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See some of the best of Broadway and a few other gems at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Stories like 9 to 5, Les Miserables, Billy Elliot, To Kill A Mockingbird, West Side Story, and The Taming of the Shrew have all been brought to life on the entertainment venue's stage. They are one of the nation's largest non-profit theatre organizations. They inspire daily to create, share, teach, excite, and perform for the community. And as a not-for-profit organization, they owe their existence to every theatre enthusiast's generous support and participation. For every moment of magic you see on stage, hundreds of people make it happen.

Visiting Four Mile Historic Park is a great way to experience the pioneer spirit of Denver's early settlers and see the oldest building in the city, the Four Mile House. This historic structure was built in 1859 and used to be a stage shop, inn, and tavern for travelers. In addition to its rich history, the Park offers various programs allowing Denver residents and visitors to learn more about the Mile High City's heritage. At Four Mile Historic Park, you can step back in time and experience Denver's Western heritage through historically accurate replicas and a working farm with horses, goats, chickens, and pigs. The Park's grounds are also home to the Four Mile House Museum, the oldest standing structure in Denver. Today, the Park is open to the public and offers a range of education programs, tours of the historic Four Mile House, and signature events, making it an excellent destination for all visitors.

Join the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, where you celebrate the visual, culinary, and performing arts. This free festival allows attendees to meet artists and participate in fun activities related to their works. Spend your holiday weekend admiring the incredible artwork on display at this award-winning festival. The festival is a platform for local and international artists to showcase their talents and presents a unique opportunity to experience the power of art. Cherry Arts, a nonprofit organization in Colorado, promotes art and art education for everyone. Each year, they offer art education programs to more than 40,000 Colorado students to integrate art into classrooms.

Dinosaur Ridge is a must-visit site for anyone interested in prehistoric Colorado. Here, you can travel back in time by more than 100 million years. The open-air exhibits showcase genuine dinosaur bones preserved in sandstone and over 300 footprints of dinosaurs found in the top layers of sand and mudstone. If you're looking for a closer look at the beasts of the past, be sure to check out the Dinosaur Ridge Exhibit Hall. This site is exceptional because it was here that the world's first Stegosaurus was discovered. In addition, there are more than 250 remarkable Cretaceous dinosaur tracks, dozens of Jurassic dinosaur bones, and many other trace fossils. Dinosaur Ridge is considered one of the best dinosaur track sites in North America and is among the top such sites in the world, according to a board of respected paleontologists. If you're interested in helping to preserve these treasures, please plan a visit to Dinosaur Ridge.