University of Denver
2199 s university blvd, +1 303 871-2000, (http://www.du.edu/).
Johnson & Wales University
7150 montview blvd, +1 303 256-9300 toll free: +1 877 jwu-denver, (http://www.jwu.edu/denver/).
Central Library
10 w 14th ave pkwy, +1 720 865-1111, (http://denverlibrary.org/...). "m-tu 10am-8pm, w-f 10am-6pm, sa 9am-5pm, su 1pm-5pm" denver public library's central library was designed by acclaimed architect michael graves, was host to the g7 summit in 1997 and offers a wealth of books and publications of all kinds. the library also has free internet access and its western history collection is considered one of the best in the world. visit the denver public library's website (http://denverlibrary.org) for details on this and other branches.
Denver is the main business center of the Mountain West, with major industries in the Denver metro area including Technology, Telecom, Defense, and Tourism.
Emily Griffith Opportunity School
(http://www.egos-school.com/). the oldest adult vocational/technical school in the united states.
Late spring and early autumn are excellent seasons to do things outdoors in Denver. Besides the city's various lush green parks, there are plenty of outdoor festivals, sports, and gondola rides. Yes, gondola rides. In winter, the snow-peaked mountains in the distance and the crisp air on your cheeks make it the perfect time to tour Denver's famous breweries or check out the downtown arts scene.
Art Institute of Colorado
(http://www.artinstitutes....) 1200 lincoln st, +1 303 837-0825 toll free: +1 800-275-2420.
Sports
Colorado Rapids
Dick's sporting goods park, 6000 victory way, commerce city +1 303 727-3500, (http://www.coloradorapids.com/). major league soccer.
Colorado Rockies
Coors field, 2001 blake st, +1 303 762-5437, (http://colorado.rockies.m...). major league baseball.
Denver Broncos
Sports authority field at mile high, 1701 bryant st, +1 720 258-3333, (http://www.denverbroncos.com). national football league.
There are also many frisbee golf frolf courses that bring hours of entertainment for free, as well as numerous golf courses.
Colorado Mammoth
Pepsi center, 1000 chopper circle, +1 303 405-1100, (http://www.coloradomammot...). national lacrosse league.
Colorado Avalanche
Pepsi center, 1000 chopper circle, +1 303 405-1100, (http://avalanche.nhl.com). national hockey league.
Denver Nuggets
Pepsi center, 1000 chopper circle, +1 303 405-1100, (http://www.nba.com/nuggets). national basketball association.
Denver Barbarians Rugby Club
Dick's sporting goods park, 6000 victory way, commerce city . united states rugby super league. usa rugby.
Festivals & events
October
Fright fest, great american beer festival, denver mariachi festival, denver marathon
December
Mile high holidays, blossoms of light, zoo lights, 9news parade of lights, new year's eve downtown fireworks
March
St. patrick's day parade, denver march powwow, starz global lens film festival
May
Cinco de mayo, tesoro indian market and powwow, downtown denver festival of the arts, denver day of rock, colorado colfax marathon also includes denver's navy week.
November
Denver arts week, starz international film festival, denver international wine festival, downtown denver, grand illumination
June
Colorado renaissance festival, cherry blossom festival, comcast la piazza dellâarte, do at the zoo, pridefest, the people's fair, highland street fair
April
Doors open denver, colorado rockies home opener, kbco kinetics
September
A taste of colorado, brew at the zoo, annual oktoberfest, festival italiano, denver beer fest
January
National western stock show & rodeo, martin luther king parade, indian market, mile high snowfest
July
Cherry creek arts festival, the international at castle pines, colorado irish festival, dragon boat festival, evergreen jazz festival
February
Colorado garden and home show, denver restaurant week, buffalo bill's birthday party
Tours
Denver Microbrew Tour
Guided walking tour in downtown Denverâs historic LODO lower downtown area. The tour includes a brewery tour, beer samplings at several microbreweries, everything you want to know about beer, and local Denver history.
Venice on the Creek
It's just like you're in Venice. Only you're in Denver. Take a relaxing ride in a punt very similar to an Italian gondola on Cherry Creek. Your guide will tell you about city history while navigating the shallow waters around downtown. Tours leave every 15 minutes, and reservations are recommended.
Coors Brewery
Coors is brewed with Rocky Mountain water, and you can taste some after you tour the original brewery in Golden. Kids are welcome, if accompanied by an adult.
Great Divide Brewing Company
This celebrated local microbrewery is helping make Denver an international destination for beer-lovers. Learn firsthand how they do it. Tours happen Monday-Saturday.
Comedy
Impulse Theater
At Denver's original improv comedy venue, no two shows are ever the same! Great for group events and appropriate for all ages.
Comedy Works
Laugh it up with local comedians as well as big name acts. 21 and up.
Bovine Metropolis Theater
Nope, no cows on stage. Just exciting and surprising improv comedy shows five nights a week. All ages.
Lifestyle
Avalokiteshvara Meditation Center
Avalokiteshvara Meditation Center , 1081 Marion St, +1 303 813-9551, (http://www.meditationinco...). Offers relaxation meditations and meditation classes to increase inner peace.
The Science of Natural Medicine
near i-70 & i-25, +1 303 477-9256, (http://www.acupunctureden...). an acupuncture clinic in denver offering acupuncture, massage, nutrition, lifestyle counseling, using traditional chinese medicine.
Performing arts
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Spend an evening at the theater watching anything from revivals to world premieres. The center hosts a Tony Award-winning professional resident company, as well as touring productions.
Colorado Symphony
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra established in 1989, as the successor to the Denver Symphony.
Colorado Ballet
Founded in 1951, this internationally acclaimed company presents classical and contemporary ballets.
Opera Colorado
This young company performs classic operas in their downtown venue.
Major performing arts performances are held at the Denver Performing Arts Complex at N Speer Blvd and Arapahoe St in downtown Denver (http://www.artscomplex.com), including:
Amusement parks
Lakeside
A throwback from Denver's past, Lakeside is an amusement park like they used to make; without all the corporate branding and commercialism. While it may have a somewhat seedy exterior, Lakeside is still a staple of local kids' upbringings, and remains a fixture of Denver culture as well as a much cheaper alternative to Elitch Gardens. Coaster buffs will squeal with glee over the Cyclone, the park's original 1940 Edward Vettel-designed wood coaster.
Butterfly Pavilion
Learn about invertebrates, science and conservation through fun, interactive exhibits ideal for families with kids. All ages enjoy visiting their tropical conservatory, which is filled with 1,200 free-flying butterflies.