Walking Denver : 30 tours of the Mile High City's best urban trails, historic architecture, river and creekside paths, and cultural highlights
Its mild climate and abundant sunshine make Denver, one of America's fittest cities, a welcoming place for a walk any time of year. Colorado's capital is the country's fifth most walkable city. There is so much to see when out for a stroll through downtown or a hike in the nearby foothills. This exceptional guide explores the best of the city from Dinosaur Ridge and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre to the Mile High Loop in City Park and public art scattered throughout downtown. These 30 specially designed urban treks are not only good exercise but are a great way to soak up the history, culture, parks, and vibe of the Mile High City. The walk's commentary includes trivia about architecture, local culture, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, or shop. Each tour includes a clear neighborhood map and vital public transportation (where appropriate) and parking information. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a "Points of Interest" section lists each walk's highlights. Insider Mindy Sink guides the urban adventurer from the Mile High Loop, the city's newest footpath in City Park, to the Golden Triangle's cultural and architectural gems, and the ever lively Art District on Santa Fe. From the Auraria Campus (home to three universities), to the city's oldest still operating cemetery, this book reveals part of the city even seasoned locals overlook
Print Book, English, 2011
Wilderness Press, Birmingham, AL, 2011
Guidebook
viii, 232 pages : illustrations, maps ; 18 cm
9780899976754, 0899976751
681500149
Capitol Hill
Civic Center Park and Golden Triangle
Art District on Santa Fe
Auraria Campus
LoDo
16th Street Mall/Downtown
Platte River Valley
LoHi
Highlands Square
Sloan's Lake Park
Tennyson Street
Riverside Cemetery
Five Points, Curtis Park, and San Rafael historic districts
Mile High Loop
Park Hill
Wyman Historic District and Uptown
Cheesman Park
Cherry Creek North and Country Club Historic District
Washington Park
SoBo and Baker Historic Neighborhood
Platt Park Neighborhood and South Pearl Street
University of Denver campus
Arapahoe Acres
Downtown Littleton
Morrison and Bear Creek Lake Park
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
Dinosaur Ridge
Downtown Golden
Lookout Mountain Nature Center & Preserve
Fairmount Cemetery
Includes index