The Evaluation 2008 local arrangements team has put together a wonderful local guide and coordinated dinners out for attendees at Evaluation 2008.
- Getting There
- Getting Around
- Downtown Denver Areas and Neighborhoods
- Denver Dining
- 16th Street Mall "Sidewalk" Cafes
-
Entertainment
- Ten Things to Know About the Mile High City
- AA and NA Meetings
- Go to local nights out listings (new
page)
Here is the link to a map of the Denver International Airport (DIA) taxi, shuttle, and limousine
pickup/drop-off areas:
http://www.flydenver.com/maps/tofrom/ground.asp
- By shuttle: Super Shuttle Inc (the blue vans
with SUPER SHUTTLE printed on the side) costs about $19 per person one
way to/from any of the conference hotels. At DIA, they run between 6:00
AM to Midnight about every 15 minutes. Reservations are not required
between 5:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. The shuttle stops at the Hyatt Regency
Denver as well as the other downtown hotels for pick up every 15
minutes. For ticket information, go online to the Super Shuttle webpage
http://www.supershuttle.com/
or call 800-258-3826 or 303-316-3865.
To get to the Super Shuttle desk in Denver: Once you are in the main terminal and have retrieved your luggage, go to the SuperShuttle counter (open 7:00 a.m. – 11 p.m.) in the middle of the terminal under the Ground Transportation signs. Purchase a ticket and they will direct you to the appropriate loading area at Island 3 just outside the East or West side of the terminal. You can also buy shuttle tickets directly from the driver/dispatcher at Island 3 on either side of the terminal.
Insider Tip: Your seat is not reserved if you buy your ticket inside the terminal, so once you buy your ticket, go to Island 3 and get in line to board the next available shuttle.
-
By taxi: Pickup is at Island 1 on the east or west side of the terminal. As of July 1, 2008, Yellow Cab Taxi Company is about $43 plus a $3.25 DIA gate fee one-way to downtown Denver.
-
By bus: RTD skyRIDE - Public transportation is economical and takes you conveniently to the downtown Market Street Station which is right on the 16th Street Mall. There is a skyRIDE counter at the airport and two Kiosks located near the fountain you see when you get off the escalator from the train. On weekdays, the AF (purple line) bus leaves every hour from either side of the terminal (Level 5, Island 5, outside Door 506 or 510 on the west side of the terminal and Door 507 or 511 at the east side of the terminal) about 15-20 minutes after the top of the hour. Check the schedule for specific details (the cost is about $9 one-way and takes about 50- 60 minutes.) Market Street Station is about eight blocks from the headquarters hotel. Here is a link to the AF schedule for RTD: http://www.rtd-denver.com/ - type “AF” (without quotes) into the window on the left, press “Go” and then “W-Bound” for the schedule from the airport to Market Street Station. If you are riding the AF bus, do NOT get off the bus at the Greyhound bus station which is a few blocks before the RTD Market Street Station. You’ll know your bus has arrived at Market Street Station when you drive underground to the drop-off. This is often where most passengers disembark. You will then take an escalator back up to ground level. Take the free 16th Street Mall Shuttle that runs southeast (toward Civic Center Station—NOT Union Station). This shuttle runs every few minutes between the 8:00 A.M. and 10:30 P.M. (with limited service starting at 5:00 A.M. and ending at 1:00 A.M. Weekdays and Saturdays). (For additional information go to: http://www.rtd-denver.com/SpecialRides/MallShuttles/index.html )
Ride this bus approximately 7 blocks and exit at California (one stop after Stout). Head southwest (directly to the right from the driver’s perspective). On 15th street turn southwest (left) to the Hyatt. To help orient you, here is a MapQuest link with the Market Street Station on 15th and Market at the top left and the Hyatt Regency at 15th and California: http://www.mapquest.com/maps?city=Denver&state=CO&address=650+15th+Street. Note that because the 16th Street Mall is restricted to pedestrian and free shuttle traffic, a road is not visible on the MapQuest map – it runs between and parallel to 15th and 17th streets. -
By car: The conference hotels is about 27 miles from the airport and takes about 35 minutes driving. For driving directions from the airport to the Hyatt, click here. For a map of downtown Denver with each hotel identified on it click here.
Parking: Information about each hotel's valet parking is available on our hotels page here http://www.eval.org/eval2008/08hotels2.htm. In addition to hotel valet parking, there are several overnight parking options. Most downtown lots offer some form of overnight parking and should be posted on the rate sign; however many overnight rates end at 6am, at which time you will have to pay an additional next day's rate (or receive a parking ticket). There are some lots that allow overnight parkers to stay until 7 or 8 am at no additional charge including several surface lots run by Central-Allright that are near the conference hotels: the lot off of Curtis after 17th, the lot on Welton after 18th, and the lot across from the convention center entered off of Stout after 14th. For more information about overnight parking information go to: http://www.downtowndenver.com/Transportation/Long_Term_Parking.htm
Denver is... “the perfect blend of outdoor adventure and urban
sophistication. That’s the duality locals love about the Mile High City.
With snowcapped peaks providing a spectacular backdrop, Denver is as refined
as it is laid-back. It’s a place where aerospace engineers rub elbows with
rock climbers at local brewpubs, at art festivals, or while strolling their
favorite pedestrian mall. And with 300 days of sunshine per year, it’s easy
to see why people fall in love with Denver the first time they visit.” (http://www.denver.org/metro).
Denver is home to eight professional sports teams, the nation’s largest city
park system, and over 850 miles of urban trails. More beer is brewed here
than anywhere else—of course Coors is the largest brewer, but downtown
Denver is peppered with local microbreweries. Don’t forget about Stranahan’s
(http://www.stranahans.com/index.php?q=home),
the first Colorado-born whiskey (now earning national recognition).
Denver is also home to Daz Bog, a growing local coffee company worthy
of a try (http://www.dazbog.com/).
Getting around Denver is fairly easy, with light rail (http://www.rtd-denver.com/LightRail/)
and bus service (http://www.rtd-denver.com/)
available throughout most of downtown and much of the city. One-way trips on
RTD transportation is $1.75. If
using the light rail, you must buy a ticket at the kiosks located at each
light rail station. Keep your
ticket while on board as well as if you plan to use it as a transfer to a
bus. If boarding a bus, you’ll
need exact change since drivers don’t carry cash.
Ask the driver for a transfer if you plan to use another bus or the
light rail for a connecting trip.
You can also travel by taxi by calling one of four taxi companies in Denver:
Metro Taxi uses some hybrid vehicles as part of its fleet (you can request a
hybrid when calling) at 303-333-3333; Yellow Cab at 303-777-7777; Zone Cab at
303-444-8888; and Freedom Cab at 303-292-8900. Taxis don’t usually pick up passengers if flagged on the street. You can always ask your hotel concierge to get a taxi for you.
Downtown Denver Areas and Neighborhoods
Like most cities, Denver is divided into neighborhoods—some of the more
interesting ones happen to be in the downtown area (though locals will
encourage visitors to visit some of the outlying neighborhoods). Details on
many of the Denver neighborhoods can be found here:
http://www.denver.org/metro/neighborhoods. Downtown Denver areas and
neighborhoods close to the conference hotel are listed below.
|
Destination |
Additional Details |
|
16th Street Mall |
The 16th Street Mall is a pedestrian walkway but also
features a free shuttle bus service known as the FREE MallRide.
MallRide stops at every
intersection between Union Station and the 16th Avenue/Broadway
intersection, with three stations—Union Station (at 17th Street and
Wynkoop Street), Market Street (at 16th Street and Market Street),
and
Civic
Center
(at 16th Street and Broadway)—providing key connections to other RTD
buses. In addition, MallRide
provides connections to
light rail.
Connections to the
C Line
and the
E Line
are at
Union
Station.
Connections to the
D Line,
the
F Line,
and the
H Line
are at
16th/California & 16th/Stout
stations.
MallRide
service is provided very frequently daily, especially during rush
hours. Using the FREE shuttle, destinations on and off the Mall are
just a quick shuttle ride away. The Denver Performing Arts Complex
and Colorado Convention Center are two blocks from the 16th Street
Mall, Coors Field is four blocks from the Mall, and the shuttle runs
right through Lower Downtown between Blake and Wynkoop Street. The
Pepsi Center arena and City Lights Pavilion are a couple of stops
from Union Station on the Light Rail or about seven blocks from the
Mall, across Speer Boulevard, on Blake St./Auraria Pkwy.
In April of 2006, the 16th Street Mall became a “hot spot” for
wireless internet. Business people, students and visitors alike
simply log on to
www.downtowndenverwifi.com
and surf the web anywhere along the Mall or Skyline Park. |
|
Denver Pavilions |
Located 1.5 blocks from the Hyatt, the Denver Pavilions (on the 16th
Street Mall, 500 16th
Street) features over 50 shops and restaurants. Eateries
include the Hard Rock Cafe, Maggiano’s Little Italy, and Coyote Ugly
Saloon; Denver Pavilions is also home to Jazz@Jacks (http://jazzatjacks.com/),
Lucky Strike Lanes, and United Artists Theatres. |
|
Tabor Center |
Located four blocks from the conference hotel, the Tabor Center
(home to the Westin), features Big Papa's Pizza, Casa Burrito,
Cheesecake Factory, Corner Bakery, ESPN Zone, Falafel King, Green
Fine Salad Co., Meyers & Wolfe, Panda Express, Purple Martini,
Subway, and The Palm Restaurant. To get there from the Hyatt (either
walking or taking the free MallRide/16th Street Shuttle), take
California to the 16th Street Mall, turn left on to the 16th Street
Mall. Walk 4 blocks to the Tabor Center. Located between Arapahoe
Street and Larimer Street. (If taking MallRide get off at Lawrence
Street). |
|
Lower Downtown (LoDo) |
“This area comprises a 25-block area that just a decade ago, wasn’t
much more than abandoned warehouses and rail yards. Today, it has
been restored and renovated to make LoDo (lower downtown) one of the
liveliest areas in the city – not to mention one of the most
historic.” |
|
Larimer Square |
“More Denver history can be found in Larimer Square. It was here
that the city got its name, when in the 1850s, representatives from
various settlements in the area got together over a barrel of
whiskey and decided to consolidate their resources under the Denver
name. Denver was originally named after James Denver, the Kansas
Territorial Governor at the time after the merging of the
settlements Denver City and Auraria. Today, Larimer Square is one of
the most stylish spots in the city, with high-end fashion boutiques,
charming restaurants and cafes and much more.” |
Denver Dining
Consider signing up for one of the Night's Out to be held Thursday evening, November 6, to visit one of the great restaurants in town and meet new colleagues. Click here to learn more about the nights out and how to sign up.
It shouldn't be difficult to find good to great restaurants in downtown
Denver; the following provides a list of some of these (with our favorites
noted “*”). Although we think
many of these are “walkable” (less than a mile from the conference hotel),
November can be chilly in Denver, so dress appropriately and consider using
public transportation (including the free MallRide shuttle) to get to your
destination. Of course, downtown Denver isn’t the only area for you to enjoy
great meals; many of the neighborhoods and suburbs are home to local
favorites. Below our list of downtown restaurants to consider are some that
are worth a drive or public transportation. We’ve also included a list of
the sidewalk cafes on the 16th Street Mall/pedestrian walkway.
Many of these serve quick, inexpensive fare—perfect for grabbing lunch on
the go (note that “sidewalk” patios will not be open in November; many of
these also have storefronts with indoor seating)
|
|
Restaurant Name |
|
|
|
|
|
American |
Altitude* |
$10-$30 |
Breakfast |
“Altitude offers a refreshing twist to hotel
dining. Savor the rich flavors of our tempting cuisine as you take
in the scene on 14th Street through our floor to ceiling
windows.” Better than your typical hotel restaurant. |
In
Hyatt |
|
American |
Peaks Lounge |
$10-$30 |
Dinner |
Gorgeous
Denver/mountain views, cocktails, appetizers and desserts. |
In Hyatt |
|
American |
Marlowe’s
|
$10-$20 |
Lunch |
Steaks, chops & seafood. |
.8 miles from Hyatt 1501 16th St at Glenarm |
|
American |
Ellyngton’s (at
the Brown Palace)
|
Over $30 |
Weekdays:
Weekends: |
“Recognized as
home of the power breakfast and lunch, Ellyngton's serves creative
cuisine with attentive and thoughtful service.” |
.6 miles from Hyatt 321 17th St |
|
American
Seafood |
Elway’s
Downtown*
|
$20-$30+ |
Breakfast |
“Longtime
friends John Elway and Tim Schmidt envisioned a place where friends,
families and business professionals could celebrate life’s
victories, or just unwind. Where an
ever-changing menu offered the best of the best, accompanied by a
fabulous wine list. All delivered in a contemporary atmosphere much
like Colorado itself – adventurous, fun and always alive.” |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1881 Curtis St |
|
American |
Steuben’s*
|
$10-$20 |
Lunch |
“Steubens, Denver, respects the history of its
name and the core ingredients of the American Regional classics we
have attempted to recreate. These dishes are America’s cuisine and
American’s interpretations of the dishes of our diverse cultural
heritage.”
http://www.steubens.com/ |
1.3 miles from Hyatt 523 E 17th Ave at Pearl
|
|
American |
Denver Chophouse & Brewery
303-296-0800 |
Over $30 |
Lunch |
“Diverse menu
featuring legendary steaks, chops, seafood, and other unmistakable
ChopHouse fare. Handcrafted ales, brewed on site, small batch
bourbons” |
1 mile from Hyatt 1735 19th St
|
|
American |
Hamburger
Mary’s
|
Under $10 |
Lunch |
A local
restaurant with a lot of flair, including the patrons in drag and a
colorful back patio. |
1 mile from Hyatt
700 E 17th Ave |
|
American |
Wazee Supper
Club
|
<10 - $20 |
Lunch |
“classic urban
atmosphere” in an historic building; known for great pizza
http://www.wazeesupperclub. |
.6 miles from Hyatt
15th
& Wazee |
|
American |
Mercury Cafe
|
$10-$20 |
Tuesday
-Friday:
Weekends: Brunch |
“Serves local
organic food and is vegetarian friendly. Awarded “Mayor's Design
Award for Green Design” - use windmills and solar power. Great place
for dancing (see website for schedule).” |
.8 miles from Hyatt
2199 California
St
|
|
American |
Solera*
|
Over $30 |
Dinner |
“When you enter
the inviting embrace of Solera, you are carried into an
extraordinary atmosphere..Chef
Sorensen has made Solera one of the best
restaurants in the country. Sorensen's menu brims with the freshest
seasonal ingredients, using local produce and suppliers whenever
possible. We present the freshest cuts of meat, fish, and seafood as
well as a variety of options for vegetarians”
http://www.solerarestaurant |
3.5 miles from Hyatt 5410 E Colfax
|
|
New American |
Strings*
|
Lunch: Dinner: $20-$30 |
Weekdays:
Weekends: |
The menu focuses on new American cuisine, with creative noodle
dishes and fresh seafood, like the Cashew Crusted Seabass with
saffron couscous & vanilla beurre blanc. Lunch and dinner specials
change daily to match the season and the mood of the chef.
|
1.1 miles from Hyatt
1700 Humboldt
|
|
American -
breakfast |
Bump & Grind*
|
Under $10 |
Wednesday-Friday:
Breakfast
Weekends: |
“...a hipster hangout serving decadent desserts and healthy lunches. Located in uptown... Saturday brunches tower as legendary.” (Waiters serve weekend brunch in drag) |
1 miles from Hyatt 439 E 17th at Pennsylvania
|
|
American-breakfast |
Dixons
|
Under $10 |
Breakfast |
Voted Best
Power Breakfast by Westword in 2004 |
.8 miles from Hyatt 1610 16th St at Wazee |
|
American -
breakfast |
Snooze
|
Under $10 |
B, BR |
Interesting, consistent “AM eatery” |
1.2 miles from Hyatt 2262 Larimer St |
|
Breweries /
Pubs |
Wynkoop Brewery
|
$10-$30 |
Lunch |
“One of the city’s most popular brewpubs (and also the biggest), the
Wynkoop was founded by current Denver mayor John Hickenlooper.”
http://www.wynkoop.com/ |
1 mile from Hyatt 1634 18th St |
|
Breweries /
Pubs |
Pints
|
Under $10 |
Lunch |
“...a traditional British brew pub” with the largest selection of single-malt whisky “this side of Edinburgh, Scotland” |
.6 miles from Hyatt 221 West 13th Ave
|
|
Cafe / Diner |
Sam's No. 3 -
US Mexi Grill N Bar*
|
Under $10 |
Breakfast |
“Sam's No. 3™ was the third of five Coney Islands opened by Sam
Armatas throughout the 1920's...”
http://samsno3.com/
|
.2 miles from Hyatt 1500 Curtis St |
|
Coffee |
Common Grounds
|
Under $10 |
Breakfast |
Coffeehouse opened as “an alternative to the Denver bar scene.”
http://www.commongrounds |
.8 miles from Hyatt 1601 17th St at Wazee |
|
Continental |
Corner Office
(Curtis Hotel)*
|
$10-$20 |
Breakfast |
Restaurant, martini bar: “Global comfort food ... pairing international & traditional flavors for a fresh twist on your favorite dishes.” |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1401 Curtis St |
|
Continental |
Vesta Dipping
Grill
|
Over $30 |
Dinner |
1 miles from Hyatt 1822 Blake St |
|
|
Continental |
Kevin Taylor
(in Hotel Teatro)*
|
Over $30 |
Monday-Saturday: |
“Using only the
freshest ingredients, Kevin creates dishes of elegant substance,
walking delicate lines between fusion and French, the American
Southwest and the Asian Rim.”
http://www.ktrg.net/ |
.4 miles from Hyatt 1100 14th St
|
|
Continental |
Corridor 44
|
$10-$30 |
3:00 PM to 2:00
AM |
“An opulent
champagne and crudo bar which exudes French-coast-meets-Morocco
cache.” |
.5 miles from Hyatt
1433 Larimer St |
|
French |
Bistro Vendome
|
$10-$30 |
Weekdays:
Weekends: |
All of the French bistro classics done very nicely. Same owners as Rioja. |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1420 Larimer Sq |
|
Fusion |
Zengo*
|
$20-$30 |
Lunch |
Fusion that works: “Eclectic and energetic... Latin-Asian restaurant”. http://www.modernmexican.com/zengodenver/index.htm |
Worth a taxi 1610 Little Raven St
|
|
Gourmet Deli |
The Market
|
$10-$20 |
Breakfast
|
Amidst all the tony restaurants and pulsing dance rooms on Larimer Street this gourmet deli lends a nice change of pace. Plank floors, wooden shelves filled with tea and coffee, and old-counters give it a look and feel more suited to the 1940s, but in a mysteriously hip way. The outdoor sidewalk tables are perfect perches for people watching. |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1445 Larimer St
|
|
Indian |
India House
|
$20-over $30 |
Lunch |
1 mile from Hyatt 1514 Blake St |
|
|
Italian |
Cafe Colore
|
$10-$20 |
Lunch |
“Traditional Italian fare boasting fresh ingredients in a quaint cafe setting. |
.4 miles from Hyatt 1512 Larimer St |
|
Italian |
Prima
Ristorante (in Hotel Teatro)
|
Over $30 |
Breakfast |
“Nationally acclaimed chef Kevin Taylor's latest Denver concept serves up Contemporary Italian cuisine with fresh modern takes on Italian classics. A wide range of homemade pastas, antipasti and carpaccio are offered...” |
.4 miles from Hyatt 1100 14th St
|
|
Italian |
Osteria Marco
|
$10-$30 |
Lunch |
Features house-cured meats and cheeses, panini, pizza, etc. |
.5 miles from Hyatt
1453 Larimer |
|
Italian |
Panzano (in the
Hotel Monaco)*
|
$10-$30 |
Weekdays:
Weekends: |
“Northern Italian cuisine in a spectacular urban setting with uncompromised service and wines...named one of Denver's top five restaurants by The Rocky Mountain News.” |
.5 miles from Hyatt 909 17th St
|
|
Japanese |
Sonoda’s
|
$10-$30 |
Lunch |
Sushi, seafood |
.6 miles from Hyatt
1620 Market St |
|
Latin American |
Samba Room
|
$20-$30 |
Lunch |
Fun, with many
choices in mojitos and Latin American food: “Samba Room offers a
menu that marries award-winning Latin cuisine” |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1460 Larimer St |
|
Mediterranean |
Rioja*
|
$20-over $30 |
Lunch |
“Flavors of the Mediterranean influenced by seasonal, local ingredients.” |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1431 Larimer Sq |
|
Mexican |
Lime
|
$10-$30 |
Dinner
Closed Sunday |
|
.5 miles from Hyatt 1424 Larimer Sq |
|
Mexican |
Tamayo*
|
$20-$30 |
Weekdays:
Weekends: |
Part of Rick Sandoval’s Modern Mexican group. Contemporary, fresh-tasting and inventive Mexican: “serves the unexpected in traditional Mexican cuisine.” |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1400 Larimer Sq
|
|
Mexican |
Rio Grande*
(The Rio)
|
Under $10-$20 |
Lunch |
Since 1986,, the philosophy has been to create a great place to work, with quality food and drink, World’s best margaritas |
.5 miles from Hyatt
1525 Blake St
in LoDo |
|
Modern American |
Earl’s*
|
$10-$30 |
Lunch |
Numerous awards
for casual dining across Canada – now in Denver; great frozen
mojitos |
.5 miles from Hyatt
1600 Glenarm
(16th St mall) |
|
Modern American |
Tables*
|
$20-$30 |
Tuesday- |
A chef-owned shabby-chic place where they have a lot of fun and do excellent-quality very fresh and inventive yet not weird food. Good service. |
Worth a taxi
2267 Kearney St(Park Hill) |
|
Modern American |
Fruition*
|
$20-$30 |
D |
This restaurant has received all the attention (deservedly) from the food magazines. Good service, simple/sophisticated food, with seasonal ingredients and a very thoughtful chef, everything perfectly cooked. |
Worth a taxi 1313 E 6th Ave |
|
Morrocan |
House of
Marrakesh
|
$20-$30 |
(call) |
“...authentic Moroccan cuisine served in a beautiful environment...” |
1 mile from Hyatt 1530 Blake St |
|
Seafood |
Bubba Gump
Shrimp Company
|
Under $10-$20 |
Lunch |
|
Next door to Hyatt 1437 California St |
|
Seafood |
Jax Fish House
|
$20-$20 |
D |
One great happy
hour (4 -6) with a wide variety of oysters on the half shell and
exotic fruit-infused vodka martinis |
.8 miles from Hyatt
1539 17th St |
|
Seafood |
Oceanaire
Seafood Room
|
Over $30 |
D |
.4 miles from Hyatt 1400 Arapahoe St |
|
|
Seafood |
Willie G’s
|
$10-$20 |
Lunch |
Voted Best of
Citysearch Seafood Restaurant in 2006 and 2005 |
.5 miles from Hyatt
1585 Lawrence
St |
|
Spanish |
9th Door*
|
$10-$30 |
Dinner Closed Sunday |
“Menu focuses
on classic Spanish Tapas creatively and zestfully infused with
flavor and an ever changing list of delicious wines from the
wineries of Spain and South America.”
http://9thdoor.com/
|
1 mile from Hyatt 1808 Blake St |
|
Steakhouse |
Capital Grille*
|
$20-$30 |
Weekdays: L
Weekends: Dinner |
“As the Zagat Guide praised, you’ll find “awesome steaks served by the pros are the order of the day” ... centrally located in historic Larimer Square, just a few blocks’ walk from the Convention Center and Coors Field as well as the Denver Center for The Performing Arts.” http://www.thecapitalgrille.com/ |
.5 miles from Hyatt 1450 Larimer Sq |
|
Vegetarian |
Watercourse*
|
$10-$20 |
Breakfast |
“100% vegetarian menu. Our style of comfort food has won over the hearts and stomachs of people from all types of dietary backgrounds.” |
1 mile from Hyatt
837 E 17th Ave |
* Denotes local favorite
16th Street Mall “Sidewalk” Cafés
|
Coffee |
Daz Bog - 110
16th Street |
|
American |
Quizno’s – 216 16th St |
|
American |
Bravo
Ristorante @ The Sheraton Denver |
|
Coffee |
Starbucks Coffee – 303 16th St |
|
American |
Johnny Rockets – 403 16th St |
|
Bakery |
Corner Bakery – 500 16th St |
|
Coffee |
Peet’s Coffee &
Tea – 1600 Glenarm |
|
American |
Cook’s Fresh Market –
1600 Glenarm |
|
American |
Hard Rock Café – 500 16th St |
|
American |
Marlowe’s – 501 16th St |
|
American |
Paramount Café – 509 16th St |
|
Continental |
Appaloosa Grill – 535 16th St |
|
Coffee |
Starbucks Coffee – 700 16th St |
|
Juice Bar |
Jamba Juice – 701 16th St |
|
American |
Suzy Q’s Deli & Frozen Yogurt – 709 16th St |
|
American |
Chili’s Too – 951 16th St |
|
American
(burgers) |
Good Times – 951 16th St |
|
American |
Rialto Café – 934 16th St |
|
Coffee |
Starbucks Coffee – 934 16th St |
|
Breweries /
Pubs |
Rock Bottom Brewery – 1001 16th St |
|
Bakery |
Paradise Bakery – 1001 16th St |
|
Japanese |
Tokyo Joe’s – 1001 16th St |
|
Bakery |
Corner Bakery – 1147 16th St |
|
American |
Cheesecake
Factory – 1201 16th St (open seasonally) |
|
Cafe / Diner |
Noodles & Co. – 1460 16th St |
|
Mexican |
Chipotle Mexican Grill – 1480 16th St |
|
Coffee |
Starbucks Coffee – 1490 16th St |
|
Mexican |
Illegal Pete’s – 1530 16th St |
|
Creole |
Gumbo's - 1530 16th St |
|
American |
Dixon’s Downtown Grill – 1610 16th St |
Entertainment
|
Museums / Art |
|
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Denver Performing Arts Complex |
“Ground zero for the Denver performing arts world is, naturally, the
Denver Performing Arts Complex (DPAC). Located in the heart of
downtown at 14th and Curtis Streets, the DPAC houses the 2,700-seat
Boettcher Concert Hall (the nation’s first in-the-round concert
hall, house of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra), the Helen G.
Bonfils Theatre Complex (with four separate stages), the 2,830-seat
Temple Hoyne Buell Theatre, the Donald R. Seawell Grand Ballroom and
the Ellie Caulkins Opera House. The Denver Center Theatre Company
makes its home here, and since 1979 has created an impressive body
of classic and contemporary drama and world premieres.
During the week of the conference:
Colorado Symphony Orchestra (www.ColoradoSymphony.org):
Saturday November 1 (7:30PM) at the Boettcher Concert Hall: CSO Goes to the
Movies “The Music of Star Trek”
Friday November 7 (7:30PM) at the Boettcher Concert Hall: CSO Showcase “An
Evening of Judy Garland” Starring Linda Eder. Opera Colorado, Sat. Nov. 8 (7:30 PM) at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House: Puccini's Madama Butterfly. http://www.operacolorado.org/
The Drowsy Chaperone and
Girls Only—The Secret Comedy of Women
http://www.denvercenter.org/home.cfm
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Denver Art Museum |
“One of the city’s newest architectural jewels, the striking
Hamilton Building opened to rave reviews in October 2006. Its bold,
jagged look was inspired by the Rocky Mountains and geometric rock
crystals found in the foothills near Denver. Of course, the original
building built in 1971 and designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti
remains an impressive part of the Denver landscape, and is renowned
for its collection of Native American art and artifacts. The art
inside DAM is impressive, but the buildings themselves are
attractions all on their own.”
“On view through November 16, 2008: Clyfford Still Unveiled,
Selections from the Estate.
http://www.denverartmuseum.org/home |
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Colorado History Museum |
“Constructed in 1977, the museum preserves a collection of historic
and prehistoric artifacts and documents and is the Colorado
Historical Society's headquarters. In addition to exhibits and
educational programs, the museum includes the Stephen H. Hart
Library, the Office of Archaeology and Historic Preservation and
membership services.”
http://www.coloradohistory.org/hist_sites/chm/colorado_history_museum.htm
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Museum of Contemporary Art |
At 15th & Delgany:
“...designed by cutting edge London architect David Adjaye. Its
sleek exterior houses works by some of today’s most innovative
artists.”
http://www.mcartdenver.org/# |
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Children’s Museum |
“The Children's Museum of Denver offers 11 innovative and
interactive Playscapes, educational daily programming and special
events all year long for children newborn through age eight.
Annually serving nearly 250,000 children, the Museum provides
rich play experiences and a dynamic learning environment for
children to explore and discover.”
http://www.cmdenver.org/
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Museo de las Americas |
“Located in the heart of Denver’s Santa Fe Art District, the Museo
de las Américas was founded in 1991 as a nonprofit museum that is
committed to preserving, presenting, and promoting the art and
culture of the Latino people. Through innovative exhibitions and
collections, bilingual programs, educational activities and special
events, the Museo educates its public in the richness of Latin
American arts.” |
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First Friday Art Walk |
The first Friday of every month is “First Friday Art Walk” -- local
art galleries in four of Denver's hottest areas stay open late
(along with the bustling neighborhood businesses and restaurants).
If you are planning to go on Friday, check to find out whether the
free shuttle from downtown is operating when you make your plans.
Just south of downtown is the Santa Fe Art District, featuring over
40 galleries, restaurants, and shops (http://www.artdistrictonsantafe.com/).
The Golden Triangle Art District is immediately south of downtown
Denver (http://www.goldentriangleofdenver.com/).
In the city's “poshest” zone, Cherry Creek North (“320 independently
owned shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and spas” and the
upscale Cherry Creek Mall) boasts the Cherry Creek North Art Walk
(approximately 3.5 miles from downtown
http://www.cherrycreeknorth.com/).
The Tennyson Street Art Walk may only be a block-and-a-half long,
but every inch is jammed with contemporary art galleries and a
casual ambiance. Galleries are located between 39th and
45th St. on Tennyson (look for the annual NOW ArtSpace
artists small works in November)
http://www.denverartwalk.com/ |
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Science |
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science |
Located in City Park, 3 miles east of downtown Denver, 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. From September 2008 – January 2009, the museum
will feature:
Dinosaurs: Ancient Fossils, New Discoveries.
The Museum is open seven days a week year-round, with the exception
of December 25:
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Downtown Aquarium |
“Get a behind-the-scenes look at the chemistry, biology, and
technology involved in keeping thousands of aquatic animals healthy
and a million gallons of water habitable. Downtown Aquarium has five
exhibit areas that show water and aquatic life in all its forms,
from the seas to the freshwater river systems of North America.
Stand above the largest exhibits and you’ll get a sense of how big
Downtown Aquarium really is! Learn about filtration, how the animals
are fed, and what aquarium staff does on a daily basis to take care
of their aquatic charges.”
http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver |
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National Center for Atmospheric Research |
“Visit a working research laboratory to see how scientists explore the atmosphere and Earth system. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a scientific research facility sponsored by the National Science Foundation and operated by the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, a consortium of over 100 university and international members and affiliates.” |
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National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) |
“Humans have tapped into solar, wind, biomass, and geothermal energy sources for millennia. Lately, renewable energy is receiving a lot of attention as a result of international interest in climate change and global warming and increased energy demands by developing countries. The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) is our only national laboratory dedicated to renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies.” (Cameras are not allowed in several of the research areas) |
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Local Landmarks, etc. |
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Molly Brown House Museum |
"The mission of Historic
Denver’s Molly Brown House Museum is to accurately portray the
story of Margaret Tobin Brown within the context of her lifetime
through ongoing research, artifact collection, preservation, and
educational programming in order to inspire courage, conviction
and proactive change in the spirit of Margaret Brown."
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REI Flagship Store |
“The REI Denver flagship location in
Denver, Colorado is a must visit for anyone who is interested in
the outdoors or sports. The spacious property on the banks of the
Platte River offers all of the fantastic REI products for camping
and biking and snow sports. The property also hosts a Starbucks,
with indoor and outdoor seating. The banks of the Platte outside of
REI is a great place to take a lunch on a nice day or
the trails offer great walking or biking opportunities. If
you’re headed there from downtown, the
Free Mall Shuttle can save you about a mile of walking
distance.”
http://www.rei.com/stores/18 |
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Denver Mint |
One of six U.S. mints in operation in the United States. Tours are
free, but reservations are required.
http://www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/index.cfm?flash=yes&action=StartReservation
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Tattered Cover |
“One of Denver’s most treasured attractions – the independently
owned and operated Tattered Cover Bookstore. Of course, calling
Tattered Cover merely a “bookstore” is doing it some injustice. Its
multileveled location is filled wall to wall with books, magazines,
greeting cards, gifts and souvenirs. There’s also a great café
serving coffee, pastries and sandwiches. This is a great spot to
take a break in and settle in with a good book – browsing is
strongly encouraged! Also enjoy the architecture. This building once
housed the Morey Mercantile warehouse business which thrived in the
late 19th century.”
http://www.tatteredcover.com/ |
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State Capitol |
“Modeled after the U.S. Capitol in Washington D.C., the
272-foot-high dome of Colorado’s State Capitol is covered with 200
ounces of 24kt. gold leaf. However, the truly priceless material is
inside where the entire world’s supply of Colorado rose onyx was
used as wainscoting. No more of the ultra-rare, rose-colored stone
has been found since. Construction on the building began in 1886 and
was finally completed in 1908. Free tours of the Capitol offer this
and other tidbits of information as well as visits to the Senate and
House of Representatives chambers.”
http://www.milehighcity.com/capitol/ |
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Denver Botanic Gardens |
Ten minutes east of downtown and one mile north of the Cherry Creek
Shopping Center, the Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street, the
Denver Botanic Gardens ...presents a wide range of gardens and
collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants
from all corners of the world. Distinctive gardens define and
celebrate our Western identity and a unique high altitude climate
and geography. Many of our innovative gardens are models of
drought-tolerance and showcase native and adapted plants that thrive
in Western gardens. Throughout Denver Botanic Gardens, the time
honored traditions of European horticulture merge with a dynamic
diversity of plants and design that represent the best in
horticultural achievement.”
Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily (September – May)
http://www.botanicgardens.org/
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Hammond's Candy |
The Travel Channel considers
Hammond's Candies
in the top five of candy
stores in the country. The factory is located in Northern Denver and
provides free tours from April 2-December 31, 2008: Monday -
Friday, 9am - 3pm, every 30 minutes; Saturday, 10am - 3pm, every 30
minutes; Sunday-Closed. Location: 5735 N. Washington Street in
Denver, across from the Denver Merchandise Mart on 58th Avenue
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Evening Entertainment |
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Jazz@Jacks |
“Denver’s Premier Live Music Venue”
http://jazzatjacks.com/
Schedule for week of the conference:
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Dazzle |
“Dazzle Restaurant and Lounge is consistently getting the highest
marks from local and national media as one of the top Jazz Clubs in
the world!” |
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Sporting Events |
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Denver Broncos |
Football -
Sunday November 2 versus Miami Dolphins, 4:05P,
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Colorado Avalanche |
Hockey - Sunday, November 2 versus Sharks, Thursday November 6 versus Wild, Saturday November 8 versus predators http://avalanche.nhl.com/ |
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Denver Nuggets |
Basketball - Friday, November 7 versus Dallas - http://www.nba.com/nuggets/ |
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Day Trips |
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Colorado Springs:
Garden of the Gods |
“Imagine towering sandstone rocks against a backdrop of snow-capped
Pikes Peak and brilliant blue skies—the Garden of the Gods is truly
one of a kind. Explore the geology, plants, animals, and people of
this amazing regional park in Colorado Springs. The park offers
paved and unpaved hiking paths as well as the Rock Ledge Ranch
Historic Site and the Garden of the Gods Trading Post, also a
historic landmark. The Garden of the Gods Trading Post gallery
offers a vast collection of Southwest art in addition to works by
Colorado artists.”
http://www.gardenofgods.com/home/index.cfm?&Flash=1 |
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Colorado Springs:
Pikes Peak |
“The most visited mountain in North America and the second most
visited mountain in the world behind Japan's Mount Fuji, Pikes Peak
forms a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs and the Garden of the
Gods. At an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is
the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. It is the farthest
east of the big peaks in the Rocky Mountain chain, which contributed
to its early fame among explorers, pioneers and immigrants and made
it the symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush to Colorado with the slogan,
"Pikes Peak or Bust". The 8.9 mile Cog Railway started operating
year round in 2007 weather permitting.”
http://www.pikespeakcolorado.com/
http://www.cograilway.com/ |
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Canyon City: Royal Gorge |
“’Awe’ doesn't begin to describe what you'll feel when walking or
driving across the Royal Gorge Bridge, the highest suspension bridge
in the world and an unforgettable quarter-mile journey through the
clouds. Or what you'll experience in the expanded Royal Gorge Park,
a unique combination of natural adrenaline, human achievement and
scenic beauty that must be experienced to be believed.”
http://www.royalgorgebridge.com/ |
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Boulder |
Catch the bus from Market Street Station in Denver.
It's a short 40 minute ride to access miles of hikes around
the Flatirons, CU Boulder campus and Pearl Street mall.
http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/
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Colorado Springs: Challenger Learning Center |
“The Challenger Center for Space Science Education was founded in
April 1986 by families of the 51-L Challenger Space Shuttle crew to
continue the educational mission of the NASA Teacher-in-Space
program. The center is devoted to inspiring young people to learn
and explore. Through these innovative experiential learning centers,
hundreds of thousands of students and thousands of teachers
participate in exciting -on mathematics, science, and technology
programs each year.”
www.clccs.org. |
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Estes Park including Rocky Mountain National Park |
“Rocky Mountain National Park and Roosevelt National Forest surround
the village of Estes Park, Colorado with spectacular mountain
scenery, abundant wildlife habitat, miles of hiking trails and
scenic drives including Trail Ridge Road over the Continental Divide
and the Peak to Peak Scenic Byway. Drive up Trail Ridge Road to the
alpine tundra and sample the air at 12,000 feet. Get off the beaten
path and glimpse the backcountry from Old Fall River Road. Enjoy the
scenic Peak to Peak Highway that leads to Central City gaming or
Eldora downhill skiing. Watch for bighorn sheep in the narrows of
the Big Thompson canyon as you go to the flatlands to shop at
Centerra in Loveland or see the Budweiser Clydesdales north of Ft.
Collins. Estes Park is a hub of scenic drives to interesting
places.”
Some roads in Rocky Mountain National Park will be partially closed
in November. Please check the website before departing.
http://www.estesparkcvb.com/
http://www.nps.gov/romo/planyourvisit/hiking.htm |
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park |
30 miles from Denver.
“More
than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks, and aspen-rimmed
meadows laced with miles of trails await the hiker, horseback rider,
mountain biker and winter sports enthusiast at Golden Gate State
Park.”
http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/goldengatecanyon
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Dinosaur Ridge, Red Rocks & Triceratops Trail |
“The Dinosaur Ridge area is one of the world's most famous dinosaur
fossil localities. Here, in 1877, some of the best-known
dinosaurs were first discovered. These include Apatosaurus,
better known as Brontosaurus; Diplodocus; Stegosaurus, the Colorado
State Fossil; and Allosaurus. These animals represented life
145 million years ago in the Late Jurassic Epoch, also known as the
“Age of Brontosaurs."
http://www.dinoridge.org/ |
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Red Rocks State Park (& Amphitheatre) |
“At an Elevation of 6,200 feet above sea level, Red Rocks Park is in
a unique transitional zone where the Great Plains meet the Rocky
Mountains. This diverse environment allows the visitor to see
plants, birds and animals of both regions.” Carved into 70 million
year old red sandstone, the Amphitheatre seats 9,000.
October-April: 5:00A-11:00P
http://www.redrocksonline.com/
After visiting Red Rocks, consider stopping at the Fort for dinner:
19192 Hwy 8, Morrison. 303-697-4771.
www.thefort.com |
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Roxborough State Park |
A short drive southwest of Denver, Roxborough is a Colorado Natural
Area and a National Natural Landmark for good reason. The 3,339-acre
park is filled with dramatic red-rock formations, distinct plant
communities, and a host of wildlife ranging from black bears to mule
deer. Visitors can take in all of Roxborough’s geological wonders
via a series of trails for every level of hiker. The Fountain Valley
Overlook is only 100 yards from the Visitor Center and
provides spectacular views of several beautiful rock formations,
including the Fountain Formation, Lyons Formation, and the Dakota
Hogback, Many visitors tote their cameras to capture one of the many
beautiful views or animal sightings such as red fox from one of the
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Eldorado Canyon State Park |
Outside of Boulder.
“Eldorado Canyon is a hidden treasure right in Boulder’s backyard! Whether it’s hiking amidst the towering sandstone cliffs, picnicking
along scenic South Boulder Creek or climbing Eldo's sheer golden
walls, Eldorado Canyon State Park truly has something for everyone! Discover this hidden jewel and take home memories that will last a
lifetime.”
http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/eldoradocanyon
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Castlewood Canyon State Park |
“Visitors may access deep and dramatic canyon walls and the
meandering Cherry Creek. Whether it's for hiking, picnicking,
celebrating or learning, this Colorado Natural Area is a great place
to spend the day. Nature
lovers and groups enjoy environmental diversity on several hiking
trails ranging from mild to moderate. All trails are less than
two miles long and can be combined for longer journeys.”
http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/castlewoodcanyon
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Breckenridge / Dillon |
“A premier, year-round resort town, Breckenridge is a rural
Colorado
destination offering a wide array of lodging options, including
vacation home rentals, cabins and lodges with spas. One of the more
popular summer activities here is golfing at the
Breckenridge Golf Club...
In the winter, the
Breckenridge Resort
provides a convenient base for skiing and snowboarding.”
http://breckenridge.snow.com/ |
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Mesa Verde |
“The stunning landscape of Southwest Colorado, near Four Corners, is
the backdrop as you explore Mesa Verde National Park. Here in the
nation's richest archeological preserve, amazing cliff dwellings and
more than 4,000 ancient sites reveal the fascinating culture of the
Ancestral Puebloan people.”
http://www.visitmesaverde.com/
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Aspen |
“Aspen is among the most popular ski destinations in the entire
West. Nestled high in the Elk Mountains branch of the Rockies, Aspen
and its sister town of Snowmass Village service four major ski areas
(Aspen
Mountain,
Aspen Highlands,
Snowmass,
and
Buttermilk), the highest
concentration anywhere in Colorado. The surrounding peaks are some
of Colorado's most picturesque, and provide a massive playground for
both winter and summer activities.”
http://www.aspenchamber.org/ |
Ten Things to Know About the Mile High City
(from Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau)
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Denver really is exactly one mile high. By incredible good luck, there
is a step on the State Capitol Building that is exactly 5,280 feet above
sea level. In Denver's rarified air, golf balls go ten percent farther.
So do cocktails. Alcoholic drinks pack more of a wallop than at sea
level. The sun feels warmer, because you're closer to it, but your
coffee is cooler, because water boils at 202 degrees. Mile High Denver
is also extremely dry, so it is good idea to drink more water than
normal. With less water vapor in the air at this altitude, the sky
really is bluer in Colorado. But there's 25 percent less protection from
the sun, so sunscreen is a must.
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Denver has the 10th largest downtown in America. Unlike some Western
cities, Denver has a definitive, exciting and walkable downtown. Within
a mile radius, downtown Denver has three major sports stadiums, the
nation's second largest performing arts center, three colleges with
30,000 students, an assortment of art and history museums, a mint
producing 10 billion coins a year, a river offering white water rafting,
over 5,300 hotel rooms, a $140 million amusement park, a $100 million
aquarium with sharks and sea otters and well over 300 restaurants. The
Colorado Convention Center is located within easy walking distance of
over 7,000 hotel rooms and is within safe walking distance of 300
restaurants.
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Denver is near the mountains, not in them. Denver might not be in the
mountains, but the mountains dominate Denver. There are 200 named peaks
visible from Denver, including 32 that soar to 13,000 feet and above.
The mountain panorama visible from Denver is 140 miles long. State law
prohibits building any structure that would block the view from the
State Capitol. To penetrate the mountains west of Denver, required
building the highest auto tunnel in the world (Eisenhower Tunnel) and
the longest railroad tunnel in North America (Moffat Tunnel).
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Denver has 300 days of sunshine a year. Located east of a major mountain
range, Denver has a mild, dry and sunny climate with more annual hours
of sun than San Diego or Miami Beach. Golf courses remain open all year
and have been played as many as 30 days in January. The average daily
high in February is 45 degrees--warmer than New York, Philadelphia or
St. Louis.
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Denver's history is short, but colorful. Prior to 1858, there were no
permanent residents in the Denver metro area. Thirty years later,
Colorado was a state with a population of almost 200,000 people. It was
a Gold Rush that caused this boom, and in a 30 to 40 year period Denver
saw some of the wildest events in the Wild, Wild West. This fascinating
period lives again in museums, old gold mining villages and hundreds of
wonderful, elegant Victorian buildings that can be found throughout the
city, many of them now housing restaurants, shops and hotels.
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Denver has the largest city park system in the nation. Denver has more
than 200 parks within the city and 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby
mountains, including spectacular Red Rocks Amphitheatre. There are 650
miles of off-street bike paths, 90 golf courses, one of the nation's
largest urban trail systems and Denver owns its own ski area – Winter
Park Resort. Denver pets fare well too. Denver was selected as the
number 1 city for dogs and cats in May 2003 by the Purina Pet Institute.
They rated Denver as the healthiest city for pets because the Denver
metro area has the most veterinarians per capita and the fewest fleas.
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Denver is a cultural city with the highest educated population in
America. In its Old West days, Denver had a performance of Macbeth
before it had a school or a hospital. That performance took place in a
saloon. Today, the Denver Performing Arts Complex has nine theatres
seating 10,000 people and is second only to New York's Lincoln Center.
Denver is currently adding a new $75 million theatre to the complex;
completing a $130 million refurbishing of the Denver Zoo; and adding a
new wing to the Denver Art Museum, which will be designed by Daniel
Libeskind, winner of the World Trade Center redesign competition.
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Denver also loves its sports. Denver is one of only a few cities to have
eight professional sports teams including the NFL Denver Broncos, the
NBA Denver Nuggets, NHL Colorado Avalanche; Major League Baseball's
Colorado Rockies, Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids, the Arena
Football Denver Crush, the Colorado Outlaws outdoor Lacrosse team and
the indoor Lacrosse team Colorado Mammoth. Denver also has horse and dog
racing, professional rodeo and an annual Grand Prix on Labor Day
Weekend. Denver is the only city to build three new stadiums in the
1990s: 50,000-seat Coors Field; 75,000-seat INVESCO Field at Mile High,
and 20,000-seat Pepsi Center.
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Denver is a city of many colors and cultures with great diversity.
Denver grew by 30 percent in the 1990s--an average of 1,000 new people a
week, every week for ten years. In this period, the Hispanic population
in Colorado increased by 73 percent. Today, 32 percent of the City of
Denver is of Hispanic and Latino descent and 11 percent is African
American. Denver's diversity is celebrated at numerous festivals and
events including the nation's largest Cinco de Mayo celebration and the
annual Juneteenth and Dragon Boat Festival.
- Denver brews more beer than any other city. The first building in Denver was a saloon, so it's natural that Denver would become a great beer town. Coors Brewery is the world's largest. Denver's Great American Beer Festival is the largest in the nation with 1,400 different beers. The Wynkoop Brewing Company is one of the largest brewpub in America and Colorado's oldest brewpub. On an average day, Denver brews more than 80 different beers.
Meetings about which we know:
- Wednesday and Friday at 5:45 pm there is an AA meeting at 1050 Broadway, at the same address on Thursday 7pm there is an NA mtg.
- Two miles down Colfax from the Civics Center at 1311 York Street there is an AA Club (www.yorkstreetclub.com) which has meetings all throughout the day (7am, 10:30am, 12:00pm, 3pm, 5:45pm, 7pm, 8:30pm, 10pm, and Midnight on Friday).
- 6 miles away in Lakewood there is an NA clubhouse which has meetings at 12noon, 6pm, 10:30pm daily at 1395 South Sheridan Blvd, Unit G.
AA Intergroup information can be found at
www.daccaa.org
NA Regional information can be found at
http://www.nacolorado.org/denver/meetinglist.html