Visiting Denver? Don’t erase Colorado this roadside attraction from your itinerary. The Giant Pencil in Denver, Colorado is definitely a big draw! This 15-story tall pencil is actually a smokestack, which was once used to vent coal smoke from the building’s heating system. In 2013 it was painted to resemble a giant number 2 pencil, … Read more
Life is too short to stay at boring hotels. So when I needed a place to stay in downtown Denver, I went looking for somewhere fun. And I found it. The Curtis Hotel in Denver, Colorado is a themed-hotel with an Instagram-worthy set up at every turn. As soon as I stepped into The Curtis … Read more
Get the scoop on this Colorado roadside attraction. Little Man Ice Cream in Denver, Colorado serves delicious treats inside of a giant milk can shaped building. It’s a sweet stop you can’t miss! The Little Man Ice Cream Company opened in 2008. It was the vision of local real estate developer Paul Tamburello, the man … Read more
I udderly adore this Denver roadside attraction: Scottish Angus Cow and Calf, the giant cows in Denver, Colorado. Officially titled Scottish Angus Cow and Calf, this big bronze sculpture is more colloquially referred to as The Giant Cows. The sculpture depicts a larger-than-life 13-foot tall Scottish angus cow and her equally oversized 10-foot tall calf … Read more
If you’re looking for big things to see in Denver, don’t sweep on this one. Big Sweep in Denver, Colorado is a giant dustpan and broom found just outside the Denver Art Museum. The Big Sweep was made by pop artists Claes Oldenburg (1929-2022) and Coosje van Bruggen (1941-2009). The sculptors are known for their … Read more
I love American roadside attractions and, apparently, this artist did too. If you’re traveling through the Denver International Airport keep an eye out for this piece of art: “America, Why I Love Her,” a map of roadside attractions. The giant roadside attractions map is located on Level 5, near baggage claim, in the Denver airport. … Read more
This Denver roadside attraction is so big, I can hardly bear it. And it definitely didn’t leave me feeling blue. It’s the Big Blue Bear in Denver, Colorado. Otherwise known as, “I See What You Mean.” In a city known as the Mile High City, it is only appropriate that there are a few fun, … Read more
Are you planning a Colorado road trip and want to find all the best Colorado roadside attractions along your route? Whether you’re driving across the state, visiting Rocky Mountain National Park or Garden of the Gods, or vacationing in Denver, Boulder, or Aspen, you won’t want to miss these fifteen must-see places to go in … Read more
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