Tattered Cover Book Store makes CNN lists of Nine bookstores worth a tourist stop. Of course I would have to agree whole heartedly. Lets just say you will have problems leaving this wonderful bookstore. The atmosphere is awesome and the employees are friendly and very helpful. You definitely need to make Tattered Cover Book Store one of your tourist stops. Located on the 16 Street Mall and near Lodo and downtown Denver you will not run out of cool and interesting things to do.

I just love it when anything Colorado makes it on the National News. Read the article and let us know your thoughts!

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Kaiser Permanente will open their doors and care for the medically underserved in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King. There will be two clinic locations. One in Aurora, CO and the other one in Denver, CO. Free services will be available for adults and children in need. Both the Kaiser Permanente’s Aurora Centrepoint Medical Office and the Inner City Health Center Office will offer the following:

• Wellness exams and screenings for men, women, and children
• Prostate cancer screenings for men
• Breast exams for women
• PAP tests for women
• Pediatric vision screenings
• Pediatric hearing tests
• Immunizations for children (please bring a current copy of your child’s immunization record)
• Pediatric body mass index
• Blood pressure, blood glucose, cholesterol, and diabetes screenings.

Please not that only the Kaiser Permanente Aurora Centrepoint Medical Office will be offering Mammograms and there are limited space available.

Location:
Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

Where:
Kaiser Permanente’s Aurora Centrepoint Medical Office
14701 E. Exposition Ave.
Aurora, CO

~or~

Inner City Health Center Office
3405 Downing Street
Denver

For more information, please call 303-614-1575.

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One of the most renowned and well-known old hotels, Brown Palace is a luxurious and elegant hotel that will mesmerize you with its facilities and beauty. Built in the year 1892, it has shouldered the responsibilities of carrying the heritage of luxurious hotels for which Denver is famous. All the facilities like spa and salon, gorgeous and exquisite suites and other basic amenities available in Brown Palace; you will be always longing to come back to this place again and again. Brown Palace is built on the downtown of Denver city it takes special pride and bears a significant resemblance in treasuring the rich culture of Denver. With a unique triangular shape, Brown Palace, has a historical touch in the town of Denver.

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Below is a list of free days for Colorado residents in 2008.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science
January 16
April 20
May 3
June 25
August 13
September 7
October 22
December 7

Denver Zoo

January 14
January 26
February 14
October 7
October 18
November 2
November 9

Denver Botanic Gardens

Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King Day
February 18 - Presidents Day
March 17
April 22 - Earth Day
July 21
September 27
October 18

May of the free days at the Botanic gardens correspond with craft and plant sales. Check the website for updates.

Denver Art Museum

January 5
February 2
March 1
April 5
May 3
June 7
July 5
August 2
September 6
October 4
November 1
December 6

Children’s Museum of Denver
The Children’s Museum is opened to the public for free on the first Tuesday of every month between 4 and 8 pm.

The Denver Center for the Performing Arts

This is the hardest one to believe since everyone knows that a show at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts can be very expensive. However, there ARE free shows available for those who are willing to wait and take a chance. Tickets are only available through the box office, which opens about 30 minutes before curtain call. The tickets are first-come, first serve and only one per person, no reservations. Keep in mind that the tickets are for general seating and no children under the age of 6.

Free Shows between Jan 01, 2008 - May 08, 2008
January 10 - Our House - 6:30 p.m. - The Space Theatre
January 17 - Lydia - 6:30 p.m. - The Ricketson Theatre
January 24 - Plainsong - 6:30 p.m. - The Stage Theatre
March 13 - Gee’s Bend - 6:30 p.m. - The Space Theatre
March 20 - The Merry Wives of Windsor - 6:30 p.m. - The Stage Theatre
April 3 - Doubt - 6:30 p.m. - The Ricketson Theatre
May 8 - 3 Mo’ Divas - 6:30 p.m. - The Stage Theatre

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Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs - On April 1, 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the bill establishing the U.S. Air Force Academy. On July 11, 1955, although construction of the facility was not yet complete, the first class of 306 men were sworn in at a temporary site at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver.

The academy and visitor center is open to the public. People can visit the Visitors Center, Cadet Chapel, the Field House, Arnold Hall and the Honor Court. At the Visitors Center you can view historical exhibits on the history and the life of the cadets at the academy. Don’t forget to grab a snack at the snack bar and pick up a few souvenirs at the gift shop

Please remember that backpacks or large bags are not allowed in the Visitor Center, the paved nature trail, or the Cadet Chapel.

Hours:
Visitors’ Center is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.
Academy is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily

Location:
U.S. Air Force Academy
USAFA, CO 80840

Visitors to the Academy must enter through the North Gate, which can be accessed from Exit 156B on Interstate 25, 14 miles north of downtown Colorado Springs.

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The National Renewable Energy Laboratory -showcases technologies that can save energy, improve the environment and lower the cost of energy bills. Visitors can take a free self-guided tour through interactive exhibits and learn about energy from the sun, wind, biomass, and other sources of renewable energy.

Hours:
Open: Monday thru Friday 9 am to 5pm
Closed on weekends and major holidays

Location:
15013 Denver West Parkway
Golden, CO 80401
(303) 384-6565

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Garden of the Gods - is a National Natural Landmark. The red sandstone formations are a must see when visiting Colorado. Activities in the park include, guided nature walks, hiking, technical rock climbing, horseback riding, as well as mountain and road biking. Don’t forget to visit the visitor center, café and the gift shop which has been voted one of the best in Colorado Springs.There homemade fudge is a must-try for any true chocolate lover!

Hours:
Memorial Weekend to Labor Day- 8 am - 8 pm
Labor Day to Memorial Weekend- 9 am - 5 pm

*Note that the gift shop will be closed on January 6th thru the 11th for inventory

Location:
1805 N 30th Street (at Gateway Rd.)
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 634-6666

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The U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO - is an 8 million dollar Olympic Center that has approximately 140,000 visitors a year with a total of over 1.5 million visitors to date. The Center offers free public tours all year around. The tour includes a 12 minute film followed by a 45 minute walking tour of the complex. On the tour you will be able to view the training facilities where many of our very own U.S. athletes train. You will visit the Sport Center Gymnasium, weightlifting and wrestling facilities, the USA Shooting Center, Coaching and Sport Science centers, the Aquatics Center, Sports Medicine Center and the flume.The center also includes the US Olympic Hall of Fame Rotunda, the Olympic Spirit Store, indoor and outdoor patio eating facilities, a 225 seat auditorium, numerous art exhibitions and various other Olympic memorabilia with interactive kiosks.

Hours:
Aug. - May: Monday- Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
June- July: Monday- Saturday 9:00 am to 4:00 pm

There are no tours on Sundays, although the Olympic Spirit Store and Visitor Center is open from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
Location:
1750 E. Boulder St.
Boulder, CO
888- 659-8687

Visitor Center Information- (719) 866-4618
Olympic Spirit Store (719) 866-4792 or www.usolympicshop.com

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Budweiser Brewery Tour - Anheuser- Busch has offered the public free tours of their facilities since 1865. Today you can take a tour of the Colorado facility located in Fairplay. On the tour you will learn all about the malting, brewing and packaging processes, as well as spend some time with the famous Budweiser Clyesdales. For those of you over the age of 21, the tour ends in the lounge where you can sample many of the well know Budweiser brews. During the winter months you will also be able to sample their Bourbon Cask Ale.

Hours:
Oct.- May: Thursday- Monday 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
June- August: Daily 9:30 am to 4:30 pm
Sept.: Daily 10:00 am- 4:00 pm

Location:
2351 Busch Dr.
Fort Collins, CO
(970) 490-4691

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The Tattered Cover Book Store - is one of the largest independent bookstores in the United States. The book store was first opened in 1971 and it has grown from a small 950 sq. ft location to a 3 story store housing over half a million books. The atmosphere in this store is one of a kind. From its hard wood floors to small reading nooks scattered throughout the store, this place just inspires you to get lost in the pages of a good book. So buy yourself a cup of coffee at the café and enjoy some quite time at this must visit historical book store. I guarantee after just one visit you will be saying Barnes and Noble who?

Hours:

For the Historic LoDo location-

Open- Monday through Thursday 6:30 am- 9:00 pm

Friday 6:30 am- 11:00 pm

Saturday 9:00 am- 11:00 pm

Sunday 10:00 am- 6:00 pm

Location:

There are three locations through out the Denver metro area, although my favorite is the oldest one located in LoDo.

1628 16th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-436-1070

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