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These murals from the 1920s beautifully depict America’s industrial age.

Fill up your senses in this beautiful riverside garden, dedicated to the works of singer-songwriter John Denver.

Once owned by the largest employer in Colorado, these ovens have been abandoned for over a century.

A whimsical roadside community of little metal people.

A short tunnel built straight through a magmatic dike.

Built in 1981 in collaboration with Andy Warhol, this giant piece of pop art stands on the campus of Colorado State University.

One of three remaining theatres in the United States created in the Art Deco Mayan Revival style.

On the edge of grassland in northeastern Colorado, these rock formations are some of the few remnants of a high plain that has eroded away over millions of years.

This statue of an obscure comic strip hero stands as a tribute to patriotic service and a cautionary tale about embracing fads.

Meet Rita the Rock Planter, one of Danish sculptor Thomas Dambo's enormous wooden trolls.

A focal point of in Denver’s skyline for over a century, inspired by a Venetian basilica.

Ute tour guides have been sharing the ancient dwellings and rock art inside this large park with visitors for more than 40 years.

This enigmatic building features numerous architectural styles.

Take a dip in the world's largest mineral hot springs pool.

A stark reminder of the huge nuclear weapons plant that once stood on the site and its effect on the surrounding area.

Two creeks flow out of either end of this canyon in opposite directions.

The world's largest sticker ball weighs in at a mighty 231 pounds.

This Chinese-style quartz sundial was saved in its final hour.

Isak Heartstone, a 15-foot wooden troll made out of recycled materials.

This grand stone tower was dedicated to a famed American humorist almost by coincidence.

There are eight natural springs around town, each with a slightly different taste.

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

A home covered with elaborate mosaic and other pieces of art.

Unlike most arches, this geological oddity formed in a volcanic dike.