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Attractions in Colorado, USA
Canon
City
Museum
of Colorado Prisons In contrast to the staid Sing Sing Museum, the
Colorado Territorial Museum flaunts its lurid appeal. Priding itself as one of
the "Hell Holes of the Old West," the institution boasts of its history:
77 executions (45 by hanging, 32 by gas), sensational escapes by cold-blooded
killers, and inmates such as Alfred Packer, the only man convicted of cannibalism
in the U.S.www.prisonmuseum.org
Boulder
Explore the
Boulder Farmer's Market, held every Saturday
and Wednesday (spring-fall) just two blocks from Pearl Street. You'll find organic
produce, beautiful fresh flower arrangements and an assortment of delicious (and
different) ready-to-eat food! www.boulderfarmers.org
Denver
Cherry Creek Shopping Center has over 160
world class stores and restaurants including Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co,
Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor. Special shopping and restaurant discounts
available for convention and group attendees.
One of Denvers favorite attractions, located 5 minutes from downtown. 1-800-424-6360
Denver Botanic Gardens
represents the best in horticultural achievement with 23 acres of colorful flowers
and exotic plants in a diverse variety of gardens and exhibits. A Tropical Conservatory
houses an exhibit of plants from tropical rainforests and is the only display
of its kind in the region. Relax
and stroll from garden to garden, listen to music on a summer night and explore
the tropics! www.botanicgardens.org
The
Denver Center for the Performing Arts presents
Broadway touring shows and produces live theatre through its Tony Award-winning
theatre company. The Center encompasses a television and recording studio, an
actor training school and a voice care center. Located downtown at Speer
& Arapahoe. More information and tickets: www.denvercenter.org.
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