If you are familiar with Denver's Lincoln Park, you may have a strong opinion of it one way or the other. At first glance, the historic neighborhood looks a bit rough around the edges (the once crime-ridden area has had its share of ups and downs). But once you get to the heart of it, you may come to appreciate the diversity and beautiful art that the neighborhood has to offer in both its Art District and unconventional mediums. A few examples of unconventional art that you will find in the Lincoln Park neighborhood are these 15 colorful and stunning pieces of graffiti:
If you love the glitz, athleticism, and showmanship of the Olympics, two years can seem like forever to wait. Fortunately for those of us in Colorado, we are not only a hop, skip, and jump away from the world-famous Olympic Training Center, but also the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. The Olympic Museum in Colorado was first opened in 2020, and this state-of-the-art facility is a celebration of Olympians from the U.S. Let's peruse this incredible place:
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Located in Colorado Springs, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum is a state-of-the-art museum that promises to be unlike any other museum you have ever seen.
The museum is located a stone's throw from the Olympic Training Center, which offers visitors an inside look at where and how our world-class athletes train.
The $90 million museum is the only museum in the United States dedicated exclusively to the past, present, and future of the Olympic and Paralympic games.
The 60,000-square-foot Olympic Museum in Colorado is an exuberant celebration of the U.S. Olympic Team, focusing on many of the country's most beloved athletes.
Guests can pretend to be members of the U.S. Olympic Team while at the museum, too. Roughly a third of the building is devoted to interactive exhibits, including a simulator room that allows guests to test their strength and skills at six different sports, like a 30-meter dash, alpine skiing, and archery.
It's also home to one of the most extensive medal and torch collections in the entire world, with items from the Atlanta 1996 Summer Games, Sydney 2000 Summer Games, Sochi 2014 Winter Games, and PyeongChang 2018 Winter Games, among others.
Wow - The Olympic Museum in Colorado really is Olympics level. Did you know about this amazing new museum in Colorado? Which of the exhibits are you most looking forward to exploring? Do you know someone who would love this museum that honors U.S. Olympians? Let them know about the Olympic Museum in Colorado by tagging them in the comments below!
Can't get enough Olympics trivia? (We don't blame you!) Here are some fun facts about the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta. See how much you remember!
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If you're interested in going on a unique outing that also allows you to learn about and celebrate an important and interesting man who played a big role in American history, then you'll love visiting The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave in Golden, Colorado. This site is not far from Denver and you'll leave with a greater appreciation for all that Buffalo Bill Cody accomplished in his lifetime and you'll also have the opportunity to pay your respects at his graveside. Read on to learn more about this special attraction.
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The Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum is just off I-70 and is just 30 minutes from downtown Denver.
He had an incredible life and did so much in his 71 years on this earth.
He worked as a U.S. Army scout, a Pony Express rider, a ranch hand, a wagon train driver, a town developer, a railroad contractor, a bison hunter, a fur trapper, and a gold prospector.
He also is well known as a famous showman. His Buffalo Bill's Wild West show began in 1883. He took his large company across the United States and Europe to show spectators what life was like in the American West.
Before you go, be sure to stop by Buffalo Bill Cody's grave to pay your respects. He asked to be buried here on this mountain overlooking the Great Plains where he spent so many years of his life.
Buffalo Bill Cody is an important person in American history and, thanks to the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, he will never be forgotten. Thousands of people visit this location every year to learn about his life and to remember this amazing man.
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