[Rmc-list] 2011 Convention Activities

[Eric Marschner]

That last few newsletters requested activities - I have put together a
few.  I was not real sure where to e-mail the list so I'm covering all
bases and sending to RMC-List and Eric S:

WHAT: Red Rocks Park/Amphitheatre
WHERE: 17598 W Alameda Pkwy, Morrison, CO 80465
WHY: The 868-acre Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater, nestled in the
Rocky Mountain Foothills just 15 miles outside of Denver near
Morrison, was once listed among the Seven Wonders of the World—and
with good reason. Ship Rock and Creation Rock, the largest of the
monoliths, tower 300 feet above the Red Rocks Amphitheater. These
massive brick-colored sandstone monoliths are taller than Niagara
Falls.
http://redrocksonline.com

WHAT: Denver Zoo
WHERE: 2300 Steele St., Denver CO 80205 1-888-638-5648
WHY: At the Denver Zoo, kids and grown-ups alike can marvel at over
4,000 animals, from lions and tigers to kangaroos and giraffes to
grizzly bears and arctic wolves. Visitors can explore recreated
rainforests, wander down pathways flanked by tundra wildflowers, study
Asian elephants in their natural habitats and have a picnic without
ever leaving the park.
http://www.denverzoo.org

WHAT: Denver Downtown Aquarium
WHERE: 700 Water St. Denver, CO 80211 (303) 561-4450
WHY: Downtown Aquarium is an eighteen-acre entertainment complex in
downtown Denver developed and operated by Landryâ s Restaurants, Inc.
The complex features attractions including an aquarium with over one
million gallons of water and 500 species, Aquarium Restaurant, three
Sumatran Tigers, a sting ray reef and touch tank, The Nautilus
Ballroom, The Dive Lounge, and amusements for the entire family.
Downtown Aquarium is located on the northeast corner of I-25 and 23rd
Avenue.
http://downtownaquarium.com

WHAT: Elitch Gardens
WHERE: 2000 Elitch Circle Denver, CO 80204 (303) 595-4386
WHY: Spend the day at Denver's premier amusement park with great
roller coasters, water slides, and other rides and attractions.
http://elitchgardens.com

WHAT: Denver Botanic Gardens
WHERE: 1005 York Street Denver, CO 80206 (720) 865-3500
WHY: The Denver Botanical Gardens house over 23 acres of indoor and
outdoor displaying native desert, plain, mountain, and even tropical
and sub tropic plants. The park contains a conservatory, a variety of
theme gardens, and a sunken amphitheater, which hosts various concerts
in the summer. Woody Allen's 1973 movie Sleeper filmed some scenes at
the gardens.
http://botanicgardens.org

WHAT: Water World
WHERE: 1800 W 89th Ave Denver, CO 80260-6739 (303) 427-7873
WHY: Water World is one of the largest family water parks in America
has been featured on the Travel Channel's list of best water parks.
Located just 15 miles north of downtown Denver, the park provides
nearly 64 acres of entertainment. Water World has over 42 attractions
ranging from the kid friendly to hair raising water thrill rides.
Picnics are welcome and parking is free, making this a great summer
destination for a families on a budget.
http://waterworldcolorado.com

WHAT: Lakeside Amusement Park
WHERE: 4601 Sheridan Blvd Denver, CO 80212-7406 (303) 477-1621
WHY: Founded in 1908 and one of the oldest amusement parks in the
nation, the Lakeside Amusement Park has been entertaining visitors for
a 100 years. A large facility with excitement, history, charm, and
amazing mountain views, Lakeside Amusement Park is the perfect place
for family fun and large group events! Lakeside is home to the famous
Cyclone Coaster, which has been repeatedly ranked as the best classic
coaster still running
http://lakesideamusementpark.com

WHAT: Denver Firefighter's Museum
WHERE: 1326 Tremont Pl Denver, CO 80204-2120 (303) 892-1436
WHY: The history of the Denver Fire Department is preserved and
displayed in historic Fire Station No. 1. built in 1909 for Engine
Company #1, it was one of the largest firehouses in Denver. The museum
is open to the public six days a week year round.
http://denverfirefightersmuseum.org

WHAT: Colorado State Capitol
WHERE: Lincoln and Colfax Sts., Denver CO (303) 866-2604
WHY: The Colorado State Capitol Building, located at 200 East Colfax
Avenue in Denver, Colorado, is the home of the Colorado legislature
and the offices of the Colorado Governor and Lt. Governor. The
building is intentionally reminiscent of the United States Capitol.
Designed by Elijah E. Myers, it was constructed in the 1890s from
Colorado white granite. The distinctive gold dome consists of a plate
of real gold, first added in 1908, commemorating the Colorado Gold
Rush. The building is part of Denver's Civic Center area.
http://state.co.us

WHAT: 16th Street Mall
WHERE: 16th St., Denver, CO 80202
WHY: 16th Street Mall is Denver’s hub of shopping, dining and
entertainment that stretches for 16 blocks in the heart of downtown
between Market and Broadway Street. Locals and visitors alike enjoy
strolling down the Mall’s wide, pedestrian friendly sidewalks to
people watch and visit with friends. The street is also wi-fi friendly
for business people and students.

WHAT: U.S. Mint
WHERE: 320 W. Colfax, Denver Colorado (303) 405-4761
WHY: Originally opened in the mid-1800s to change gold and silver
found by miners and prospectors in the surrounding hills into coins
and ingots, the Denver facility was bought by the US Treasury in 1863
and transformed into a US Mint. However, it wasn't until 1906 that the
Denver facility began actually minting coins after being an Assay
Office for the interim years. Today, free twenty-minute tours at the
Denver based US Mint show visitors how blank ore become treasury
coins.

WHAT: Molly Brown House
WHERE: 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver CO (303) 832-4092
WHY: The Molly Brown House Museum (also known as House of Lions) is a
house located at 1340 Pennsylvania Street in Denver, Colorado, United
States that was the home of American philanthropist, socialite, and
activist Margaret Brown. Brown was known as "The Unsinkable Molly
Brown" because she survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic. The museum
now located in her former home presents exhibits interpreting her life
and that of Victorian Denver as well as architectural preservation.
http://www.mollybrown.org

Thanks,
Eric
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