasting barley to bottling. There are free beer samples for those over the age of 21 years old. The microbreweries and brewpubs serve and brew in-house distinctive beer that won't be found elsewhere. Denver's best brewpubs are all within walking distance of each other in LoDo. Each brewpub offers tours and tiny samples of their ales, porters, stouts and lagers. The best include Wynkoop Brewing Company, Rock Bottom Brewery and Breckenridge Brewery. Disabled Access: Yes Unesco: No Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park Colorado's largest amusement park is conveniently located right on the outskirts of downtown Denver. There are a number of thrill rides that'll get your stomach turning, as well as family rides and kids' rides that don't involve as much screaming. If it's a hot day, head to the water park and jump in the Commotion Ocean that's a giant wave pool ideal for relaxing or body surfing. Opening Times: Hours vary throughout the year; see website for details. Admission Fees: Yes Disabled Access: No Unesco: No Address: 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, United States ================================== Denver Tourism, Tourism, Vacation, Denver Vacation, Travel Guide, Denver Travel Guide, Colorado Tourism, Colorado Travel Guide, Colorado Vacation, America Travel Guide, Denver Attractions, Denver Hotels, Denver Restaurants, Denver Museums, Denver Transport, Denver Shopping, Denver Nightlife == Denver - Colorado - United States of America Travel Guide, Tourism, Vacation