Denver Central Market – RiNo’s Upscale Food Court
Denver Central Market, in an old warehouse, features gourmet food and beverage vendors: a bar, meat, fish, sandwiches, ice cream, chocolate, coffee and more - all in a comfortable, neighborhood atmosphere.
Savery Savory Mushroom Can Water Tower, Westminster, CO
A water tower painted to look like a Savery Savory Mushroom can stands along Federal Boulevard in Westminster, Colorado. It used to serve a mushroom farm on the site and is now considered a valuable, historical monument.
Old Prospector Statue in Downtown Denver, Colorado
The Old Prospector sculpture in Denver, Colorado, has quite a back story. Not only was it modeled after John Straughn, a larger-than-life character, it was sculpted by a German metalworker. It used to stand atop the now-gone Colorado Gold Mining Exchange building - itself a historical treasure.
Public Audio Art: Denver’s Soundwalk
Public audio art by Jim Green is installed in Curtis Street's sidewalk in downtown Denver, Colorado. Sounds that seem out of place in the city setting emanate from sidewalk grates in the midst of the usual traffic noise. It will catch your attention and actually make you feel good!
No. 2 Pencil Smokestack in Denver, Colorado
An unused smokestack in downtown Denver sports a paint job that makes it look like a giant pencil, complete with eraser. Although not one of Denver's top tourist attractions, it's pretty neat to see.
Denver’s Cheesman Park Neighborhood
Visit Denver's Cheeman Park for an impressive Greek-style pavilion suitable for weddings and formal pictures. In addition, its 81-acre expanse is a great place for picnics and frisbee games. Bring your dog!
Denver’s (Defunct) TV Walk of Fame
Near the PBS station in Denver is a now-defunct walk of fame. The concrete sidewalk tiles are signed by TV stars from the 1960s, including Charlton Heston, Linda Evans and possibly Jerry Lewis. I managed to capture these photos before they demolish the property.
Happy Independence Day, America!
I'm taking the week off for July Fourth, but I'm giving you a PFNAR anyway. And check out the link in this post about the Declaration and Independence Day over on my English-learners' podcast website for some interesting info. Join me next week for another ATFT post!
‘Mork and Mindy’ Tour of Boulder, CO (Tribute to Robin Williams)
Imagine my excitement when I discovered that the exterior shots in the 'Mork and Mindy' TV show from the 70s were done in Boulder, CO! I immediately made a pilgrimage to their house, the church where they were married, Mindy's dad's music store and the New York Deli. Check out the pix!
Organic Beer at Asher Brewing Company in Boulder, CO
Asher turns out respectable, locally sourced organic beer in Boulder County, Colorado. The small taproom is big on hospitality, with a nice outdoor area to enjoy good weather - and bring your dogs.