Places nealpwright Wants to Go

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

A futuristic hovertrain is parked unceremoniously alongside a nondescript road.

The oldest operating cemetery in Denver is the eternal home of some of the Centennial State's most famous residents.

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

According to local legend, a tree grew from the stake that killed this alleged vampire. In reality, he probably died from influenza.

This hot dog-shaped diner has moved all around Colorado, but has never been to New York.

A small store filled with animal skulls and other curiosities.

One man's love for East Coast diner culture brought an entire eatery all the way from New Jersey to Colorado.

This sidewalk tribute honors Colorado's great culinary creation.

Neal Cassady may still have an open tab at one of Denver’s oldest watering holes.

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

A museum dedicated to the mysterious cryptid.

A mental health hospital dating back more than 139 years, now features a museum.

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

In the early 1900s, hundreds of Black Americans found opportunity in this now-abandoned rural community.

Small teepee-like houses built for TB patients have become sheds, studios, and bus stops around Colorado Springs.

Explore some of the most unique vehicles in history along with a cast of unsettling mannequins.

A beautiful combination of living flora with preserved bones covers the shelves of this shop.

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

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

The largest dinosaur trackway in North America is tucked away among this canyon's ghosts and archaeological gems.

This razorback ridgeline has doubled as a scenic drive since the early 1900s.

The moving metal works of one troubled artist can still be viewed on his front lawn... for now.

The huge collection of paintings of the American West is one of Denver's best-kept secrets.