HO, N and Z Scale manufacturer Intermountain Railway, located in Longmont, CO, will be open for factory tours on Thursday, May 3 before the convention, from 8am-5pm. Tours will start at the top of the hour and last about 45 minutes. No advance notice is necessary. http://www.intermountain-railway.com/

Denver Union Station is being remodeled and will bring together many different transportation modes to create a new bustling urban center and multimodal transportation hub. Visit the website in the months ahead to see if the remodel is complete in time for your visit to the convention. http://www.denverunionstation.org/

Anchored around a 880 acre reservoir, the park offers a natural prairie environment of gentle, rolling hills and complete outdoor recreation facilities. http://www.parks.state.co.us/parks/cherrycreek/Pages/CherryCreekHome.aspx

Whatever your age, background and career, there is something at Wings Over the Rockies for you. You are sure to find friendly staff and volunteers to make your museum experience special. http://www.wingsmuseum.org/

On the banks of Cherry Creek, just four miles from downtown Denver, Four Mile Historic Park is a 12 acre oasis featuring Denver's oldest standing structure, pioneer exhibits, special events for all ages, and guided tours that transport visitors to Colorado's frontier past. http://www.fourmilepark.org/

CCN is known nationally as a premier retail, dining, and mixed-use area located just 5 minutes from downtown Denver. Our over 350 businesses that make up the neighborhood are independents to internationals, featuring a broad range of unique fashion, jewelry and home furnishing stores, spas/salons, art galleries and restaurants. In combination with the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, CCN is considered one of the top visitor destinations in Colorado. http://cherrycreeknorth.com/

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. http://www.dmns.org/home

The Denver Zoo is in one word – extraordinary! Visitors can view 3,500 different animals, representing over 650 species. That means a rare look at exotic animals like amur leopards, king cobras, black rhinos, coral reef fish, elephants, zebras, vampire bats, gorillas and more. http://www.denverzoo.org/

Historical tours begin on the first floor and consist of early Colorado history, Capitol construction, several stained glass windows, Women's Gold Tapestry, Presidential portraits, and a stop outside the Senate and House of Representatives chambers. Public historical tours are offered hourly 10am to 3pm Monday through Friday. http://www.colorado.gov/capitoltour

LoDo is the affectionate name that Denverites call the Lower Downtown Historic District and mixed-use neighborhood. LoDo, the city's birthplace, is the most exciting, fun, and hip part of the city of Denver! http://www.lodo.org/

Come experience Pikes Peak - America's Mountain! From the gateway at 7,400 feet to the 14,110-foot summit, a safe, scenic highway provides you the opportunity to enjoy Pikes peak at your leisure. Or you can take the Cog Wheel Railway. Either way you will encounter some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world. http://pikes-peak.com/Attraction/22.aspx http://cograilway.com/

This one-of-a-kind museum is located by the mainline of the Union Pacific Railroad in Greeley, Colorado. It features over 600-railroad artifacts, including full-sized C&S wooden caboose. Also present is a 5,500sq.ft. operating miniature railroad. http://www.gfsm.org/pcindex.html

Explore the magical paradise of Garden of the Gods Park. You’ll enjoy views of 300’ towering sandstone rock formations standing against a backdrop of Pikes Peak and so much more. http://www.gardenofgods.com/home/index.cfm