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Denver - The Mile High City

Discover the many diverse activities of the Mile High City - Denver, Colorado.. Stroll along the walkways of the 16th Street Mall and visit some of the many unique shops and eateries you'll find there. Take in a concert...

The Territory of Colorado was a historic, organized territory of the United States that existed between 1861 and 1876. Its boundaries were identical to the current State of Colorado.

Scoundrels and Villians

World Class Resorts such as Aspen, Vail, and Beaver Creek provide the best in lodging and fine dining and are all within an easy drive from Denver

Alfred G. "Alferd" Packer was an American prospector who was accused of cannibalism. First tried for murder, Packer was eventually sentenced to 40 years in prison after being convicted of manslaughter.

Heros and Heroines

"The Unsinkable Molly Brown", was not called Molly during her life. Her friends called her Maggie and became famous due to her involvement with the 1912 sinking of the RMS Titanic

Enjoy a live performace of the Denver Symphony or a Broadway play at the Denver Center for the Preforming Arts. Explore the mysteries of the deep at Ocean Journey - Denver's Aquarium

Ghost Towns and Mining Camps

Gold discoveries in Colorado began around Denver, traced the placer gold to its source in the mountains west of Denver, then followed the Colorado Mineral Belt

The mysterious Ancient Pueblos - the Anasazi Indians carved their Cliff Dwellings out of solid rock in the face of a sheer cliff here and just as mysteriously, suddenly disappeared..

Lost Gold & Buried Treasure

Experience the Great Outdoors at it's majestic best! Scale a sheer rock face (experienced climbers only) or take a leisurely hike through Colorado's scenic backcountry on marked trails.

The stories of lost gold mines still lure prospectors, even today. The question is, "Do these lost mines exist, and are the legends of the lost treasures true?"

America the Beautiful

Hunters will have the chance to bag that trophy Buck, Bull Elk or Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in the high country or pheasant, quail and a variety of waterfowl on the eastern plains

Find yourself on top of the world at the summit of our "Fourteeners" where the breathtaking views were the inpiration for the famous "America the Beautiful"

So much to see. So much to do. Wether you come to play a while - or to stay a while - the great outdoors is right here in our backyard!

Discover the many diverse activities of the Mile High City - Denver, Colorado.. Stroll along the walkways of the 16th Street Mall and visit some of the many unique shops and eateries you'll find there. Catch a Colorado Rockies baseball game at Coors Field or listen to a live concert at the Pepsi Center. Enjoy a live performace of the Denver Symphony or a Broadway play at the Denver Center for the Preforming Arts. Explore the mysteries of the deep at Ocean Journey - Denver's Aquarium and the thrills for kids of all ages at Six Flags Elitch Gardens. The Mile High City really is a mile above sea level and offers something for everyone. From Lower Downtown to just out of town, Historical Attractions and action adventures make Colorado the perfect place to work or play. Whether it be a quiet getaway at a cozy Bed and Breakfast, an ivigorating climb up one of our 54 spectacular " Fourteeners " or the wild thrill of a roaring Whitewater Rafting trip, come explore all of the adventures that Colorado has to offer.

Colorado's High Country hosts some of the most beautiful and spectacular scenery in the world. Imagine standing atop a 14,000 ft Mountain Vista and actually being able to see the curvature of the earth. These monuments to nature provide Ski runs which rank among the longest in the world and the snow that blankets them lasts longer than any other section of the country. Grand Junction and the Western Slope are Colorado Wine Country and are home to numerous vinyards, fruit orchards and wineries. Nourished by the perfect mix of rainfall, soil conditions and sunshine, the Wineries of Colorado prouduce wines that are sure to please the palatte of the casual wine drinker as well as the seasoned coneseur. Take a scenic tour on the Silverton to Durango Narrow Guage Railroad, the Royal Gorge Scenic Railway, the Pikes Peak Cog Railway to the summit of Pikes Peak, or for the not so faint of heart, the infamous Georgetown Loop - sure to take your breath away and perhaps even rattle a few nerves! Any way you like it - scenic and serene or wild and wonderful, you will find it right here in Colorful Colorado.

The Spirit of the Old West comes alive in Colorado's many Ghost Towns and Mining Camps. Discover Life on the Frontier when William Russell first discovered Gold here in 1858 and thus whas born the phrase " Pikes Peak Or Bust!! " Take a tour of some of the old mining operations in Central City, Blackhawk, or Cripple Creek - or try your hand at Goldpanning - you won't be disappointed! Enter the facinating world of such famous names as Baby Doe Tabor, adventurer Zebulon Pike, notorious Alfred Packer, and let's not forget the "Unsinkable" Molly Brown. Some folks say that there is more Gold and Silver left in the mountains of Colorado than has ever been taken out. Be that true or not - one thing is sure - there is enough History to explore to keep even the most avid adventurer busy for years!

Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak Region are home to even more wonderful adventures. Visit the United States Air Force Academy where brave men and women are trained to become officers in the most high -tech Air Force in the world. Explore the wonders of the Cave of the Winds - an underground labyrinth filled with stalagmites, stalactites and fabulous minerals.The mysterious Ancient Pueblos - the Anasazi Indians carved their Cliff Dwellings out of solid rock in the face of a sheer cliff here and just as mysteriously, suddenly disappeared. Why they chose this location, how they did it, how and where they got their food, and most importantly, what happened to them is still unknown. The ruins are in pristine condition and tours are available. The Great Sand Dunes National Monument in Southeast Colorado produce a phenomenon that has to be heard to be believed.When conditions are just right, you can hear the sands "sing". Some find it soothing and others find it eerily uncomfortable. Could it be the lost Anasazi singing of their fate? Visit the Great Sand Dunes and maybe they will tell you for themselves.

Take in a Major League Sporting Event by one of our professional sports organizations - Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets, or Colorado Avalanche. How about an outdoor concert under the stars at Red Rocks Ampitheatre - a natural rock formation that provides outstanding acoustics and attracts some of the top musical talent in the world.

Experience the Great Outdoors at it's majestic best! Scale a sheer rock face (experienced climbers only) or take a leisurely hike through Colorado's scenic backcountry on marked trails. Blaze your own trails on a vigorous Mountain Biking trip sure to challenge the most experienced biking enthusiast.Find yourself on top of the world at the summit of our "Fourteeners" where the breathtaking views were the inpiration for the famous "America the Beautiful". Hunters will have the chance to bag that trophy Buck, Bull Elk or Rocky Mountain Bighorn Sheep in the high country or pheasant, quail and a variety of waterfowl on the eastern plains. Anglers can test their skills - and their luck - on Gold Medal Waters as well as some of the many other streams and High Mountain lakes. Want a thrill? Roar down the harrowing rapids of the Colorado river on an exilirating whitewater rafting trip. Golfers can hit the links at one of the Championship Golf Courses located throughout the State.

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