Denver, Colorado Attractions
Unusual landmarks, museums, roadside attractions, and hidden wonders in Denver and the surrounding area. The Mile High City was known that way long before marijuana was legalized; in fact, there's a monument where you can stand exactly one mile high. And another monument to the birthplace of the cheeseburger. And Denver's airport is supposed to be haunted.
Sights for Oddball Excursions
Casa Bonita
Lakewood, Colorado
Dine Mexican in a mine, or watch indoor cliff divers while serenaded by a mariachi band.
Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant - 500 Stuffed Animals
Denver, Colorado
The Buckhorn Exchange has been serving up fleshy chow under the marble-eyed gaze of its mounted kill since 1893.
Sleeping Giant in a Sombrero
Denver, Colorado
Bear Creek Park's old sombrero slide has been accessorized into a new, giant, sleeping, half-buried cowboy.
International Church of Cannabis
Denver, Colorado
Opened in a century-old real church in 2017, the Church of Cannabis dazzles devotees and tourists alike with mesmerizing artwork.
Bronze Bicycle Trash Collector
Louisville, Colorado
John Breaux would ride around town on his bike, picking up trash. That's what he was doing when he was hit by a car. The town raised money to erect a statue in his honor.
In and Around Denver
Choice field reports and tips. Or check out: Complete list of Colorado attractions.
- Lakewood: Casa Bonita
- Denver: Mile High, Watch Your Step [tips]
- Denver: Big Chair with Horse [tips]
- Denver: Big Sweep - Dust Pan and Broom Sculpture [tips]
- Denver: Giant Metal Cow Statues [tips]
- Denver: Parking Lot Mountain Man [tips]
- Denver: Big Blue Bear [tips]
- Denver: Soundwalk [tips]
- Denver: The Old Prospector: 12 Feet Tall [tips]
- Denver: Buckhorn Exchange Restaurant - 500 Stuffed Animals
- Denver: International Church of Cannabis
- Denver: Convergence Station [tips]
- Denver: Downtown Aquarium: Mermaids
- Denver: 20-Foot-Tall Dog Made of Dog Tags [tips]
- Denver: Giant Milk Can Ice Cream Shop [tips]
- Denver: Birthplace of the Cheeseburger
- Denver: Forney Transportation Museum: Amelia Earhart's Car [tips]
- Denver: Tribute to Eminent Poles [tips]
- Denver: Tour a Candy Factory [tips]
- Lakewood: Bugs Bunny Motel [tips]
- Denver: 20-Foot-Tall Concrete Cowboy [tips]
