2057 Pine Grove Rd. (at Evans Ave.), Colorado Springs

An artistic genius of staggering proportions, the late Starr Kempf is well-known in Colorado Springs for his whimsical his wind-powered kinetic sculptures. Remarkable feats of engineering, his steel sculptures spin, twist, and otherwise move with the breeze. The front yard is former home and studio in Cheyenne Cañon is the best place to see his work, but don’t dawdle: The tyrannical powers that be once ordered them off the property because of zoning issues, and three were removed, but a good number remain. These metallic masterpieces make up one of the most amazing outdoor galleries in the state and should stay right where they are.

Bear Creek Park, near U.S. 285 and Raleigh St., Denver, Colorado

Formerly just a suggestively shaped sombrero for children to climb up and slide and slide down, the sleeping giant cowboy (complete with two knees and one boot) emerged in its wake as part of a park makeover completed in 2009. The place also got panels telling the story of the big fella's rambles and subsequent nap on the creek, and a number of colorful new features and playthings.