Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 720-242-7428;
www.blackamericanwestmuseum.org/
; 3091 California St; adult/child $10/6; 10am-4pm Tue-
Sat)
This excellent museum is dedicated to 'telling history how it was'. It provides an in-
triguing look at the contributions of African Americans (from cowboys to rodeo riders)
during the pioneer era - according to museum statistics, one in three Colorado cowboys
were African American.
Blair-Caldwell African
American Research Library
LIBRARY
( 720-865-2401;
www.aarl.denverlibrary.org
;
2401 Welton St; noon-8pm Mon & Wed, 10am-6pm Tue, Thu &
Fri, 9am-5pm Sat; 38)
Dedicated to the history and culture of the African American people
of Denver and the Rocky Mountains region, this institution provides fabulous resources
on a rich cultural heritage.
Plus Gallery
( 303-296-0927;
www.plusgallery.com
; 2501 Larimer St; noon-6pm Wed-Sat; ; 44, 48 RTD)
When
Ivar and Karen Zeile opened Plus Gallery in 2001 it was quickly established as one of the
leading contemporary art galleries in the Western US.
GALLERY
Highlands & Platte River Valley
Confluence Park
PARK
(2200 15th St; ; 10 RTD)
Where Cherry Creek and South Platte River meet is
the nexus and plexus of Denver's sunshine-loving culture. It's a good place for an after-
noon picnic, and there's a short white-water park for kayakers and tubers.
Head south from here along the Cherry Creek Trail and you can get all the way to
Cherry Creek Shopping Center and beyond to Cherry Creek Reservoir. If you go southw-
est along the Platte Trail, you'll eventually ride all the way to Chatfield Reservoir. By
heading north, and connecting to the Clear Creek Trail, you can get to Golden.
Commons Park
PARK
