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Most people associate Denver, Colorado, with snow. After all, they are located just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, a full mile above sea level.

However, Denver has more hours of sunshine per year than either San Diego or Miami Beach.

That may explain why Denver has the largest national system of Park City.

Inside the city limits, there are over 200 parks. Including the surrounding areas, there are more 20,000 acres of parks to visit and explore.

Denver is the capital of Colorado and the United Kingdom – 24th most populous city of the States. It is also home to the largest airport in the country. A 53 square miles, Denver International Airport is larger than Dallas-Fort Worth Airport and O'Hare Airport Chicago combined.

We hope you enjoy the top 10 places to visit in Denver.

# 1 Denver Performing Arts Complex

Speer & Arapahoe

It may seem strange to list the Denver Performing Arts Complex as number one on our list until you realize that's the biggest in the Performing Arts Center in the country after Lincoln Center in New York.

The block of four, 12-acre complex is home to Colorado Ballet, Opera Colorado and the Colorado Symphony. Patrons can also catch touring Broadway shows, concerts and professional theater the arts center.

Denver Center for the Performing Arts, as an organization includes the Denver Center Theater Company, Denver Center Attractions, Theater National Conservatory, and the Denver Center Theater Academy.

Buell Theater, Ellie Caulkins Opera House, and the theater space are just some of the sites found in the complex.

# 2 Red Rocks

8300 West Alameda Parkway

The famous Red Rocks is a 868-acre park and a amphitheater located 15 miles outside Denver. It is a concert of world famous and often voted the best place to attend a show in the United States.

Its large blocks of red sandstone, which seem to defy gravity once had ranked among the seven Wonders of the World. The honor may be gone, but the park is always breathtakingly spectacular.

Even if your favorite band does not work at Red Rocks Park is worth a visit.

# 3 Denver Z00

2300 Steele Street

One of the most popular zoos in America Denver Zoo houses over 4,000 animals representing over 700 species.

Visitors can find the zoo located on a parcel of 80 acres of land in the park City.

In operation since 1896, the Denver Zoo is open every day of the year. The zoo offers free admission periodically. Look for these days of January, February, October and November.

# 4 U.S. Mint

320 West Colfax

Of all the mints of the United States alone, Denver and Philadelphia facilities offer tours.

The Denver Mint is the world's largest producer of coins. It turned out that his first play in 1906, the Mint has produced regular and commemorative coins since then.

Tours of the Denver Mint are free and they show visitors not only how ore white, they become pieces of the Treasury, but the way the strike has evolved over the years.

# 5 Denver Art Museum

100 West 14th Avenue Parkway

The question that all first time on the Denver Art Museum, is what they call the barrier? The answer is yes.

Dam is part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex in downtown Denver. The world-class facility is known for its vast art collection American Indian.

In total, the museum houses over 68,000 works of art from around the globe.

# 6 Broncos, Rockies, Avalanche, Nuggets, Rapids &
Invesco Field at Mile High – 1701 Mile High Stadium Circle West
Coors Field – 2001 Blake Street
Pepsi Center – 1000 Chopper Circle
Dick's Sporting Goods Park – Commerce City, Colorado

Denver is one of 13 U.S. cities that have a representative in each of the four major sports leagues of North America.

Broncos of the NFL to play at Invesco Field at Mile High. The Rockies of the MLB play ball at Coors Field.

The Avalanche (NHL) and the Nuggets (NBA) will compete at the Pepsi Center.

Although the rapids, a team of Major League Soccer, the game at Dick's Sporting Goods Park near Commerce City.

# 7 City Park

East of downtown on 17th Avenue and York Street.

City Park is a 330-acre multipurpose facility containing Ferril and Duck Lakes, and a public golf course, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo.

Located in Denver is the center, the park is also famous for its lush lawns, vibrant flower gardens, decorative fountains and spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.

Paramount Theater # 8

1631 Glenarm Place

The best intimate concert hall of the city is the seat Paramount Theater in 1870.

The Paramount hosts everything from rock shows stand-up comics to film dance recitals.

The Paramount Theater was registered on National Register of historic buildings since 1980. When the facility began in 1930, it was the place to go see movies.

# 9 Park Elitch Gardens

2000 Elitch Circle

Downtown Denver Premiere amusement park, Elitch Gardens, which entered its 120th season on 1 May 2010.

As one of the main destinations for pleasure Denver, Elitch Gardens has delighted visitors with its thrill rides, well kept gardens, the ballroom Trocadero, and the Garden Theater.

# 10 16th Street Mall

16th Street

As you can imagine the 16th Street Mall is located on 16th Street in downtown Denver. It's a one-mile long pedestrian with the best restaurants and stores in Denver – more than 500 retailers in all.

You can find distributors such as Virgin Records Megastore, Niketown, and The Gap. The restaurants include Maggiano's Little Italy, Hard Rock Cafe, and Rock Bottom Brewery.

A free shuttle service daily liaison taking consumers throughout the gallery to another.

If you do not want to buy, there are many seats under the tree-lined median. It is a perfect place for a break, relax, and watch people.

Denver is an interesting and diverse city offers residents and visitors many opportunities for fun and recreation. But perhaps the greatest asset of Denver is its proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The majestic peaks offer a lifetime of places to explore, and a view that never disappoints.

About the Author:

Ryan Hogan is the head writer for
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, a site dedicated to all-things-Denver. He loves Denver and all the
places to visit in the greater Denver, CO
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