While in Denver for the conference, be sure to set aside some time to explore the mile‐high city’s exciting blend of outdoor adventure and urban sophistication.
The conference location is immediately adjacent to the 16th Street Mall, a festive mile‐long pedestrian promenade with outdoor shopping, restaurants, and Denver's best people‐watching.
Within easy walking distance you’ll find Larimer Square, www.larimersquare.com, a trendy block of Victorian buildings offering chic shopping, clubs, outdoor cafes and a dozen of Denver's best restaurants.
LoDo (Lower Downtown) Historic District www.lodo.org/ Be sure to check out LoDo, Denver's happening historic district with turn‐of‐the‐ century warehouses, brewpubs, sports bars, restaurants, and rooftop cafes and the famous Tattered Cover Bookstore www.tatteredcover.com/
Denver Center for the Performing Arts www.denvercenter.org/Home.aspx Currently featuring several performances including: Memphis, The Giver, Fences, The Three Musketeers, and I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change
Denver Art Museum www.denverartmuseum.org
Denver Botanic Gardens www.denverbotanicgardens.org
Denver Museum of Nature and Science www.dmns.org
Denver Zoo www.denverzoo.org
Coors Field (Home of the Colorado Rockies) http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/col/ballpark/index.jsp
Colorado History Museum www.historycolorado.org/
Colorado State Capitol www.state.co.us Stand exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (one mile high!) on the west steps, then climb to the rotunda for a panorama of snowcapped peaks. It is against state law to block the view of the 200 named mountains visible from the dome. Free tours on weekdays. Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Visitors Center www.redrocksonline.com Carved from towering red rock monuments, this 9,000‐seat arena is one of the world's most renowned concert venues and the surrounding park is a spectacular location for scenic hiking.
Explore our Western heritage with visits to the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave www.buffalobill.org Colorado Railroad Museum www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org & the nearby old gold mining (and gaming) towns of Central City & Black Hawk www.visitbhcc.com
Come early or stay late, and save time for a trip to Rocky Mountain National Park www.nps.gov/romo Colorado's No. 1 attraction is 71 miles from Denver and offers an unforgettable trip into the heart of the Rocky Mountains.