These faux-cliff dwellings allow visitors to climb around on a replica archaeological site.

Once an unstoppable source of gold and silver, this town came to a grinding stop when the groundwater proved deadly.

An enthusiastically interactive mining museum that won't let black lung ruin the fun.

Hidden beneath a bridge, this waterfall is known for the large amounts of graffiti painted on its base.

One of the largest Buddhist stupas in North America is built of concrete designed to last 1,000 years.

Each year, teams of the world's best snow sculptors have 65 hours to create frozen masterpieces.

The world's largest carnivore sanctuary is home to over 450 meat-eating rescues.

The highest paved road in North America winds its way up Mount Blue Sky in Colorado to an altitude of 14,130 feet above sea level.

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

Final resting place of a 19th century gold prospector and convicted cannibal.

A downtown park built on top of unclaimed graves.

Travel through the wholesome amusements of yesteryear at this charming miniature village.

Rather than a run-of-the-mill franchise hotel, this lodging has been decked out in dinosaur decor.

Where scientists keep miles of very valuable ice from Antarctica and Greenland from melting.

Central City celebrates its most famous madam by racing beds down Main Street.

An impressive collection of over 50,000 minerals including moon rock from the Apollo 17 mission.

Inspired by a music box, a small town Vietnam vet carved an entire carousel full of animals by hand.

"All Mountains - All The Time."

A research lab and hands-on museum where visitors can experiment with retro technology.