Denver Travel Guide - Richard Wright - Bog

Denver, the capital of Colorado, is nicknamed the Mile High City at 5,280 feet (1 mile) above sea level in the Rocky Mountains. The city's neighborhoods include LoDo (Lower Downtown), Capitol Hill, Highland, Washington Park, Baker and Lowry. With its green city parklands, the impressive Rocky Mountains as a backdrop and the nonstop urban day and nightlife, Denver is a hub of activity that is sure to thrill the visitor. Introduction to Denver, Colorado - Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate and When to Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - City Park - Denver Art Museum - LoDo District - Colorado Railroad Museum - Echo Lake & Mount Evans - Georgetown - Confluence Park - Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation - Dinosaur Ridge - Children's Museum of Denver - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places to Stay - Residence Inn Denver City Center - Holiday Inn Express Denver Aurora-Medical Center - Warwick Denver Hotel - Embassy Suites Denver-Downtown/Convention Center - Magnolia Hotel Denver - Places to Eat & Drink - Bang! - Zaidy's Deli - Steuben's - Mead St. Station - Osteria Marco - Places To Shop - 16th Street Mall - The Tabor Center - Cherry Creek Shopping District - Antique Row - South Pearl Street