Local Attractions
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Local Attractions Map This downloadable map shows the locations of each of the attractions described below in relation to the Sheraton Denver Downtown. |
| 1 | Colorado State Capitol Located 0.6 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. The Colorado State Capitol, modeled after the Capitol Building in Washington D.C., is a stunning spectacle embellished with stained glass depicting events and people inherent to Colorado, coupled with gorgeous Colorado white granite, rose onyx and yule marble. To see if you’ve got what it takes to adjust to the altitude, climb the 99-step spiral staircase to an open-air deck affording jaw-dropping views of the city skyline and Rocky Mountains. The Corinthian-styled building, famed for its gold-plated dome rising 272 feet above the ground, offers temporary exhibits, visitor galleries, and complimentary tours by reservation. Additional information is available at http://www.colorado.gov/capitoltour. |
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| 2 | Denver Zoo Located 2.5 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. Home to 3,500 different animals, representing over 650 species, the Denver Zoo attracts more than 1.6 million visitors annually, making it one of the most popular zoos in the country. The Zoo offers up-close-and-personal interactions with such exotic animals as amur leopards, king cobras, black rhinos, coral reef fish, elephants, zebras, vampire bats, and gorillas. With naturalistic habitats like Predator Ridge, Tropical Discovery, and Primate Panorama, the Zoo is working to enhance the lives of some of the world's most endangered species. Additional information is available at http://www.denverzoo.org/. |
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| 3 | Denver Public Library Located 0.3 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. In 2010, customers made 4 million visits to the Denver Public Library, borrowed 9.3 million items, and conducted more than 40 million online transactions. Additional information is available at http://www.denverlibrary.org. |
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| 4 | Denver Art Museum Located 0.9 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. Boasting one of the world’s greatest collections of Western American art, in addition to cutting-edge contemporary works and blockbuster traveling exhibits, the Denver Art Museum offers a wide array of cultural delights. The view is always changing at the Museum, where you can experience an incredible array of art from around the world. Additional information is available at http://www.denverartmuseum.org/. |
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| 5 | Civic Center Park Located 0.4 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. The Civic Center Park area is known as the center of the civic life in Denver, with numerous institutions of arts, government, and culture as well as numerous festivals, and parades throughout the year. The park is home to many fountains, statues, and formal gardens, and includes a Greek amphitheater, a war memorial, and the Voorhees Memorial Seal Pond. Additional information is available at http://www.denvergov.org. |
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| 6 | Denver Botanic Gardens Located 2.4 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. One of the largest and most-visited Botanic Gardens in the country, art and science unite in this spectacular 23-acre site, offering an unforgettable experience for the whole family. The Boettcher Memorial Tropical Conservatory at the York Street location is the largest single structure tropical conservatory in the U.S., including banyan tree roots and cloud forest orchids. A lush oasis located just minutes from downtown, the Gardens also host a popular outdoor concert series every summer. Additional information is available at http://www.botanicgardens.org/. |
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| 7 | Denver U.S. Mint Located 0.7 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. Founded in 1863, Denver’s U.S. Mint facility’s output can exceed 50 million coins a day. To see this beautiful facility, located in an Italian Renaissance-style building modeled after a Florentine palace, take a United States Mint public tour, featuring special exhibits, artifacts from the United States Mint's early days and up-close views of the coin making process. Tour reservations should be made as early as possible since a limited number of tours are available. Additional information is available at http://www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/. |
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| 8 | Denver Firefighters Museum Located 0.6 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. The Museum offers not only outstanding exhibits on the history of firefighting in Denver focusing on the Denver Fire Department, but innovative and exciting hands-on activities that allow visitors to interact with the traditional exhibits. From groundbreaking state-of-the-art gallery space to engaging programs and special events, there is always something new to explore. Additional information is available at http://www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org/. |
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| 9 | Denver Pavilions Located 0.6 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. Denver Pavilions is located on the 16th Street pedestrian mall in the heart of Downtown Denver. Featuring 40 shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues including a movie theater and a bowling alley, this two city blocks, three stories high, open-air mall is conveniently located next to the 16th Street Free Mall shuttle. Additional information is available at http://www.denverpavilions.com/. |
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| 10 | Denver Performing Arts Complex Located 0.8 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. As the flagship theatre of the Rocky Mountain region, The Denver Center for the Performing Arts creates and presents exceptional theatre that engages, excites, provokes and inspires both artists and audiences. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts is an exhilarating mix of Broadway shows, professional theatre, acting instruction and dazzling venues. Additional information is available at http://www.denvercenter.org. |
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| 11 | Denver Museum of Nature and Science Located 3.4 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. From stunning prehistoric fossils to an exploration of outer space, The Denver Museum of Nature & Science never fails to astound and amaze with realistic visions of the past, present and future. The Gates Planetarium is one of the most sophisticated planetariums in the country, giving visitors unparalleled insight into the workings of the cosmos, and the Phipps IMAX Theater features brilliantly filmed IMAX entertainment. Additional information is available at http://www.dmns.org/. |
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| 12 | Dinosaur Ridge Located 15.2 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. Dinosaur Ridge is a famous natural landmark, located along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, near Morrison, Colorado. It features famous Jurassic dinosaur bones, such as Stegosaurus and Apatosaurus, discovered in 1877, and Cretaceous dinosaur footprints. A guidebook is available for use on self-guided tours and guided tours can be arranged through the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge. Additional information is available at http://www.dinoridge.org. |
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| 13 | Writer Square Located 0.8 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. Located on the 16th Street Mall, Writer Square is a shopping and dining destination for an unforgettable outing. Come to eat at one of the many restaurants, browse the fine shops and galleries, and see why Writer Square has been a focal hub in Downtown Denver for decades. Additional information is available at http://www.downtowndenver.com/. |
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| 14 | Larimer Square Located 1.0 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. Larimer Square is an area as rich in history as it is in fine shopping and dining. As the Mile High City’s oldest and most historic block, its buildings tell vividly the story of the birth and early years of Denver. Shopping connoisseurs and fashionistas of all ages will find the shops at Larimer Square offer a truly distinctive selection of fashion, jewelry, gifts and home accessories from local merchants who are passionate about what they do. Additional information is available at http://www.larimersquare.com/. |
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| 15 | Museum of Contemporary Art Located 2.0 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. One of the Mile High City’s newest museums, the Museum of Contemporary Art |is housed in a sleek, eco-friendly building designed by acclaimed architect David Adjaye. With five galleries that rotate cutting-edge pieces by some of the world’s most creative minds, each visit to the Museum is guaranteed to be a new, eye-opening experience. Additional information is available at http://www.mcadenver.org/index.php/exhibitions. |
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| 16 | Downtown Aquarium Located 2.5 miles from the Sheraton Denver Hotel. The Downtown Aquarium, the largest aquarium west of Chicago and east of California, offers an up-close look at some truly unique aquatic creatures, including stingrays, Asian arowanas and moray eels. In the Aquarium Adventure exhibit, travel to a tropical rainforest, where tangled roots provide hiding places for small fish species. Additional information is available at http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/visitorInfo.asp. |
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