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¡Bienvenidos! DENVER THE MILE HIGH CITY ARTS CULTURE ATTRACTIONS MAPS VISITDENVER.com VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau ¡Bienvenidos! From Denver’s architecture to its street names, from neighborhood restaurants, shops and panaderías to local art galleries – no matter where you go, you sense the strong influence Latino culture has had on this beautiful Western city. ORE than 35 percent of residents Min the Denver Metro area proudly claim Latino heritage. Hispanic Magazine recently selected Denver as “one of the top 10 cities in the USA for Hispanics.” But Denver’s rich Latino culture isn’t limited to Hispanic enclaves; in fact, it permeates the fabric of the community and adds to the energizing diversity that makes Denver so attractive to people of all cultures. Denver is blessed with blue skies and sunshine more than 300 days a year, and visitors and locals alike enjoy the outdoors at many special events presenting Latino culture and all its facets. In spring, Denver hosts the nation’s largest Cinco de Mayo celebration. The event attracts more than 250,000 people to Civic Center Park for a food, dance and A CITY OF MANY COLORS AND CULTURES A CITY OF MANY COLORS music fiesta. The annual Denver Mariachi Festival, the Latino Rhythms music and dance festival, and El Grito de la Independencia Fiesta are just a few of the other festivals that take place throughout the year. During the winter holidays, Luminarias de Santa Fe Drive lights up the night, and the district’s monthly art walks keep this cultural district lively throughout the year. Western tradition and Latino heritage converge with the colorful Mexican Rodeo, always a high- light of the annual National Western Stock Show & Rodeo. If you enjoy Latino music, you’ll find plenty of live performances in Denver. Top talent hailing from Mexico, the Caribbean and South America perform here regularly, while the city itself boasts a number of traditional musical groups – everything from Aztec to Mexican Folklorica to Mariachi. ¿Tienes hambre? Satisfy your appetite with the top-notch Southwestern fare for which Denver is famous. While many neighborhood restaurants use authentic family recipes passed down through genera- tions, Denver is also noted for its innovative “haute Mexican” cuisine. You’ll even find restaurants and outdoor cafés where creative chefs serve up the tantalizing flavors of Cuba, the Andes, Argentina, and Brazil. Denver has become the Rocky Mountain region’s cultural center for Latino arts and it’s easy to see why. The Museo de las Américas features changing exhibits of ce- ramics, textiles, silver and basketry, as well as traditional paintings by famed artists such as Frida Kahlo. At the Denver Art Museum (DAM), more than 5,000 pre-Columbian art works are on display. The DAM houses the United States’ finest collection of Spanish Colonial painting, sculpture, and decorative arts, including silver and furniture. Regional Latino artists showcase contemporary works for sale in the galleries along Santa Fe Drive. And if live performances appeal to you, Su Teatro hosts the nation’s third oldest Chicano theatre group and stages productions that speak to the Chicano/Latino experience. ¡Descubre el arte! Experience the Mile High City’s exciting kaleidoscope of Latino events, food, visual and performing arts, and discover why the locals aman Denver. VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS DOWNTOWN 16th & California Street COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER Main entrance at 14th & California Street DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT Main Terminal Visitor information is also available at the Information Desk at Cherry Creek Shopping Center. ENVER has long been a gathering place for people of all Dcultures. First were the high plains Native Americans who followed the buffalo herds and lived throughout the Front Range. The roots of Latino Culture in Denver and throughout Colorado are almost as deep; until the conclusion of the Mexican-American War in 1848, the U.S. Mexican border was desig- nated along the Arkansas River in Pueblo, Colorado—about 100 miles south of Denver. When prospectors discovered gold in 1858, thousands of men crossed the Great Plains and settled in and around Denver. Hispanic Americans have a long history in the region and their influence can be felt everywhere. Today, Denver is a city of many colors and cultures, a rich tapestry of diverse and fascinating people. MILE HIGH HISTORY ENVER boasts a collection of distinctive neighborhoods where the curious traveler can find hidden Dgems, like locals’ favorite eateries, shops, booksellers and galleries. One of the most exciting neighborhoods in Denver is the Art District on Santa Fe, where dozens of unique galleries, shops, and restaurants can be found. The district is home to many Latino-centric locales, including the Museo de Las Américas and the Chicano Humanities and Art Council. The best time to check out all the Art District has to offer is the First Friday celebration, held every first Friday of the month, where the galleries stay open late for a festive, street party-like event. RiNo (River North Art District) is Denver’s creative hub and is "Where Art Is Made." Highlands is another hip neighborhood of outdoor cafés, shops and galleries with a distinctly Hispanic heritage. Five Points is the center of the African- American community and the location of the Black American West Museum, the Blair- Caldwell Library and the Crossroads Theater. Trendsetters love Old South Gaylord and Old South Pearl, enclaves of see-and-be-seen restaurants and shops near beautiful NEIGHBORHOODS AND HIDDEN GEMS NEIGHBORHOODS Washington Park. ENVER’S many acclaimed restaurants are a great place to relax and recharge after a day on the town. DFrom white tablecloths to white paper napkins, Denver is home to innovative, award-winning chefs, and is one of the nation’s hot spots for creative cuisine. Give in to the temptation of some of the best sushi between Chicago and L.A. or to the spicy lure of “haute Mexican.” Relax at an outdoor café along the 16th Street Mall or explore historic LoDo (Lower Downtown). Pay a visit to north- west Denver, home to some of the city’s most traditional Mexican restaurants and bak- eries, as well as tasty South American and Latino restaurants that capture flavors from Brazil to the Caribbean. Whatever your fancy, chances are there’s a local microbrew to wash it down. Denver is America’s beer capital with more than 100 beers brewed locally each day. When the sun sets, the nightlife soars. From intimate clubs to spectacular venues such as the famous Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, music fills the air. Jazz, rock, Celtic, folk – virtually every genre can be found on any given night. And there are scores of dance clubs, martini bars, pubs, sports bars, and comedy clubs to keep you up and at ‘em DINING AND NIGHTLIFE into the wee hours. ENVER offers a variety of opportunities for D“retail therapy.” From marquis names to local gems, Denver has it all. Take a walk down the 16th Street Mall, a mile- long promenade lined with stores and outdoor cafés. Denver Pavilions, located on the mall, houses 50 stores and restaurants in a two-square block entertainment center. Or, explore the Victorian buildings of trendy Larimer Square and Historic LoDo (Lower Down- town). This historic neighborhood is filled with independent shops and boutiques, from bookstores to wineries to galleries, as well as some of the hottest restaurants, clubs, live music venues, and pubs in the city. The Cherry Creek Shopping District is the largest shopping mecca between St. Louis and San Francisco. Stroll the tree-lined streets of Cherry Creek North or explore the upscale Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Together, these are home to nearly 500 world-class shops, department stores, galleries, SHOPPING DENVER STYLE spas and one-of-a kind boutiques. OWNTOWN, the Denver Performing Arts DComplex boasts 10 different venues and hosts Broadway shows, musicals, concerts, operas, ballets, and the symphony. Sit back and enjoy the latest production from the Tony Award®-winning Denver Center Theatre Company or the Colorado Symphony Orchestra. You will also find opera, ballet and modern dance in the new state-of-the-art Ellie Caulkins Opera House. A few blocks away, the Denver Art Museum houses an extensive permanent collection of classical and contemporary art including Western, American Indian and pre-Columbian. The museum’s Hamilton building, with bold art inside and out, is now one of the city’s architectural icons. Also of architectural note is the David Adjaye- designed Museum of Contemporary Art Denver, which houses a revolving array of international exhibitions. Additionally, the Museo de las Américas features permanent collections and touring exhibits of ancient, folk, and modern Latino art. Denver’s diverse arts scene also includes neighborhood theatres, which stage innovative productions with an edge. In addition, a series of film festivals celebrate independent filmmakers and African- ARTS AND ARTS CULTURE American, Latino and Asian cinema. OCATED at the base of the Rocky Moun- tains, Denver is an easy hour’s drive from the Continental Divide and some of the Lworld’s most beautiful scenery. Take a leisurely drive up the highest paved road in America to the 14,260-foot summit of Mount Evans, or bask in the tranquil beauty of Rocky Mountain National Park, an awe-inspiring paradise filled with lakes, waterfalls, meadows of wildflowers and wildlife. Visit quaint, historic places like Georgetown and Idaho Springs. Try your luck panning for gold in old mining towns or opt for the modern alternative – world-class casinos in the heart of the high country. Splash down a Colorado river on a whitewater raft, try a scenic round of golf or enjoy a spa treatment at a luxury Rocky Mountain resort.

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