VISIT
Houston, Texas
“Imperial Rome” lets you check out the scene from 27 B.C. to mid-third century
The Houston Museum of Natural Science will present “Imperial Rome” Friday through July 29, allowing visitors the chance to experience life during the Roman Empire’s heyday, with hundreds of artifacts, including sarcophagi, bronze and marble statues, jewelry and terra cottas. Admission $15 adults, $9 children. Houston Museum of Natural Science, 1 Hermann Circle Drive, 713-639-4629 or hmns.org
STAY
Moab, Utah
Moab Springs Ranch features a natural spring in a mountain-biking mecca
Think mountain desert meets urban loft in these hip, tastefully decorated condos built into the hillside on the outskirts of Moab, one of the country’s best mountain-biking locations. The 14 units rent by the night, the week or month and are available with two or three bedrooms. A natural spring runs through the property, which means pool and hot tub. Desert Bistro restaurant, housed in a historic Victorian house, is on the grounds and offers a 10 percent discount for those staying at the ranch. Rates run $220-$330 per night during peak season. Moab Springs Ranch, 1266 N. U.S. 191, 877-252-3170 or moabspringsranch.com
SEE
Phoenix, Arizona
“Rembrandt” exhibit shows off treasures from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam
The Phoenix Art Museum made good on its promise to bring a significant collection from the Rijksmuseum, Holland’s national art museum that has been closed for several years for major renovations, to this country. “Rembrandt and the Golden Age of Dutch Art: Treasures From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam” offers 90 examples of Dutch paintings, prints, sculptures, ceramic, glass and silver from the 17th century. Admission: $18 adults, $8 children ages 6-17. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave., 602-257-1222 or phxart.org
SHOP
Telluride, Colorado
Alpen Schatz Boutique offers an intriguing slice of the Alps in the Rockies
You never know when you’re going to need a good pair of Lederhosen, but should the occasion arise, Mary Dawn DeBriae, owner of this unique and unexpected boutique in downtown Telluride, can fix you right up. Her store features hand-picked treasures from crafstmen and manufacturers in Switzerland, Italy and Austria. The upscale shop is the exclusive American distributor of many products and sells everything from children’s and adult clothing to Swiss dog collars and handpainted Austrian farmhouse furniture. She even offers kegs for your St. Bernard. Alpen Schatz Boutique, 307 E. Colorado Ave., 888-8-ALPEN or alpen schatz.com
– Denver Post staff and wire reports
