Area Attractions:
Anschutz Medical Complex
Downtown Denver
Denver Zoo
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Aurora Sports Park
Amazing Jakes
Cherry Creek State Park
Denver Art Museum
Denver International Airport (DIA)
Shopping:
Northfield at Stapleton
Town Center at Aurora
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Denver Pavillions
Entertainment:
Harkins Theater (movies)
Improv Comedy Club & Dinner Theater
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Denver Performing Arts Center
Pepsi Center
Red Rocks Amphitheater (seasonal)
Water World (seasonal)
Elitch Gardens (seasonal)
16th Street Mall
Sports:
Buffalo Run Golf Course
Fitzsimmons Golf Course
Green Valley Ranch Golf Club
Dick’s Sporting Goods Park
Coors Field (baseball)
Pepsi Center (basketball/hockey)
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While you're here there is a whole host of things to keep you entertained. If shopping is your ticket Northfield at Stapleton should be your first stop. This new shopping area opened in November 2006 and is designed to replicate the old main street in small town America. The area has many clothing stores and boutiques as well as major stores such as Macy’s, Bass Pro, Super Target, and JC Penny’s (opening fall 2007). Speaking of tickets, check out a movie at The Harkins Theater, with 18 screens there is sure to be a movie to your liking.
New to the area this year is Dick’s Sporting Goods Park. This 18,000 person stadium is the new home to the Colorado Rapids soccer team. The stadium also boasts 24 outlying fields for concert events, soccer tournaments, and lacrosse. It is an impressive complex with something for everyone, especially on a beautiful Colorado day.
Currently under development is the Anschutz Medical Complex on the old Fitzsimons Army Medical Center. This massive complex, to be completed in 2012, will be the foremost cancer research center in the United States. Construction and plans are underway for this complex to include the University of Colorado Hospital as well as The Children’s Hospital of Colorado.
During the month of January, Denver hosts the National Western Stock Show, held at The National Western Complex. This 3 week event features rodeos and premium livestock sales and attracts ranchers, farmers, and visitors from all across the U.S. and abroad. Attending the Stock Show makes one feel they are truly experiencing the legendary American West.
Sometimes, one needs to get out and see the local attractions, and Denver has some of the best in the west. The Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature & Science are two of the local favorites. The Denver Zoo is home to over 4,000 animals representing over 700 species from all over the world. With an exciting plan of upgrades over the next 15 years, the zoo will add a conservatory and new exhibits making it one of the premiere zoos in the world. The Denver Museum of Natural History, founded in 1900, features exhibits and galleries for all interests and ages. The museum hosts many national touring exhibits as well as housing Gates Planetarium and an IMAX theater.
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