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Enjoy Denver, Colorado for Free
It is a fact! When in Denver Colorado, forget about needing money to have fun. Some of the best, most fun activities and gorgeous destinations are completely free.
Get ready to free your mind from troubles, breathe clean air, and feed your soul with the natural beauty that Denver Colorado possesses.
1. Take a free ride on the 16th Street Trolley. The 16th Street Pedestrian Mall in downtown Denver, Colorado is one of the principal attractions. It is composed of 15 blocks filled with restaurants and shops, and, in the months of good weather, you can see lots of street entertainment happening there, from jugglers to musicians. The trolley goes up and down the mall, so take it and get a great view of the whole place; identify activities or places you would like to visit later or just sit down and relax watching the people walk, or meditate, or think, if you need some time for yourself.
2. Take a free tour of the U.S. Mint. Inspect how money is made in this building. Tours are available every hour from 8 in the morning until 2 in the afternoon, and it’s recommended that you make a reservation here: Mint Website, however, you can risk it and just arrive unannounced, there could be a free space on a walk-up tour.
3. Visit the Denver Art Museum. It is newly expanded and offers free admission to the DAM for Colorado residents every first Saturday of the month. There are free digital gallery games that are played on Game Boys, and you can borrow them for free. Families can ask for the Family Backpacks, which are filled with activities, games, and puzzles to do in the different galleries.
4. Go to the park. Denver Colorado has over 200 parks. Go jogging or ride a bike while enjoying the scenery. Play Frisbee, read, or even go fishing. And, do not forget about the best activity to do at any park: lie down on your back and watch the sky.
5. Go trail hunting. There are over 850 miles of bike paths in Denver, Colorado. There is no excuse here to not be fit! As the saying goes: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do”, follow the locals and walk, run, roller blade, or bike along the beautiful and peaceful paths that frame Cherry Creek and the Platte River.
6. Visit free festivals. The Mile-High City is full of outdoor festivals running throughout the year, like Cinco de Mayo Celebrate Culture Festival, the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, and the Free Parade of Lights in December. Look for free events at the Denver’s Year-Round Events Guide.
As you can see, there is no excuse to no have fun in Denver Colorado. Enjoy the rich opportunities offered to practice what you’ve been learning in your ESL classes and make it an experience of a lifetime!
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