Explore Sights Near Our Denver Zoo Hotel

Come discover a vibrant gateway to the Mile High City - Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel. While staying at our Denver Zoo hotel we hope you have time to explore and see all that Denver has to offer. Our staff is here to assist you in planning an exciting trip and making sure you make the most of it. The neighborhoods surrounding our hotel near Elitch Gardens have it all, from museums to professional sports teams to extraordinary performing arts.

Holiday

Parade of Lights
See the parade Friday, December 4, 2009 at 8pm and Saturday, December 5, 2009 at 6pm. Located in downtown Denver, in front of Civic Center Park and the City & County Building at Bannock Street at 14th Avenue.

Museums

Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museum is not to be missed. The building, designed by Daniel Libeskind is a work of art itself and will change the way you experience art and architecture. Spend an afternoon exploring the Museum's many galleries, family programs, traveling special exhibitions, Museum Shop, on-site restaurants and spectacular event spaces.
Tues - Thurs 10am - 5pm; Fri 10am - 10pm; Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun Noon - 5pm; Mon Closed

Museum of Contemporary Art
MCA Denver is an innovative forum for contemporary art that inspires and challenges all audiences, creating understanding and dialog about art of our time.
Tues - Sun 10am - 6pm; Every Fri until 10pm

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
The Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.
Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm

Colorado History Museum
Mon - Sat 10am - 5pm; Sun Noon - 5pm

Children's Museum of Denver
The Museum provides rich play experiences and a dynamic learning environment for children to discover, explore and enjoy. We offer innovative and interactive Playscapes (hands-on exhibits), engaging daily programming and exciting year-round special events.
Mon - Tues & Thurs - Fri 9am - 4pm; Wed 9am - 7:30pm; Sat & Sun 10am - 5pm

Family Fun

Elitch Gardens Amusement Park
A 70 acre amusement and water park located downtown, featuring rides, attractions, food, games and special events.
Summer hours vary, 10am - 9pm

Denver Downtown Aquarium
The entertainment and dining complex features a public aquarium housing more then one million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world and house over 500 species of animals.
Sun - Thurs 10am - 9pm; Fri & Sat 10am - 9:30pm

Denver Zoo
Denver Zoo, open every day of the year, is home to nearly 4,000 animals representing 700 species including the incredibly rare okapi, red-bellied lemur, Amur leopard, black rhino and Siberian tiger.
Winter hours (Nov. 2 - Feb. 1) 10am - 4pm

Denver Botanic Gardens
One of the top-ranked botanical gardens in the US, the Botanic Gardens offers spectacular plant displays, special events and free admission days.
Sept. 14 through May 2010, 9am - 5pm Daily

Sports

Denver Broncos
Housed in Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High.
Preseason games start August 14th and regular season runs through Jan. 17th

Colorado Rockies
The 2007 National League Champions play their home games in the 76-acre Coors Field in Denver's lower downtown/Ballpark Neighborhood.
Regular season games run through Oct. 4th

Denver Nuggets
Coming off of a hot streak in the 2008 - 2009 season, be sure to check them out at home in Denver's Downtown Pepsi Center.
2000-2010 season begins in October

Colorado Avalanche
Attend a home game and Denver's Downtown Pepsi Center and have a great night with the two time Stanley Cup Champions (1996 & 2001)
2009 - 2010 season begins in October

Denver Outlaws
Since 2006, these Western Conference Champs have been delivering hard-hitting action to fans and Denver's Invesco Field at Mile High.
Regular season runs April - August

Colorado Mammoth
Members of the National Lacrosse League, the Mammoth have played in Denver's Downtown Pepsi center since the 2003 season.
Regular season runs December - April

Colorado Rapids
This professional American soccer club is based in the Denver suburb of Commerce City, Colorado and participates in Major League Soccer.
Regular season runs March - October

Performing Arts

Colorado Ballet
Upcoming performances: Don Quixote, Oct 16-25, 2009; The Nutcracker, Nov 28 - Dec 27, 2009; Beauty & the Beast, Feb 19-28, 2010

Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Upcoming shows: Rain: A Tribute to the Beatles, Sep 22-27, 2009; Wicked, Oct 7 - Nov 15, 2009; Riverdance, Nov 24 - 29, 2009; A Christmas Carol, Nov 27 - Dec 26, 2009.

Red Rocks Amphitheater
Outdoor concerts weekly throughout the summer months

Government

Colorado State Capitol
Guided tours available Mon - Fri 9am - 3:30pm; please schedule in advance

US Mint
Guided tours available Mon - Fri 8am - 2pm; please schedule in advance