Are we having fun yet?

The RINO neighborhood of Denver certainly has plenty of murals to see, but only one transforms as you walk, ride or drive by it.  The artist, Jeremy Burns, took advantage of the louvres or some might say fins of the building on Larimer just north of 27th Street.  He titles it "Larimer Boy and Girl".  Here's a video of the effect:

Who doesn't love a cowboy in pajamas? The 3 ton, 20 foot tall sculpture at 1725 Champa Street has admirers and detractors.  That's abstract art for you, and art that sparks conversations.  This, western-inspired,  painted bronze sculpture was created by Sean O'Meallie.  Its placement near the Renaissance Hotel harks back to when there was an annual pajama fundraiser held there.  Perhaps now someone will start a photo collection of pajama-clad people posing with the sculpture.  We could feature that on Wacky Denver!

Ride the Cyclone!

Lakeside Amusement Park offers cheap thrills at a bargain price. Though the park as seen better days, the wild collection of rides and attractions (many in disrepair and functioning) provides a glimpse into the past of popular amusement sites. Cheap admission and cheap rides make it an easy visit. And while you are there, be sure to stay after dark. As the sun goes down and the dark hides the dirt and disrepair, the real magic starts.

One of a kind. Visit while you can!

In the shadow of the Wells Fargo building (one of Denver's tallest) is a small park serving as an urban oasis.  The Adirondack chairs come with footstools for serious relaxing. One of the things that makes this park unique is that due to the proximity to the skyscraper, it is always shady during the heat of a summer afternoon.  To top it all off, there is usually a food truck parked on the street.

Out on the plains of Colorado, a short drive from urban Denver in the heart of the surrounding farmland, you'll find lions and tigers and bears. For real.

The 720 acrea Wild Animal Sanctuary is a work-in-progress of massive fenced areas and agricultural pavilions connected by a suspended walkway that allows visitors to tour the animal enclosures safely from the sky.

In addition to learning a little about large predators and other rescue animals, the facility itself is an head scratching collection of industrial constructions and contraptions that make the security of guests and animals possible. The 1.51 mile elevated footbridge is Guiness Book of World Records certified as the longest.

And they have a snack bar serving pizza, just to round out the experience.

The Equitable building in downtown Denver has a beautiful lobby and it's a great example of Renaissance architecture. That alone warrants a visit.  But if you look up, way up, to the top of the building you'll see what looks like vomiting (or spitting?) lions.  So, look up Denver, you never know what you'll see up there in the sky or on a building.

Tucked away behind armed guards inside a century modern bank builing sits the Money Museum. This free attraction is worth showing your government issued ID and leaving your backpack in the car. Inside you'll find a collection of exhibits about the role of the Federal Reserve and a bunch of money and exhibits about money. Best of all, before you leave, grab a keepsake plastic bag filled with shredded money, about $172-worth, last we checked.

Best of all, the price for this money museum is right: Free

The one and only, as featured in the animated series South Park.  Yes, they have cliff divers inside.  Yes, family and party groups attend for the unique experience.  If you've been before, you'll be pleased to know that the shopping center and parking lot have seen an upgrade.