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.
Sasquatch Outpost
Bailey, Colorado
Former general store, now a Bigfoot museum created by Jim Myers, charting sightings. displaying unique cryptid artifacts.
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.
In and Around Denver
Choice field reports and tips. Or check out: Complete list of Colorado attractions.
- Lakewood: Casa Bonita
- Bailey: Sasquatch Outpost
- 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: Plaque: First Walk Signal
- 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]