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International Church of Cannabis

A technicolor place of worship for Elevationists.

Denver, Colorado

Fifty-Two 80's

This modern antique shop is a museum for 1980's Saturday morning cartoon culture.

Denver, Colorado

Linger Eatuary

Once a mortuary that held the remains of Buffalo Bill, this Denver hotspot is now a death-fixated restaurant.

Denver, Colorado

The Room of Lost Things

A store that specializes in all things odd and macabre.

Denver, Colorado

'Unsinkable' Molly Brown House

One of the greatest heroes of the Titanic tragedy came from humble beginnings to this beautiful home.

Denver, Colorado

Buckhorn Exchange

Wall to wall taxidermy at Denver's oldest and most exotic steakhouse.

Denver, Colorado

Blue Mustang

The Denver airport is guarded by a 32-foot-tall sculpture of a demonic horse.

Denver, Colorado

National Ice Core Lab

Where scientists keep miles of very valuable ice from Antarctica and Greenland from melting.

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Unique Food & Drink in Denver

Fool's Gold Loaf

Elvis Presley once flew across the country to eat this decadent Denver sandwich.

Mexican Hamburger

This Denver specialty, a hybrid of Mexican and American cuisine, is peak comfort food.

Rocky Mountain Oysters

Battered and fried testicles make use of a cattle-country surplus.

Rocky Mountain Oyster Stout

What began as an April Fools' Day prank ended in a testicle-spiked beer.

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Rogue Routes: The Road to Carhenge

Artistic visionaries and the spirit of rogue ingenuity define this route that starts in Denver, winds through the plains of southeastern Wyoming, and finishes in Alliance, Nebraska. It takes you off the beaten path to discover quirky art installations, historic monuments, local flavors, and natural wonders. This route of 11 inspiring spots is certain to spark the autonomous flame for all who take it on.

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