Fun Things To Do

With the sun shining all or part of 300 days a year and its temperate climate, Denver is ideally suited for outside activities. It is the ideal environment for sports. Little wonder that Denver residents are the thinnest, and some say the healthiest, in the United States. Denver is also a cultural center, a cosmopolitan magnet that draws people of all races and creeds to live together making for a rich tapestry. In recent years, Denver has enhanced its reputation as a center for the culinary arts. It has always enjoyed the reputation of being an informal and fun place. This section provides and overview of some of the smorgasbord of fun things to do in Denver. Of course, fun is a relative word. What is fun to one person may be absolute tedium to another. However, the enclosed list is so broad, virtually everyone will be able to identify what sounds like fun to them. This chapter does not include restaurants, which are covered separately in section XV, shopping which is covered in XIV, and day trips from Denver, which are the subject of section XVI.

1. LEARN THE FINE ART OF FLY FISHING
Contact Colorado Trout Hunters based in Morrison, Colo., and they will set you up with classes. For more information, go to www.coloradotrouthunters.com or (303) 325-5515.

2. RIDE AN ALL TERRAIN VEHICLE IN THE MOUNTAINS
What could be more fun than the wheeled equivalent of snowmobiling? For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Mile Hi Rafting located in Lawson, Colo., at www.milehirafting.com.

3. STAY AT A DUDE RANCH OR GO HORSEBACK RIDING
You can have your choice of staying on a real working ranch, helping out with the cattle drive (You saw City Slickers, right?) or you can stay in pampered luxury in a 5-Star resort which includes horseback riding among its fun activities. For more information, contact Peaceful Valley Ranch located in Lyons, Colo., at www.peacefulvalley.com.

4. GO SAILING
Sailing is popular within the City of Denver at two city parks, Sloans Lake and Washington Park. For more information, go to www.parksstate.co.us or (303) 866-3437.

5. RIDE IN A HOT AIR BALLOON
Imagine flying in a balloon with your basket ever so gently clipping the tops of the evergreen trees affording a view of the mountains and valleys that only eagles, astronauts and God ever get to see. For more information, contact Magic Sunrise Ballooning located in Castle Rock, Colo., at www.magicsunriseballooning.com.

6. RIDE A MOTORCYCLE
Always wish you had learned to ride a Harley? Here's your chance. Contact Moturis Denver and they will get you everything from a hog, helmet and a fast course in motorcycle safety. For more information, go to www.moturis.com.

7. RIDE A BIKE
Denver has been voted one of the best cities in which to bike. Contact the Bicycle Doctor/Edgeworks, and they will hook you up with a Shimano or Schwinn and all the safety gear. They can set up a bike tour that bests reflects your abilities, beginning, intermediate or advanced. For more information, go to www.bicycledr.com.

8. GO BOATING
There is nothing like a ride on a clear mountain lake early in October. It's a great way to relax and see the sights. It will be a little cold for swimming and water skiing but you can always come back in the summer. For more information, contact Cherry Creek Marina & Yacht Club located in Greenwood Village, Colo., at www.cherrycreekmarina.com or (303) 779-6144.

9. GO BIRD-WATCHING
Ornithology can be great fun whether you are tracking a red-bellied sap sucker, a red-breasted woodpecker, a wild turkey or an eagle. For more information, contact the Audubon Society of Greater Denver at www.denveraudubon.org or (303) 973-9530.

10. GO BOWLING
The citizens in Denver have refined this game to a high art. Rumor has it they are pushing to have it made an Olympic sport in lieu of curling. Take in the action at Fat City Entertainment Center located in Littleton, Colo. For more information, go to www.fatcityinfo.com/bowling.htm or (303) 972-4344.

11. PLAY PAINTBALL
Some people swear by this as a great team-building exercise. Why not organize some of the folks from your office for a little camaraderie. For more information, contact Paintball Adventures located in Englewood, Colo., at www.paintballadventures.net or (303) 762-6160.

12. TAKE DANCE LESSONS
Learn to do the two-step and then move on to the three-step and four-step. Amaze your friends with your terpsichorean abilities. For Western Dance lessons, contact The Grizzly Rose at www.grizzlyrose.com or call (303) 295-1330. It is rumored that teaching The Boot Scootin' Boogie is one of their specialties. (The Grizzly Rose is a Western nightclub that offers classes during select nights throughout the week.) For swing lessons, contact La Rumba at (303) 572-8006. For more information on lessons at Cherry Creek Dance Company, go to www.cherrycreekdance.com or (303) 399-8087.

13. COLLECT SOME EPIDERMAL ART
Have you longed to have an eagle etched into your arm or a heart with you significant others name on it emblazoned in some intimate spot where only they will see? Denver is the place for you. You will see most of the population wearin' their art proudly on their sleeve – well under it at least. Some of the greatest tattoo artists are found in this state. For more information, contact for example Think Tank Tattoo at 172 S Broadway or (720) 932-0124.

14. REMOVE SOME EPIDERMAL ART OR UNWANTED HAIR
Experts will help remove an embarrassing brand as well as give you a new one. Those who are hirsute will find experts who specialize in electrolysis or laser hair removal. For more information, contact Rocky Mountain Laser Clinic at www.rockymountainlaser.com or (303) 985-8520.

15. UNDERGO HAIR REPLACEMENT THERAPY
If you want more hair, not less, help is only the click of a mouse away. For more information, contact the Hair Sciences Center of Colorado at www.hsccolorado.com or (303) 694-9381.

16. ATTEND THE FALL CRAFTS BAZAAR AT THE EASTRIDGE RECREATION CENTER
This fair features the work of more than 100 artists. In addition to the crafts bazaar, you will find entertainers, exhibitors, a pumpkin carving contest and more. For more information, contact Highlands Ranch at (303) 791-8958.

17. PAN FOR GOLD
How many times in your life will you have the opportunity to swirl water through fine gravel and find pure gold which being heavier sinks to the bottom of your pan. It's a eureka! experience that you will never forget. For more information, contact Phoenix Gold Mine Tour located in Idaho Springs, Colo., at www.phoenixgoldmine.com or (303) 567-0422

18. BUY YOUR CHRISTMAS OR HANNUKAH GIFTS
Denver offers so many unique things that you will be moved to buy something for everyone on your list --including yourself. Go for it. It is better to give than to receive and you will also be helping to build the economy. If you need some help with shopping, there are plenty of people in Denver who will help you. For more information, go to www.kencarylconcierge.com or (303) 933-7790.

19. TAKE GOLFING LESSONS
Denver is the place to take those golf lessons you always wanted. Did you know the golf ball travels some 20 percent further because of the altitude? You'll feel like Tiger Woods. Expert professionals are on hand to teach you how to hit it straight as well as how to hit it long. For more information, contact McGetrick Golf Academy at www.mcgetrickgolf.com or (800) 494-1818.

20. TAKE UP ARCHERY
When you were a kid, weren't you fascinated by Robin Hood and his merry men? By William Tell who shot an arrow into an apple on his son's head? Happily, this ancient art is alive and well and undergoing something of a renaissance in Denver. For more information, contact Archery Adventures located in Aurora, Colo., at www.archeryadventures.com or (303) 750-4800

21. TEST YOUR MARKSMANSHIP
The ability to shoot straight was very important in the Wild West. It often spelled the difference between eating and not eating. Colorado citizens still pride themselves on this talent, which they hone at several local gun ranges. They will set you up and show you what to do. October is a good time to be there because you can participate in a local "turkey shoot." In the old days this was literal, but today it means the best marksman gets to take home a 30-pound Butterball Turkey. For more information, contact the Family Shooting Center at Cherry Creek State Park at www.familyshootingcenter.com or (303) 791-1686.

22. GO TROUT FISHING
Whether you use your skills with a fly rod or use bait, nothing quite compares with reeling a 12-inch rainbow trout. And boy, are they good eating. For more information, contact Colorado Trout Hunters at www.coloradotrouthunters.com or (303) 325-5515.

23. LEARN TO FLY
If you have always wanted to learn to fly and never had the time, come a few days early and give it a go. The land east of Denver is pretty flat and there are some good flight schools in the area that can accommodate you. For more information, contact Daedalus Aviaition at www.daedalusaviation.com or (303) 261-4177.

24. CHARTER A PLANE TO FLY YOU FOR AN INTIMATE VIEW OF THE ROCKIES
If you want to soar above the clouds but have no desire to fly yourself, you can charter a plane or a helicopter with an experienced pilot who will give you a bird's eye view of the mountains. For more information, contact Aviation Technology Services at www.atshelo.com or (303) 825-0815.

25. TAKE A DRIVE THROUGH THE ROCKIES TO SEE THE FOLIAGE
If flying is not for you, you can still reach the mountains and see the foliage by rented car or you can arrange a tour through Gray Line. The leaves typically change the last week of September. There should still be plenty of color during the first week of October, which precedes the annual meeting. For more information, contact www.grayline.com.

26. TAKE IN AN NFL GAME
Denver is home to the Denver Broncos. As of this writing, the 2007 schedule had not been announced. Check their Web site to see who they will be playing October 6, the Sunday before the annual meeting. For more information, go to www.denverbroncos.com.

27. SEE AN NHL GAME
Denver is home to the Colorado Avalanche, winners of the Stanley Cup in 2001. There is nothing like the action of major league hockey. For more information, go to www.coloradoavalanche.com.

28. CHECK OUT A MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL GAME
The Colorado Rockies make their home at Coors Field. This team is a powerhouse in the National League. The stadium is an architectural wonder that ranks with Oriole's Camden Yard in Baltimore and Jacob's Field in Cleveland. It will be near the end of the season, but check the website to see if the Rockies are in the playoffs and in the hunt for the World Series. For more information, go to www.rockies.mlb.com.

29. GO SKATEBOARDING
Have you ever dreamed of flying through the air with the greatest of ease while keeping at least two wheels on the ground? Wish you could fly like Tony Hawk? The good news for you is that Denver has been certified the best city in the nation to go skateboarding. Denver has the largest skateboarding park in the nation (3 acres). It is called Denver Skate Park and is located at 2205 19th Street. For more information, go to www.denverskatepark.com.

30. TRY ROLLERBLADING
If skateboarding is a bit much for you, try rollerblading or good old fashioned roller skating. There are plenty of places to do this if you are uncomfortable taking to the city streets. For more information, go to www.skatecity.com.

31. GO ICE SKATING
What compares with the beauty and grace of a figure skater gliding on the ice? Ice dancing is too romantic for words. Colorado is where the U.S. Olympic team trains, so there are plenty of venues where you can try your Double Axel and your Triple Lutz. For more information, contact Big Bear Ice Arena at www.bigbearice.com or (303) 343-1111.

32. TENNIS ANYONE?
Denver has several indoor facilities and an abundance of outdoor courts where you can show off your backhand. For more information, contact the Gates Tennis Center at www.gatestenniscenter.com or (303) 355-4461.

33. GO SWIMMING
Many physical therapists say that swimming is the best overall exercise. The health conscious citizens of Denver take this to heart. There is an abundance of pools, indoor and outdoor. Every major hotel has one, including the headquarters Hyatt Regency Denver located across the street from the Colorado Convention Center.

34. TAKE IN A SOCCER GAME
The World Cup Soccer Finals this past June had the largest television audience ever. An estimated 1 billion people watched Italy defeat France in overtime. One billion people can't be wrong. Whether you pull a few friends together and take the pitch, or whether you want to watch kids or professionals play, Denver has it all. For more information, go to www.coloradorapids.com.

35. GO HIKING
There is nothing like hiking in the Rockies to help you get your life back into balance. It is a spiritual experience – plus it is darn good exercise. For more information, contact the Colorado Trail Foundation at www.coloradotrail.org or (303) 384-3729.

36. GO ROCK CLIMBING
Hiking is one thing, rock climbing is another. It is definitely not for the faint of heart. It helps if you know what you are doing. You might want to start with the man-made mountains in your REI store. Denver has plenty of excellent guides who will teach you so that you can safely transcend tall boulders and rappel down from the sheer face when you have conquered the obstacle. For more information, go to www.mountainproject.com/destinations/.

37. CAN YOU CANOE?
What could be more romantic than you and your significant other paddling around a lake or lazily floating on a river? There are ample opportunities to do this in Denver. For more information, contact Barr Lake State Park at (303) 659-6005.

38. VISIT A WORLD FAMOUS HEALTH CLUB OR SPA
The Greater Denver area is blessed with a ton of health clubs and some of the finest spas in the nation. They will set up an exercise regimen for you, teach you about diet and nutrition or pamper you with a facial or a therapeutic massage. For more information, contact Rain Spa Bodyworks at www.rainspabodyworks.com or (303) 388-2408.

39. VISIT A WORLD FAMOUS BOOKSTORE
Denver's Tattered Cover Bookstore is reputed to be the largest used bookstore in the world. It compares with the Strand in New York which covers several city blocks. You can definitely get your exercise, walking the length of the building, lifting heavy books and carrying the surprising number of things you could not do without. For more information, go to www.tatteredcover.com.

40. TAKE IN A HORSE RACE
The ponies run at Arapahoe Park in the summer months. For more information or to check daily schedules, go to www.wembleyco.com.

41. HOW ABOUT A GREYHOUND RACE
The dogs run in Wembley Park from June through February. For more information, go to www.wembleyco.com.

42. LOVE TO SEE LACROSSE?
Denver has its own professional team, the Colorado Mammoth. For more information, go to www.coloradomammoth.com.

43. HOW ABOUT SOME NASCAR OR DRAG RACING?
Somebody's always racing at the Bandimere Speedyway from June through October. For more information, go to www.bandimere.com.

44. TAKE A WALKING TOUR OF DENVER
The health benefits of walking are right up there with swimming. Not only that but it is a great way to see the city. Denver is a great walking city. You can walk it on your own with no fixed agenda or check out the mile-long shopping center called the 16th Street Mall. The following points reflect the highlights of a formal walking tour starting at the Civic Center Park and ending at the State Capitol. It can take from 2 to 8 hours depending how much time you spend in pleasant diversions such as shopping, eating or sightseeing.

45. SEE CIVIC CENTER PARK
This two-block oasis contains a Greek amphitheater, fountains and flower gardens and lots of trees including one said to have been planted by President Abraham Lincoln.

46. CHECK OUT THE COLORADO HISTORY MUSEUM
This is the second stop of the tour. The museum is the place to learn about Colorado history. For more information, go to www.coloradohistory.org.

47. VISIT THE DENVER ART MUSEUM
You will see original works by Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, Georgia O'Keeffe and 17,000 pieces from more than 150 tribes of native America. The building itself is an amazing work of art. For more information, go to www.denverartmuseum.org.

48. TOUR THE CITY AND COUNTY BUILDING
The architecture is distinctive. 1437 Bannock Street. For more information, go to www.denvergov.org/panoramas/ccb.asp.

49. SEE YOUR MONEY BEING MADE
The Denver Mint is one of only four sites where U.S. currency is created, and one of only two which stamps out coins. It was created in 1863 and housed at this present location in 1904. It is one of the most popular attractions in Denver. Don't miss the gift shop on Cherokee Street. You will want to take home some souvenirs. For more information, go to www.usmint.gov.

50. VISIT THE DENVER PAVILIONS
This is described as the latest retail hot spot at the end of the 16th Street Mall. There is a Hard Rock Cafe here, a movie theater and a Barnes and Noble Superstore. To continue your tour, walk three blocks up the 16th Street Mall then southwest two blocks past the Colorado Convention Center and turn right on 14th street to the performing arts center.

51. EXPERIENCE THE DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
This complex takes in four city blocks. The entrance is under a block-long, 80-foot high glass archway. It includes seven theaters, and what is described as the nation's only symphony hall in the round. 1101 S. 13th Street. For more information, go to www.denvercenter.org or (303) 383-4000.

52. TAKE IN LARIMER SQUARE
This is Denver's oldest commercial district. The Victorian style buildings have been modernized to accommodate some 20 shops and a dozen restaurants. Horse-drawn carriages originate from here up the 16th Street Mall and to Lower Downtown (LoDo).

53. EXPEREINCE WRITER'S SQUARE
Located just off Larimer Square, this quaint collection of outdoor cafes and shops are illuminated by gas lights for an elegant feeling day or night.

54. VISIT THE TABOR CENTER
This is a glass enclosed, three-story shopping complex that includes the Westin Hotel. It was developed by the Rouse Company, which created Faneuil Hall in Boston and Harborplace in Baltimore.

55. SEE THE D & F TOWER
Located just to the east of the Tabor Center, this tower was built in 1910 and patterned after the campanile of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice.

56. VISIT THE BROWN PALACE HOTEL
A six-block stroll down the 16th Street Mall will bring the walk to what many said was the most beautiful hotel in the world when it was built in 1892. It holds its beauty today. It is as famous for its great service as it is for its nine-story atrium lobby topped by Tiffany glass. For more information, go to www.brownpalace.com.

57. SEE THE COLORADO STATE CAPITOL BUILDING
About three blocks from the Brown Palace Hotel is this majestic building which dominates the landscape. It was patterned after the U.S. Capitol when it was built. The 18th step of the Capitol is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level from when the city takes its moniker, "The Mile High City." A tour of the Capitol is recommended. This completes a formal walking tour set out by the city fathers.

58. VISIT THE MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM
Margaret "Molly" Brown became a national celebrity when she not only survived the sinking of the Titanic, but brought other immigrant women to safety. "Unsinkable" Molly Brown later raised money for their benefit. The home of Mrs. Brown where she lived with her husband J.J. is a much-visited museum having been restored to its 1910 appearance. 1340 Pennsylvania Avenue. For more information, go to www.mollybrown.org.

59. PERUSE THE DENVER MUSEUM OF MINITURES, DOLLS AND TOYS
The museum has a wide collection of antique dolls, along with an excellent assortment of toys. 1880 Gaylord Street. For more information, go to www.dmmdt.com.

60. SEE DENVER'S OLDEST SURVIVING LOG HOME AND STAGECOACH STOP
It is located in Four Mile Park, so named because it is four miles southeast of the city. It is a 1/2 acre open-air museum with draft horses, horse-drawn carriages and chickens in the barn. 715 South Forest. For more information, go to
www.fourmilepark.org.

61. ADMIRE THE WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR AND SPACE MUSEUM
More than 40 planes are on display from World War II fighters to the BIA stealth bomber – only one of two that are on public display. 7711 East Academy Parkway. For more information, go to www.wingsmuseum.org.

62. EXPERIENCE THE BUTTERFLY PAVILLION AT THE INSECT CENTER
On display are thousands – perhaps millions of insects. A sea of butterflies is a beautiful sight, one which no one soon forgets. 6252 West 104th in Westminster. For more information, go to www.butterflies.org.

63. STROLL DOWN TO THE CITY PARK
Denver's largest urban park, created in 1881, covers 330 acres or 96 square blocks. It encompasses two lakes, both with boat rentals, jogging trails, tennis courts, picnic tables and a municipal golf course. East 17th to East 26th Avenue. For more information, go to www.denvergov.org/City_Park_Alliance.

64. BECOME A PASSENGER ON COLORADO'S OCEAN JOURNEY
In other words, visit Denver's state-of-the art aquarium. It opened in 1999 as a non-profit and almost went broke. In 2003 it was sold to the Landry's Seafood Restaurant chain, which plans to open a theme restaurant as soon as legal hurdles are out of the way. 700 Water Street. For more information, go to www.oceanjourney.org.

65. VISIT THE DENVER ZOO
More than 750 species of animals and more than 4,000 individual animals call this zoological park home. Everything from lowland gorillas, to cheetahs and Komodo dragons are on display here. A major expansion in 2004 recreated the African savannah, complete with lions and hyenas. In the City Park, 23rd Avenue and Steele Street. For more information, go to www.denverzoo.org.

66. VISIT THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL, NOW A WILDLIFE REFUGE
This is where the army manufactured mustard and nerve gas. Thanks to money from the Superfund, this is now a success story. The grasslands and wetlands just west of the Denver International Airport are now home to more than 300 species of animals. An estimated 100 bald eagles call this home, especially during the winter. 56th Avenue at Quebec. For more information, go to www.fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal.

67. ENJOY THE SIX FLAGS ELITCH GARDENS THEME PARK
This amusement park traces its roots back to 1889. It moved to its present downtown site in 1995. The highlight is a 10-story rollercoaster with a 90-foot drop into a dark tunnel. The Flying Coaster is a ride which is as close to hang gliding as you can get without doing the real thing. A 1925 Carousel with 67 hand-carved horses has lovingly been restored. Speer Boulevard at Interstate I-25. For more information, go to www.sixflags.com/elitchgardens.

68. CHECK OUT THE TINY TOWN AND RAILROAD
This one-sixth scale Western village was originally built in 1915 and the site of the Denver-Leadville stage stop. 6249 Turkey Creek Road. For more information, go to www.tinytownrailroad.com.

69. BE AMAZED BY WATER WORLD
This 64-acre complex is billed as America's largest family water park. It has two ocean wave pools and simulated river rapids for those who want to go tubing. 1800 W. 89th Ave., Federal Heights, CO 80260. For more information, go to www.waterworldcolorado.com or (303) 427-SURF.

70. VISIT THE LARGEST COMIC BOOK STORE IN THE NATION
Mile High Comics Megastore boasts 11,000 square feet of comic books, games, toys and posters. 9201 North Washington in Thornton. For more information, write to thornton@milehighcomics.com or call (303)457-2612.

71. MARVEL AT AMERICA'S LARGEST BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR SUPERMARKET
Applejack Liquors is located at 3320 Youngfield Street, Wheat Ridge, CO in the Applewood Shopping Center.

72. OGLE DENVER'S LARGEST COLLECTION OF JEWELS AND WHOLESALE JEWELRY DEALERS
The Jewelers Center at the University Building features no less than 12 floors of retail and wholesale outlets in what is described as Denver's largest concentration of jewelers. They have done business on this site since 1924 and offer products and prices that are bound to please. 910 16th Street, Ste. 320, Denver, CO 80202. For more information, go to www.williamcrowjewelry.com.

73. GET LOST IN THE WORLD'S LARGEST SPORTING GOODS STORE
Gart's Sports Castle has everything – everything. 1000 Broadway. For more information, call (303) 863-2260.

74. SHOP FOR BARGAINS AT ONE OF THE LARGEST ANTIQUES STORE COMPLEXES BETWEEN CHICAGO AND LOS ANGELES
South Broadway between Arizona and Iowa streets in Denver is dubbed "antique row." The Antique Guild, located at 1298 South Broadway, offers a collection of over 100 dealers and innumerable precious items all under one roof. Also see the Antique Mall of Lakewood at 9635 West Colfax which has 34,000 feet of showroom space devoted to quality antiques.

75. COLLECT SOME PRECIOUS GLASS FOR YOUR COLLECTION
Pismo Contemporary Art Glass, located at 235 Fillmore Streets, has a wide selection of glass art by Dale Chihuly, Kit Karpler and Brian Mayturn. Cherry Creek North, 2770 East Second Avenue, Denver, CO 80206. For more information, go to email pismoglass@aol.com.

76. PATRONIZE THE ARTS: TAKE HOME A FINE PAINTING OR SCULPTURE
The Golden Triangle, bordered by Lincoln, Speer and Colfax, offers more than 50 art galleries. There is something for every taste and every pocketbook. For more information, go to www.denverartmuseum.org.

77. VISIT ROCKMOUNT RANCH TO BUY YOUR WESTERN DUDS
This is the place to get that cowboy hat you have dreamed about, the ostrich leather boots, cowboy-cut Levis and John Wayne cavalry style western shirts. 1626 Wazee St. For more information, go to www.rockmount.com.

78. TAKE IN THE MILE HIGH FLEA MARKET
Open year-round on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday on 80 paved acres. Some 1.5 million shoppers drop by every year. 7007 East 88th Avenue, Henderson, CO. For more information, call (303) 289-4656.

79. VISIT THE WORLD'S LARGEST TRAIN STORE
The name of the store is Caboose Hobbies. It stocks every gage of toy railroads, from the microscope to the behemoths that can haul your dog around. A train collector's paradise. 500 South Broadway. For more information, go to www.caboosehobbies.com.

80. CHECK OUT THE CHURCH – IT'S A BAR
This former church has been converted into a bar with three dance floors. It never fails to attract a large crowd. The Church, 1160 Lincoln Street.

81. LISTEN TO SOME JAZZ AT THE EL CHAPULTEPEC
The "Pec" offers live jazz in a friendly atmosphere playing to standing-room-only crowds. 962 Market Street.

82. TAKE IN COUNTRY MUSIC AT THE GRIZZLY ROSE
This huge place boasts a 5,000-square-foot dance floor. It is home to major acts from Kenny Chesney to Reba McIntyre. There is live music Tuesday through Saturday. Dance lessons are available. 5450 North Valley Highway. For more information, go to www.grizzlyrose.com.

83. HANG OUT AT THE BULL & BUSH PUB AND BREWERY -- A RECREATED ENGLISH PUB
You will feel like you are in England. Sample some of its 10 award-winning beers. 4700 Cherry Creek Drive, Glendale. 4700 Cherry Creek Drive South.

84. EXPERIENCE CHARLIE BROWN'S BAR AND GRILL
This has been a popular piano bar since 1927; there has to be a reason for this longevity and success. 980 Grant Street. 980 Grant Street. For more information, call (303) 860-1655.

85. HAVE A STOGIE AT CHURCHILL'S BAR
Located in the Brown Palace Hotel, this place is all about fine cigars and fine whiskey.

86. TRY THE CRUISE ROOM BAR
This establishment was modeled after the 1930s era bar on the Queen Mary; it opened in 1933 the very day that Prohibition was repealed. The Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th Street. For more information, go to www.theoxfordhotel.com.

87. TOUR A BREWERY
There are so many it is hard to know where to start. Why not with the original Wynkoop Brewing Company? The Rock Bottom Brewery also offers a mean tour. If microbreweries are not to your taste, you can always tour the giant Coors Plant in Golden (founded in 1873) or the Budweiser Plant in Fort Collins. The Wynkoop Brewing Company is located at 1634 18th Street. The Coors Brewery Tour is located at 12th and Ford Streets, Golden, CO. The Budweiser Brewery Tour is located at 2351 Busch Drive, Fort Collins, CO.

88. VISIT BUFFALO BILL CODY'S GRAVE ON LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN
Located high on a hill near Golden, this monument honors the man some people credit with opening up the West. Part Indian scout, part showman, he made a lasting impression on the world with his Wild West Show.

89. VISIT THE MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE
A 22-foot statue of Jesus stands on top of a 373-foot stairway marked with carvings representing the stations of the cross. The shrine is dedicated to the memory of the country's first citizen saint, St. Francis Xavier Cabrini, who founded the Order of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. 21089 Cabrini Boulevard, Lookout Mountain. For more information, go to www.den-cabrini-shrine.org.

90. CHECK OUT THE NATIONAL EARTHQUAKE INFORMATION CENTER
The U.S. Geological Survey monitors seismic activity in the United States and around the world transmitting Earthquake Early Warning signals. Tours are scheduled with appointments. 1711 Illinois Street. For more information, go to www.neic.usgs.gov.

91. TRY YOUR LUCK AT GAMES OF CHANCE
One of Colorado's earliest settlements, Colorado City, is trying to create a boom in tourism similar to when it was announced that gold had been found nearby. Several casinos have been built into the dilapidated old buildings here. Buses leave regularly from downtown for the trips which takes about one hour. They return on the hour as well.

92. GO FOR A CANDELIGHT GONDOLA RIDE
Venice on the Creek, is one of Denver's hottest attractions. By day it gives passengers a view of downtown from a kind of flat-bottom gondola called a "punt." The boats can accommodate up to four people. At night, visitors can reserve a boat for a romantic candlelit ride. Creek Front Plaza at Larimer Street and Speer Boulevard. For more information, go to www.greenwayfoundation.org.

93. GO TO A COMEDY CLUB
It is said that laughter is the best medicine. Denver has several good comedy clubs such as the Comedy Works which attracts national headliners such as Richard Jeni, Louis Black, Dave Chappelle and Ron White. 1226 15th Street. For more information or for reservations, call (303) 595-3637.

94. GO LATIN AT LA RUMBA
If you are into dressing up in your classy clothes for a little salsa dancing, then this is the place for you. La Rumba features a 14-piece salsa band which draws a great crowd. Swing lessons are offered prior to the dancing at 9:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Saturdays. 99 West Ninth.

95. DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY AT THE DEADBEAT CLUB
With three dance floors and a patio, it is said that almost anyone will find music to their taste here. 4040 East Evans Avenue. For more information, go to www.thedeadbeatclub.com.

96. SING FOR YOUR SUPPER AT SING SING
This is not your standard karaoke bar. It is described as having a mainstream crowd that like classics such as Billy Joel, which can sometimes get a little wild. "Yuppies behaving badly" one reviewer put it. One thing for sure is that you will have the opportunity to sing your heart out. Arrive early for the best seating. 1735 19th Street.

97. VISIT AN AUTHENTIC IRISH PUB
Fado Irish Club was built in Ireland and reassembled piece by piece in Denver. They feature Irish beer and Irish bands and virtually guarantee that you will have a good time. 1735 19th Street. For more information, go to www.fadoirishpub.com.

98. TRY DANCING ON A GLASS DANCE FLOOR
Club Purple offers four dance floors with a variety of music from Hip Hop to R&B. DJs select just the right cuts to keep things grooving. One of the dance floors is glass (and see through from below) which makes things interesting. The rules say no shorts, no T-shirts, no sneakers and no jeans. If you get tired from all this jumping around you can have dinner or recline in the VIP lounge which has eight beds to help with recoupment. 1523 Market Street.

99. ROCK ON AT THE BLUE MULE
Looking for punk, heavy metal or hard rock music? The Blue Mule is the place for you. It also features more traditional rock and roll in what is described as "a subterranean lair." 1624 Market Street.

100. CATCH DISCO FEVER AT POLLY ESTHER'S
If disco is your thing, then Polly Esther's is king. They have got the beat; they have got it all, including the mirrored ball. Wearing of bell bottoms and other 70s clothes is not required but encouraged. 2301 Blake Street.

101. TAKE A ROAD TRIP TO LITTLE BEAR
You have to take a narrow mountain road to get here but thousands apparently find the risk worth the reward. One reviewer wrote that this "rollicking roadhouse atmosphere is not for the timid." The music is first rate and can include anything from country western, rock, folk or the blues. 28075 Colorado Highway 74 in Evergreen. For more information, go to www.littlebearsaloon.com.

102. TAKE PART IN THE GREAT PUMPKIN HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE CHATFIELD NATURE PRESERVE
Bring a wheelbarrow and pick your own pumpkin from the massive patch. You can find everything from a softball-sized cutie to huge orange globes weighing over 100 pounds. There are hay rides and crafts available as well. The sales from the pumpkins benefit the arboretum. 8500 Deer Creek Canyon Road in Littleton. For more information, go to www.botanicgardens.org or (303) 973-3705.