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.

Adding to the dark and ominous feel of the existing airport art, today I got a glimpse of the…read more26-foot Egyptian God of the Dead perched right outside Departures in the Jeppessen terminal at DIA. He is a striking addition to the landscape. I mean a 3 story man-jackal isn't exactly something you can miss! And the black and gold of the imposing piece gives it the regal feel of a King. I know some are upset that along with the devil horse we now have a god of the dead on watch, but heck I love that we get such interesting stuff to take in while catching a flight. My only real complaint is that the statue is surrounded by so much activity (people, buildings, bulldozers, etc...) that it almost gets lost. Maybe if it was perched on hill like the mustang people would get a better look. Devil horses, gods of the dead - I say keep them coming - I have never had so much to talk about when visiting an airport!

As a frequent traveler, i appreciate the work that DIA does for the art scene both inside and out…read more I know some of the stuff is not everyone's taste, but there is something for everyone. If you have some time to kill in the main terminal, visit the pedestrian walk to the A terminal...usually lots of cool art or exhibits. I haven't been to too many domestic airports that even get close to what they do in denver.

We just moved to the area and were looking for something to do. I found out Denver has many free…read moreevents. So, this is the first one we attended. I brought my 16, 5, 2 and NB. They greeted us immediately and gave us a map of the property. We had fun walking around and checking out the animals and historic buildings on site. It is wild this place is right in the middle of a neighborhood. The only issue we had was parking because we the lot is full you're out of options.

Wow, my yesterday's visit to this historic park was so mesmerizing. It's because of their annual…read more(?) "Bright Nights" (originally a lantern festival.) It is said that they unveil a brand new theme each year and this year's theme appears to be focused on some Eastern cultures such as cherry blossom and bamboo forest with pandas. Not that I have been to many lights shows and yet I must say that I have never seen anything quite like this as far as my recollection is accurate. In its 12-acre land, the installations of lantern lights are everywhere. After 8:30pm or so when it's dark, the illuminations from the lanterns are glowing brighter than Las Vegas' illuminations (LOL - why am I comparing this to Las Vegas!!) According to the park's website, some of the sculptures are 23-foot tall (such as the cherry blossom gate.) It's currently open from Wednesday through Sunday until October 5th. And last night's was one of the adult-only nights where you must be 21+ to enter (I believe the next and last such night is Sept 17th. And this writing is as of late August of 2025.) I am already curious as to what the next year's theme is going to be. There is a centralized bar, some food vendors, a stage where a performer performs, and a DJ booth. Great for family time, girls' night or date night. Helpful staff were working tirelessly to assist all visitors. Although about 1,300 tickets were sold last night, it was never super jammed packed. There is still time to visit this enchanting light show. Not only for the locals but definitely one of the must-visit attractions for out-of-staters as well.

Horrible rude male employee screamed at me and cussed me out for leaving my car keys and asking for…read morethem back. This store in the B terminal carries one of my all time favorite jewelry brands so whenever I am in the airport I stop by to see what they have. I left my car keys on the counter and got on my plane. When I got back a couple of days later and realized I left my keys I was horrendously screamed and cussed at for asking for them to be brought to the main terminal so I could get them back. I have bought multiple pieces from these guys and I will never be going back. They had all my information attached to the keys on a handwritten note and didn't even call me to let me know they had my keys.

This is a fun little shop with a wide variety of items ranging from pottery and decorative art to…read morekitsch, like folding vases and adult coloring books. There was also some really beautiful jewelry: unique, well made. The price range is extensive, from a few dollars to a couple hundred. However, it's still an airport shop, and you're paying higher prices for stuff that would be cheaper elsewhere. But if you need to buy some last-minute stocking stuffers and pay the price, this is a good place to start.

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.]

Super cool ORIGINAL experience! Loved all the different…read moreworlds we got to spend time in! It's VERY stimulating audio and visual, and there are a lot of people milling around in different directions. Well maintained clean space, especially for being so large. I think the price is a bit steep, which sadly will be prevent it being accessible to everyone. Parking 15$... Gift shop was large and offered many types of souvenirs. The staff were helpful when we did interact with them. It's not something I'd do twice - due to the cost - over $200 for 4 people. We spent about 2 and half hours there.

We are here on vacation and this came highly recommended from several friends. This was our first…read moreexcursion the night we got here. I would say definitely an amazing experience. We went on a Friday night and it wasn't too busy which gave us plenty of time to explore and use our Q cards. I would say in hindsight that we really only needed one for the group and not two but it was still really fun. My only hindrance was the bartender when we went to get a cocktail and a small plate. I waited and was acknowledged and told he'd be right with me. He'd be right with me and he never did so we left and didn't get to try any of the drinks that were offered. I understand it's busy but to be ignored by a service provider is a pet peeve. Overall....AMAZING.

I usually don't expect much from airport hotels but I was pleasantly surprised with this Westin. It…read moreis connected to the Denver airport with a Central Park-like area in between. There are several bars and a nice restaurant on-site. I was upgraded to the executive suite and it was very spacious and comfortable. It included 1.5 baths, 1 bedroom and living room with dining area! There was also a standalone tub and a spacious shower. I was concerned that the metro being right outside the living room area would be noisy but I didn't hear it at all! The check in was easy with dedicated line for Bonvoy elite members. The staff were nice and efficient. Would definitely stay again!

Overall: Smooth experience for the short, one-night stay that we had…read more -Check-in and check-out were both done within minutes. -Bed is on the softer side but otherwise, comfortable. -Insulated where we didn't really hear neighboring rooms. -Plenty of counter space for our needs. -The valet who helped with luggage transfer at an ungodly hour was prompt and on time. -Room was clean from what we can see, considering it's a pet-friendly hotel. -Minimal amenities. -Convenient to the airport. About a 5-minute walk to check-in/luggage drop area. -Note for cat owners: There's a lot of hiding spots for cats, so if you have an early flight, set aside extra time to herd them out. Luckily, one of our cats hid in the bathroom the entire time and the other has decent recall and would come out of underneath the bed when called.

Amazing experience hosting our leadership event at the Vivos Institute! Cassandra was easy to work…read morewith, and highly communicative. The venue itself- spacious, A++ AV setup (and IT crew to support it!) and easy to access from the DIA airport. Can we talk about the food??? I don't know who the brilliant chef is, but I will tell you, the breakfast and lunch bars were packed with the most amazing food and extensive options to fit even the pickiest of eaters! I highly recommend the Vivos Institute to any dental professional looking to host a first class event!

If you have a passion for integrating Dentistry and Medicine to help your patients transform their…read morehealth, come learn with us. This movement needs forward thinking health professionals that want to learn how to connect the dots relating to their patient's whole body health starting with evaluating their airway. As dental professionals, we are in the perfect position to make a huge impact in preventing chronic disease. The ViVOS Institute is the perfect place to learn all things airway! I have learned so much from the courses I've attended there. I can't get enough. The facility is beautiful and state of the art, not to mention they serve the most delicious meals at their events. The chef is amazing! It is first class all the way!

I stayed here on a recent Saturday evening. I had a very early morning flight out the next day. The…read morehotel is fairly new, somewhat easy to access and there are plenty of amenities around. Also, they were reasonably priced. Heads up on a $15 parking fee. I've seen other hotels charge more. I stayed on the 2nd floor. Bed was comfy and it was relatively quiet. I liked the check-in from staff later. They wanted to be sure that check-in went smoothly and that I had everything I needed. I didn't have an opportunity to get breakfast before leaving. They start serving at 6:00 am. Overall, I was satisfied. It also helps that I'm biased being a Hilton Honors member. I would stay at this hotel again. I recommend considering them. Also, it's about a 10-minute or so shuttle bus ride from the hotel to the airport.

Complete failure. Restaurant and Bar was supposed to open at 5 and didn't open till 6:30!…read more Manager was rude and then I got charged a fraudulent charge by their restaurant. Trying to have corrected has been a nightmare. Would not recommend this hotel