Take a walking tour of the area and soak in the culture, history and beauty of this Denver treasure. Eat at one of the oldest restaurants in Denver, The Buckhorn Exchange.
The steakhouse has been serving up food since , including exotic fare like alligator tail, rattlesnake, buffalo sausage and the house specialty Rocky Mountain Oysters.
Take a look around during your meal, the walls of the Buckhorn are adorned with various items the restaurant has obtained throughout the years, painting a picture of its long history. Search by business category It took 13 years to complete building the giant stupa; at feet tall, the structure is supposed to last for 1, years. A large Buddha sits in the center while a spiral made of 13 disks represent the various levels of enlightenment.
The interiors, as well as exteriors, are decorated in delicate symbolic flourishes. Unlike most stupas, Great Stupa of Dharmakaya is open to the public though only one of three levels. So, why should Colorado be any less? But, most of them closed as railroad travel became almost obsolete.
Only three of the nine tunnels were left open. As legends claim, these arched Gold Camp rail tunnels are haunted surprise, surprise!
Locals say that one of the three remaining tunnels collapsed with a school bus full of kids and the driver, killing them all. Whether any of it is true is up to your belief or discovery, but, the big black spiked steel fence definitely adds a bit of terror to the whole folklore. Every highway you take has mile markers, plenty and plenty of them, and there is nothing significant about it except that they tell you how far or close you are to your destination.
But, in Stratton, Colorado, things are a wee bit different. Eventually, the Colorado Department of Transportation got frustrated and decided to do something unusual — they placed a new marker a hundredth of a mile before the actual mile marker and turned it into Who would have thought of that? Colorado-born Scott Harrison, a former U.
Marine who fought in the Vietnamese War, used a small music box to keep himself sane and calm among the deafening sounds of the violence and death that surrounded him. He dreamt of his home in the mountain city and a carousel. In , the Star Drive-in offered an unremarkable drive-in theatre with a capacity for cars. It was just another drab structure on Highway 60 that no one cared about or bothered stopping by.
But, the fate of this drive-in changed almost dramatically in ! George Kelloff, Sr. The drive-in remained as is, but, it was now possible to rest a night at the hotel and watch a movie at the comfort of your own room.
Very little has changed about the place since then. You could still rent a room at the hotel and experience whichever movie plays on the vintage screen movie screenings happen mid-May to September. The National Ice Core Laboratory, at the Denver federal Centre, is a scientific storage facility where researchers store large ice sheets as samples which have been brought over from Antarctica and Greenland.
Colorado, as we know, is known for the Rocky Mountains, rivers, canyons, forests, and almost everything nature can offer us. In , Erwin and Lynne Young bought baby alligators to balance the overgrowing of fish in the geothermic well located on their property. The one-of-a-kind because there are no gators in Colorado except for here Reptile park was open to the public in and now doubles as an education center for wildlife enthusiasts as well as a training center for alligator wrestling!
Inspired somewhat from the fictional book, The Seven Keys to Baldpate, the Baldpate Inn holds the world record in the largest collection of keys found anywhere. Most keys on display here are on a donation from guests at the Baldpate Inn. The U. Be prepared to spend some time here though because there is so much to look at. Once you walk across the mote via the drawbridge and enter the store, a wonderment of curiosities will immediately spark your interest. The store is divided up into two floors.
Going up the stairs, customers will find a countless variety of high end costumes, masks, wigs, and accessories for any event imaginable. The selection is amazing and caters to the young and old alike. For example, if you are looking for a hat, there are to choose from on any given day. You get more costume for your money than anywhere else in the Denver area.
If you choose to go down the stairs to the lower level, you are greeted by just about any card game, magic trick, or puzzle you can think of. From Magic Cards to Monopoly, they have it all. If you are into card games, and have some time to spend here in Denver, they do weekly gaming events you sign up for in advance. Call for details. The Wizards Chest got its start as an square foot toy store in It was designed under inspiration from J.
Since that time, and many happy customers later, the store has grown from a small toy business to an 8, square foot castle of fun. Just inside the front door, customers are greeted by a wizard who goes by the name of Winchester Slatebeard. This is the same wizard that has been greeting customers since the stores inception! There is also ample parking behind it for free most parking is metered in this area as well as street parking in the front. If you are like most tourists and you need to find something special for your loved ones back home, The Wizards Chest should be your first stop.
The place was designed for all age groups. Go online to their website and you will find even more of a selection that can be shipped to you worldwide. Everyone loves to either be someone else for a day or connect with others who share their similar interests. We highly recommend stopping into The Wizards Chest for at least an hour or so if at all possible. Bring the kids, your friends, or just yourself. Wander around and remember what it was like to be a child all over again.
Get lost in the fantasy land that is The Wizards Chest. Denver is located in the heart of the Wild West. Founded by gold miners in , there is definitely a lot of old history to see and experience while here. After all, not too long ago, it was run by Cowboys who always had a taste for delicious food and strong liquor.
There is no better place to understand and experience that history than a visit to The Buckhorn Exchange. Located just minutes from downtown Denver in one of the oldest neighborhoods, The Buckhorn Exchange has become a cherished museum of sorts. The walls are adorned with over stuffed game animals from all over the world.
Glass enclosures are everywhere containing a large collection of antique pistols and rifles, and celebrity memorabilia encompasses almost every square inch of the place. It seems like everyone who is anyone has eaten or drank here over the years. For those who want to spend some extra time here, a second floor conveniently contains The Roof Garden, a special heated area that accommodates about 60 people who come for private parties and events.
The Buckhorn Exchange gives customers a huge selection of outstanding food. Many of the dishes are still being prepared as they were back in and taste just as good. The place calls itself a steak house but that is only part of what they offer.
They have also made a name for themselves with their wild game dishes. One can choose platters containing elk, quail, duck, alligator, Cornish game hen and even rattlesnake. For those not into wild game dishes, the ribs, sandwiches, and sausage are to die for. After all, The Buckhorn Exchange has had years to perfect the menu and it shows. Every dish is carefully prepared as if you were a visitor from the late 19th century.
For those so inclined, the rocky mountain oyster appetizer is a must try, but be aware they are not really oysters but the part of the bull that makes it a bull.
The restaurant is normally pretty busy during the day and night. So put on your boots and grab your hat because The Buckhorn Exchange is waiting to take you back a hundred years into a nostalgic time that will be memorable for everyone.
Are you just curious about your past and interested in delving into what has made you into the person you are today? Colorado folk have always been known for being very open minded and alternative thinkers. This type of mindset has been a perfect breeding ground for PLR offices in the area.
For years she has been helping literally thousands of people leave behind devastating issues that traditional doctors have been completely unable to fix. She has been facilitating PLR sessions for 7 years now and knows the ins and outs of her craft. One of the most important parts of a session is feeling comfortable with your therapist. If you are going to visit your subconscious mind and deal with personal problems, you want someone you feel good around.
Meeting with Lee is like meeting with an old friend. There is no awkward silence or unpleasant feelings. She makes everyone feel special and wanted. She is always in a great mood and is really at the forefront of her industry. After a brief get to know you moment, Lee invites you to lay on a comfortable couch with a warm blanket and pillow. She then gradually relaxes you with her carefully selected words until your brain and body are completely at peace.
At this time she asks a number of questions to help access your past life experiences. The session is run by you and your subconscious. Your mind already knows what you are looking for and reveals to you what you need to see.
All Lee does is ask questions and probe to help stir up memories from that life that need to be reworked. The session can be intense or emotional but you are always in control the entire time. In fact, at any time the session can be ended by simply opening your eyes. During the time with Lee, you will receive impressions from the unconscious and even see images or scenes from your prior lives.
You could have been a farmer, a commoner, royalty, or anything in between. After all, you have been around for a long time and have lived as many different types of people. You could have even been a woman for some lives and a man in others. Just let Lee guide you to the scenes you are looking for to gain a better understanding for your present life.
For example, maybe you are looking for help with claustrophobia. Perhaps in a past life you experienced some trauma related to being enclosed or trapped. You will have reprocessed that memory into a more manageable one for your brain to comprehend thus resulting in peace. It is very common for people to leave a session with no fear of what they had been fearing before, feeling like a new person with a fresh outlook on life.
So if you are looking for something really unique and rare in the Denver area, give Lee a call. Leave Colorado feeling better than when you came here. Lee has been doing this long enough that she is efficient. You will also be provided with a CD of the entire session to further study and hold as proof that you did something pretty unusual on your visit to Denver!
Of all the nicer places to eat in downtown Denver, the one that should definitely be experienced on your vacation here is Beatrice and Woodsley. From the over the top decorations to the super friendly staff and excellent food, this restaurant is truly in a class by itself. You can even come back every year and enjoy a different menu as they change it up every season. The atmosphere is very private and cozy with faux aspen trees seemingly growing from floor to ceiling, lamps placed strategically around so there is just enough lighting, and amazing restrooms.
Normally nobody pays much attention to the restrooms in a restaurant but the facilities at Beatrice and Woodsley are some of the most unique we have ever experienced. After using the facilities and exiting the restroom, customers are greeted with their own sink to wash their hands with.
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Well, you probably know that the stairs to the Capitol Building exist, but do you know that the 13th step is exactly 5,' above sea level?
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