COME TO LIFE | Denver Day Trips Golden Historic downtown is packed with Wild West attractions and shops nudged up against mountain parks and hiking and biking trails. See page 163 for more. Drive: 25 minutes Brighton One of Denver’s northern gateway cities, Brighton is a mix of urban amenities (think craft breweries and a burgeoning arts scene), heritage-farm activities and markets, and great outdoor experiences that include Barr Lake State Park (a great place to spot bald eagles). The Armory Performing Arts Center hosts theater, dance and music events throughout the year. There’s a free walking tour of the downtown historic district, which highlights several architectural styles from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Barr Lake State Park Colorado Springs Iconic Pikes Peak is Colorado Springs’ showpiece, which features dozens of attractions, including the famed Garden of the Gods. See page 106 for more. Summit County COLORADO PARKS & WILDLIFE. Drive: 25 minutes Drive: 1 hour, 30 minutes A popular snow-sports destination in winter, this region attracts visitors year-round with quintessential mountain towns and scenic vistas. See page 130 for more. Drive: 1 hour, 30 minutes ence experi the j of flight! VISIT OUR TWO LOCATIONS Colorado’s Official Air & Space Museum OPEN: MONDAY-SATURDAY 10AM-5PM, SUNDAY 12PM-5PM 7711 East Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230 | Near Quebec & Alameda An Immersive Aviation Attraction OPEN: FRIDAY, SATURDAY, MONDAY 10AM-5PM; SUNDAY 12PM-5PM 13005 Wings Way, Englewood, CO 80112 | South side of Centennial Airport WINGSMUSEUM.ORG 94 1-800-COLORADO
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