Search Results

In 1927, the City of Denver purchased the Red Rocks area and built a theater in it, which has been in continuous operation since 1941 and hosts the greatest artists in the world. The place also has a restaurant and a visitor center, which tells about the place's history and the performances there. You can visit during the day when there are no performances, and it is highly recommended - it is a spectacular site, which we have not seen like it. If there had been a performance that suited us during the visit - we would certainly have come in the evening as well; it must be an incredible experience. During the day, when there are no performances, admission is free.

The capitol building was built in the last decade of the nineteenth century and dedicated in 1894. It houses the Colorado General Assembly and the offices of the governor, lieutenant governor, and state treasurer. The building was deliberately designed to resemble the United States Capitol and is constructed of white granite. At the top of the building is a gold dome with gilded copper plates with gold leaves mined in Colorado mines. The interior of the building is decorated with rare rose marble from a local mine, and the floor is made of local white marble. The building is full of stained glass windows depicting events or personalities from local history. You can go ahead and tour the place with a guide, without the need for coordination, Monday through Friday, at 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, and 13:00. Twenty people in a group, based on available space. You can also visit independently between 7:30 and 17:00. In any case, you should check the Capitol website before arriving. We independently toured the impressive building and came across something interesting: on the wall of portraits of the presidents of the United States, they forgot that Joe Biden is the current president (at the time of our visit, he had already served two years in office) and that Donald Trump had already finished his term.

On 16th Street, they designed an open mall with a length of a mile (1.6 kilometers), with several cafes, a complex of cinemas, restaurants, and shops, and a pedestrian path that crosses three bridges through the city center to parks and the LoHi neighborhood, which is full of pubs and restaurants. During the hours of darkness, a million lights are lit above the street, filled with street artists, horse-drawn carriages, and rickshaws. We ordered wings and steak (spicy! and great) at Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery, along with tasting three excellent boutique beers they brew on-site. Magnificent.

We came to this mall by mistake. We were looking for a market, and the Google search led us here. Fifteen minutes drive from downtown Denver, on the border with the nearby town of Aurora. Unfortunately, there was no market, but this mall, built in an industrial style, is very lovely. There are mainly restaurants, bars, and small shops of small business owners from the area, along with a brewery and a huge playground for children. Nice.

We like botanical gardens, and try very hard to include a visit to the parks during our trips. There is something special about the Denver Botanical Gardens - not necessarily for the better. At least during our visit, the place looked more like a complex of wedding gardens - quite a few complexes were closed to visitors because a wedding was taking place there. It was a bit annoying. But more is needed to give up a great trip to beautiful and impressive gardens.

The Denver Downtown Aquarium is a cute attraction for children but does not compare to other aquariums worldwide. The place is relatively small, and the route ends quite quickly. However - a display of fish, jellyfish, water horses, sharks, eels, and more - cannot disappoint. Among the exhibits, you can see the Rafflesia - a plant with the largest flower in the world, whose diameter is usually a meter, and there have already been found in the world those with a diameter of three meters. What's more, the aquarium's biggest attraction is a tiger. Unfortunately, he was asleep during our visit. In conclusion: if you have children - visit. If you have never been to a large aquarium - visit. If you have visited large aquariums and are traveling without children but love fish (and tigers), visit. Overall this is a nice attraction.

The Denver art collection was founded in 1893, and today it contains about 70 thousand works in 12 different collections: African art, design and architecture, the ancient art of the Americas, art from the Far East, modern and contemporary art, the art of Native Americans and craft of West America. The first museum building was built in 1971 by the Italian architect Gio Ponti, and recently 150 million dollars were invested in constructing another building connected by a bridge to the previous structure. Together they are a spectacular hostel for beautiful art collections. We enjoyed a very experiential visit to an awe-inspiring museum. It is highly recommended.

Sherlock Holmes is a fictional figure. One can almost forget it when he visits one of the most known addresses in the world – 221b Baker Street – the home of the most famous consultant detective in the world. The house makes you almost believe Sherlock Holmes was alive – not a figure written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. According to Doyle's stories, Holmes lived here between 1881-1904 with his partner and friend, Dr. Watson, and Mrs. Hudson, the landlady. While arriving, buy tickets at the next souvenir shop (15 Pounds), and then take your place in the line, where a 19th-century fully-dressed Englishman will escort you inside the house. The first floor hosts the study of Holmes and Watson and Holmes's bedroom. Mrs. Hudson's and Dr. Watson's bedrooms are on the 2nd floor and used as exhibit rooms, where you can watch the newspapers, books, letters, photos, and figures from Holmes's adventures. This is a must-visit place for Sherlock Holmes fans.

Adjacent to Birmingham Palace, you will find the charming St. James's Park. It is recommended to take a walk there after the changing of the guard in the palace. You will find pleasant and shady paths, ducks in the lake and on the grass, and many places to rest and picnic.

The royal park, named after Prince Regent, who later became King George IV, has extensive and beautiful open spaces with sports facilities, children's playgrounds, and lovely gardens. The park is rich with wildlife and hosts more than 1400 recorded species, including 400 plant species, 26 species of butterfly, 72 species of spider, 211 species of bird, and many more. Even hedgehogs can be found here. You can travel the roses garden or hire a boat and sail on the lake, next to the ducks. Unfortunately, I visited London in January – with no bloom available. So, although it is beautiful in the winter, I must see it again in the spring. Admission is free.

One of the most beautiful areas in London includes several essential buildings: Westminster Abbey, Parliament, Big Ben, and Westminster Bridge. Westminster Abbey was established in the 10th century and served as the place of coronation of the kings of England and where funeral ceremonies are held. Big Ben is London's famous clock tower that has become one of the city's main symbols. Next to them, you will find the Parliament and Westminster Bridge which overlooks the Thames and the London Eye (the Ferris Wheel).

One of the favorite attractions for tourists - the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. On regular days, at 11 o'clock, you can see the changing of the guard at Buckingham Palace. Tourists from all over the world come to watch the play. Seeing what is happening in the palace courtyard is challenging because the tourists are standing on the fences. Still, you can stand in all the surrounding areas, where it is much less crowded, and watch the guards pass by, with the orchestra and according to all the rules of the ceremony. Worth it for anyone coming to London for the first time.