Denver

This three-story museum has grown to become one of the largest in the US, with more than 500,000 specimens and artifacts. — Michelin Guide

The museum’s collection of Western and regional works is its cornerstone. Included are Frederic Remington’s bronze The Cheyenne, Charles Russell’s painting In the Enemy’s Country. — Frommer's

An intimate exploration of abstract art that will leave you feeling cooler and better informed than before you went in — Condé Nast Traveler

The spot in the Mile-High City that's exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (at least for now).   — Atlas Obscura

A peaceful oasis perfect to stroll away an hour or two — Condé Nast Traveler

All 16 of the block’s commercial buildings, constructed in the 1870s and 1880s, were renovated, providing space for street-level retail shops, restaurants, and nightclubs... — Frommer's

The “unsinkable” Molly Brown became a national heroine in 1912 when the Titanic sank. — Frommer's

Spanning 80 acres in City Park, the zoo is home to 3,500 different animals representing more than 650 species — Where

This museum offers an actual time machine back through Colorado's past.  — Atlas Obscura

Go get some culture, then ask about the secret tunnels below that used to shuttle “ladies of the night” to and from the Brown Palace hotel across the street. — Afar Magazine

The Denver location of the U.S. Mint is one of only two mints in the country where visitors can watch coins being made. — Where

Residents include greenback cutthroat trout (the Colorado state fish), river otters, tigers, nurse sharks, sea turtles, and moray eels. — Frommer's

Tons of attractions await at Denver's downtown theme park, including various roller coasters, a waterpark, and kid-friendly rides — Where

This is one of the finest museums of its kind in North America, with constantly changing hands-on exhibits that engage children up to about age 8 in discovery. — Fodor's

The tree-lined Mall was created in 1982. The route is flanked by office towers, street-level cafes and shops, and 11 fountains. — Michelin Guide

Nearly one-third of the cowboys in the Old West were black, and this museum chronicles their little-known history, along with that of black doctors, teachers... and state legislators. — Frommer's

Even if baseball isn’t your thing, the craft brews and epic views make this one of the country’s top stadiums — Condé Nast Traveler

Displays include the equipment firefighters used in the 1860s, photographs and newspaper clippings. — Where

Stop by what may be the only museum of Latino culture in the Rocky Mountains — Where

With 40 artists on its payroll, the troupe performs about 10 plays in repertory from October to June, including classical and contemporary dramas, musicals, and premieres of new plays. — Frommer's