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    Sakura Square

    3.1 (15 reviews)

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    Trying to be a good sport about Denver's "Japantown."
    Niko M.

    Unless the rest of Sakura Square was underground, I was friggin' TROLLED by a local magazine which named it as Denver's Japan-town. All that was there were a few doctor and dentists offices, an optometrist, one Chinese restaurant, and ONE Japanese restaurant. So disappointed. The only redeeming factor was a small grove of trees and a couple of nice memorial statues.

    Statue of Reverend Tamai for whom Tamai Towers was dedicated.
    Doug Y.

    Not really a tourist destination but still a hub for Japanese Americans living in Co. Pacific Mercantile is the best resource in Denver for cooking all things Japanese, the Tri- State-Buddhist Temple is a pillar of the JA community and there are still JA businesses in and around Sakura Square. If you're looking to find cheap Made-In-China souvenirs or something along those lines. Take your buns out to South Federal's "Little Saigon" (another catch-phrase name given to an ethnic area by caucasians) and buy your trinkets there? Here's a link to an article done by our local Channel 9 news. http://www.9news.com/story/news/local/features/2015/05/15/asian-heritage-month-sakura-square/27304541/

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    Simple and straightforward, Sakura Square is a little slice of Japan in the heart of downtown Denver.

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    Cowboy Pajamas

    Cowboy Pajamas

    4.1(9 reviews)
    0.3 miCBD, Northwest

    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.

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    Light Chamber - 06-25-2023

    Light Chamber

    4.5(2 reviews)
    0.8 miCBD, Northwest

    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.

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    Sculpture Park - Sculpture park

    Sculpture Park

    3.9(9 reviews)
    0.7 miCBD, Auraria, Northwest

    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!

    Serene park even though it's next to a main road. The imposing sculpture is really cool and it has…read moreplenty of benches for lunchtime picnics. The trees were also great when it inevitably started the afternoon rain Colorado seems famous for.

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