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.

On the way driving in or out of the Denver airport, you can see the 30-foot tall blue rearing-horse…read moresculpture called Blucifer. It's between the incoming and outgoing lanes of Peña Blvd, where it turns from east-west to north-south. But right there, you cant pull over, or even slow down. The closest drive is the ramp from southbound Peña to northbound, but that ramp was closed when we were there. From further away, to get a full front-view, find the curve south of Peña on 75th Av at Harry B Combs Pkwy or near the UPS center at Robertsdale St. It's not a busy road, so you can pull over briefly. You can also get a nice profile-view from the curve on 78th Av north of Peña. There must be a great view from the permit-only parking lot at that curve. After dark, the statue's eye glow a burning red! We were there during the day this time. (Summer 2026). But even a daytime drive-by on Peña Blvd is pretty cool.

One of Denver's landmarks and a must that I have to either point out or take pics/record every time…read moreI leave or arrive at the airport. I mean, how could you NOT love a ginormous blue mustang statue rearing up with piercing red laser eyes? Makes for really great scenes at night with some clouds in the skies nearby too. A little bit of an eerie tidbit, but the creator of the piece, Luis Jiménez, was tragically killed when a piece of it fell on him in 2006, severing a leg artery, causing him to bleed to death on the floor. It allegedly unnerves some locals but as a certified forced to travel weird girl, it's neat! Just don't look between the legs, allegedly it's super veiny and detailed... I found a cute reusable recycled tote bag at the Denver airport with a chibi Blucifer on it, so merch does exist too!

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.

really not satisfied with my experience I was trying to change the date to visit and keep the time,…read moreinstead i had to cancel per chat box and wait 3-5 business day to get my money back. Now I don't know if I want to rebook because I want to make sure i get my money back first!! I even called the number presented on site and they continue to tell me they can't help ugh I hate the run around. need better ways to navigate for changes instead of waiting for refund!!!

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.

Very clean and feels new. Staff were courteous and friendly. They do the European thing where you…read morehave to put your key in a slot in the room for the lights to come on. I love that.