A Taste of Colorado is a four-day celebration of food that you would want to attend, especially if you're a foodie. The end-of-summer festival features mouthwatering dishes from over 50 area restaurants and 270 marketplace artisans. Once you've satisfied your hunger, you can enjoy the entertainment on six stages throughout the festival. In the past, the festival has hosted impressive performances from Bret Michaels, the Four Tops, and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy.
Are you looking for some water-themed fun and attractions? Look no further than Water World, America's largest water park. With over 50 water rides, slides, and attractions on over 70 beautifully landscaped acres, this park promises big thrills for the whole family. Water World is part of the Hyland Hills Park and Recreation District and first opened in August 1979 with the state's first two waterslides, the Bonzai Pipeline. The park is known as the "Water Coaster Capital of Colorado" and boasts three thrilling coasters, a giant wave pool, white-water rapids, speed slides, the world-famous Voyage to the Center of the Earth, and the new Alpine Springs area. Turtle Bay and Wally World are also welcome for tots, private bungalows and cabanas, free parking, and picnics.
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.
Are you looking for a fun night out in Denver? Why not check out the Coyote Ugly Saloon? This famous nightlife franchise is known for its wild bartenders and lively atmosphere. Be prepared to be amazed by the bartenders' skills, and don't be surprised if they challenge you to a drinking contest. Just be careful not to ask for water. The bar is open seven days a week in downtown Denver, just off the 16th Street Mall in the Denver Pavilions. Come and experience the real thing and discover why Coyote Ugly is known as the "Most Famous Bar on the Planet."