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• Denver Mint
  The Denver Mint is a short drive from downtown Denver. TheDenver Mint opened in 1863 and has been making our money ever since then. Backin those days gold miners would bring in their golden nuggets to sell themdirectly to the mint. Coins today contain no gold or silver and the Denver Mintproduces over 32-million coins per year. Have you ever wondered how do all thosecoins get made, on your tour you will discover this unique process. Upon yourvisit to the Denver Mint you will need to leave all of your belongings behindexcept your identification and money. The Denver Mint has a strict list ofprohibited items and you will need to pass through a metal detector before youare granted access to the mint. The rules are strict if you need to carrymedication with you, the tour guide will carry it for you. In additions toseeing how the United States coins are made your tour guide will take you to seethe stamping presses- which can produce up to 530 coins per minute. The DenverMint is one of three gold depositories in the United States along with Fort Knoxand West Point. Your guided tour includes a rare view of six gold bars. TheDenver Mint is perfect for the whole family, explaining the   historyof how all those coins are made. Just think the next time you have coinsjingling in your pockets or you are holding one in your hand  you can say "I have been to the Denver Mint and watched them make coins."
   

• Red Rocks Amphitheater
  Red Rocks Amphitheater is located near Morrison, Colorado is open daily fromearly morning until late night Red Rocks Amphitheater closes early forperformances. If your are hiking on the trails they close a half hour beforesunset. Visit the Visitors Center which is open year round before you goexploring the Amphitheater or the hiking trails. A popular hiking trail is TheTrading Post Loop it is 1.4 miles long, winding through valleys and naturalmeadows and  passing unique rock formations. Many of the trails are roughwith step grades and drop-offs hiking boots are strongly recommended. Rememberyou are in the Mile High City these hiking trails are over 6,000 feet above sealevel and may be challenging. If you are planning to hike The trading Post Loopallow at least two hours. If you are visiting Red Rocks Amphitheater duringthe months of May through September you have to attend a concert this will bethe highlight of your visit to Denver. Imagine sitting in the open airAmphitheater with the best acoustics you have ever heard and top it off withspectacular views of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Red Rocks Amphitheater wasbuilt in 1941, and is centered around two 300-foot tall rocks both taller thanNiagara Falls creating the perfect acoustics. Performers of the Amphitheateroffer a variety of musical styles from classical, hard rock to country andwestern. 
   

• Denver Zoo
  The Denver Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the United States. If youare visiting the Denver area with children the Denver Zoo is a must the DenverZoo is located five minutes from downtown Denver. The Denver Zoo offers itsvisitors more than 4,000 different animals representing over 700 species givingits visitors a rare look at exotic animals such as: king cobras, coral reeffish, vampire bats, armur leopards, black rhinos, zebras, elephant, gorillasand many more. There is also several fun activities, games and exhibits just forkids educating them about animals and what zoo keepers do at the Denver Zoo.Kids will also enjoy the Carousel featuring 48 exotic hand carved animals andtwo chariots this is the largest Carousel of its kind in the nation. Next hopaboard the Zoo Train found in Pachyderm Park it will take you around the park.The Denver Zoo's Pioneer Train was the first natural gas-powered train in anyzoo in the United States. Special exhibits include: Bear Mountain which is alsoa National Historic Landmark Bear Mountain was the first naturalistic habitat ofits kind in North America. The construction consisted of giant plaster casts ofrocks this was designed to simulate the animals natural Habitat. In 1987 BearMountain was renovated and is home to grizzly bears, curious coati and Asiaticblack bears. Predator Ridge is a large, more naturalistic environment and hasseveral educationalexhibits complete with beautiful landscaping. Predator Ridge is the home to 14 African speciesof mammals, birds and reptiles totaling over 50 animals which include: spottedhyenas, lions, African wild dogs, crowned cranes, African porcupines and manymore. Also at Predator Ridge is the Lion exhibit featuring two prides of lions.Other special exhibits include: Bird World- featuring over 200 species of rareand endangered birds, Pachyderm Habitats- offers both indoor and outdoorexhibits and is home to tapirs, elephants, rhinos and hippos visitors will enjoyseeing hippo babies, Primate Panorama- features monkeys and apes in theirnatural environment with plenty of huge trees and wire mesh tents so the animalscan swing and play. Tropical Discovery- here visitors can enjoy walking alongthe winding paths leading deep into the jungle, passing beautiful waterfalls andcaves. Travel along the tropical riverbank to the mangrove swamp, here you willsee  spectacular coral reefs full of marine life from tropical fish toexotic turtles. The Denver Zoo is extraordinary it is well worth a visit whenyou are in the Denver area.
   

• Black Hawk
  Black Hawk is home to several fabulous Casinos. Gamblingbecame legalized in 1991, in addition to Black Hawk visitors can find gamblingand Casinos in Central City and Cripple Creek. Black Hawk is a very populargambling  destination for the local residents of Denver as well astourists. Black Hawk is famous for their exciting gambling saloons and newerVegas style and themed casinos. Black  Hawk is not recommended for childrenor anyone under the age of 21 this town can really party and at times get alittle wild. If you have children you might try Central City which is only onemile from Black Hawk you can walk up the hill or take the shuttle that runsbetween the towns. The town of Black Hawk is full of history, Black Hawk wasonce a booming gold mine town in Colorado and Black Hawk has two sections oftown the New Black Hawk: where the majority of casinos are, and the Old Downtownfeaturing several historical buildings and houses several of the buildings havebeen restored and have limited stakes gambling inside. The gaming industry hasgrown so much in the last twelve years that the Division of Gaming has more thanone office, there is nearly 40 casinos in the state of Colorado including twoIndian casinos and gaming places. All three gaming towns are all located inNational Historic districts, many would agree that Black Hawk has strayed thefurthest from the preservation guidelines. These huge casinos have taken overthey are blasting mountains and replacing them with more casinos. Gamblers wontbe disappointed on their visit to Black Hawk you will find something foreveryone. The Lodge Casino & Hotel along with the Mountain High Casino are thelarger casinos in Black Hawk.
   

• Coors Brewery
  Coors Brewery is located in Golden, Colorado is a shortdrive from Downtown Denver. Coors Brewery is the largest single brewery. Established in 1873 by Adolph Coors, Coors is the third largest brewing companyfeatured brands include: Coors Light, Coors, Zima, Killians Red and Keystone.The Coors Brewery self-paced tour welcomes visitors of all ages, on your touryou will learn the brewing process of this popular Rocky Mountain Beer. Forthose visitors who are 21 and over you will have the opportunity to sample someof the featured products in the hospitality bar. If you have younger visitors ornon-drinkers soft drinks are available in the hospitality bar. Before you leavethe Brewery stop by the gift shop and get your Coors merchandise. 
   

• Buffalo Bills Grave and Museum
  Buffalo Bills Grave and Museum is located in Golden,Colorado roughly thirty minutes from DowntownDenver. William F. Cody also knownas Buffalo Bill was the founder of the Buffalo Bill's Wild West Shows. BuffaloBill loved the view from Colorado's Lookout Mountain he requested to be buriedthere with the best view of the Great Plains and the famous Rocky Mountains.During the life of William Cody he was a cowboy who worked on a wagon train. Healso was a buffalo hunter, gold miner, Army scout and a Pony Express rider. Hispopular Wild West Show defined the Old West for much of the world.  WilliamCody was laid to rest in 1917, four years past in 1921 William Cody's foster sonJohnny Baker started displaying Buffalo Bill memorabilia here. His collection isthe crown jewel of the museum's holdings that include Sitting Bull's bow andarrows, western art collection, Indian artifacts and Buffalo Bill's show outfitsand posters. Buffalo Bills Grave and Museum is open year round, this would be agreat place to visit for a half day trip.