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Broomfield, CO, Depot Museum and Shep the Turnpike Dog’s Grave

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Visit the grave of a beloved dog that was a pet of toll booth operators in the 1950s. Shep the Turnpike Dog's grave is now located next to the Broomfield Depot Museum in Colorado.

Historic Georgetown Loop Railroad Steam Train in Silver Plume, Colorado

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The Georgetown Loop Railroad that departs from either Devil's Gate Station or Silver Plume Depot is a fun tourist attraction for the whole family. It traces a restored mining route, can include a mine tour and panning for gold or silver, and uses historic, restored steam locomotives. At a moderate price, it's a good daytrip from Denver, Colorado, into the Rockies.

First Denver Outing as a Colorado Resident – Trains, Planes and Capitol Buildings

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An exploration of Denver's commuter train line, some airport photographs, two prairie dogs, a few city shots and a mile-high visit to the Colorado state Capitol building for a cheesy tourist selfie.

Denver’s Updated Union Station for Light Rail and Longer Distance Trains

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Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver's historic Union Station is a modern, updated hub of public transportation with a bookshop, coffee, bar, restaurants and the Crawford Hotel.