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The Mile High CityDENVER

With anopen,welcom-ing spiritand a

vibrant nightlife, The MileHigh City is the perfectdestination. Since the early1970s, the city has champi-oned civil rights and hasquickly become one of themost accepting cities in the nation. OutTravelervoted Denver one of its top up-and-coming destina-tions - one of only two domestic cities on the list!

The Mile High City is out-door-oriented and filledwith urban adventures.Whether you’re into hiking,cycling, whitewater rafting,running, snow skiing orgolf, it’s all within easyreach, and the skies are famously blue and sunny.

Denver is known for its world-class cultural attrac-tions, thriving craft breweries and booming musicscene, all near the Rocky Mountains. It is truly thegay and lesbian center of the West, with many hotels and restaurants catering especially to theLGBTQ community.

DENVER

A City of Many Colors & Cultures

It’s always a good time toexperience Denver’s thriv-ing art scene. You’ll find abroad spectrum of art gal-leries near downtown, inhistoric Lower Downtown(LoDo), RiNo (River NorthArt District) and at the ArtDistrict on Santa Fe whereart galleries serve up food,beverages and entertainment, while showcasing theworks of local artists during First Friday art walks.

If you enjoy the excitementof live entertainment,check out the performingarts scene. The DenverPerforming Arts Complexis home to Broadway touring shows, musicals,concerts, operas, balletsand symphonies. Or, venture outside the

mainstream and take in one of the many innovative productions on smaller stages throughout the citylike The Clocktower Cabaret.

And after the sun sets,Denver’s lively nightlifeoffers diverse choices forLGBTQ visitors, includinggay and lesbian bars,dance clubs and dragand cabaret shows.

As the largest city in a 600-mile radius, Denver attracts members of the LGBTQ community from all over the world. The annual Denver PrideFest, oneof the biggest LGBTQ events in the country, takes

place over Father’s Dayweekend. The free two-dayfestival features a parade,a rally, music and food inCivic Center Park. Andevery July, the communityrediscovers its Westernroots at the three-dayRocky Mountain RegionalGay Rodeo. Denver alsohosts many LGBTQ-themed indoor activities like the CinemaQ Film Festival, which features LGBTQ films.

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Denver has long been a gathering placefor people of all cultures. First werethe high plains Native Americans who followed the buffalo herds and livedthroughout the Front Range. When

prospectors discovered gold in 1858, thousands ofmen and women crossed the Great Plains and settled in and around Denver.

By the 1980s, Denver was dubbed the gay oasis ofthe West. Today, Denver is a city of many colorsand cultures, a rich tapestry of diverse and fasci-nating people.

Mile High History

1973 Gay Coalition of Denver works with City Council to abolish anti-gay laws.

1974 Denver’s first Pride celebration, a picnic in Cheesman Park.

1975 Denver’s first official Pride Parade.

1982 The Colorado Gay Rodeo Association is formed. Soon after, Denver hosts its first rodeo.

1983 Denver’s gay and lesbian community mobilizes to elect Federico Peña, Denver's first Latino mayor and executive ally to the community.

1990 Denver becomes one of the first municipalities in the nation to adopt an anti-discrimination policy including gay and lesbians.

1991 Denver voters support the anti-discrimination policy despite opponents trying to overturn it at the ballot.

1994 Denver businessman Tim Gillcreates the Gill Foundation, an organization to advance LGBTQ rights through charity and education.

2010 The GLBT Community Center of Colorado, the producer of PrideFest, adds a second day of festivities.

2012 Denver’s PrideFest ranks third largest in the nation.

2013 Colorado adopts the Colorado Civil Union Act, establishing relationship recognition for same-sex couples.

2014 Colorado legalizes same-sex marriage on Oct. 7.

2015 U.S. Supreme Court rules in favor of same-sex marriage.

HIGHLIGHTS OF GAY DENVER’S HISTORY

Denver boasts acollection ofdistinctiveneighborhoodswith hidden

gems and locals’ favoriteeateries, shops, booksellersand galleries. Try line danc-ing at Charlie’s Denver, circuit parties at Tracksor drag queen bingo at Hamburger Mary’s.

Discover where art is made in RiNo, (River NorthArt District). With a blend of urban charm,street art and industrial revival, this district ishome to jazz bars, restaurants, brewpubs, artgalleries and studios.

The Capitol Hill and Uptown neighborhoodsoffer diverse retail and dining options, as wellas prominent live music venues.

The Art District on Santa Fe and the TennysonStreet Cultural District features galleries, shopsand restaurants. Visit Old South Gaylord andSouth Pearl Street, with enclaves of see-and-be-seen restaurants and shops, near beautifulWashington Park.

Highlands is a hip neighborhood full of restau-rants, shops and galleries. With spectacular viewsof the city from the many rooftop patios, thisneighborhood is a great destination for visitors.

Explore the newest addition to Denver's GoldenTriangle Creative District at the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art with its"salon style" galleries featuring the work of Colorado artists, including Vance Kirkland, aswell as international furniture and decorative art.

Neighborhoods

When thesun goesdown,Denver’snightlife

heats up. The city is filledwith dance and comedyclubs, live music andrestaurants where visitors can savor innovative,farm-to-table cuisine. Wherever you go, youcan bet on fresh, locally sourced ingredients.

Larimer Square, whereDenver was founded, is now filled with ac-claimed chef-ownedbistros, creative cocktaillounges and exclusivenightclubs.

LoDo, the 26-square-block Lower Downtownhistoric district, is the place to be for incrediblerestaurants, live music, art galleries, sports barsand brewpubs – many housed in renovated Victorian buildings. Denver Union Station hasbeen transformed into a transportation, dining,shopping and entertainment hub, all centeredaround a boutique hotel.

Dining & Nightlife

DENVER BEER TRAILThe Denver Beer Trail provides asampling of Denver’s top micro-breweries. Follow the suggestedroutes or pick and choose fromthe list of featured breweries.The printed guide is available atTourist Information Centers orcheck out the online version atVISITDENVER.com/denverbeertrail.

DowntownDenver offersa variety ofshoppingopportuni-

ties, from famous namesto local gems. Explorethe historic buildings oftrendy Larimer Square,filled with independentshops, boutiques, book-stores, wineries and galleries, as well as someof the hottest restaurants.Take a walk down the16th Street Mall, a mile-long promenade lined withstores and outdoor cafés. Denver Pavilions, locatedon the Mall, houses shops like H&M and restaurantsin a two-square-block entertainment center.

Cherry Creek is thelargest shopping destination betweenSt. Louis and SanFrancisco. Stroll thetree-lined streets ofCherry Creek Northor explore the upscaleCherry Creek Shopping Center. Together, these are

home to nearly 500 world-class shops, departmentstores, galleries, spas and one-of-a-kind boutiques.

There are plenty of local shopping optionsthroughout Denver’s vibrant neighborhoods, anddon’t miss museum gift shops for art, handmadejewelry, books and more!

Shopping

Denver PerformingArts Complex indowntown boasts10 different ven-ues and hosts

Broadway touring shows.Enjoy the latest productionfrom the Tony Award®-win-ning Denver Center TheatreCompany. You’ll also findmusic, opera, ballet andmodern dance in the Ellie Caulkins Opera House.

Denver Art Museum is an architectural wonder andrenowned for its American Indian and Western art

collections, as well ascontemporary and trav-eling exhibitions. TheClyfford Still Museumearned internationalrecognition for its collec-tion from this leader ofthe Abstract Expression-ist movement.

Also of architectural note is the MCA Denver, whichhouses a revolving array of contemporary, interna-tional exhibitions. Additionally, the Museo de lasAmericas features collections of ancient, folk andmodern Latino art.

The city also hosts film, music and art festivals allyear long!

Explore chic jazz clubs, renovated theaters, dive barsand dance clubs. Enjoy a concert under the stars at the famous Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre,where legendary musicians take the stage. Music of all genres fills the air in The Mile High City.

Arts, Culture & Music

With 300days ofsun-shine,it’s hard

to stay indoors. Take astroll in City Park or renta Denver B-cycle andtour vibrant neighborhoods. Denver has 85 miles ofpaved, off-street biking, hiking and jogging trails,plus many top-rated golf courses.

Enjoy Colorado’s ski country at dozens of resorts offering year-round recreation – skiing, golf, hiking,horseback riding and more.

Visit quaint, historic towns where you can travel bylocomotive. Try your luck panning for gold in old min-ing towns or opt for the modern alternative – world-class casinos. Experience whitewater rafting, or enjoya spa treatment at a luxury Rocky Mountain resort.

Drive up the highest paved road in America to the14,264-foot summit of Mount Evans, or enjoy thebeautiful Rocky Mountain National Park, an awe-inspiring paradise filled with lakes, waterfalls, wildlife and meadows of wildflowers.

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1COLORADOSTATE CAPITOL.Modeled after

the U.S. Capitol with agold plated-dome, thebuilding has freetours on weekdays.The 13th step at theentrance is exactlyone mile high. colorado.gov/capitol

2HISTORY COLORADOCENTER.

True Colorado experi-ences come alive atthe History ColoradoCenter in downtownDenver. historycoloradocenter.org

3THE CELL.The Counter-terrorism

Education LearningLab is dedicated toeducating citizens onthe most salient issueof our time - terrorism.thecell.org

4CENTER FOR COLORADO WOMEN'SHISTORY. One of Denver’s oldesthomes – an elaborate 1883 Victorian

mansion. byersevanshousemuseum.org

5DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY.Designed byMichael

Graves, this down-town library is thelargest between LosAngeles and Chicagoand houses an acclaimed Westernart collection. denverlibrary.org

6DENVER ART MUSEUM. Experience arenowned American Indian art collec-tion, Western art, contemporary art

and more. denverartmuseum.org

7CLYFFORDSTILL MUSEUM.

This single-artist museum showcasesthe art of abstract expressionist ClyffordStill, one of the 20thcentury’s most influential artists.clyffordstillmuseum.org

8U.S. MINT.More than 50 million coinsare made here every day. Free toursexamine every step in the process,

from stamping to bagging. Reservations required. usmint.gov

9CIVIC CENTER PARK. This park is ametropolitan oasis with flower gardens, Western statues and a

Greek Theater. civiccenterconservancy.org

10DENVER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM.See out-

standing exhibits andhands-on activitiesabout the history offirefighting in Denver. denverfirefightersmuseum.org

11COLORADOCONVENTIONCENTER.

A giant blue bearsculpture greets visitors to this modern facility, located withinwalking distance of10,000 hotel rooms.denverconvention.com

12DENVER PERFORMING ARTSCOMPLEX.This

vibrant performingarts complex boasts10 venues for TonyAward®-winning theater, symphony,Broadway shows,opera, ballet and more. artscomplex.com

13ELITCH GARDENS THEME &WATERPARK.

Located downtown,the park has thrillrides, a completewater adventure parkand daily shows fornonstop family entertainment. elitchgardens.com

14CHILDREN’S MUSEUM AT MARSICOCAMPUS.

This museum provides fun, hands-on experiences fornewborns througheight-year-olds andtheir adult caregivers.mychildsmuseum.org

15DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM.Thisunique

aquarium has fish,mammals and plants,and even Sumatrantigers in a familyfriendly facility whereyou can dine next tothe sharks. downtownaquarium.com

16PEPSI CENTER. The center is the20,000-seat home for the NBA Den-ver Nuggets, NHL Colorado Ava-

lanche and NLL Colorado Mammoth, as wellas concerts and events. pepsicenter.com

17LARIMERSQUARE.A restored

section of Denver’soldest street, thisblock of Victorianbuildings now housessleek urban restau-rants, boutiques, barsand nightspots. larimersquare.com

18DENVERUNIONSTATION.

Denver's revitalizedhistoric train stationserves as a trans-portation hub withrestaurants, bars,unique retail shopsand The CrawfordHotel. unionstationindenver.com

1916TH STREET MALL. Free shuttlebuses traverse this mile-longpedestrian promenade, which is

lined with outdoor cafés and shops. VISITDENVER.com

20LODO. Short for “Lower Downtown,” this 26-square-block historic district is home to bars,

brewpubs, restaurants, cafés, clubs and artgalleries. lodo.org

21COORSFIELD.Home to

Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies, Coors Field is located in the LoDoneighborhood. coloradorockies.com

22SAKURA SQUARE. The center ofDenver’s Japanese community,Sakura Square features gar-

dens, fountains, restaurants and a famedBuddhist temple. sakurasquare.com

23DENVER PAVILIONS. An enter-tainmentand

shopping complex in the heart of down-town includes a cineplex, a bowlingalley, restaurants and nightspots. denverpavilions.com

24KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE & DECORATIVE ART.The

museum offers a nationally acclaimeddisplay of 20th centurydecorative arts and aretrospective of Col-orado painter VanceKirkland (1904-1981).kirklandmuseum.org

25MOLLYBROWNHOUSE

MUSEUM. Visit theVictorian home of the“Unsinkable MollyBrown”.mollybrown.org

26BLAIR-CALD-WELL

AFRICAN AMERICANRESEARCH LIBRARY.Explore the legacy ofAfrican Americans inthe Rocky MountainWest, located in Historic Five Points.history.denverlibrary.org/blair

27BLACK AMERICAN WEST MUSEUM

& HERITAGE CENTER.This fascinating museum tells thestory of "Black Cowboys" and pio-neers who helped settle the West. bawmhc.org

28SPORTS AUTHORITY FIELD ATMILEHIGH.

The 76,000-seat sta-dium is home to theNFL Denver Broncos,MLL Denver Outlawsand the ColoradoSports Hall of Fame.sportsauthorityfieldatmilehigh.com

29MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARYARTDENVER.

Designed by Londonarchitect David Adjaye, the museumoffers five galleries of changing exhibitsand a rooftop café. mcadenver.org

DOWNTOWN DENVER

AIRPORT TRANSPORTATIONDenver International Airport is a major airline huband it’s easy to get from there to downtown Denver.For a small fee, hop on the airport rail line that whiskspassengers to Denver Union Station and vice versa.It has six stops along the way and costs only $9.

ADENVERMUSEUMOF NATURE

& SCIENCE. A Den-ver institution, thismuseum is a maze ofdioramas, dinosaurs,gems and treasuresfrom around theworld. Includes an IMAX theater and planetarium. dmns.org

BDENVERZOO. Hometo the Toy-

ota Elephant Pas-sage and nearly4,000 animals, this is oneof the most popularDenver attractions.denverzoo.org

CDENVERBOTANICGARDENS.

This urban oasis offers distinctivelythemed gardens, an outdoor café, agift shop and uniqueart exhibitions. botanicgardens.org

DCHERRYCREEK.With more

than 500 shops andrestaurants, this isDenver’s largestshopping paradise.Shop in the upscaleCherry Creek Shop-ping Center or the tree-lined streets ofCherry Creek North. shopcherrycreek.com, cherrycreeknorth.com

EFORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANS-

PORTATION. Explorethe history of trans-portation with over500 antique cars, locomotives, rareand exotic vehiclesand more. forneymuseum.org

FMUSEO DELAS AMERICAS.

Denver’s museum ofLatino art, cultureand history cele-brates the rich cultural diversity of Latin Americancountries and the Southwestern UnitedStates. museo.org

GMIZEL MUSEUM. The museum in-troduces ever-changing exhibitson the history, culture and art of

Jewish heritage from around the world.mizelmuseum.org

HTHE STREETS AT SOUTHGLENN.Denver’s urban lifestyle destina-tion features sidewalk cafés,

restaurants, and unique local and nationalretailers. shopsouthglenn.com

IPARK MEADOWS RETAIL RESORT.

Built to resemble aski lodge, this shop-ping emporium fea-tures wood-beamceilings, fireplaces, department storesand shops. parkmeadows.com

JART & NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUMAT CU SOUTHDENVER.

A world-class collection of wildlifeart and natural history exhibits, interactive galleriesand an IWERKSgiant-screen theatre. southdenver.cu.edu

KOUTLETS AT CASTLEROCK.

Colorado’s largestoutlet mall is just 25 minutes south ofdowntown Denveron I-25. outletsatcastlerock.com

LRED ROCKS PARK & AMPHITHEATRE.This world-famous am-

phitheater is flankedby 300-foot redsandstone rock for-mations and offers a star-studded sum-mer concert series.The Visitor Centerhas a Performers Hall of Fame museumand a restaurant. During the day, the freepark offers easy hiking trails. redrocksonline.com

MCOLORADORAILROADMUSEUM.

See Colorado’slargest railroad exhibit with more than 100 historic cars and locomotives. coloradorailroadmuseum.org

NCOORSBREWERY.The largest

single brewery in theworld offers freetours and samples tothose over 21 yearsof age.millercoors.com

OBUFFALOBILL MUSEUM

& GRAVE. The finalresting spot of theWest’s most famousscout and showmanis located on top ofLookout Mountain.buffalobill.org

PCENTRALCITY &BLACK

HAWK. These historic gold-miningtowns have comealive with casinogambling and havemore than 30 casi-nos, featuring slot machines, blackjack and poker. centralcitycolorado.com, blackhawkcolorado.com

QBELMAR. The downtown districtfor the City of Lakewood featuresshops, restaurants, outdoor cafés,

cultural art, a 2.1 acre park and publicplaza. belmarcolorado.com

RWINGS OVERTHE ROCKIESAIR & SPACE

MUSEUM. Housed ina 1930s Air Forcehangar, this museumfeatures dozens ofhistoric airplanes,space vehicles andinteractive exhibits. wingsmuseum.org

STHE SHOPS AT NORTHFIELD STAPLETON. The Shops at North-field Stapleton is a pedestrian-

friendly gathering place for shopping,dining and entertainment. northfieldstapleton.com

TDICK’SSPORTINGGOODS PARK.

Home to the MLSColorado Rapids professional soccerteam, the park includes an 18,000-seat stadium and 23 soccer fields. dickssportinggoodspark.com

UTHE WILDANIMALSANCTUARY.

A 320-acre rescue & educational Facility where largecarnivores roam freeis one of the fewplaces in Americawhere you can seelion prides and othercarnivores living in natural habitats. wildanimalsanctuary.org

VBOULDER. This picturesque city ishome to the University of Colorado,the Pearl Street Mall and outdoor

festivals. bouldercoloradousa.com

WFLATIRON CROSSING SHOP-PING MALL. One of the mostpopular malls in Metro Denver

boasts an indoor shopping center and anoutdoor village lined with stores andrestaurants. flatironcrossing.com

XBUTTERFLYPAVILION.This

enclosed tropicalparadise has morethan 1,600 free-flyingbutterflies. butterflies.org

YWATERWORLD. Forsome wet

and wild fun, visitAmerica's largestfamily water park,featuring aquatic attractions on 64landscaped acres. waterworldcolorado.com

ZROCKYMOUNTAINNATIONAL

PARK. One of themost scenic spots inAmerica has 412square miles oflakes, wildflowers,meadows, mountains and spectacularpanoramic views. nps.gov/romo

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