I went to the Civic Center STARGAZE event with my mother-in-law, and we had the best time. It's…read moresuch a neat way to see the city in a different light! Atmosphere: Super easy to get to. We parked on Bannock for $2/hour and it was a very short walk. It's family-friendly but also makes for a unique date night. The Food Truck: They have food on site separate cost and the ginger tea and empanada I had were the perfect waiting for my turn snacks. The Guides: This was my favorite part. The people running the telescopes are so friendly and informed. They aren't just reciting facts; they are genuinely passionate about what they do. They explained how Jupiter has 70+ moons and showed us four of them. I'll never forget the rotten egg moon the one that smells like sulfur! Price & Timing: It's only $5 per person. You get a 30 minute timeslot, which is plenty of time to rotate through all 8 or 9 telescopes and see the Moon's craters and the planets. Overall: If you're visiting or just live nearby, go check this out! It's cheap, fun, and you learn so much without having to drive far out of the city. Check their website for their next event locations!

The romanesque gem is actually laid out similar to Rome's forum. Civic Center Park is a great…read moreneoclassical style setting with a wonderful list of civic landmarks bounding it in. The majestic Denver Public Library, Denver Art Museum, State Capitol, Supreme Court, City Hall, city buildings as well as various monuments. Continued efforts to clean up its unsavory elements will be beneficial to the city's upright citizens and visitors.

We were in Denver for NYE and I saw that this building lights up at night. I saw some really cool…read morephotos of it prior to coming to Denver, so I made sure to visit during the day and the evening. During the day it was a cool building, we weren't able to go inside and tour because it was the holidays but at night it transforms into a beauty covered in lights! It was so beautiful and loved that this is something they do every year!

horrible experience from the start to end. courtroom assignment was wrong and when we got to the…read moreright one. there was no hearings today. we watched a video and got basically told to figure it out alone. at the legal services it's taken two hours to get seen. I am second in line and after two hours still wasn't seen. horrible attitudes and demeanor from an employee shooing off people in need like they are a dog. i understand there is a process and procedure but if you don't want to work when you are at work. quit your job and let someone who does take it. this experience alone is my deciding factor on leaving the state

I went to see the beautiful, colorful, psychedelic chapel, but had a lot more fun than expected!…read more As expected, the staff is super laid back and helpful. Tickets are 25 bucks. The light show is timed throughout the day and I arrived like 45 minutes early, so I had plenty of time to explore their "downstairs area." Tons of free arcade games. I played Pac-Man and whatever game it is where you shoot aliens. There is also a car racing game. There is an old school basketball game hooked up to an old TV. They have a large projector screen hooked up to a Nintendo switch with Mario and Zelda games. I actually really enjoyed coloring in the many coloring books they had. They have retro, funky furniture, fun decorations, and merch for sale. The light show itself is a fun time! No videography or photography during, but they do a basic show at the end so people can take photos and videos. You can lay on the floor or back in a pew on one of the many fluffy stuffed pillows and watch and meditate. They have great stoner music too (think Pink Floyd). And of course, the chapel itself is beautiful. No partaking in cannabis while in the building. They keep it family friendly (there were toddlers there when I went, but they were well behaved). They have multi-denominational church services a couple times a month where people can use cannabis. There is a lot of nearby street parking, as it's kinda in a residential area, though I took a Lyft. Also a mile or less walk to some of the main food and bar sites on Broadway.

Do you want an afternoon to just chill? Do you NEED an afternoon to just chill? The International…read moreChurch of Cannabis is your place. First, it's not quite what you think - nothing is sold and nothing is used there. I wouldn't say it's exactly family friendly for every family but there were little kids there. We started with the meditation/laser show. The room, once the church sanctuary, is painted in the brightest colors imaginable. It's absolute eye candy. You sit (or lay) on church pews that are full of squishy pillows. The lights dim, the meditation starts and the lasers illuminate various parts of the room. Even with the rock music, it really was mellow and relaxing. I don't know if you're permitted to sit through it more than once but I know that I would have liked too. While the laser show and "brightness" may be the main draw, the arcade was the most fun for us. Everything is included, no quarters needed. I played ski-ball until my arm was tired. While my husband played Galaga, I was drawn to the lite-brite. Simple? Yes but I wasn't allowed to have one when I was little and this was an absolute thrill for me. We then went into another room where we played Mario Cart - the game was projected onto an entire wall. There were board games, more arcade games, crayons and markers...everything needed to unleash your inner child - my husband and I spent the entire afternoon doing just that. We're back home now. I'm looking at the clock thinking about what to make for dinner. You know what? Heck with it - I'm going to go color instead...

Cool fountain and sculpture courtyard; a nice space to relax and unwind at. Concrete and water…read morefeature primarily, but there are Bronze statuettes of the Chinese Zodiac present as well and it really sets the space off! Those not in the know... sorry! You should read some more on the topic!

This Memorial is at the Civic Center Park. On the North end, you will find this Voorhies Memorial…read moreand on the other end, you will find the Greek Amphitheater and the other Colonnade. Both ends mirror each other with a large Colonnade. This Voorhies Memorial was named for John N.P. Voorhies, the benefactor of this project. His money helped finish off the structure at the north end of the park in around 1919. The Colonnade is made up of Sandstone and Granite. Sculptors Arthur and William Fisher designed this memorial. The Sea Lions in the pool is also a part of this memorial. It was designed by Robert Garrison and installed in 1922. We walked in through the south entrance and gazed into the distance to the southern entrance of the park. It is a pretty spectacular view! We looked around the park and made our way to the northern end. First off, I saw the pond, it was interesting to see cherubs on the backs of the Sea Lions. Then, I had to take a second look at the heads on posts. They do seem out of place, but it brought more interest to the area! These are actually the Chinese Zodiac animals. I didn't know these were here. Why? Because the animal heads are on tour! They were designed by Ai Weiwei. It is called "Circle of Animals". They have been created in Bronze. It was cool to see these animals there! Since this collection is on tour, I don't know how long they will be here or where they'll be headed next. It was a pleasant surprise to see this while exploring the park! If you are nearby and want to see this installation, do it while it is here!

I visit the main Denver Public Library regularly to read The Denver Post, the Wall Street Journal…read moreand The Economist magazine. I also check out books. The main library is now open 7 days a week, except for City & National holidays. The elevators are on the east side from the Broadway entrance. Free restrooms on each accessible floor. There is a children's area on the first floor.

The Denver Central Library is one of my favorites, both for the spectacular building and for the…read morehelpful staff and many resources found inside. I have always found the staff knowledgeable, helpful, and very willing to seek out answers, no matter what my issue might be. There are enormous resources available here, far beyond the physical books and media on the shelves. These include community rooms and study rooms, a constant series of seminars and events, the ideaLAB maker space, the children's library, passes for many local cultural institutions, and the Community Technology Center (computer lab, classes, and workshops). There's a Healthy Snack program for children, extensive help to navigate social services for those in need, a number of book clubs, a book store, and a large collection of eBooks and audio books. There's a streaming resource for movies, music, and TV shows, a huge digital magazine collection, and digital access to The Denver Post and The New York Times. Research resources include BizBoost (research services to formulate data for a business plan), Digital Navigators (help with acquiring electronics and using technology), Nonprofit assistance, the Patent & Trademark Resource Center, and student consulting. There is a huge selection of research databases available online. The Western History collection is massive and comprehensive. There are extensive genealogy resources and a large collection of historic maps and geographic resources. The library also has an outstanding art collection. Some of the most important pieces are on loan to the Denver Art Museum, but the seventh floor hallways and the Vida Ellison Gallery on the seventh floor are used to display pieces from the collection between periodic, formal art exhibits. The fifth floor of the building is another highlight. There's a large lobby which is used for mostly historical exhibits. The Western History collection is on this floor. The Gates Reading Room sits within Symbol of the West, a sculpture of massive wooden beams designed by Michael Graves. The area usually features exhibits of photographs and artifacts from the Western History collection and is a spectacular study space. The library started in a wing of the original Denver High School building at 19th and Stout Streets. It notably included the first children's library in the U.S. The facility moved to the iconic Carnegie building (now the McNichols Civic Center Building) in Civic Center Park in 1910 and remained there until the new Burnham Hoyt building at 14th and Broadway was completed in 1956. Noted architect Michael Graves designed the current building which opened in 1995. It incorporates the 1956 structure quite seamlessly. I greatly admire the new building. I think it is one of Graves' best projects. Internally, it is very functional while the exterior is stunning.

Great cozy place. Great location. Would recommend it to others looking for that kind of place.read more

This is a great neighborhood community center. They focus on making it available to neighborhood…read moreevents, especially for non profits, but it is also available to rent out for private events. They've had talks from neighbors telling their stories and also things like a Christmas tree lighting with Santa, Halloween festivals, and other fun things for families like a weekly kids play group.

I had lived in Denver for years, close to two decades, and always driven by the capital with…read morethoughts of taking a tour... one of these days. And, it really is silly that it took me so long to put my name on the line for one of the daily free tours. Colorado really has such a wonderful Western, independent spirit. The tour was not only decent with the history of the building and the culture which is Colorado, I learned some things contributed by this state that I didn't know. Like, did you know that the song "America the Beautiful" was a poem written by English professor Katharine Lee Bates after climbing Pikes Peak? Did you know Colorado was really active in the women's suffrage movement? There's plenty more to say about this fair state and the house that leads it, but I'll let ya'll learn for yourselves. The view from the top is also soooo very TOPS, well worth the tour just to take in that vista.

This was our first time to visit the Colorado State Capital. It is small, but the design is…read morebeautiful and the gold dome is something to see. We didn't have time to take the guided tour so we walked around by ourselves to see what we could see. A must see when you visit Denver.

This is the end of the line for the Union Station bound trains...the newly renovated/created…read moreLightrail Plaza is very cool...lots to see and it will eventually be a bustling space full of commuters moving about the new Union Station complex under construction now. Can't wait to see it all come together!

This light rail plaza has been here for many years and counting and it's home to smaller lines such…read moreas the E Line and W Line-- mostly heading to Golden and Lakewood. Though the lines run slower at night as usual, they tend to be safe and the security has been increased since adding the new Light Rail Systems two blocks down. Mostly very efficient, clean, though I do wish the lines transported faster and didn't wait half and hour until dispatch.

What a great espresso bar. They combine a Third Space for families to enjoy a area for kids to…read moreplay while you enjoy a caffeinated beverage. They offer events for members that combine story time, heath, music, and education. While offering these features for families they don't compromise on quality espresso and cappuccinos. Trinity our barista was friendly and informative and made some fantastic drinks.

The Den was "okay". I was underwhelmed by the place after the hype. I brought a mom friend here…read morejust to see it was mainly a gated area parents must pay admission to after they already pay for their child and buy their coffee/pastries was a little bit of a letdown (but with high prices in Denver I'm not sure there is a better option for them to make rent). The matcha I bought wasn't very tasty, but I'm willing to go back and support local to try their coffee next and update my review. There are three tables for public use without a child admission, so may not be the best place to hang out on a busy day in case you can't find a table, but probably worth grabbing a drink to go for the convenient location. They do have a short list of providers and offer classes which is a wonderful use of space for the mom community.