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Walking Tours:
City Park
- Between Colorado Boulevard and York Street, along 17th Street, City Park is Denver's largest public space, with rose gardens, lakes, a golf course, tennis courts, and two of the city's most popular attractions: the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Natural History. A shuttle runs between the two.
Civic Center
- Lawns, gardens, and a Greek amphitheater form a serene backdrop for the State Capitol, which was built in 1894. It was constructed mostly of materials indigenous to Colorado, including marble, granite, and rose onyx. Visitors can climb to the balcony for a panoramic view of the Rockies. 1475 Sherman St., tel. 303/866-2604. Closed Sun.
Denver Mint
- Officially known as the United States Mint, this is the source of all coins marked with a D. You can tour the facility where more than 5 billion coins are stamped yearly. W. Colfax Ave. and Cherokee St., tel. 303/844-3582. Closed weekends. *Note: A tour date must be confirmed through your Congressman before you may take a tour.
Denver Zoo
- In City Park, the zoo has a nursery for baby animals and a polar bear exhibit where visitors can watch the bears swim underwater. E. 23rd St. between York St. and Colorado Blvd., tel. 303/331-4110. Admission charged
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