If you are looking for authentic works of art from the southwest, West SouthWest is the place to go. Located in Cherry Creek, this posh gallery offers contemporary and traditional fine arts and crafts, as well as furniture and home accessories. Examples include seriographs by John Nieto, as well as jewelry by Ray Tracey and Colorado's U.S. Senator Ben Nighthorse Campbell. While most of the art is traditional southwest in style, a lot of the work has a contemporary edge to it.

Located in Cherry Creek, Show of Hands has been recognized by Niche Magazine as a 'Top 100 Retailer of American Craft.' The art in the store combines innovative form with complete function to make for wonderfully different home additions. Along with American crafts of pottery and pricey, inventive sculpture, the shop sells hand-woven scarves, handmade kitchen linens, jewelry, furniture and tapestry rugs. It also offers a great selection of 'how-to' books, so you can make your own creations at home.

Located in Cherry Creek North, this gallery rivals art selections found in New York and California. Exhibits here are known for daring modern art, brimming with ideas, and treading a fine line between emotion and technique. The featured work includes examples of contemporary fine art, sculpture and photography. Vanderveen, Rosenblum, and Briels are some of the more noted artists whose work is displayed. This art trove's popularity can be measured by the numerous exhibits it hosts.

21st Century Art Consultants, which has been in the Cherry Creek North area for over 20 years, displays a diverse collection of painting, limited edition prints, sculpture, jewelry and ceramics. Although it primarily features work by Colorado artists, the gallery also shows art from acclaimed national and international artists. The paintings lean towards impressionistic and abstract and are bold with color. It is a pleasant place to wander around, especially during a weekend shopping spree.

The Tam O'Neill Fine Arts is a locally owned arts gallery run by Tam O'Neill-a man who perceives art as a passion and rightly so! His gallery speaks volumes about the way he feels about art, with eccentric styles of prints, paintings, landscapes and beautiful old maps some of which are antiques and favorites of history buffs. The gallery also offers a great collection of antique botanicals and this makes it a favorite among those who have a love of nature and gardening. A place not to miss for art lovers, especially for those who appreciate the experimental and unusual genres. The gallery also ships purchases, check website for details.

Pismo Gallery in Denver has an extraordinary selection of contemporary art glass. The gallery showcases the work of nationally renowned glass artists like Stephanie Trenchard and Chihuly, to name a few. However, local artists and new talents are also featured through various events and exhibitions. The art work on glass, beads, jewelry, paintings, furniture is very impressive. To see some of the most unique and distinctive selection of art forms, one must visit this gallery. Call for timings before planning your visit.

Modern sculpture is the art of combining almost anything not nailed down and creating a work of art. Whether your tastes are eclectic, surrealistic, or specific, you'll have an interesting time tooling around Artyard Contemporary Sculpture Gallery on South Pearl Street. Delve thoughtfully into exhibits that change throughout the year, showcasing the contemporary works of local, national, and international sculptors. Check out the ever-changing indoor exhibits, and then meander around outside contemplating the inspiration and design of the current artist on display.

A relic of Denver's beautiful period, this 155-acre (63-hectare) park is home to two formal gardens, one of which is a replica of George Washington's garden at Mount Vernon. The park is always full of walkers, joggers and bicyclists taking advantage of the trails and roads that encompass and dissect the entire grounds. Fishing on the park's two lakes is popular and there are also greens for lawn bowling, tennis and basketball courts, playgrounds, plenty of space for volleyball games and a recreation center with an indoor pool.

The Cru Vin Dogs Wine Group features an original premise; the store serves as the meeting place and display gallery for locals who wish to meet to taste wine, enjoy local artwork, and share their love of dogs of all kinds. Non-members are always welcome to drop in, even on meetings, and joining in with the local gallery walks, wine tastings, and charity trips can be entertaining. Unless you're serious about philanthropy, however, visit the South Pearl premises; the artwork on display is lovely, the gifts unique and great for any dog lover, and the wine purchased by the group is all for sale. Best of all, most of the profits go to the group's charities. Shop, drink, and enjoy art, all to the benefit of local charities! - Sabrina Zirakzadeh

The All City Stadium located near the Denver South High School is a commonly used ground for baseball. Commonly referred to as the All City Field, the grounds are commonly used for High School and local baseball fixtures. Apart from the regular matches, the grounds also serve as the training base for the school and a few local teams.