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Denver's Union Station By Night...

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  One of my favorite places to visit at any time of day!  So full of history and excitement. Located in the Lower Downtown historic district (LoDo,) Union Station was built about 6 years after Colorado gained statehood. Of course, most of the nation's major railroads used it throughout the 19th and 20th Centuries. AMTRAK is still a very important presence to this very day.  If you're lucky, you might occasionally spot a fancy private train car there!  However, it's not just all about the trains... Union Station is also a hub of activity for Denver's Regional Transportation District (RTD). It's the start of several of the commuter train and light rail lines.  You can also catch the free Metro Ride buses from there. Those buses will take you down 16th Street where there are a plethora of tourist attractions and plenty of activities happening.  One of the most interesting aspects of Union Station is the fact is that it is also a luxury hotel. There are several...
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The National Western Stock Show!

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 Finally went for the very first time.  It was so fun and educational!  It's happening from January 10 through January 25.  This year marks 120 years of the largest agricultural/livestock event in the USA. There is so much to see and do at the Stock Show!  A "pre-event" took place on January 8 with a parade in the streets of downtown Denver...from Union Station to close to the historic Brown Palace Hotel.  The parade bagan with about 30 longhorn cattle, and there were lots of horses, too!  Despite the rather cold temperatures, a large and enthusiastic crowd turned out. I decided to avail myself of the free grounds day.  The National Western Complex is pretty widespread, but there's plenty of ways to get around: shuttle buses, golf carts just to name two.   There are two new buildings on the grounds:  The Sue Anschutz Livestock center where a person can see all manner of animals.  Also an especially nice building called the Lega...
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Trip to the John Denver Sanctuary in Aspen.

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Recently, I decided to go to Aspen to visit the John Denver Sanctuary.  It is truly a lovely tribute to one of my favorite singers!  Now that I'm living in Colorado, I've developed a new appreciation for his music. 
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