Leisure and Travel Blog https://www.denver.org/blog/all-posts/ Leisure and Travel Blog Wed, 31 Jan 2024 22:19:36 +0000 How to Plan an Exciting Outdoor Trip to Denver This Winter https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/plan-winter-trip/ Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:00:00 -0600

Denver is a magical place to visit in wintertime, especially during the holidays. The city is the cultural capital of the Rocky Mountain region while the mountains offer world-class skiing and snowboarding.

Whether you’re planning a short trip or longer sojourn, spending some time in Denver is a

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Meet the Artist Behind Denver’s ‘Love This City’ Mural Campaign https://www.denver.org/blog/post/artist-behind-denvers-love-this-city-mural-campaign/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/artist-behind-denvers-love-this-city-mural-campaign/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/artist-behind-denvers-love-this-city-mural-campaign/ Mon, 20 Apr 2020 13:00:00 -0600

Denver artist Pat Milbery had only 15 minutes to instruct the city’s first lady on the artistic use of spray paint. Standing on a scissor lift, they were facing a bare white wall in the Art District on Santa Fe. With smooth bursts, as media and city

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Stanley Marketplace Honors Its Aviation History https://www.denver.org/blog/post/stanley-marketplace-history/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/stanley-marketplace-history/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/stanley-marketplace-history/ Thu, 19 Apr 2018 08:00:00 -0600

In a residential area in Aurora, Colo., backed up by Westerly Creek, sits the distinctive Stanley Marketplace. You can’t miss the giant “Stanley” sign, the expanse of converted industrial space, the sense that something significant happened here. Where backyard barbecues are now the norm, rocket

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Only in Denver: Clyfford Still's Famous '1957-J No. 2' Painting https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denvers-only-clyfford-stills-famous-painting/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denvers-only-clyfford-stills-famous-painting/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/denvers-only-clyfford-stills-famous-painting/ Wed, 02 Nov 2016 09:00:00 -0600

clyfford-still-self-portrait-1940Clyfford Still was a leader in the early Abstract Expressionism movement. One of his more famous paintings, “1957-J No. 2,” is valued at more than $30 million.

This large-scale (9 ½ by 13 feet) oil on canvas painting is striking for its bold red

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Top Tasty Brunch Spots in Denver https://www.denver.org/blog/post/tasty-brunch-spots-denver/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/tasty-brunch-spots-denver/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/tasty-brunch-spots-denver/ Tue, 01 Nov 2016 14:00:00 -0600

Craving sweet potato pancakes, homemade syrup or breakfast scrambles? Here are six top brunch options in Denver.

Modern Market This Colorado-based eatery proves farm-to-table, scratch-made foods that can be ordered at the counter, including

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Late-Night Downtown Denver Restaurants https://www.denver.org/blog/post/late-night-dining-options-denver/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/late-night-dining-options-denver/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/late-night-dining-options-denver/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 11:00:00 -0600

Denver has you covered for late-night dining adventures. Whether you’re returning from a concert, nightclub or movie, here are some locals’ favorites for staying out late.

Avanti F&B – This huge two-story warehouse has been converted to shelter a

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Wild Animal Sanctuary Breaks World Record https://www.denver.org/blog/post/wild-animal-sanctuary-breaks-world-record/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/wild-animal-sanctuary-breaks-world-record/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/wild-animal-sanctuary-breaks-world-record/ Mon, 31 Oct 2016 10:00:00 -0600

The 1.5-mile-long footbridge at The Wild Animal Sanctuary.The Wild Animal Sanctuary has broken a world record for the longest footbridge.

The sanctuary achieved the record by extending its existing walkway by a half mile, stretching it to more than 1.5 miles. It allows visitors to view rescued wild animals

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Urban Grape Crushing Delivers Fine Wine https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-grape-crushing-fine-wine/ https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-grape-crushing-fine-wine/#comments https://www.denver.org/blog/post/urban-grape-crushing-fine-wine/ Sun, 16 Oct 2016 10:00:00 -0600

Grape crushing at Infinite Monkey Theorem winery in DenverAt 4 a.m. the grape crushing begins.

Each fall Denver’s urban winery, Infinite Monkey Theorem, sources grapes from Colorado’s Western Slope and processes them at IMT’s home in the hip River North Art District (RiNo). It takes workers up to a week to

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