We all know the Mile High City is like no other. But, what makes our city so unique? Check out these 9 things found in Denver that you simply can’t find anywhere else.
- Is there any other place in the world where you are greeted at the airport by a 32 foot tall, 9,000 pound demonic horse? I didn’t think so.
Flickr/Bo Insogna Blucifer is all ours.
- This mortuary turned eatery is a one-of-a-kind Denver favorite.
Facebook/Linger You won’t believe the views from their rooftop patio.
- Here in the Mile High City, you can stand at exactly 5,280 feet.
Flickr/sfgamchick The Colorado State Capitol Building’s steps make our city’s nickname official.
- Step inside the Capitol Building to see the world’s entire supply of Rose Onyx.
Flickr/Drew Tarvin This rose marble was quarried near Beulah,Colorado and the construction of this building consumed the entire known source.
- There’s no other place to experience an open-air amphitheatre with naturally occurring acoustic perfection.
Flickr/Flickred Not only does Red Rocks sound good, but it’s not too shabby to look at either.
- Our beloved Big Blue Bear can be found peeking into the Colorado Convention Center.
Flickr/Nick Catalano This 40 foot statue is a signature Denver landmark.
- Where else can you watch cliff divers while being forced to dine on mediocre Mexican fare?
Flickr/Ian Collins Casa Bonita’s entertainment keeps us coming back.
- We’ve got beer made with bull testicles, and it’s no joke.
Flickr/necrobious Wynkoop Breweries Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout started out as an April Fool’s prank, and turned into an truly Coloradan limited edition local brew for brave and bold beer lovers to try.
- You can dine at a historic restaurant serving exotic meats (think alligator tail) that was founded by a friend of Buffalo Bill.
Flickr/Jeffrey Beall Buckhorn Exchange got its start in 1893 and is a National Historic Landmark.
Are there any things you would add to this uniquely Denver list? Please share in the comments below.
Flickr/Bo Insogna
Blucifer is all ours.
Facebook/Linger
You won’t believe the views from their rooftop patio.
Flickr/sfgamchick
The Colorado State Capitol Building’s steps make our city’s nickname official.
Flickr/Drew Tarvin
This rose marble was quarried near Beulah,Colorado and the construction of this building consumed the entire known source.
Flickr/Flickred
Not only does Red Rocks sound good, but it’s not too shabby to look at either.
Flickr/Nick Catalano
This 40 foot statue is a signature Denver landmark.
Flickr/Ian Collins
Casa Bonita’s entertainment keeps us coming back.
Flickr/necrobious
Wynkoop Breweries Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout started out as an April Fool’s prank, and turned into an truly Coloradan limited edition local brew for brave and bold beer lovers to try.
Flickr/Jeffrey Beall
Buckhorn Exchange got its start in 1893 and is a National Historic Landmark.
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