In 1881 Union Station was built in downtown Denver Colorado, nestled right near the rocky mountains. The station burned down in 1894 but was later rebuilt to its newer larger size in 1914. This building never caught my attention until it’s reopening after it’s renovation in the summer of 2014. The newly remolded station includes a 112 room hotel, many restaurants and stores.

The integral part of the station is the accessibility to Colorado’s many train services including Amtrak and their own centrally located state run transportation. I have visited Denver numerous times, even for extended stays and have only traveled on the train once. The experience of traveling on the train is not necessary to enjoy the beauty or amenities of the station. Many times I have made day trips out of going to the many options in the station.