Denver LODGING
Hilton Garden Inn - Downtown Denver
303-603-8000
close to numerous corporate office buildings, art district and the entertainment district
 
Raft Masters
800.568.7238
Explore Colorado's Best Whitewater Rafting with the Masters in Whitewater Adventure!
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Embassy Suites Denver International Airport
303-574-3000
Just minutes from the Denver International Airport, welcomes business and leisure travelers to an ideally-located, upscale, all-suite Denver Airport Hotel
 

Courtyard At Denver International Airport
6901 Tower Road
Denver, Colorado 80249 303-371-0300
The newly-renovated Courtyard Denver International Airport offers old-fashioned service and modern convenience just a five-mile free shuttle ride from your flight.

 
Residence Inn
1725 Champa Street
Denver, Colorado 80202 303-296-3444/800-593-2809
Discover the comfort and convenience of the newest all-suite downtown Denver hotel
 
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With 300 days of sunshine annually, award-winning dining, world-class museums, and natural beauty from the Rocky Mountains backdrop, Denver blends urban sophistication with outdoor adventure. This summer you can make the most of the Mile High City, with special $52.80 hotel, restaurant and attraction deals all across Denver.

The deals are going on all summer long, but look for special packages on holiday weekends through Labor Day. The City Is On Sale.

From chef-owned restaurants to world-renowned museums, from upscale shopping to remarkable theater, Denver’s renaissance has travelers flocking to this iconic western city to experience all the city has to offer.

The culinary scene in Denver continues to draw national attention, as some of the nation’s hottest young chefs gravitate here to open their own visionary venues. In chic neighborhoods like the Highlands, LoDo (short for Lower Downtown), Golden Triangle and Cherry Creek, culinary pioneers are serving all varieties of cuisine, from Asian Latin fusion to South American haute cuisine, not to mention authentic Italian and local Colorado ingredients.

Restaurants, galleries and shops pepper Denver’s 20 diverse neighborhoods. From the stately victorian mansions of Capitol Hill and the rich African-American culture of historic Five Points, to the quaint, tree-lined streets of Old South Gaylord and Old South Pearl, Denver’s laid-back attitude and sophistication are exemplified in the art districts and communities surrounding downtown.

Meanwhile, the heart of downtown Denver is still the 16th Street Mall, a mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with restaurants, shops and seasonal programming. Free hop-on-hop-off hybrid shuttle buses leave either end of the Mall every 90 seconds, making everything downtown easy to reach.

At the northern end of the Mall is LoDo, a hip historic district with a vibrant nightlife. LoDo is overflowing with more than 200 bars, lounges, brew pubs, jazz cafés, restaurants and music clubs.The stunning Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver attracts some of the nation’s top talent and offers a staggering rooftop view of the Denver skyline.

The Cherry Creek Shopping district is a village within the city, filled with nearly 500 shops, independent boutiques, cafes, restaurants and galleries. It’s where Denver comes to browse, to sip, to see and be seen.

You may also want to check out Denver’s music scene, with some of the best sounds – from top acts to independent artists – that can be heard across the nation. Open year-round and celebrating its 68th year, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre welcomes a new music season each summer along with outdoor films every Tuesday night.

For the more sports-minded, Denver also offers MLB’s Colorado Rockies who play at the centrally-located Coors Field in LoDo. Denver hosts seven professional sports team in total, including the MLS Colorado Rapids and the MLL Denver Outlaws.

For great hotel rates, a calendar of events and more information on Denver, visit www.visitDenver.com or call 1-800-2DENVER.

 

FAST FACTS

 

1) Denver truly is one mile high. The 15th step on the west side of the State Capitol Building is 5,280 feet above sea level, as is the purple row of seats around Coors Field.

2) Denver was born during the great “Pikes Peak or Bust Gold Rush” of 1859 when some flakes of glacier gold were found where the South Platte River meets Cherry Creek.

 

ATTRACTIONS

 

Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver
A spectacular new building designed by David Adjaye, Denver’s newest museum offers five galleries with changing exhibits. 303.298.7554 • www.mcadenver.org

Denver Art Museum
The largest and most comprehensive collection of art between Kansas City & the West Coast with more than 30,000 objects. 720.865.5000 • www.denverartmuseum.org

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Incredible dinosaur exhibits, an IMAX theater, amazing gems and Egyptian
mummies, Space Odyssey, and the world’s most advanced digital planetarium. Expedition Health Spotlight, opening April 4, is about your human body - how it is constantly changing and adapting in ways you can see, measure, and optimize through the choices you make. For more information about the exhibition visit the Denver Museum of Nature & Science website.
303.322.7009 • www.dmns.org

First Friday Art Walk
Galleries all over the city keep their doors open late and treat visitors to special exhibits, food, and music. www.denver365.com


EVENT SCHEDULE

La Piazza dell'Arte June 6-7, 2009
Artists transform Denver's Larimer Square into a beautiful street
museum of bright and colorful chalk art images.
303.685.8143 • www.larimerarts.org/la_piazza_dell_arte.html

PrideFest June 27-28, 2009
One of the nation's top 10 GLBT events in the country.
303.934.8045 • www.denverpridefest.org

Cherry Creek Arts Festival
July 3, 4, 5, 2009
More than 350,000 visitors annually enjoy the visual, culinary and performing arts and interactive activities for the whole family. Experience Colorado's signature and award-winning cultural event!
303.355.2787• www.cherryarts.org

Denver Outlaws MLL Lacrosse, Now through July
Watch the Denver Outlaws at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium. Season runs through July 25. 720-258-3606; www.denveroutlaws.com

Colorado Rockies Home, Now through September
Watch the 2007 National League Champions all summer long at Coors Field. Season runs through September. 303-ROCKIES; colorado.rockies.mlb.com

12th Annual Ballpark Market, Now through October
Visitors will discover hidden treasures at Denver's urban, open-air flea market featuring more than 100 vendors selling antiques, furniture, art, clothing and fresh flowers and a local farmers' market. (@ Larimer between 21st & 22nd streets) (second Saturday of each month, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.) Free admission. 303-589-2800; ballparkmarket.com

Annual Downtown Denver Festival of the Arts, May 22-25
Nothing paints a better picture of fun than a festival filled with more than 150 of Colorado's most esteemed artists. This popular art event formally known as the Colorado Arts Festival will showcase paintings, sculpture, photography, glasswork, woodwork and more. Because each artist will be on-site, visitors also have the opportunity to speak one-on-one with the creators of the works on display. www.downtowndenverartsfestival.com

Film on the Rocks, June-August
Denver rocks! Local bands perform before blockbuster films, from Braveheart to The Matrix, shown on a giant outdoor screen at the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre. 720-865-2494; redrocksonline.com

Botanic Gardens' Summer Concert Series, June-August
Pack a picnic and head to the Denver Botanic Gardens' summer concert series featuring an intimate outdoor amphitheater set amidst lush gardens. Concerts include top jazz, pop, folk and blues musicians. 720-865-3500; denverbotanicgardens.org

Film in the Parks Summer Series, June-August
Parks aren't just for concerts. Families picnic under the stars while they catch fun films like Raiders of the Lost Ark, Casablanca and Toy Story. June-August, dates & locations vary. 720-913-0677; denvergov.org

Capitol Hill People's Fair, June 6-7
Experience Denver's most eclectic neighborhood festival in Civic Center Park. Features include live entertainment on multiple stages, hundreds of arts and crafts booths and a food bazaar. 303-830-1651; www.peoplesfair.com

La Piazza dell'Arte, June 6-7 ( make sure they don't duplicate this one)
The streets of Larimer Square are transformed into a giant canvas by hundreds of artists, professional, amateur and students alike, who recreate masterpieces and original works with vivid pastel chalk. Italian music and food complement this visual feast! 303-685-8143; larimerarts.org

City Park Jazz Summer Concert Series, June 7-August 9
Every Sunday evening Denverites prepare for the work week by relaxing and listening to jazz in at the historic City Park Pavilion. 303-744-1004; cityparkjazz.org

Greek Festival, June 19-21
Indulge in Greek culture featuring traditional Greek dishes, an art exhibit and sale, live music and dancing, and a children's carnival. 303-388-9314; /www.assumptioncathedral.org

Highlands Street Festival, June 20
Over 35,000 visitors attend this free event annually to listen to live music, taste local cuisine and sip micro-brews. Live music on 3 stages and over 125 vendors. www.highlands-square.com/Fair

Juneteenth, June 20
Celebrate and share in the vibrant African American culture with food, music and a parade in the Five Points neighborhood. 303-832-3770; denverjuneteenth.org

Cherry Blossom Festival, June 27-28
Celebrate Japanese culture with exhibits and demonstrations, live entertainment, contemporary and traditional art, and delicious Japanese delicacies at Sakura Square. 303-295-1844; www.tsdbt.org/cherryblossom

Confluence Concerts, Thursdays in July
Relax by the riverfront and enjoy a free summer concert series featuring the best in local entertainment, from jazz and blues to classical performances. 303-637-2645; greenwayfoundation.org

19th Annual Cherry Creek Arts Festival, July 3-5 (make sure they don't duplicate this one)
Ranked as the No.1 fine arts and crafts exhibition in the nation, this festival draws more than 250,000 people. Participating artisans represent every type of media from photography and watercolor, to jewelry and glass. Entertaining music and dance performances are held on several stages and booths featuring Denver's premier restaurants offer a variety of signature dishes. 303-355-2787; cherryarts.org

Denver Black Arts Festival, July 10-12
For over 24 years the Black Arts Festival has enriched and entertained Denver with its heritage celebration. www.denbaf.org

Colorado Irish Festival, July 10-12
Experience the largest Irish celebration in the Rocky Mountains with traditional Irish music performances and dancing, Irish drama and storytelling, crafts, games and food and drinks at Clement Park. 303-561-4007; www.coloradoirishfestival.org

Mile High Music Festival Presented by SanDisk, July 18-19
The second annual Mile-High Music Festival will be held on the outer fields at Dick's Sporting Goods Park. For more info visit: www.milehighmusicfestival.com

9th Annual Dragon Boat Festival, July 25-26
Set sail for summer fun at Sloan's Lake Park where vibrantly decorated dragon boats race in an exciting pan-Asian sport. The weekend is filled with cultural entertainment including an Asian marketplace with great food and gifts, stage performances featuring Japanese Taiko drum groups, martial arts and other cross-cultural collaborations. 303-722-68 cdbf.org

Colorado Scottish Festival & Rocky Mountain Highland Games, August 8-9
Join this Celtic celebration featuring pipe bands, drumming, Scottish athletic competitions, highland dancing and folk music. 303-238-6524; www.scottishgames.org

Rocky Mountain Balloon Festival, August 28-30
Fun takes flight at Chatfield State Park where hundreds of vibrant hot air balloons will fill the sky. Enjoy various activities and exhibits, live music and dazzle your eyes during Lites in the Nite Balloon Illumination. 303-697-1039; www.rockymountainballoonfestival.com

 
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