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This full-day tour explores the best of Denver and its surrounding areas, blending urban culture, history, and natural beauty. Begin with a visit to the iconic Big Blue Bear, followed by a stroll along the historic 16th Street Mall and an outside visit to the grand Colorado State Capitol Building and Denver Art Museum. Experience the charm of Union Station before heading to the breathtaking Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, a world-famous natural music venue. Continue to Golden Town, where you'll explore the prestigious Colorado School of Mines and enjoy a scenic drive through town, with an outside visit to the legendary Coors Brewery. This journey offers a perfect mix of city landmarks, cultural experiences, and scenic landscapes, making it an unforgettable day in Colorado.
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Meeting and pickup
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Denver (Pass by)
Today we will first visit the Denver city. We will go to the Big Blue Bear. Proceed to 16st Street Mall, home to some of Denver’s most historical buildings. Visit the Colorado State Capitol Building, Denver Art Museum and Union Station. Then we will head to the Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, which is located in Rocky Mountains overlooking Greater Denver Area next. Following, go to the Golden Town and visit the Colorado School of Mines and Coors Brewery. Finally, return to Denver. Itinerary: Denver → Big Blue Bear (15 mins) → The 16th St Mall, Denver (40 mins) → Colorado State Capitol Building (Outside Visit, 40 mins) → Denver Art Museum (Outside Visit, 15 mins) → Taking a sightseeing bus (20 mins) → Denver Union Station (Inside Visit, 30 mins) → Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre (2 hours) → Golden Town: Colorado School of Mines (Outside Visit, 25 mins), Town sightseeing (car tour, 30 mins), Coors Brewery (Outside Visit, 20 mins) → Denver
Admission ticket free -
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Big Blue Bear The bear's gesture and size evokes a dialogue between viewer and the viewed. The sculpture is titled, "I See What You Mean." The title itself generates a dialogue between the bear and viewer, placing both in conversation about what they are visually witnessing and sensing. It is a clever site-specific bridge between Colorado's fauna and new digital technology. The final bear is made up of about 4000 triangles on the surface. The scale of the bear was propositional to the massive size of the Convention Center. The final blue color of the bear was a happy accident. When creating the first small prototype with a 3D printer, the ABS plastic that created the 3D print just happened to be a bright blue in color. Both Lawrence and Anne quite liked the result as blue also represents the Colorado sky. They agreed that the surface color of the final bear would be lapis lazuli in color. This is a rare powerful stone found in few places in the world, one being Colorado.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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The 16th St Mall The 16th Street Mall is located in the heart of downtown Denver, Colorado. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the pedestrian promenade is made of red, white and gray granite in a repeating pattern that, seen from above, resembles the skin of a diamondback rattlesnake. The mall offers 42 outdoor cafés along the mall, making it the perfect place to grab a bite to eat or have a drink. Points of interest along the mall include the D&F Tower, a two-thirds replica of the Campanile of St. Mark's in Venice that was the highest building west of the Mississippi when it was built in 1909.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Colorado State Capitol Building (Outside Visit, 40 mins) Dotted with stately old mansions, Capitol Hill is a residential district with a bohemian vibe. Popular attractions include the Molly Brown House Museum, a Victorian home decorated with period art and furnishings, and the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol. Capitol Hill is one of the most cosmopolitan neighborhoods in Denver, well known as a haven for artists and bohemians.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Denver Art Museum
Denver Art Museum (Outside Visit, 15 mins) Founded in 1893 as the Denver Artists' Club, the Denver Art Museum today is one of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast. The museum’s global art collections represent cultures around the world, with more than 70,000 works of art in 12 collections, including African art, architecture and design, art of the ancient Americas, Asian art, European and American art before 1900, Latin American art, Oceanic art, modern and contemporary art, photography, textile art and fashion, Indigenous arts of North America, and western American art. The museum’s global collections also reflect work by artists from Denver and the Rocky Mountain region—and provide invaluable ways for the community to learn about the world.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Denver
Taking a sightseeing bus (20 mins)
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Denver Union Station
Denver Union Station A historic landmark in the heart of the Mile High City for more than a century, Denver Union Station is a vibrant destination for gathering, dining, imbibing, shopping, traveling, and sleeping in luxury at The Crawford Hotel. First opened in 1881, rebuilt in 1914, and revitalized 100 years later in 2014, the Station is at once a preserved monument to the city’s past, a celebrated placemaker of today, and a visionary beacon for Denver’s future.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre At 6,450 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky Mountains. The diverse environment allows visitors to see plants, birds and animals of both regions. Red Rocks Amphitheatre is a geological phenomenon – the only naturally-occurring, acoustically perfect amphitheater in the world. From Sting and The Beatles to opera stars and U2, every artist aspires to play on this magical, spiritual and emotional stage.
2 hours • Admission ticket free -
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Golden Town: Colorado School of Mines (Outside Visit, 25 mins), Town sightseeing (car tour, 30 mins), Coors Brewery (Outside Visit, 20 mins) Golden Town Founded in 1859 and the territorial capital of Colorado from 1862 until 1867, Golden is an idyllic former gold-rush town that is completely surrounded by high points — to the east are two high volcanic mesas (North and South Table Mountains).
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free
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- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
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Additional info
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Age and Safety: Customers under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Pregnant women may join if under 24 weeks by the trip's end.
- Tickets and Charges: Pre-purchased tickets or city passes are not accepted. Buy through us or via the guide. Group reservations recommended.
- Booster Seats: For state law, Children under the age of 6 require a booster seat in order to participate in the tour group. Please understand that the violations and fines are borne by the guests themselves. There is no need for a booster seat for bus travel on the day of travel.
- Booking Guidelines For parties exceeding four guests or those requiring separate rooms, please create separate bookings. To stay together on the same bus, provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
- Hotel Rooms: Hotel rooms accommodate 2-4 guests, with varying bed types(e.g., King/Queen beds or two twin beds) and deposit rules. Deposits are usually processed via credit card.
- What to Bring: Comfortable shoes and clothes, sun hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, cash, and drinks for hydration.
- Closed Attractions: If a scenic spot is closed, an alternative will be provided. COVID-19 may affect attraction hours and capacity.
- Parking: Parking is not available at the meeting point. Transportation to and from the departure location is not included.
- Pick-Up Location Policy：When booking, please select your pick-up hotel. If undecided, you may update your pick-up location later. However, you must contact us or update this information yourself at least 3 days before the tour date. Important: Failure to provide or update your pick-up location prior to the departure date may result in missing the tour. The company will not be responsible for missed tours, and any fees paid will not be refunded.
- Booking Details: Ensure all booking details (name, contact, flight info) are accurate. Errors will result in personal costs. A reachable phone number is required for safety and communication.
- Itinerary Changes:Tour operator reserves the right to adjust the itinerary for smooth operations.
- Health Requirements: Guests with disabilities must provide advance notice. Wheelchair-accessible buses are not guaranteed without prior approval.
- Tour Adjustments:The tour guide may alter schedules based on weather, traffic, or other conditions.
- Terms and Conditions: Terms and conditions may change—check the product website for updates.The operator is not liable for damages unless required by law.
- Leaving the Group: If leaving the group early, inform the tour guide and sign a departure form. No refunds for unused portions.
- Gifts and Refunds: Gifts provided during the tour may change due to unforeseen factors like weather. Fees will not be refunded for changes.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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