Some Top-Rated Denver Attractions Union Station Railway Station Denver, CO In the heart of downtown Denver, the beautifully restored Union Station isn’t just a place to go to get somewhere but a destination in and of itself. A historical site with a wide variety of shops, restaurants, and bars, it has become a must-see destination in Denver. http://www.colorado.com/articles/union-station-things-see-do Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO Phone: 720.865.5000 The Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago. The museum’s collection includes more than 70,000 works of art and is known internationally for its collection of American Indian art and other diverse works from across the centuries. https://denverartmuseum.org/ Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO Phone: 303.370.6000 The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a great resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region. Enjoy a huge selection of natural history exhibitions, IMAX and planetarium shows, activities, and lectures that explore the wonders of science, Colorado, Earth, and the universe. http://www.dmns.org/ Denver Zoo 2300 Steele St. Denver, CO Phone: 720.337.1400 Denver Zoo, open every day, is home to more than 4,000 animals representing over 600 species. With numerous animal shows and feedings, as well as interactive exhibits, it’s no wonder Denver Zoo is Colorado’s top cultural attraction. https://www.denverzoo.org/ Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre 18300 W Alameda Pkwy Morrison, CO Phone: 720.865.2494 Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a rock structure 10 miles west of Denver. A wide selection of concerts, movies, and other events are given in the open-air amphitheater. Enjoy an evening of food and fun featuring live music from local Colorado bands. Visit their website for a calendar of events approaching. http://redrocksonline.com/ Larimer Square 1430 Larimer St. Denver, CO Phone: 303.534.2367 If you are looking for shopping in Denver, Larimer Square is the place to be! The historic district at the spot where Denver was founded, Larimer Square is the perfect place to explore downtown history while also sampling some of the best independent shops, bars, restaurants, and nightlife in the city. https://www.larimersquare.com/ 16th Street Mall 1001 16th St. Denver, CO Phone: 303.534.6161 The 16th Street Mall, a pedestrian and transit mall, is 1.25 miles long, running along 16th Street in downtown Denver. Designed by famed architect I. M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is made of red, white, and gray granite in a repeating pattern that, seen from above, resembles the skin of a diamondback rattlesnake. http://16thstreetmalldenver.com/ .