Denver's famously sunny weather and its proximity to the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains are two of its most attractive assets. A wealth of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, skiing, and snowboarding, are mere minutes west of Denver proper. A thriving arts scene also enlivens the Mile High City. Denver Art Museum is undoubtedly one of the city's crown jewels, especially following a 2006 expansion led by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind. First Friday Art Walks, along a six-block stretch of Santa Fe, are a superb way to see a cross-section of galleries, where you'll find everything from accomplished watercolors showcasing the Front Range to sophisticated contemporary sculpture and photography. LoDo (Lower Downtown) is another art-rich area, rife with galleries and home to the new location of the Museum of Contemporary Art.