Denver is certainly known for its breathtaking views – of its skyline, its architecture, and the surrounding mountains – but seen from above, it takes on a much greater meaning. These impressive aerial views of Denver will give you a whole new respect for our city. Life’s all about perspective, right?
- The Mile High City from above is quite a sight to behold and is home to nearly 2.9 million people. Jeepers creepers!
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- This eerie black and white bird’s eye has me channeling Edgar Allan Poe. “Let my heart be still a moment and this mystery explore…”
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- A captivating vintage edit of the heart of our dearly beloved downtown Denver.
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- Anyone for an awe-inspiring flight over the Rockies?
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- Downtown Denver, 1966.
Wikipedia Our city sure has come a long way since its inception as a mining town in 1858 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush.
- Downtown Denver, 2006.
Flickr/Heith Alseike Did you know there is over 23,000,000 square feet of office space downtown?
- Mile High Stadium is the birthplace of Broncomania and has been the home of the Denver Broncos since their first season in 1960. Giddy up!
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- Spacecraft over Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park? Do you believe?
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- Denver’s Civic Center Park and the City and County Building, which is home to the courthouse, are iconic landmarks and centerpieces of the Mile High.
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- Droning above City Park with a lovely view of downtown and a glimpse of the (not so far off) mountains.
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- City Park Pavilion and Ferril Lake are historic Denver landmarks and a great place to take in views of the city and to kick back and unwind.
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- Round and round (above City Park) we go.
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- A fresh blanket of snow over Denver, as seen from The Regency Lounge on the 35th floor of the Hyatt Regency Denver downtown.
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- Red Rocks Ampitheater, 1966.
Flickr/Nathan Hughes Hamilton This Mile High icon was designed by Denver architect Burnham Hoyt and completed in 1941.
- Red Rocks Ampitheater, 2014.
Reddit/whats_the_diehl Did you know the earliest documented performance at Red Rocks took place on May 31, 1906? A 25-piece brass band performed at the “Grand Opening of the Garden of the Titans.” That’s over 100 years of Red Rocks revelry!
- No matter where you’ve been, there’s no better feeling than coming home.
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Do any of you have aerial views of Denver to share? We’d LOVE to see them!
Flickr/marctasman
Flickr/Marty Barr
Flickr/Ethan
Flickr/Ken Kanouse
Wikipedia
Our city sure has come a long way since its inception as a mining town in 1858 during the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush.
Flickr/Heith Alseike
Did you know there is over 23,000,000 square feet of office space downtown?
Flickr/MomentsForZen
Flickr/Nathan Hughes Hamilton
This Mile High icon was designed by Denver architect Burnham Hoyt and completed in 1941.
Reddit/whats_the_diehl
Did you know the earliest documented performance at Red Rocks took place on May 31, 1906? A 25-piece brass band performed at the “Grand Opening of the Garden of the Titans.” That’s over 100 years of Red Rocks revelry!
Flickr/Jared Hanson
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