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Head down to the historic Larimer Square to witness over 200 artists come together to create stunning chalk art on the streets during the Denver Chalk Art Festival. This event is open to everyone, from professionals to amateurs and families with children, and it aims to showcase artistic skills while promoting the arts scene in Denver. For those not artistically inclined, there will be live music, food, drinks, wine, and local brews to enjoy while admiring the unique art. The festival features five renowned artists who are true masters of their craft, having honed their skills over decades. Their awe-inspiring pieces are worth framing, but unfortunately, the street is too large to fit into a frame. Cherry Arts and the Denver Chalk Art Festival have a long-standing collaboration, having previously worked on outreach programs.
Strolling through the Denver Botanic Gardens is a delightful experience for nature lovers. The sprawling 23-acre park houses various garden attractions, including living and preserved collections that showcase over 250 plant families. After leisurely walking through the gardens, visitors can attend a lecture or grab a bite at the on-site restaurant, Offshoots. The Denver Botanic Gardens is committed to entertaining and educating visitors while sharing the wisdom of the Gardens through outreach and collaboration. With its conservation programs, the Gardens play a crucial role in saving species and preserving natural habitats for future generations.
The American Museum of Western Art—The Anschutz Collection is a must-see local art museum in Denver that boasts more than just cowboys and landscapes on display. With three floors of galleries, it offers a diverse range of styles and subject matter, from the historical to the contemporary. Returning to the American West, let Western art guide you in discovering which of the 300 paintings resonates most with you. One of the museum's objectives is to educate and communicate the cross-section of art and history within Western American history from the early 19th century to the present.
The Denver Zoo offers its visitors a unique opportunity to experience the wonders of nature up close in an intimate, inspiring, and informative way. Not only does it provide an opportunity to connect with wildlife but also with each other. The zoo's campus spans 84 acres and serves as an enchanting urban field station where over 3,000 wild animals act as ambassadors for their wild counterparts worldwide. With over 3,500 animals, such as flamingos, monkeys, lions, gorillas, tigers, hippopotamuses, snakes, fish, hyenas, and turtles, visitors can get a closer look at nature's beauty. The zoo houses its animals in habitats that best replicate their natural environment, resulting in an unforgettable experience for visitors.