Downtown Denver and its surrounding areas has something to attract everybody. Denver has always been known for majestic views of the Rocky Mountains and the native population's affinity for nature, but recently Denver has grown into a major urban metropolis that offers many different experiences in a relatively small area. Downtown Denver has a variety of restaurants for every taste, personality and budget. The night scene is especially extravagant with dance clubs, specialty bars, and jazz clubs peppered throughout the city, some being instrumental in developing Denver's music scene, including bands like artists "The Fray," and "3OH!3." For those wanting culture, there's the newly remodeled Denver Art Museum, Denver Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Denver also has a professional team for every sport imaginable from football (Invesco Field at Mile High), to baseball (Coors Stadium), to soccer (Dick's Sporting Goods Park). Most people come to Denver because of their love for the outdoors. Whether you travel the hour to visit Pikes Peak, or stay in town and use one of hundreds of bike paths, Denver has many ways to enjoy the three hundred days of sunshine. And of course, there's the shopping. Denver has both the national chains (located on the Sixteenth Street Mall) and smaller ethnic stores, ensuring that you will find whatever you are looking for. Denver is a rich blend of frontier philosophy and modern progress, meaning there's something for everyone.
