COLORADO Denver 9 Experience Our Unique Arts & Culture Surrounded by natural beauty, it’s hard to imagine NOT being inspired to create something here. In fact, 30 communities brimming with galleries, artists in residence and special arts events have been designated Certified Colorado Creative Districts. You can find each locale’s distinct creative flair through art walks, sculpture tours, concerts, street art, cultural festivals and more. Much of our artistic credibility can also be traced to acclaimed art collections, many of which are found in architectural marvels and amid scenery that are destinations in their own rights. Whether you browse artistic attractions in our big cities or stumble into a hidden small-town nook of a gallery, you’ll be sure to find something crafted with a Colorado perspective. That Colorado point of view can also be found in our collection of historical theaters and opera houses, which have been serving up beautiful performances to Coloradans since the 1800s — and you can feel the history when you take in a show amid their gilded columns and chandeliers today. But there’s much more: Colorado also boasts the second-largest performing-arts complex in the country and several world-class theater companies, so there’s always something spectacular on stage while you’re in town. COLORADO . COM 25