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Where do the tunnels under the Colorado State Capitol go and why were they dug there in the first place? What is the backstory behind Toms Baby, the largest piece of gold ever unearthed in Colorado? Denver may be known worldwide as the Mile High City, but its elevation is…
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After reading a lot of Denver history and guidebooks, I found Secret Denver a fun addition to my collection. Sometimes I enjoy going off the beaten path of traditional guidebooks, and Secret Denver has ideas of what to explore and obscure facts that are interesting. Not all entries are in Denver proper, so one can also go outside the city limits for a few outings if desired.
From Lisa's list on The best books to explore Denver no matter if you're a newcomer or local.
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