Great Itineraries Denver

     Denver Colorado has always held a special place in my heart.  I was born and raised here as well as still to this day call it home.  It is a large city with over million residents, yet has a very small time feel.  Denver is well blessed with world class museums, great amusement parks, a top notch zoo, a highly regarded theater scene, and amazing restaurants.  The place also has a plethora of exceptional sports teams with a tradition of winning.  The Broncos and Avalanche have won two world titles each and The Rockies have been to a pair of World Series in the last decade.  If you enjoy outdoor activities, then this is the place for you!  We are minutes away from some of the best hiking, fishing, golf, and mountain biking in the world.  During the winter, Denver makes a great base camp for those world class ski resorts, which are less than an hours drive away.  Let's not forget about Red Rocks Ampitheater.  There is nothing like seeing a concert or a movie during there "Film On The Rocks" Series in this magnificent venue.  If you have the chance to check out this spectacular city, definitely do so.  It will absolutely captivate your mind with adventure and steal your heart with it's suddle charm.

Day 1

• 9:00 A.M.     Visit The Denver Art Museum
• 11:00 A.M.   Stroll around Civic Center Park
• 12:00 P.M.    Lunch
• 1:00 P.M.      For more art buffs visit The Clyfford Still Museum
•                       For history aficionados, head over to the Museum of Nature and Science                        or The Colorado History Museum
•                       For those wildlife fans, check out The Denver Zoo or The Aquarium
• 5:00 P.M.      Window shop The 16th Street Mall
• 7:00 P.M.      Grab a cocktail and enjoy some food at one of the chic restaurants in LoDo

Day 2

• 9:00 A.M.      Head to Red Rocks Amphitheater and admire the incredible rock formations
• 11:00 A.M.    For prehistoric fun, check out Dinosaur Ridge and it's informative museum
• 1:00 P.M.      Eat lunch in the adorable little mountain town of Morrison
• 2:00 P.M.      Drive to the top of Lookout Mountain for some spectacular views.
• 2:30 P.M.      Pay homage to a Western legend, Buffalo Bill, by seeing his grave and museum
• 4:00 P.M.      Head to Genessee to see it's buffalo herds close up
• 7:00 P.M.      Finish your day off with a nice diner in the quaint town of Golden

Day 3
This day will depend on the type of activities you want to partake in, but if you are here for more than three days do more than one to truly have a well rounded trip to "The Mile High City"

•  For a great drive, head to the top of Mt. Evans, a 16,000 ft. peak and stop by Idaho Springs for window shopping and a truly memorable meal
• For an amazing hike go to either St. Mary's Glacier or Roxbourgh State Park
• Take in a game at Mile High Stadium, The Pepsi Center or Coors Field
• For a more cultured experience, check out Denver's incredible symphony, or a play at our great cultural arts complex

Official site for Denver
http://www.denver.org/

Denver sports organizations and ticket information:
The Denver Broncos
http://www.denverbroncos.com/

The Colorado Avalanche
http://avalanche.nhl.com/

The Denver Nuggets
http://www.nba.com/nuggets/

The Colorado Rockies
http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=col

For theater, opera, and symphony:
Denver Performing Arts Center
http://www.denvercenter.org/Home.aspx

Museums:
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
http://www.dmns.org/

Children's Museum of Denver
http://www.mychildsmuseum.org/

Denver Art Museum
http://denverartmuseum.org/

Clyfford Still Museum
https://www.clyffordstillmuseum.org/

Buffalo Bills Museum and Grave
http://www.buffalobill.org/

Wildlife:
Denver Zoo
http://denverzoo.org/

Downtown Aquarium
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/default.asp

Butterfly Pavilion
http://butterflies.org/

Shopping:
http://www.denver.com/16th-street-mall/