Art is at the airport. It isn't as well known as the Blue Bronco of course. Shadow Array is still…read morean interesting thing. Get a look when getting off at the RTD station. This just looks like a bunch of wood. Get off at the A Line station at the airport. It doesn't take long to look it. This is simple. It looks like a bunch of wood planks. This kind of looks like rays of sunshine. I'm not sure if that's what this is supposed to be. That would be a good meaning. It adds to the massive amount of public art. It makes you wonder about it. This often gets overlooked so give it a good look when you get off a train.

Now that's more like it! Very pretty installation framing the rail entrance to the new Transit…read moreCenter at DIA. The art piece consists of beetle kill logs.

John Leonard Swigert, Jr. was known as "Jack". He was born in Denver, CO in 1931…read more This bronze statue is a duplicate of the one in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. It was created by brothers George Lundeen and Mark Lundeen. Who hasn't heard this quote, "Houston, we have a problem."? Well, actually, Jack Swigert didn't exactly say it that way. He said it this way, "Houston, we've had a problem here" regarding the oxygen tank explosion on the Apollo 13. The line is incorrectly quoted as "Houston, we have a problem" and this misquote is what we all have heard and know. Swigert was a US Air Force Pilot and a Fighter Pilot in Japan and South Korea. Jack also served as a jet fighter pilot in the Air National Guard. At age 38, he made his first and only space flight on the Apollo 13. On that mission, the Apollo 13 mission was supposed to be a moon landing but that was cancelled due to an oxygen tank explosion. The three astronauts on board returned safely. Swigert was a recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom from this mission. Jack was elected to the U.S. Congress, but died of cancer before his congressional term began on December 27, 1982 in Washington, D.C.. Where is this statue located? It's in the Denver International Airport (DIA) in Terminal B. When you arrive at the Elrey B Jeppesen entrance, you need to go through TSA and take the train to B Gates, which is the second stop. You should see him when you step off the train there. Go check it out even if this isn't your terminal to fly out from. You can catch the next train on to your necessary terminal after viewing it.

Don't ask me why this was the #1 thing I really wanted to see during my first trip to Denver of my…read morelife! Blucifer is just such a wild sculpture and has such a morbid history around it (Blucifer literally killed the artist when a piece of it that the artist was installing fell and punctured him right in his femoral artery). It's truly so odd in both placement and vibe. You can't miss it as you leave the Denver airport, you will always pass by it. It's located essentially in the middle giant island of a highway up on a hill. It's a whole royal blue colored mustang horse rearing up on its hind legs with red eyes that shine red at all hours of the day. Truly a devil horse LOL! It's definitely a sight to see, but I'm disappointed in the fact that you can't get close to it. There's no pathway to drive up close to it like a tourist stop and like I mentioned, with its located in the middle of a highway, there is really no option to pull off to the side to stop and check it out, so it also feels a bit impossible to appreciate it and take a good picture of it! Given how excited I was to see it for myself, this was a huge bummer that I had been anticipating being able to get close to it, but ultimately falling very very short of that. Still such a sight to behold though!

This 32 foot tall horse guards the entrance to Denver International Airport. A bright blue with…read moreglowing neon eyes, ain't nobody going to mess with this place! And yes, his nickname is "Blucifer" and - no kidding - he killed the artist. Yes, in 2006, a huge portion of the sculpture fell and injured the sculptor. There is no stopping or standing or parking on Peña Boulevard. There is no parking nearby. Getting to this statue is a PITA. The local cops will definitely try to move you along. If they could just have some sort of "15 minute parking only" nearby, that would be awesome. [Review 18980 overall - 80 in Colorado - 2504 of 2022.]

What a gem!! My husband and I visited the museum last Saturday. The attention to detail and the…read morelevel of craftsmanship in creating each scene was amazing. Even if you are not a "train person" you'll find this place fascinating. Each train is run by a volunteer and managed by a dispatcher. You can really get a sense of how trains were used and managed in 1975. They also have a real caboose from the C&S Railroad that you can go in. The best part of the museum are the friendly volunteers who love trains and love sharing their knowledge. Go, take a friend, ask questions and spread the word. It's a treasure.

Impressive model railroad that is laid out very well so that you can see all parts of it,…read more including a view of the whole thing from above. Definitely do the treasure hunt, no matter your age, it really makes you appreciate the level of detail! There is also a working Thomas model (much smaller layout but bigger train), and a wooden train table for the kids to play with. Allow a couple of hours.

This was an unexpected surprise. I didn't know about the lego americana roadshow until I entered…read morethe mall and saw that that it was extremely packed more than usual with people and gathering in certain places. It wasn't until closer inspection that I realized that there was a special event right in the mall itself. This show consisted of American landmark historic buildings and other patriotic iconic symbols that were totally recreated entirely in legos. These also were very detailed and in a very large scale. There was also contests to win prizes and also workshops for the kids to play and build with big bucketfulls of loose lego pieces. I enjoy seeing events of this nature. But this event was very crowded and it was difficult to obtain quality pictures.

You will find this little nugget right outside of the Residence Inn, in a small alcove. It is the…read morework of Sean O'Meallie who did the sculpture in 2008. It is starting to show signs of wear and is a bit weathered. It also has some graffiti on it. It is 20 feet tall, weighs about 3,000 pounds, and is made from bronze and acrylic paint. It is rumored to have chosen the Residence Inn as the site of the sculpture because the hotel had hosted has a Pajama Party fundraiser benefiting Denver's Road Home program in the past. It is an interesting piece that depicts a cowboy holding up two side arms. The cowboy has heart shaped balloon hat and what looks like a magnet for legs. It is all on a platform. As I mentioned, it is abstract AF. You have to stare at it for a little while to decipher what it is, a cowboy in pajamas. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. Even though I passed it a few times since I was staying at the hotel next door. I recommend making this stop part of a larger itinerary or checking it out if you are in the area and/or on your way somewhere else, to maximize your time.

Unless you know the precise location of this sculpture, you can easily drive right past it! You…read morecan find it on Champa St. between 17th & 18th Streets. It is set next to the Hotel Registration sign leading to the Residence Inn. Drive by viewing! I couldn't find parking, so luckily, traffic came to a stop and I snapped a quick pic. This is definitely a whimsical piece! It's also a sort of abstract since there's basically only a pair of pants and an odd shaped abdomen with a belt in between. What might be perceived at first as arms are actually pistols. There's no face, arms, hands, nor feet. In summary, this is a cowboy with its guns drawn. Cowboy Pajamas is a solid work made from bronze, weighing three tons! It stands at over 20 feet tall. The sculptor is Sean O'Meallie. It was installed in 2008. Why is this sculpture in front of a hotel? This hotel, the Residence Inn at this address, hosts an Annual Pajama Party fundraiser. The fundraiser benefits and raises awareness for the homeless.

Sparkopolis is an annual "Anythink Style Party" and fundraiser type event. This was my first year…read moreattending and it was amazing! The library was turned into a gala of sorts with music (performed by The Fever), an art gallery, food and drinks. My taste buds were not disappointed. I tried the Infinite Monkey Theorem Syrah wine, Oskar Blues Old Chub on tap and a Mai-tai. From the drinks to the food the theme of using liquid nitrogen was a great choice. They took boring popcorn into an amazing snack! The popcorn literally shattered in your mouth. The ice cream bar was also amazing. The choke cherry and strawberry were excellent and using peanut butter pop rocks as a topping was a real treat. The tamales were delicious as were the hors d'oeuvres (spicy chicken wanton tacos and trout stuffed mushrooms, ohhhh soooo good!) There was so much to try I couldn't possibly mention it all. On top of the food there was a photo booth and dancing. The decorations were beautiful with lights everywhere and a disco ball in the grand entry. It was truly something I have never experienced before and I look forward to going again next year. Oh Bonus! We had to park across the street and they had a couple guys on bicycle carts shuttling people to and from the building. They didn't skimp on a thing and it saved me a walk in my heels!

This abundantly large sculpture is located outside of the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse. There is a…read morelarge walkable area called the Dale Tooley Plaza between 14th Ave & W Colfax Ave. I used it to walk to the sculpture from Elati St. & W 14th Ave where I parked. There is street parking, but I wouldn't recommend coming during courthouse business hours! The sculpture was designed by Dennis Oppenheim. It is 45 ft tall and made of 29+ tons of galvanized steel. It's basically a flower (maybe a Calla Lily) opening up. You walk inside of those flower petals. True to the name, its structure allows for ample light to penetrate to the interior. It's cool to walk in between the petals and leaves! The shadows cast on the ground are pretty cool as well as eerie. You almost feel like you're in a jail! I don't think that was an intentional feature he was going for. Chamber in the name is for the Judge's Chamber. Come take a look! I thought it was pretty unique!

This is an interesting and interactive art sculpture in Downtown Denver around the 14th and Colfax…read morearea next to the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse. The interactive part as that since this artwork is formed in a circular pattern, you can walk inside and look at the sunlight shine through the translucent building material. I love to explore Downtown Denver, there is so many displays, murals, statues, and other works of art to admire.

What a gem in the heart of downtown Denver! We came here on a spectacular weather day and…read morethroughly enjoyed watching an NFL game in the big screen in the Adirondack chairs while drinking a beer or High Noon. The service was great and there were several beers on tap to choose from. I like they offered a water station and clean port o potties. The rooftop umbrellas are so fun for pics! We did try out the putt putt course and loved the themed Denver holes but found it to not be in great shape- wrinkles in the mats but it was free!

Located at second floor of Denver Pavilion, this store has quality souvenir items from mugs,…read moreshirts, magnets, pins, postcards, pictures, and more. They have a decent variety of items but they are on the pricier side.

This is such a fantastic shop to pick up all those unique gifts. I got something for everyone and…read moreeveryone was very pleased with the quality