Denver played a critical role in the development of the Beat Generation. More than half a century after the publication of Jack Kerouac's era-defining novel, "On the Road," the taboo-shattering exploits of a group of writers remain as cool as ever. Here's how you can walk in their footsteps. Here I…
What's the most haunted place in Denver? Well, it just might be Cheesman Park. Yes, the lovely tree-lined Cheesman Park with the pavilion, Rocky Mountain views and the idyllic neighbor, Denver Botanic Gardens. That’s because Cheesman Park has something else besides lush lawns, trees and bike paths…
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is filled with remarkable treasures, but few stop visitors in their tracks like Tom’s Baby — the largest chunk of gold ever discovered in Colorado. The museum’s renowned gems and minerals collection also includes the brilliant red Alma King rhodochrosite crystal…
Start planning now for exciting events and festivals in Denver. Scroll down our month-by-month list andchoose from annual favorites, splashy debuts and exclusive showings. Make a night of it and take advantage of great hotel deals. …
One of the most historic parks in the country, Lakeside Amusement Park, is half attraction, half museum of mechanical, thrill-generating Americana. Its creators were inspired by the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition — a.k.a. the Chicago World's Fair — where the fairgrounds were nicknamed "White…
In Colorado's high country sits a relatively new memorial dedicated to the nearly 1,400 immigrants, predominantly Irish, who were buried in unmarked graves. It honors the hopes and dreams, struggles and sacrifices of those who settled on Leadville's east side, seeking a better life after silver was…
When a restaurant has been open for 30 years, it tends to have accumulated a lot of odd memorabilia and decor. And if you've been open for 130 years, the goods get even odder. Case in point: the Buckhorn Exchange. Open since 1893, the unassuming brick structure at the corner of 10th Avenue and Osage…
Whether you're into art, architecture, or haunted history, Denver has a tour for you. From downtown strolls to bar crawls, these small-group experiences highlight the best of the city — one neighborhood at a time. Best of Denver Tour If you’ve only got a short amount of time to experience all that…
Long before Denver was founded in 1858, the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River was a gathering place for many Native American tribes, such as the Ute, Arapaho, Cheyenne, Sioux, Blackfoot and Crow. And it still is. Some of the largest American Indian markets in the nation take…
Slaves of the Silver Serpent might sound like a heavy metal band, but they weren't an opening act for Black Sabbath in 1973. The group was actually a secretive fraternal club that emerged in Denver in the wake of the Silver Crash of 1893. To boost…
