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

Bears are my favorite animal, and blue is my favorite color. Who knew there would be such a bright…read moresight greeting us all at the convention center for our conference? The Big Blue Bear gets 5 stars from me! Fun for the whole family to take pictures with!

I love me some public art! This 40-foot blue bear is so cute and curious peering through the glass…read morewindows of the Colorado Convention Center. I wonder what the bear is looking for? :) https://yelp.to/JG18P-mkUp I probably only spent a total of 5-8 minutes looking at the sculpture but definitely worth the photo op while walking around Downtown Denver.

Quick, short trolley ride. One way toward the aquarium and children's museum and then back. Get on…read morethe trolley right by REI. Twenty five minute ride. A little history along the way.

This summer our family is on a quest to find some local lesser known adventures. I read about the…read moretrolley and though it sounded like a fun way to spend a Saturday morning. The trip is short and sweet. I didn't expect to learn so many facts about Denver on our ride so that was a nice surprise. And while our boys (teens) were the only ones older than 4 years they still enjoyed the ride. After we finished our trip, we learned that your tickets are good for the entire day so we could have ridden again.

I'll never forget the first time I saw you. I was turning off 6th ave and merging onto Speer and…read morethat's when it happened. A spark? No a flash. I missed the tail end of the yellow light and there you were. A red light camera. I never did receive anything in the mail. No followup letter stating you caught me in the act. But I'll never forget the feeling you gave me. Goosebumps. Slight excitement that was actually fear. I still see you flash from time to time. Giving others that same feeling, or so I would imagine. I have mixed feelings about you, but thank you for an attempt to keep us safe on the road by catching others who don't follow the rules of the road.

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.

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.

I was a little excited about coming here after seeing a few pictures. Sakura Square is actually a…read morecity block, not just the little courtyard where the tribute sculptures are. Governor Ralph L. Carr - he welcomed Japanese-Americans released from internment camps just after WWII to settle in CO. Minoru Yasui - a lawyer who fought laws that discriminated against Japanese-Americans Reverend Yoshitaka Tamai.- responsible for the survival of the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple in the early years. There is an annual Cherry Blossom Festival. It would have been cool to have been able to time my visit for when it was happening, but that wasn't possible. I imagine the parking situation would be insane! The courtyard surroundings is nicely landscaped. Someone left a little treat for the wildlife ... I saw a squirrel enjoying some of it. There are two restaurants: JJ's Bistro and Sakura House Restaurant. Around the corner is the Pacific Mercantile Company which has almost every Asian grocery item you'd need and household or gift items! Just beyond the Pacific Mercantile Company is a Buddhist Temple. I just peered through the gate. There is metered street parking & I think there's a parking garage. Not sure if it's paid or free. I did end up in the area a couple times. I would not make it a point to specifically come here again although it was good to do so once.

I was here during the cherry blossom festival which is probably not a good reference to the rest of…read morethe year but it was so packed that day I had to carry my dog and leave. But great initiative with lots of succes obviously

This was such a fun German holiday market. The food was amazing and we actually came back just to…read moresatisfy our cravings for the German/European offerings. Our first trip was on an incredibly cold day - definitely winter vibes happening with all the festive booths and snow on the ground. Our first stop was to enjoy warm mulled wine. As we have not been to Germany, this was a great time. The market was in a new location at the Auraria Campus / Tivoli Quad in Denver. The layout was really well done, with lots of areas for dining, shopping, games, indoor eating area, a massive holiday tree and even a carousel. Admission is free but parking isn't, so definitely plan for that. We had a blast watching the glass blowing demonstrations, eating brats, sauerkraut and German sausages. We had pastries and gingerbread men also. Shopping booths (40 or so) were spread out and offered so many holiday items. along with glass ornaments, nesting dolls, beer steins and other unique items. There were lots of green space and games to keep folks busy as they ate, took a break or just enjoyed the day while others shopped. Inside the tent, there was also live music and areas to sit down and enjoy your meal on those cold days. Servers were super friendly, helpful and generally in a great mood. We definitely spent some money, but nothing more than you'd expect for a holiday market. We're looking forward to this market next year!

We really enjoy this market, so much so that we went three different times this year in the week we…read morespent in Denver. We also went last year. I do think it was a little bit better this year in the Tivoli quad. It just felt more spread out, and it was more on paved foot paths than the mostly uneven grass at the park. They decorate everything so festively and the giant mega tree is always fun and it was easier to get into this year as well to see from the underside. This year, even though we came late in the season, we were able to score a commemorative mug so that was cool for me. Most of the vendors are very nice and accommodating even though it's very very busy. I had an amazing pretzel this year and even more amazing cinnamon sugar almonds. The prices are high for most things, but that's kind of to be expected for this type of market. And there are some pretty unique things that are worth paying a little bit more for. All in all, I'll probably be back again next year, even though I don't even live in Denver.

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.

Beautiful liver stack Truly a classic. National treasure made my life feel fresh and new once more‼read more

We all love the Liver stack! Absolutely the greatest piece of art in Denver! Man it's the best!read more