Visiting Denver/Golden next week, any fish/reef related places I should check out??

chrisguy · 11/30/2007, 11:22 AM

I'm flying into Denver on Monday for work. I'll be in town for a couple days and will have a few hours of down time here and there. Are there any Fish and/or Reef related places that I should try to check out?? Any good LFS??

Any other touristy things I should consider?

Thanks in advance!!

superedge88 · 11/30/2007, 11:24 AM

The Denver Aquarium would be a good place to check out.

chrisguy · 11/30/2007, 11:47 AM

Is that the "Downtown Aquarium" formerly called "Ocean Journey" ?? I am finding mixed information online. Some say it's more of a resturant with a couple tanks than an Aquarium.

superedge88 · 11/30/2007, 11:50 AM

It is the Downtown aquarium. More like an aquarium with a restarant attached. google some pictures and it is pretty cool.

chrisguy · 11/30/2007, 11:55 AM

Thanks!! I'll check it out.

ZenMan · 11/30/2007, 02:07 PM

Also consider the Coors Brewery tour in Golden.

artful-dodger · 11/30/2007, 04:39 PM

Denver mountain park system, Jefferson County parks, Douglas County parks are all very close by if you have any daylight hours you want to spend in the "real" Colorado.

As far as fish stores...what part of town will you be staying in? Here's my (somewhat dated) take on our LFSs. (There's an interactive google map link near the top to help with the geography.)

If you're on expenses, have a car, and are a carnivore try to schedule a dinner at the Buckhorn Exchange (the real deal--Colorado liquor license #1) or The Fort (a little fancier, a little farther out and a little less "authentic"--but a great view.)

Any other interests we might help you pursue while you're out here? live music? theater?

rehnberg · 12/01/2007, 10:35 AM

Where is the Buckhorn Exchange?

jwhyne · 12/01/2007, 11:50 AM

http://www.buckhorn.com/

scaast · 12/01/2007, 12:10 PM

Buckhorn is easy to get to also...lightrail stops right in front of it.

chrisguy · 12/05/2007, 05:45 PM

I just got back from the Downtown Aquarium and it was exceptional. I walked the whole place, doubled back and walked it again.

I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time talking with one of the volunteers about their coral reef tank. It was great experience.

Thank you very much for the suggestion!!!

artful-dodger · 12/05/2007, 05:55 PM

GREAT! Glad you enjoyed it...way to be on the ball, Superedge!

So, Chris--how did you like the Denver weather these first few days of December

runningstix · 12/05/2007, 05:59 PM

I recommend buckhorn exchange as well, get a little local history! and some gamey food!

chrisguy · 12/05/2007, 08:37 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by artful-dodger
So, Chris--how did you like the Denver weather these first few days of December

Weather is awesome!!! Being from the Buffalo, NY area, this time of the year I expect lots of snow with my Christmas lights, not beautiful sunny skies.

artful-dodger · 12/05/2007, 09:04 PM

Now just don't tell anyone.

(That's how we ended up with so may Texans in the 80's and Californians in the 90's

)

murfman · 12/05/2007, 09:33 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by chrisguy
Is that the "Downtown Aquarium" formerly called "Ocean Journey" ?? I am finding mixed information online. Some say it's more of a resturant with a couple tanks than an Aquarium.

Was there last Friday night, had dinner in the Resteraunt and thought the aquarium itself was better than the Baltimore Aquairum.

My and other pix here
http://www.thescmas.com/forums/showt...ghlight=denver

serob · 12/06/2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

As far as fish stores...what part of town will you be staying in? Here's my (somewhat dated) take on our LFSs. (There's an interactive google map link near the top to help with the geography.)

Artful-dodger, would love to see an up-dated version or at least a place where others could post up-dated comments. Everyone loves to use your site as reference and I think as things change with time, that it could be more useful and informative. Thank you for putting the site together.

11/30/2007, 11:24 AM	#2
superedge88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 827	The Denver Aquarium would be a good place to check out. __________________ DRILL IT!!! Current Tank Info: In charge of over 50,000 gallons of fish only tanks

11/30/2007, 11:47 AM	#3
chrisguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Island, NY Posts: 2,277	Is that the "Downtown Aquarium" formerly called "Ocean Journey" ?? I am finding mixed information online. Some say it's more of a resturant with a couple tanks than an Aquarium. __________________ Chris My son said I should have been a potato bug farmer. Pickles are cucumbers soaked in EVIL!! Current Tank Info: I got nothin

11/30/2007, 11:50 AM	#4
superedge88 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 827	It is the Downtown aquarium. More like an aquarium with a restarant attached. google some pictures and it is pretty cool. __________________ DRILL IT!!! Current Tank Info: In charge of over 50,000 gallons of fish only tanks

11/30/2007, 11:55 AM	#5
chrisguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Island, NY Posts: 2,277	Thanks!! I'll check it out. __________________ Chris My son said I should have been a potato bug farmer. Pickles are cucumbers soaked in EVIL!! Current Tank Info: I got nothin

11/30/2007, 02:07 PM	#6
ZenMan Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 574	Also consider the Coors Brewery tour in Golden. __________________ 670 Gallon 3 Sided Peninsula with four MP60s and two Tunze 6305s that output only half their stated flow! Current Tank Info: 670 Gallon Acrylic In-Wall

11/30/2007, 11:22 AM	#1
chrisguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Island, NY Posts: 2,277	Visiting Denver/Golden next week, any fish/reef related places I should check out?? I'm flying into Denver on Monday for work. I'll be in town for a couple days and will have a few hours of down time here and there. Are there any Fish and/or Reef related places that I should try to check out?? Any good LFS?? Any other touristy things I should consider? Thanks in advance!! __________________ Chris My son said I should have been a potato bug farmer. Pickles are cucumbers soaked in EVIL!! Current Tank Info: I got nothin

11/30/2007, 04:39 PM	#7
artful-dodger Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 3,011	Denver mountain park system, Jefferson County parks, Douglas County parks are all very close by if you have any daylight hours you want to spend in the "real" Colorado. As far as fish stores...what part of town will you be staying in? Here's my (somewhat dated) take on our LFSs. (There's an interactive google map link near the top to help with the geography.) If you're on expenses, have a car, and are a carnivore try to schedule a dinner at the Buckhorn Exchange (the real deal--Colorado liquor license #1) or The Fort (a little fancier, a little farther out and a little less "authentic"--but a great view.) Any other interests we might help you pursue while you're out here? live music? theater? __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." -- Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 140g RR Oceanic "Ultimate" mixed reef, 37g softies, 40g RBTA tank, 65g FOWLR, 40g breeder frag, and (of course) a 29g QT! ...next up is a 240g! (Gotta go to K-Mart and buy a life...) Last edited by artful-dodger; 11/30/2007 at 04:48 PM.

12/01/2007, 10:35 AM	#8
rehnberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 749	Where is the Buckhorn Exchange? __________________ I'm pretty sure there's a lot more to life than being really, really, ridiculously good looking. And I plan on finding out what that is. -Derek Zoolander Current Tank Info: 60 gallon hex mixed reef, 250w HQI Sun Pod, Aqua C Urchin pro, 15g refugium

12/01/2007, 11:50 AM	#9
jwhyne Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Westminster, CO Posts: 156	http://www.buckhorn.com/

12/01/2007, 12:10 PM	#10
scaast Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Aurora Posts: 845	Buckhorn is easy to get to also...lightrail stops right in front of it.

12/05/2007, 05:45 PM	#11
chrisguy Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Grand Island, NY Posts: 2,277	I just got back from the Downtown Aquarium and it was exceptional. I walked the whole place, doubled back and walked it again. I had the pleasure of spending quite a bit of time talking with one of the volunteers about their coral reef tank. It was great experience. Thank you very much for the suggestion!!! __________________ Chris My son said I should have been a potato bug farmer. Pickles are cucumbers soaked in EVIL!! Current Tank Info: I got nothin

12/05/2007, 05:55 PM	#12
artful-dodger Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 3,011	GREAT! Glad you enjoyed it...way to be on the ball, Superedge! So, Chris--how did you like the Denver weather these first few days of December __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." -- Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 140g RR Oceanic "Ultimate" mixed reef, 37g softies, 40g RBTA tank, 65g FOWLR, 40g breeder frag, and (of course) a 29g QT! ...next up is a 240g! (Gotta go to K-Mart and buy a life...)

12/05/2007, 05:59 PM	#13
runningstix Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 1,544	I recommend buckhorn exchange as well, get a little local history! and some gamey food! __________________ Go Buckeyes! Current Tank Info: tankless

12/05/2007, 09:04 PM	#15
artful-dodger Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Highlands Ranch, Colorado Posts: 3,011	Now just don't tell anyone. (That's how we ended up with so may Texans in the 80's and Californians in the 90's ) __________________ "In matters of style, swim with the current; in matters of principle, stand like a rock." -- Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 140g RR Oceanic "Ultimate" mixed reef, 37g softies, 40g RBTA tank, 65g FOWLR, 40g breeder frag, and (of course) a 29g QT! ...next up is a 240g! (Gotta go to K-Mart and buy a life...)