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Great Escape
A
look at what to do in the major U.S. and worldwide tourist destinations. --
September 11, 2006
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Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is one of
America's most beautiful and fun cities. Blessed with 300 sunny days a year,
Denver has the largest city park system, 90 golf courses and 650 miles of
paved bike trails! With the tenth-largest downtown in the
U.S. -- and mountain views from every street -- downtown Denver is the place
to be. But wait -- into sports? Check out any one of the 7 pro teams that call
Denver home. Denver has one of the highest educated
population in America and a great love of the arts. The Denver Performing Arts
Complex is the second largest in the nation, with ten theatres seating 10,000
people. There's still more...Denver has an amazing collection of museums
devoted to the wonders of Planet Earth. The Denver Zoo is the fourth most
popular zoo in the nation and is undergoing a $130 million improvement
program. And how about one more thing, Denver brews more beer than any other
city with 80 different beers brewed here. Everyone else
loves Denver, why not you too? Median income -- $39,500 Median
house value -- $165,800 For more information visit www.denver.org
or call 303-892-1112. |
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| The Top 9 Attractions in
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| Water World 303-650-7644
America's largest family water park
features over 41 aquatic attractions on 64 beautifully landscaped acres,
including two giant wave pools, white-water rapids, speed slides, a
Voyage to the Center of the Earth, a Lost River of the Pharaohs, Wally
World for tots and many more. |
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| Six Flags Elitch Gardens
303-595-4386
Two parks in one -- a family theme park
and Island Kingdom Water Park in downtown Denver. Something for
everyone: thrilling coasters, family rides, fun-filled shows, beautiful
gardens, playful water attractions and over a dozen pint-sized rides for
the little ones in Looney Tunes Movie Town. |
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| Lakeside Amusement Park
303-477-1621
The largest amusement park in the Rocky
Mountain region. Fun for the entire family, including 15 kiddie rides,
classic Cyclone Roller Coaster, scenic miniature train, 39 rides plus
games and refreshments. |
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| Denver Museum of Miniatures,
Dolls and Toys 303-322-1053
Unique exhibits will capture your
imagination and bring back childhood memories. Learn about architecture,
design, lifestyles, art, fashion, history and folklore. Special events
change periodically. |
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| Colorado State Capitol
303-866-2604
Visit the three Mile High Markers, Allen
True water murals, Women's Gold Tapestry, Colorado General Assembly
Chambers and the rose onyx wainscoting. |
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| Buffalo Herd Nature Preserve
The city of Denver maintains a herd of
buffalo in a natural setting. The buffalo are direct descendants of the
last wild buffalo herd in America. |
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| Colorado National Monument
970-858-3617
Red rock canyons and spires fill this
20,445-acre national monument. The 23-mile long Rim Rock Drive skirts
the canyon rim, offering magnificent views. |
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| Downtown Aquarium 303-561-4450
This world-class aquarium immerses
visitors on two journeys, from the Continental Divide in Colorado to
Mexico's Sea of Cortez and from an Indonesian rain forest to the Pacific
Ocean. From Colorado's state fish, greenback cutthroat trout and
swimming Sumatran tigers and more. |
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| Denver Zoo 303-376-4800
This 75 acre-zoo is home to over 4,000
rare and exotic animals, including rare amur leopards, okapi, black
rhinoceros, elephants, vampire bats, orangutan, Komodo dragons and many
more.
(Pictured are lorikeets.) |
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