ESA Denver-Lakewood-South

Flughafen (DEN)

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Founded as a mining town during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush, today Denver is Colorados center of government, its most populous city and a major transportation hub.Thanks to its location halfway between the eastern and western population centers, Denver is home to enough federal agencies that the city has the largest concentration of federal employees outside of Washington, D.C. Its proximity to the Rocky Mountains is responsible for the significant mining presence and Denvers moniker as the Mile High City.Denvers many cultural venues are as diverse and interesting as the city itself. Traditional art lovers will enjoy visiting the Denver Art Museum, with its permanent collections from around the world and excellent temporary exhibitions. Those more inclined toward the performing arts must visit the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. During any year, patrons can experience all kinds of shows from Shakespeare to Broadway.Denver is proud of its place in history and shows this pride in the number and variety of its museums. A day at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science is fun for young and old alike. In addition to permanent and visiting exhibits, this museum is home to an IMAX Theater and Planetarium. Focused on children from toddler to eight years old, the Children's Museum of Denver is a perfect place to spend two or three hours with your child.Denver offers a number of museums for visitors with specific interests. Among these are the Black American West Museum, the Denver Firefighters Museum and the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. If your personal interest happens to be money, you are in luck. The Denver Mint, the largest producer of coins in the world, offers visitors tours of the facility. Just be sure you make reservations before you arrive.Denver is a unique place to golf. Included among its courses is Wellshire Golf Course, voted one of the best public facilities in the nation.FROM I-25, TAKE EXIT 209 (US ROUTE 6/6TH AVENUE) WEST TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 4 MILES TAKE THE WADSWORTH BOULEVARD (HIGHWAY 121) EXIT SOUTH TURN RIGHT ONTO SOUTH WADSWORTH BOULEVARD (HIGHWAY 121) TRAVEL APPROXIMATELY 5 MILES TURN LEFT ONTO WEST JEFFERSON AVENUEHOTEL WILL BE ON THE LEFT