What a gem in the heart of downtown Denver! We came here on a spectacular weather day and…read morethroughly enjoyed watching an NFL game in the big screen in the Adirondack chairs while drinking a beer or High Noon. The service was great and there were several beers on tap to choose from. I like they offered a water station and clean port o potties. The rooftop umbrellas are so fun for pics! We did try out the putt putt course and loved the themed Denver holes but found it to not be in great shape- wrinkles in the mats but it was free!

Located at second floor of Denver Pavilion, this store has quality souvenir items from mugs,…read moreshirts, magnets, pins, postcards, pictures, and more. They have a decent variety of items but they are on the pricier side.

This is such a fantastic shop to pick up all those unique gifts. I got something for everyone and…read moreeveryone was very pleased with the quality

Bears are my favorite animal, and blue is my favorite color. Who knew there would be such a bright…read moresight greeting us all at the convention center for our conference? The Big Blue Bear gets 5 stars from me! Fun for the whole family to take pictures with!

I love me some public art! This 40-foot blue bear is so cute and curious peering through the glass…read morewindows of the Colorado Convention Center. I wonder what the bear is looking for? :) https://yelp.to/JG18P-mkUp I probably only spent a total of 5-8 minutes looking at the sculpture but definitely worth the photo op while walking around Downtown Denver.

I'll never forget the first time I saw you. I was turning off 6th ave and merging onto Speer and…read morethat's when it happened. A spark? No a flash. I missed the tail end of the yellow light and there you were. A red light camera. I never did receive anything in the mail. No followup letter stating you caught me in the act. But I'll never forget the feeling you gave me. Goosebumps. Slight excitement that was actually fear. I still see you flash from time to time. Giving others that same feeling, or so I would imagine. I have mixed feelings about you, but thank you for an attempt to keep us safe on the road by catching others who don't follow the rules of the road.

You will find this little nugget right outside of the Residence Inn, in a small alcove. It is the…read morework of Sean O'Meallie who did the sculpture in 2008. It is starting to show signs of wear and is a bit weathered. It also has some graffiti on it. It is 20 feet tall, weighs about 3,000 pounds, and is made from bronze and acrylic paint. It is rumored to have chosen the Residence Inn as the site of the sculpture because the hotel had hosted has a Pajama Party fundraiser benefiting Denver's Road Home program in the past. It is an interesting piece that depicts a cowboy holding up two side arms. The cowboy has heart shaped balloon hat and what looks like a magnet for legs. It is all on a platform. As I mentioned, it is abstract AF. You have to stare at it for a little while to decipher what it is, a cowboy in pajamas. Anyway, as with most sculptures that I have visited and reviewed, this is not a very long stop. I was there less than 5 minutes. Even though I passed it a few times since I was staying at the hotel next door. I recommend making this stop part of a larger itinerary or checking it out if you are in the area and/or on your way somewhere else, to maximize your time.

Unless you know the precise location of this sculpture, you can easily drive right past it! You…read morecan find it on Champa St. between 17th & 18th Streets. It is set next to the Hotel Registration sign leading to the Residence Inn. Drive by viewing! I couldn't find parking, so luckily, traffic came to a stop and I snapped a quick pic. This is definitely a whimsical piece! It's also a sort of abstract since there's basically only a pair of pants and an odd shaped abdomen with a belt in between. What might be perceived at first as arms are actually pistols. There's no face, arms, hands, nor feet. In summary, this is a cowboy with its guns drawn. Cowboy Pajamas is a solid work made from bronze, weighing three tons! It stands at over 20 feet tall. The sculptor is Sean O'Meallie. It was installed in 2008. Why is this sculpture in front of a hotel? This hotel, the Residence Inn at this address, hosts an Annual Pajama Party fundraiser. The fundraiser benefits and raises awareness for the homeless.

I was a little excited about coming here after seeing a few pictures. Sakura Square is actually a…read morecity block, not just the little courtyard where the tribute sculptures are. Governor Ralph L. Carr - he welcomed Japanese-Americans released from internment camps just after WWII to settle in CO. Minoru Yasui - a lawyer who fought laws that discriminated against Japanese-Americans Reverend Yoshitaka Tamai.- responsible for the survival of the Tri-State Denver Buddhist Temple in the early years. There is an annual Cherry Blossom Festival. It would have been cool to have been able to time my visit for when it was happening, but that wasn't possible. I imagine the parking situation would be insane! The courtyard surroundings is nicely landscaped. Someone left a little treat for the wildlife ... I saw a squirrel enjoying some of it. There are two restaurants: JJ's Bistro and Sakura House Restaurant. Around the corner is the Pacific Mercantile Company which has almost every Asian grocery item you'd need and household or gift items! Just beyond the Pacific Mercantile Company is a Buddhist Temple. I just peered through the gate. There is metered street parking & I think there's a parking garage. Not sure if it's paid or free. I did end up in the area a couple times. I would not make it a point to specifically come here again although it was good to do so once.

I was here during the cherry blossom festival which is probably not a good reference to the rest of…read morethe year but it was so packed that day I had to carry my dog and leave. But great initiative with lots of succes obviously

Monday night is a quieter time to go. Bring the dog or the kids…read more Wander around and enjoy the market, eat some traditional food and drink and enjoy the music and festive feeling of the holidays. Set on Auraria campus, there is plenty of space for all the friends and family to join.

Had a great time at the market. Starting at 5 pm they light up the market with lights and it's very…read morefestive. There are little wood huts where you can buy all different German type food. Brats and sauerkraut, pastries, potato cakes, savory and sweet crepes, beer, mulled wine in a cute comparative mug. Definitely go hungry and grab some tasty food. It's free to enter and all the vendors are friendly and having fun. There are also several huts to buy little gifts. Nesting dolls, knitted hats and mittens. Blown glass. There is a carousel ride and a covered beer garden. The prices are good for the food and we enjoyed a Nutella crepe and a ham and cheese crepe. Had a yummy mulled wine in the little yellow mug . Was very nice warm drink for the cold night. I think the market changes locations at times and it was nice in the Tivoli square area. Fun date night or night out with the family.

This abundantly large sculpture is located outside of the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse. There is a…read morelarge walkable area called the Dale Tooley Plaza between 14th Ave & W Colfax Ave. I used it to walk to the sculpture from Elati St. & W 14th Ave where I parked. There is street parking, but I wouldn't recommend coming during courthouse business hours! The sculpture was designed by Dennis Oppenheim. It is 45 ft tall and made of 29+ tons of galvanized steel. It's basically a flower (maybe a Calla Lily) opening up. You walk inside of those flower petals. True to the name, its structure allows for ample light to penetrate to the interior. It's cool to walk in between the petals and leaves! The shadows cast on the ground are pretty cool as well as eerie. You almost feel like you're in a jail! I don't think that was an intentional feature he was going for. Chamber in the name is for the Judge's Chamber. Come take a look! I thought it was pretty unique!

This is an interesting and interactive art sculpture in Downtown Denver around the 14th and Colfax…read morearea next to the Lindsey Flanigan Courthouse. The interactive part as that since this artwork is formed in a circular pattern, you can walk inside and look at the sunlight shine through the translucent building material. I love to explore Downtown Denver, there is so many displays, murals, statues, and other works of art to admire.

Beautiful liver stack Truly a classic. National treasure made my life feel fresh and new once more‼read more

We all love the Liver stack! Absolutely the greatest piece of art in Denver! Man it's the best!read more

Sculpture Park is very tiny, but I like coming here for the handful of movies in the park (called…read moreSunset Theater) they have here. I didn't even realize they did this until last summer. Put on by The Sie Film Center. The season is short, so get your movies in, but not too many of you cause the park is only yay big, lol. They also have a few food trucks and a bar to buy drinks during the movies, but the drinks are extremely overpriced. Even from this year compared to last they jacked them up, I believe. People need to stop charging so much for a 5-6% can of whatever or any kind of alcohol. Instead of making $$$ in sales you're going to make $ because no one wants to pay that price. But, anyway, you can also bring in sealed beverages up to 32oz, I think and snacks. I wouldn't even have recognized this park much if not for the movies they show in summer.

I went to the Sculpture Park for the free Christmas drone show and it was such a fun, festive…read moreouting! We bundled up, brought hot coffee in a thermos , and enjoyed every minute. The show starts at 7 PM every night through 12/31, and it's the perfect length not too long, so you don't end up freezing. Atmosphere: The park looked magical. They had lights wrapped around the trees, and the colors reflecting on the snow were absolutely gorgeous. It felt super cozy and Christmassy. The park was also very clean and well-maintained, which made the experience even nicer. I brought my dog along, and she loved playing in the snow! My mother-in-law told me that when it's warmer, there's even music that plays in the dancing sculptures section. Cost: FREE activity! This makes such a great holiday activity if you're looking for something festive without spending money. Tips: - Bundle up it's chilly! - Bring something warm to drink. - Watch out for a few icy spots on the path - Dogs are welcome and will probably have a great time! Overall Experience: Overall, a wonderful, family-friendly and dog-friendly holiday experience. Highly recommend checking it out before the season ends!