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Denver is set at 5,280 feet in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, midway between the Mississippi River and the Pacific Ocean, and is home to 2.5 million people. Well known as a celebrated outdoor recreation destination, Denver's cultural attractions and easy urban lifestyle are also well valued, with old brick industrial buildings sprouting stylish lofts, restaurants, shops, and nightclubs. Denver is home to many nationally recognized museums and now boasts the world's second-largest performing arts center and, along with the Denver Art Museum with its new wing created by acclaimed architect Daniel Libeskind, the "Mile High City" continues to rise in stature among American cities. ...
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Be sure to take in a concert in the great outdoors at the spectacular Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater or visit the animals at the Denver Zoo. There are plenty of attractions for tourists to see and enjoy including the destinations of the Pikes Peak Region, Colorado State Capitol, the U.S. Mint, and the Molly Brown House Museum.
Denver's downtown has enjoyed extensive revitalization. Its metropolitan area and quaint neighborhood favorites have developed into a sophisticated and diverse dining scene equal to any big city. There's something for everybody including elegant dining, satisfying American comfort food, first-rate sushi, and a thriving ethnic restaurant scene.
Just west of Denver, in Colorado's snowy Rocky Mountains, reside many world-class ski resorts including Winter Park Ski Resort, Loveland Ski Resort, Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort, and Eldora Mountain Resort. Whether you are planning a ski vacation, or interested in snow shoe or cross country snow skiing, many options are available just west of Denver in Colorado's snowy Rocky Mountains.
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