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Hang out with the animals at the Denver Zoo. You'll see over 3,500 animals like pandas, flamingos, monkeys, lions, gorillas, tigers, hippopotamuses, snakes, fish, hyenas, and turtles. The 80-acre zoo houses its animals in habitats that best replicate the animal's natural environment.

Head to the White Chocolate Grill for a romantic meal you and your date won't soon forget. The restaurant prides itself on making quality entreés from scratch, using only the freshest ingredients. Dine on American favorites like rotisserie chicken, roast prime rib, or a juicy cheeseburger. White Chocolate Grill says it all in the name: you'll definitely want to save room for dessert. The restaurant boasts house-made white chocolate and desserts for two like white chocolate banana cream pie, white chocolate raspberry cheesecake, white chocolate brownies and many more savory treats.

Get a feel for Japanese-American culture at Cherry Blossom Denver Festival. The celebration features Japanese music, dance, arts and crafts, and food delicacies like teriyaki chicken and beef, and sushi, among others. Demonstrations at the festival include shodo calligraphy, ikebana flower arranging, and a chanoyu tea ceremony.