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Surrounded by majestic mountain peaks, Denver is undeniably one of America’s most beautiful cities. The fall colors are spectacular in the Rockies – the perfect time to enjoy a taste of the Old and the New West.
The ‘Mile High City’ has an ongoing love affair with the great outdoors. While you are there, take time to enjoy the outdoor activities including the nation’s largest city park system, 90 golf courses and an incredible 650 miles of paved bike trails. If you prefer a cosmopolitan city, look no further than Downtown Denver. It is home to three sports stadiums, 300 restaurants, a variety of galleries, great shopping including Denver Pavilions, and even a unique downtown amusement park, Six Flags Elitch Gardens, open on the weekends in October.
Denver’s downtown is centered around a tree-lined, redand- gray granite pedestrian promenade. Stroll its outdoor cafes, shops, restaurants and department stores. Stop at one of the plazas along the way to enjoy the refreshing fountains, alfresco dining and a variety of daily special events. Prepare to have a good time in LoDo (Lower Downtown was the site of early Denver in 1870-1890). You’ll enjoy this “hip” historic district where restored Victorian buildings now house more than 90 sports bars, brew pubs and jazz clubs.
Live entertainment abounds in Denver from dinner theater to impromptu serenades on the downtown plazas. The Denver Performing Arts Complex, just blocks from our hotel, is the second largest in the nation with ten theatres which seats 10,000 people for theatre, symphony, opera and ballet. Denver has some of the best concert venues on earth, including the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a 9,000-seat arena carved out of gigantic red rock boulders.
Walking is irresistible, but free shuttle buses cruise the milelong Mall, stopping at points of interest along the way. At Civic Center, adjacent to the shuttle turnaround, you can stand exactly one mile high on the 13th step of the State Capitol. Literally a “milestone”! The sweeping view of the Rocky Mountains is impressive, and becomes spectacular should you opt to climb 93 steps to the gold-plated dome.
All of Denver is yours to explore from the conference hotel, the Marriott City Center Hotel, offering panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains and city skyline. This location places you near many of the exciting attractions that make the Mile High City remarkable including cultural and historic sites such as the Denver Mint and Art Museum. Ready to unwind? Choose your favorite spot, from the fitness center to the hotel’s restaurant and lounge, or relax in your room with new bedding and plush down filled comforters.
For more information on Denver including restaurant reviews, attractions and tours, call the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau at 303-892-1112 or go to www.denver.org.
For a list of Denver activities, visit:
• www.denvergov.org/cbvinfo/cit2do.asp
• http://www.denver365.com/events/index/php
• www.redrocksonline.com
• www.Denvercenter.org/home.cfm
(Denver Center for the Performing Arts)
• www.usmint.gov
• www.dmns.org/main/en
(Denver Museaum of Nature & Science)
• www.botanicgardens.org
• www.buckhorn.com
• www.milehighcity.com/capitol
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