Denver

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

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

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

This fascinating museum's collection includes over 2400 works by the powerful and narcissistic master of bold. — Lonely Planet

Denver’s world-class zoo has more than 700 animal species housed in considerate enclosures that do their best to mirror native habitats. — Lonely Planet

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

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

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

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

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

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

A life-size horse on a 20-foot-tall chair and other sculptures decorate the expansive lawn of this sprawling complex with round towers and tall, oblong windows. — Fodor's

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

Exhibits in this eccentric museum consist of antique bicycles, cable cars, and even experimental car-planes. — Fodor's

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