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www.DenverConvention2008.com DENVER 2008 CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEE Produced by the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau

CONVENTION HOST EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE HONORABLE ELBRA WEDGEWORTH President/Chair Elbra Wedgeworth’s leadership was instrumental in Denver being chosen to host the 2008 Convention, which is projected to generate $160 to $200 million in economic benefits. In 2007, Wedgeworth became chief government and community affairs officer at Denver Health. She is responsible for all legislative matters on the local, state and federal levels and is the hospital’s liaison for community outreach initiatives. Former President of the Denver City Council, she has vast experience working in both public and private sectors, and she has the unique distinction of being the only person in recent memory who has served in all three branches of city government in Denver: City Council, City Auditor’s office and Mayor’s Office. She is a native of northeast Denver.

COLORADO GOVERNOR BILL RITTER Bill Ritter, Jr. was elected Colorado’s 41st governor in 2006 – the first Colorado-born governor in more than 35 years. Among his other accomplishments, Gov. Ritter has established Colorado as a national leader in renewable energy. He is leading the way toward comprehensive K-12 education reform. He has dramatically increased the state’s financial investment in public colleges and universities, and he is reforming energy and natural resource issues. The sixth of 12 children, Gov. Ritter was raised on a small farm in Arapahoe County. He was a member of the first graduating class of Gateway High School, and he earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from Colorado State University and his law degree from the University of Colorado. He and his wife, Jeannie, have four children: August, Abe, Sam and Tally.

DENVER MAYOR JOHN HICKENLOOPER A geologist-turned brewpub owner who had never run for political office, John Hickenlooper was elected mayor of Denver in 2003 and re-elected in 2007. In April 2005 – less than two years into his first term – Time Magazine named the

political newcomer one of the top five big-city mayors in America. Both Hickenlooper and Denver continue to gain national recognition for innovative approaches to sustainability, transit, arts and culture, ending homelessness, economic development, regionalism and – of course – hosting the 2008 Democratic National Convention. Mayor Hickenlooper graduated from Wesleyan University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in English and a master’s degree in geology. He lives in northeast Denver with his wife, Helen Thorpe, and their five-year-old son, Teddy.

SENATOR KEN SALAZAR Ken Salazar is Colorado’s 35th United States Senator. A fifth generation Coloradan, Sen. Salazar’s family settled in the American West before the United States was a country. He has served the people of Colorado as Attorney General, a member of the governor’s cabinet, and now in the Senate. As a U.S. Senator, he has exercised a leadership role in bringing people together to address the most important issues of the 21st century, including defense and foreign policy, renewable energy and health care. Additionally, Sen. Salazar has been a champion for Colorado’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, ensuring that the 2007 Farm Bill and our energy policies create food and fuel security for America. He is a graduate of Colorado College and the University of Michigan School of Law. He and his wife, Hope, have two daughters, Melinda and Andrea, and one granddaughter, Mireya.

CONGRESSWOMAN DIANA DEGETTE Chief Deputy Whip Diana DeGette is serving her 6th term in Congress as the representative for the First District of Colorado. As the Vice Chair of the powerful Committee on Energy and Commerce she is one of the leading voices in the health care debate in this country. She played a vital role in the reauthorization of the State Children’s Health Insurance Program, is central to the fight for tough food safety legislation, and a key player in crafting a comprehensive consumer product safety bill. A life-long Coloradan, U.S. Rep. DeGette is guided by traditional Western values. She is also the author of the landmark Colorado Wilderness Act, which

protects and preserves 1.6 million acres of pristine land across Colorado for generations to come. U.S. Rep. DeGette is married to attorney Lino Lipinsky. They have two daughters and a dog named Charlie.

STEVE FARBER Attorney-at-Law Steve Farber is a founding partner and president of the Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck law firm, where he specializes in business transactions, acquisitions and mergers, and contract transactions. He is actively involved in many political, charitable and community causes and sits on the boards of the Anti-Defamation League, Children’s Diabetes Foundation, Children’s Hospital Foundation, and Denver Metro Chamber Foundation, among others. Additionally, Farber is the immediate past chairman of the board of trustees of the Rose Community Foundation. In 2000, Farber was a member of the Site Advisory Committee for the 2000 Democratic National Convention. He serves as co-chairman for former Gov. Bill Owens’ College for Colorado. Farber is a graduate of the University of Colorado School of Law, from which he received a Distinguished Alumni Award for Private Practice in 2007.

MIKE DINO CEO, Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee In addition to his role as CEO, Mike Dino is a policy advisor at the national law firm of Patton Boggs, where he represents corporate clients before government entities on procurement and business development activities, network and relationship building, and crisis management. He also works with public sector clients, including local governments and transportation agencies, on issues involving the federal government. Dino was senior aide to former Denver Mayor Wellington Webb, for whom he managed intergovernmental and political affairs. He is a political campaign expert, having been a top executive or advisor in local, state and national campaigns, including Mayor John Hickenlooper’s 2003 election.

WELCOME TO DENVER!

A LETTER FROM THE EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE DENVER 2008 CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEE

A LETTER FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE

Welcome to Denver, a city of neighborhoods, the center of the vibrant New West, and the town we call home.

Welcome to Denver, home to the 2008 Democratic National Convention. This year marks the second time the Democratic Party has held its national Convention in Denver. Our first visit was 100 years ago – in 1908 - when William Jennings Bryan was nominated. We’re proud to be back in this great city in 2008 to nominate Senator Barack Obama as the Democratic nominee for President of the United States.

Throughout your stay, you’ll experience incredible hospitality. Whether it’s eating in our restaurants, walking along our 16th Street Mall, or visiting our museums and other cultural attractions, you will always be greeted with a warm smile, a friendly “thank you” and the sincere courtesy that makes Denver the top destination city in the Rocky Mountain region and one of the best cities to visit in the country. Our motto is we Go the EXTRA Mile when it comes to providing our guests with the accommodations and personal attention they can expect anytime they visit. Denver embodies the spirit found throughout the New West, which includes Colorado, New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, Nevada, Wyoming and Montana. Long ago, this region was considered the geographical frontier of the nation. Today, the New West is still a frontier of America, yielding increasing political, economic and cultural impact in the United States and beyond. When Denver became the first western city to host a national political convention in 1908, it established itself as the heart of the Old West. Now, 100 years later, Denver remains at the center for innovation, new energy and new opportunity. As the largest urban area in a 1,000-km radius, Denver has a diverse population that includes 11.1 percent African American, 31.7 percent Hispanic, 2.8 percent Asian and 1.3 percent Native American. There is no better place to showcase the New West than Denver. The horse and buggies of the 1908 Democratic Convention have been replaced by an efficient, environmentally friendly light rail system. And, in a region packed with natural beauty, greening the Convention has been a focal point of organizers from the outset. Denver’s neighborhoods, each with its own personality, are also illustrative of the diversity of the New West. The Highland area is a cozy few blocks founded by immigrants in the 1890s. Five Points, and its rich history for jazz music, is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods. Lower Downtown – or LoDo – is part of Denver’s rejuvenated core. And Cherry Creek is an upscale neighborhood that features some of Denver’s most fashionable shopping areas.

Political conventions help determine the course of our nation’s history, and Denver will soon become part of this rich tradition. For more than a year, we have been working with the city of Denver and the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee to plan what promises to be one of the most historic political events in decades. When Senator Obama takes the stage and accepts the nomination, it will be the culmination of a process that has engaged and inspired more than 35 million Americans and captured the attention of the world. There was a conscious effort on behalf of the Party, lead by our Chairman, Governor Howard Dean, to make sure we brought this year’s Convention to the West. The Denver Convention presents an opportunity to highlight the importance of the region to the future of our Party and to broaden the conversation about what it truly means to be a “big tent” Party. Our 50-state strategy is based on the strong belief that if Democrats show up, stand up for what we believe, work hard and ask for votes, we can win anywhere – and we’ve seen that strategy work with many recent Democratic gains in Western states. We’ve made those gains because the values that define Colorado and the West – innovation, common sense solutions, inclusiveness and respect for the environment – mirror Democratic Party values. Democrats in the West are bringing people together to meet the great challenges we face. That’s how we’re going to realize the change this country so desperately needs and wants. Thank you for joining us in Denver during the Convention. In addition to your front-row seat to history during this exciting time, I hope you enjoy your stay and take advantage of everything this first-class city has to offer.

Sincerely, Whether you want to hang out in a lively downtown area or escape to the endless trails found in the neighboring Rocky Mountains, Denver is the perfect place to host this historic Democratic National Convention. This is the heart of the New West, a region that, as always, is blazing a trail on the American frontier.

Welcome to the Mile High City of Denver in the state of Colorado. Sincerely, The Hon. Elbra Wedgeworth Gov. Bill Ritter, Jr. Mayor John Hickenlooper

U.S. Senator Ken Salazar U.S. Representative Diana DeGette Steven Farber, Attorney at Law

Leah D. Daughtry Chief Executive Officer, Democratic National Convention Committee

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DOWNTOWN LEGEND A Pepsi Center B Coors Field C Denver Performing Arts Complex

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TABLE OF CONTENTS 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION SECTION

Convention Host Executive Committee Bios . . . . . .Inside Front Cover Welcome Letters . . . . . . . . .1 Downtown Denver Map . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 Practical Information . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Events Calendar . . . . . . . . .6 Green Convention . . . . . . . .8

Thank You to Volunteers & Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 Denver Access Guide . . . . .17 Proclamation . . . . . . . . . . .17

SPONSORS OF THE 2008 DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEE Presidential . . . . .Back Cover Platinum . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Gold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12 Silver Plus . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Silver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Mile High Plus . . . . . . . . .14 Rocky Mt. Plus . . . . . . . . .15 Rocky Mt. . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Summit Club Founding Members . . . . . . . . . . . . .16 Summit Club Members . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

VISITORS GUIDE TO DENVER DISCOVER DENVER Welcome to Denver...............2 Mile High Surprises ..............8 Mile High History ...............10 Mile High State of the Arts .............................12 Mile High Events ...............14 16th Street Mall ................18 Golden Triangle ..................20 LoDo .................................22 Denver’s Parks & Gardens .........................24 West Denver & the Foothills ......................44

Spend a Day Around Metro Denver .....................46 Denver International Airport Transportation Options ........71 Denver’s Neighborhoods ....108 Cherry Creek Shopping District .............128 Denver Day Trips ..............148

LISTINGS & MORE Attractions.........................17 Maps.................................53 Transportation/ Tour Companies .................69 Accommodations ................76 Dining/Nightlife..................90 DNC OFFICAL VISITORS GUIDE

Shopping, Galleries & Spas...............124 Relocation & Visitor Services ................141 Colorado ..........................145

GETTING AROUND MAPS Downtown Denver Walking Tour ......................54 More Attractions.................58 Cherry Creek ......................59 Downtown Map ..................60 Metro Map.........................62 Central Denver Map ............64 Light Rail Map ...................66 Colorado Map.....................67

WELCOME TO THE MILE HIGH CITY! The Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee welcomes all Democratic National Convention delegates and guests to the Mile High City. Here is some practical information to ensure that you have a safe and productive stay in our city.

USEFUL NUMBERS, URLS DENVER 2008 CONVENTION HOST COMMITTEE DenverConvention2008.com 303-534-6200 CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER DenverGov.org 3-1-1 (Inside Denver) or 720-865-9000 (Outside Denver) 311@DenverGov.org

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DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION COMMITTEE DemConvention.com 720-DNC-2008 (720-362-2008) Info@DemConvention.com DENVER METRO CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU VisitDenver.com 1-800-2DENVER or 303-892-1505 VisitorInfo@Denver.org DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DenverChamber.org 303-534-8500 Info@DenverChamber.org DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP DowntownDenver.com 303-534-6161 Info@DowntownDenver.com PEPSI CENTER PepsiCenter.com 303-405-1100 WebMaster@PepsiCenter.com

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ONLINE VENDOR DIRECTORY The Vendor Directory lists businesses in Metro Denver and the surrounding areas that are available to provide services to the Democratic National Convention. The Directory allows people to identify businesses that are owned by minorities, women and persons of disabilities, as well as businesses that have been union certified and are environmentally friendly. It can be found at: DenverConvention2008.com.

INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH InvescoFieldatMileHigh.com 720-258-3000

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Podcasts containing important information about the 2008 Democratic National Convention can be found at DenverConvention2008.com. Simply click on the “podcasts” link on this page to learn about topics ranging from the Host Committee’s greening efforts to the economic benefits that the Convention is expected to bring.

16TH STREET MALL RECYCLING PROGRAM The 16th Street Mall Recycling Program will accept glass, cans and newspapers in the same containers located throughout downtown Denver. Convention volunteers will be located in and around the 16th Street Mall to inform people about the recycling program.

311 SERVICE Denver’s 311 Call Center is a non-emergency telephone service that can be reached within the city by simply dialing 3-1-1. The 311 Call Center is a valuable resource for how to find a location in Denver, when and where events will be taking place and many other non-emergency questions that attendees of the Convention may have, including language translation. The 311 Call Center can also be reached via email at: 311@DenverGov.org.

DOWNTOWN DENVER TRANSPORTATION Denver was recently selected as the 4th most pedestrian-friendly city in America by the Brookings Institute. Here are several ways to navigate downtown.

1 FREE 16TH STREET MALL SHUTTLE The shuttle runs from Union Station to Broadway, a distance of 1.2 miles (2 km). The shuttle is free, stops on every corner and runs as often as every 90 seconds.

2 FREE BICYCLES Some 1,000 free bicycles are available for downtown

transportation, part of the Freewheelin’ bike program sponsored by Humana and Bikes Belong. Visit www.freewheelinwaytogo.com to register.

HIGH ALTITUDE TIPS The 13th step on the west side of the Colorado State Capitol Building is 5,280 feet above sea level – one mile high.

3 LIGHT RAIL & BUS INFORMATION Downtown Light Rail stops are at Union Station (southbound), 16th and Stout (southbound); 16th and California (northbound) and 14th and Stout under the Colorado Convention Center (north and south). Bus terminals are located at 16th and Market for north and west; 16th and Broadway for east and south. For more information, visit rtd-denver.com

1 DRINK LOTS OF WATER. 2 USE SUNSCREEN. (There is 25% less

4 CABS Cab stands can be found at all hotels, in front of the Colorado Convention Center and at 14th and California. Yellow Cab 303-777-7777, Metro Taxi 303-333-3333.

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protection from the sun’s rays at this elevation).

3 DRINK ALCOHOL IN MODERATION. In Denver’s rarefied air, a golf ball goes 10% farther. So does a cocktail.

4 ENJOY THE BLUE SKY. There is less water vapor in the air a mile above sea level, so the sky really is bluer in Denver. Steve Mohlenkamp Photography

For information on flights: flydenver.com 800-AIR-2DEN

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DENVER EVENTS CALENDAR Take a Closer Look at Cool Convention Happenings… AMERICAN PRESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE

CINEMOCRACY ROCKS Short Films Answering “What is Democracy?” Monday, August 25 Red Rocks Amphitheatre cinemocracy.org

August 22-29 INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium www.presidentialexperience.com The American Presidential Experience, the largest traveling exhibit of presidential memorabilia, is making its way to the Rocky Mountain region for the first time. The exhibit includes life-size replicas of Air Force One and the Oval Office, a collection of first lady gowns, and a historical U.S. flag display. This amazing non-partisan collection brings more history to an historic time in Colorado. General admission tickets required.

During a year of monumental change, citizens of the world were invited to share their ideas about democracy via short films. The collection of films created the Cinemocracy Short Film Festival. The top 25 films (as determined by public online voting) will be screened publicly at the Cinemocracy Rocks event on Monday night. In addition, the winning film will be screened as part of the official program of the 31st Starz Denver Film Festival (November 13-23).

dialog:city DIALOG:CITY an event converging art, democracy, and digital media

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August 21-29 Ten Locations Throughout Denver

August 23-29 Denver’s Historic Five Points District denverjazzfestival2008.com

dialogcity.org Dialog:City brings together a mix of internationally-renowned artists and designers to create interactive, site-specific works in neighborhoods across Denver. This project deals with issues such as the environment and homelessness and includes a temporary pavilion for public discourse, large-scale outdoor projections and a choir piece imagining a new American voice. During this historic time, Denver becomes a Dialog:City through art and design. Some sample events (for full schedule go to: dialogcity.org) Aug. 22 Aug. 24

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6-10 p.m.,"The Veteran Vehicle Project," 14th and Grant Street. Krzysztof Wodiczko and special guest performer. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., "Air Forrest," City Park. Two-day Yoga Health Festival with workshops and events. Pavilion open for tours Aug. 26-29, 10am-6pm. 7 p.m., “Terra Nova: the Antarctic Suite,” Ellie Caulkins Opera House DJ Spooky, a.k.a. Paul Miller. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, "Partly Sunny: designs to change the forecast," Denver Pavilions. 6-8 p.m., "Green Constitutional Congress Symposium," Buell Theater. 7:30-11 p.m., "Bubble D at Air Forest," City Park. Musical guest Hazel Miller and top chefs from Denver's restaurants (a $95 donation per person for this event).

AMERICA: LIVE AND IN PERSON Real People Sharing What America Means to Them. On Display at Various Locations Throughout Denver. DenverConvention2008.com Each of us is affected by democracy in different ways, and we all have personal stories. These tales are part of the great American story. Through America: Live and In Person, people from all walks of life share their stories about what this country means to them. All stories have been uploaded on-line so others can read and vote for their favorites. This is America’s stage, and it is our time to shine. 6

Denver comes alive as top-flight jazz groups and musicians perform at this year’s festival, which coincides with the Convention. Included in the line-up are Eric Darlus, Poncho Sanchez and Arturo Sandoval. Five Points, the host neighborhood of the festival, was one of the West’s premier spots for jazz from the 1920s to 1950s, welcoming legends such as Louie Armstrong and Billie Holiday. This rich musical tradition continues in August with this salute to jazz.

COLORADO GREEN FRONTIER FEST August 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Denver Performing Arts Complex, Sculpture Park DenverConvention2008.com This festival showcases sustainable living options, from cutting-edge renewable technologies to everyday solutions that can be implemented in the home. The event includes interactive and educational exhibits, a farmers market of local and organic produce, a children’s area, eco-carnival games, music and entertainment. It is a Colorado celebration of sustainable choices in America’s New West. A Green Central Station will be on display, highlighting environmentally responsible technologies and practices. The display includes a solar technology house, a 140-foot-long wind turbine blade, a bike station with solar kiosks, and more.

TARGET FREE DAY AT THE DENVER ART MUSEUM (DAM) August 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. DenverArtMuseum.org Target will host a free day at the DAM on Monday, Aug. 25. This special day will allow delegates and their families a chance to view the world-class collections and spectacular exhibitions at the DAM.

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FREEWHEELIN’ — A CITYWIDE BIKE-SHARING PROGRAM August 24-28, 7 a.m to 7 p.m. Locations in Downtown Denver freewheelinwaytogo.com This innovative initiative, sponsored by Humana and the nonprofit Bikes Belong, encourages bike use as an alternative mode of transportation during the Convention. Close to 1,000 bikes are available free of charge for anyone looking for an alternative to automobiles while the Convention is in town. The Freewheelin’ bike racks are set up at various points around the city. Following the Convention, 70 of the bikes will remain in the city for use by Denver citizens as part of an ongoing program to support carbon emission reduction and healthy, active lifestyles.

SYMPOSIA OF THE ROCKIES August 25-27 Denver Performing Arts Complex DenverConvention2008.com The Convention Executive Committee is launching a series of 10 symposia, which will coincide with the Convention. Participants include members of congress, governors, chief executive officers from foreign and domestic companies, journalists and educators. Topics will include technology, retirement security, transportation and climate change. The dynamic discussions will each run about two hours, and will focus on issues that truly make a difference to our country now and as we face numerous changes and uncertainties in the future.

MEDIA WELCOMING CELEBRATION LIVE ONLINE STREAMING OF CONVENTION

August 23, 6-10 p.m. Elitch Gardens Theme Park DenverConvention2008.com The convention kicks-off in style as Denver’s Elitch Gardens welcomes more than 15,000 media members from around the globe to the theme park just days before the official beginning of the convention. This kick-off celebration is truly historic, as it comes a century after delegates were welcomed to Elitch Gardens during the 1908 Democratic National Convention.

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August 25-28 DemConvention.com The DNCC is offering High-Definition coverage of the Convention on its Web site, DemConvention.com. The Web site will provide live, gavel-to-gavel coverage, made available worldwide over the Internet. Unlike television broadcasts, viewers will be able to select their preferred camera angle, allowing them to control how the Convention is covered. For the first time ever, this live stream will also be simulcast in Spanish.

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August 24 Colorado Convention Center DemConvention.com Members of all 56 delegations are invited to a celebration commemorating the recovery and rebuilding of areas affected by Hurricane Katrina. Hosted by the Democratic National Convention Committee on August 24 in the Colorado Convetnion Center, the event will benefit The Friends of New Orleans — three years after Katrina devastated New Orleans and the Gulf Coast Region. Friends of New Orleans is a non-profit organization dedicated to ongoing recovery efforts in New Orleans and surrounding areas. Later that week, Denver’s Fillmore Auditorium will present the “New Orleans All-Star Jam-Balaya,” a concert featuring both the music and food that made New Orleans famous.

August 23-28 Starz Film Center in the Tivoli The SeaChange Ideas Forum will feature a series of dynamic panels, presentations, and book signings for elected officials, Capitol Hill staffers, foreign dignitaries, business leaders, members of the media and the entertainment industry. Or take a short escape from the Convention and watch movies (both current releases and old favorites with a political bent) in the six theatres – open exclusively to badge holders and invited guests.

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More than 500 international leaders from 100 countries will observe the U.S. presidential nomination process first-hand in Denver as part of the 2008 International Leaders Forum (ILF). Organized by the National Democratic Institute for International Affairs (www.ndi.org), ILF attendees will take part in a series of bipartisan panel discussions on the U.S. political process, foreign and domestic policy issues and media coverage of the presidential race. Speakers include former Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, chairman of the NDI board of directors, as well as prominent U.S. political officials, party leaders, campaign advisors and journalists.

For a complete update on the daily convention schedule, visit: DenverConvention2008.com and DemConvention.com

INTERFAITH GATHERING August 24, 2:00 p.m, Wells Fargo Theatre, Colorado Convention Center The DNCC will join with the Democratic Party’s Faith in Action Initiative to host the first interfaith gathering on the day prior to the Convention, the first such event ever to be part of a Democratic National Convention. The Interfaith Gathering will feature clergy of a variety of faiths, Party leaders, elected officials and local community leaders.

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10 Ways Denver is Making the 2008 Democratic National Convention The Greenest in History .When the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee set out to organize the Democratic National Convention, Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper challenged them, “How do we make this the greenest convention in the history of the planet?”

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Working with Greenprint Denver, Mayor Hickenlooper’s citywide sustainability program, 10 task teams were created to focus on various aspects of the Convention. More than 50 partners, 300 registered green businesses and hundreds of volunteers worked on designing and implementing strategies to not only make the Convention green, but at the same time leave a legacy to Denver for sustainability programs in the future.

THE IMPACT OF YOUR INDIVIDUAL CHOICES Why You Should Take the Green Steps • Many Denver businesses are promoting sustainable practices and working hard to green their businesses. Let them know you appreciate these actions by choosing green businesses from the Vendor Directory. (DenverConvention2008.com) • By using refillable water bottles and recycling and composting services, you can help Denver reach its goal of reducing waste and maximizing recycling and composting. • Education and communication are essential – help us spread the green message to everyone you meet both here and at home! • Because of Denver’s dry climate, water conservation is a top priority. By reusing your towels and linens, you help can help Denver preserve a precious resource. • Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is part of Denver’s Climate Action Plan goals. You can reduce your individual emissions by participating in the Denver bicycle pool, choosing pedicabs, hybrid taxis, and mass transit, walking instead of driving and by being a green hotel guest. • Denver is measuring and offsetting its carbon emissions during the Convention to be a sound steward for the environment. Take part in these efforts by using the personal carbon calculator located at www.DENVER.org. Healthy living leads to a healthy planet. Making Lean ‘n Green choices such as walking and choosing the Lean ‘n Green meal options, which are not only good for the planet – they are good for you! To learn more about the benefits of walking, visit americaonthemove.org.

HERE ARE 10 WAYS DENVER IS MAKING THE 2008 DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL CONVENTION GREEN: 1. WATER To ensure that Convention facilities and delegates use only the water they need: • The Colorado Convention Center was completely refitted with low flow fixtures. • Reusable water bottles will be provided to delegates and volunteers and water bottle filling stations will be used throughout the center, including a new “Water Wagon” for outside events. • Water conservation displays will be placed in all hotel rooms to encourage less water usage. • Xeriscapes will be put around the Blue Bear at the Convention Center and Auraria Parkway was re-land scaped with 200 new trees.

2. RESOURCE RECOVERY To build upon and encourage recycling: • Recycling bins will be located at all events and along the 16th Street Mall. • “Green” Guidelines for materials management were provided to all event planners and hosts.

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To promote healthy dining and lifestyle options for delegates: • Denver restaurants will offer healthy “Lean ‘n Green” dining options on their menus. • Walking and biking maps and pedometers will be supplied to delegates to encourage “individual movement” options to the Pepsi Center.

To encourage business to promote sustainable practices: • A Green Vendor Directory was created to help Convention delegates and Denver residents find green businesses. • Six workshops were staged to help hotels, restaurants and service firms discover and use green practices. • Greening recommendations were included into all relevant Host Committee contracts and RFPs.

4. CARBON To measure, manage and help reduce emissions from the Convention: • Camco Global has donated a carbon footprint calculation that will be used to reduce carbon output at all Host Committee events and activities. • Online carbon footprint calculators were created for use during and after the Convention.

5. COMMUNICATION & EDUCATION To communicate and educate about green issues: • Six workshops educated more than 530 business leaders in a variety of industries on ways to make their businesses more green. • Brochures, Web sites and an integrated publicity campaign were launched to educate and inform the public about green initiatives.

6. TRANSPORTATION To offer delegates green transportation alternatives: • 1,000 bicycles are on loan to use during the convention; 70 of these bicycles will stay in Denver to kick-start a legacy bike program. • Pavement markings for shared bike/car lanes will be put in downtown to make the city even more bike-friendly. • Ten hand bikes and 10 specially-designed pedicabs will be available. • A carbon-free map will be provided to delegates to help delegates find walking and biking routes.

8. NEW ENERGY To promote and implement renewable and efficient energy practices: • The Xcel Solar House will be on display along with other pieces of renewable energy equipment. • Tours of Xcel energy’s wind farm and the National Renewable Energy Laboratory are planned. • The Pepsi Center is implementing a “Play Clean” program that will focus on sustainable practices including installing solar panels, recycling and reducing energy and water use.

9. CITY FACILITIES To incorporate sustainable practices into city facilities: • Denver’s Theaters & Arenas, including Red Rocks, the Colorado Convention Center and the Denver Performing Arts Complex, are putting an Environmental Management System in place.

10. GREENING 1,000 EVENTS To promote greening throughout the Democratic National Convention: • The Host Committee has provided greening workshops, checklists and guidance to event planners, venue operators and caterers through a “Going Green” program that encourages groups to register their green events in an online Green Events Registry at DenverConvention2008.com

SIMPLE STEPS FOR BEING GREEN • Use refillable water bottles and fill them at the tap with Denver’s great tasting water. • Be a green hotel guest – reuse towels and linens, turn down your air conditioning, and turn off all appliances each time you leave. • Recycle and compost whenever possible. • Register for the bicycle pool and get where you are going on a bike.

• Choose green businesses in the Vendor Directory. • Use the Denver Carbon Free Map to get around the city. Don’t forget to wear your pedometer and track your steps. • Choose pedicabs, hybrid taxis and mass transit. • Visit participating Lean ‘n Green restaurants and select the Lean ‘n Green meal. • Use the personal carbon calculator to calculate and offset your carbon footprint. • Spread the green message.

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A Special THANK YOU estimated 12,000 to 15,000 volunteers will be deployed across to the 2008 An Denver to support the activities of the Democratic National Convention. volunteers are vital to Denver’s success in hosting this historic Democratic These event. Here’s a snapshot look at our volunteer team: National • Coloradans represent 13,000 volunteers. • 8,000 are from the Metro Denver area. Convention • 7,800 are from out-of-state.

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• All 50 states are represented, plus the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam and the Virgin Islands. • Foreign countries represented include the United Kingdom, Thailand, Singapore, China and Australia. • Volunteers speak 71 different languages including Creole, Yoruba, Farsi, Mongolian and Navajo. • Roughly 75% of volunteers are female, 25% are male. • The average age is 42; the oldest volunteer is 88 years old.

And to the staffs of the Denver 2008 Convention Host Committee and Mayor John Hickenlooper who worked tirelessly on Denver’s efforts to host the historic 2008 Democratic National Convention Event Director, Host Committee Mayor’s Office, Senior Advisor on Policy and Initiatives Volunteer Director, Host Committee Program Assistant for Greening, City and County of Denver Development Director, Host Committee Greening Director, Host Committee Communications Director, City and County of Denver Communications Assistant, Host Committee Chief of Staff, Host Committee President, Symposia of the Rockies Administrative Assistant, Host Committee Deputy Finance Director, Host Committee Disability Rights Coordinator, Host Committee Web Producer, Host Committee Chief Financial Officer, Host Committee Senior Advisor to Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper Chief Operations Officer, Host Committee Communications Director, Host Committee Finance Assistant, Host Committee Deputy Operations Director, Host Committee Accountant, Host Committee Chairman, Symposia of the Rockies Events Assistant Marketing Director, City and County of Denver Director of External Affairs, Host Committee Graphic Designer, Host Committee Marketing/Communications Specialist, City and County of Denver Operations Director, Host Committee Deputy City Liaison, Democratic National Convention City and County of Denver TOM WAGENLANDER Deputy Volunteer Director, Host Committee SONDRA WILLIAMS Volunteer Advisor

JENNY ANDERSON KATHERINE ARCHULETA CHRISTINE BERG CHRISTINA BEISEL MOLLIE BRUNDAGE PARRY BURNAP SUE COBB TRINI DOMINGUEZ SELENA DUNHAM STEPHANIE FOOTE GERMANI GONZALES RACHEL GORDON DAVID KENNEDY BETSY KIMAK MELISSA KOENIGSBERG LINDY EICHENBAUM LENT PAUL LHEVINE CHRIS LOPEZ MANJIRI MANNINO TYLER MOUNSEY ROBIN PACK JIM POLSFUT MIRANDA REEVES STEVE SANDER JANET SCHONIGER MARYANNE TALBOTT BRENT TONGCO LATRISHA UNDERHILL CHANTAL UNFUG

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GOLD LEVEL

1199 SEIU United Health Care Workers East Allstate Insurance Company American Resort Development Association Amgen Ball Corporation

Merck & Co., Inc. Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation National Association of Home Builders Novartis Operating Engineers Local 324

Best Buy Co., Inc.

Paragon Ranch

CH2MHill

Peabody Energy

Chesapeake Energy Corporation Citi CoBank

Pepsi Pfizer, Inc. PhRMA

Coca-Cola

J.B. & M.K. Pritzker Family Foundation

Comcast

Pritzker Traubert Family Foundation

ConocoPhillips The Denver Post DISH Network Eli Lilly and Company

ProLogis Rocky Mountain News The Schaden Family Fund Staples, Inc

Fred Eychaner

Target

Federal Express

TeleTech Corporation

Freddie Mac Goldman Sachs Hogan & Hartson LLP International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

UBS United Airlines U.S. Bank Verizon Business Network Services, Inc. Visa Inc.

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SILVER PLUS/ SILVER LEVEL

SILVER PLUS Aflac Apple Inc. Aspen Skiing Company Mr. & Mrs. Bernard & Irene Schwartz Foundation Louise Gund Lockheed Martin Pitney Bowes

JP Morgan Chase & Co. King Soopers Lehman Brothers, Inc. Liberty Global, Inc. Liberty Media MDC/Richmond American Homes Foundation Morgan Stanley Motorola NAREIT

SILVER 3M Company AARP Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Anheuser-Busch Arch Coal, Inc. Astellas Pharma US

PCL Construction Services, Inc. Safeway Inc. Joseph N. Sanberg Solar Energy Industries Association Starz Entertainment State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company Pat Stryker and Bohemian Companies

CME Group

TW Telecom inc.

Dewey Digital

Jonathan M. Tisch

FirstBank

UNITE HERE

First Data

United Launch Alliance

Ford Motor Company Google HP

Waste Management West Western Union

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MILE HIGH PLUS LEVEL

Abbott ATK Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Brownstein, Hyatt, Farber & Schreck Business Improvement Callahan Capital Partners Cherry Creek Shopping Center Colorado Ski Country USA Communication Workers of America Concessions International Democratic LT Governors Association EDS Corporation Chris Findlater IHS, Inc. Joint Juice KeyBank Kraft Foods Inc. Magna Associates Liquidating Trust MegaStar Financial Corp. MWH Global, Inc. Steve and Heidi Naples Oakwood Homes Jared Polis Property Casualty Insurers Association of America Southern Company Tri-State Generation & Transmission United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters Vertical Response

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN PLUS AECOM AgriBank, FCB American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) Neal Baer Bill Brandt Camco Colorado Municipal Bond Dealers Association Colorado Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau Continuum Partners, LLC Covidien Denver Technological Center Development Specialists Ron Dozoretz Ecolab Inc. Edison Electric Institute Frontier Airlines, Inc. Greenberg Traurig, LLP Howard Gottlieb Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center Johnson Family Fund Peter Kiewit Sons’, Inc. NGP Software, Inc. Parsons Corporation Piper Jaffrey & Co. PNM Resources RBC Capital Markets Sarah & Eric Resnick Shea Colorado Properties SpaceX Ellen and Steve Susman Greg C. Stevinson Value Options Yarmony Energy

ROCKY MOUNTAIN 1 Source Consulting, Inc. Alvarado Construction American Furniture Warehouse Baker & Hostetler LLP Barbara B. Grogan Cargill Stanley M. Chesley Chipotle Mexican Grill CJS Hotel, LLC Credit Union Associations of Colorado and Wyoming Denver Business Journal Downtown Denver Partnership, Inc. East West Partners/Union Center LLC Energy Enterprises Solutions, LLC Entravision Communications Faegre & Benson LLP Graebel Relocation, Inc. Haselden Construction HealthOne Presbyterian/St. Luke’s Medical Center and Rocky Mountain Hospital for Children at P/SL Jacobs Engineering Group Kutak Rock LLP Land Title Insurance Corporation Lowry Vista, LLC Merchants Mortgage & Trust Corporation Metropolitan Homes, Inc. Mosaic Micky and Jim Miller Francis Pepper Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons, LLP Sage Hospitality Resources LLC Sheraton Denver Hotel SMG Leon M. Wagner Waite, Schneider, Bayless & Chesley, L.P.A.

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SUMMIT CLUB LEVEL

FOUNDING MEMBERS

MEMBERS

Hugh Gottschalk

Além International Management, Inc.

Michael Alper & Rashmi Goel

Walt Imhoff

Arcadis Argonaut Wine & Liquor

Aurora Economic Development Council

Ireland, Stapleton, Pryor & Pascoe, P.C.

Arnold & Porter LLP

Bank of Choice

Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Colorado

Baker & Hostetler LLP

Thomas A. Barron

Blackhawk/Central City Visitors & Convention Bureau

Brandeberry-McKenna Public Affairs

Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine PC

Brad & Lisa Busse

Barbara Bridges Steven and Robin Chotin and The Chotin Group Corporation

Colorado Convention Center Colorado State Conference of Electrical Workers

Colorado Restaurant Association

Denver Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Tom Congdon

Compass Bank Corporex Colorado, LLC

Dufford & Brown, P.C.

Crowne Plaza Denver

Duncan Solutions, Inc.

Davis Graham Stubbs LLP

Fast Enterprises, LLC

DCTA - Denver Classroom Teachers Association

The Fort Restaurant Foster, Graham, Milstein, Miller & Calisher, LLP Haddon Morgan, Mueller, Jordan, Mackey & Foreman, PC

Larimer Square Linebarger Goggan Blair & Sampson LLP Donna L. Lynn Steven James McCarthy McWhinney John & Carrie Morgridge Paradise Land Company Red Lion Hotel Resolute Investments Inc. Ritz-Carlton Denver Robinson Dairy Roche Colorado Corporation

Denver Marriott City Center

Andrew Siegal

Destination Services of Colorado, Inc.

Sheraton Denver Hotel

DIA Concessionaires Association

Stonebridge Companies/ Navin Dimond

Highlands Garden Café

Doubletree Stapleton

Hyatt Regency Denver

Gary Dragul

Isaacson Rosenbaum P.C.

Fisher Sweetbaum Levin & Sands, PC

Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP

Allan and Daveen Fox

Mills & Weitzenkorn, P.C.

Frontier Airlines, Inc.

Richter Scale Productions Inc.

Shelley D. Fryer, Ed.D., Thinking Associates, Inc.

Rothgerber Johnson & Lyons, LLP

Graebel Companies

Schenkein

Grand Hyatt Denver

Shughart Thomson & Kilroy PC

Gutterman Griffiths PC

Snell & Wilmer LLP Wedgle & Kukreja, P.C.

SuperShuttle/Yellow Cab Dylan & Gabrielle Taylor Tijerina & Associates, Frank Tijerina, Jr. Trammell Crow Company UMB Bank Union Center LLC VCG Holding Corp. Vestar Capital Partners, Inc. Westin Tabor Center

Helen Shreves, Esq. Family Law & Dispute Resolution

The Wright Group Event Services

Hixon Enterprises Inc.

Wynkoop Brewing Company

Holland & Hart LLP

Mike & Nancy Zoellner

Hotel Monaco Denver

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DENVER ACCESS GUIDE Denver has a long history of commitment to accessibility. For complete information, please visit: www.denvergov.org/accessibledenver Visitors are also encouraged to visit Denver ADAPT to learn how this organization has been empowering the disabled community for 25 years. Please Dial: 311 or email disability@DenverConvention2008.com for any feedback on accessibility during the Convention.

ACCESSIBLE ACTIVITIES People with Disabilities Caucus will be held on Tuesday, August 26 and Thursday, August 28 from 12–2 p.m. TTY and Interpreters will be available. Accessible Bikes will be available at Children’s Museum, 2121 Children’s Museum Drive. 303-433-7444. See adaptiveadventures.org, adaptivesports.org, and freedomryder.com for more information. Accessible by RTD bus from the Pepsi Center and Delegate Hotels. Routes 10 and 28. Visit the ADAPT Headquarters to see the living history exhibit about the movement for accessible public transit, which began in Denver 25 years ago. Today

ADAPT advocates nationally for independent living. 201 S. Cherokee Street. Open 9-5. Call ahead: 303-733-9324, TTY 303-733-0047, visit: adapt.org A permanent exhibit about ADAPT’s legacy in Denver is maintained at the RTD Market Street Station. Visit the VSA Art Galleries. Opportunities for people with disabilities to create and exhibit their own art. www.vsaco.org, 909 Santa Fe Drive. 303-777-0797 TTY: 303-777-0796 Racing handcycles from the 2008 U.S. Paralympics Cycling National Championships are on display at LoDo’s Bar and Grill, an accessible restaurant at 1946 Market Street, Denver, 303-293-8555.

ACCESSIBLE COMMUNICATIONS Dial 311 for Convention related questions or Denver City Services Dial 711 for Colorado Relay. TDD telephones are available in both the Colorado Convention Center and Pepsi Center. Braille Guides are available at Denver International Airport and all delegate hotels. TTY and Video Payphones are listed on www.denvergov.org/accessibledenver

ACCESSIBLE TRANSPORTATION DIA TRANSPORTATION will be provided by Super Shuttle and Yellow Cab. Delegates will be grouped by destination hotel and board buses from both terminals. ARRIVALS Accessible Vehicles will be provided by Yellow Cab. Though vehicles will be pre-staged, delegates who require an accessible van are encouraged to notify Yellow Cab 24 hours or more in advance at 303-777-7777. Sign Language Volunteers will be available at both terminals to serve those with hearing impairments. Vouchers will be honored at full fare by Yellow Cab for those needing accessible transportation. DEPARTURES Leave early. Delegates should leave hotels 4 hours before scheduled flight departure. Accessible vehicles will be available at all hotels. Give advance notice. Delegates requiring accessible vehicles are encouraged to notify Yellow Cab 24 hours in advance at 303-777-7777. Convention Transportation. Accessible transportation will be provided for all delegates from hotels to the Colorado Convention Center and Pepsi Center. Schedules and routes will be available at the hotels. Light Rail and Buses. See rtd-denver.com for more information or ask the front desk at your hotel for an RTD pamphlet. 16th Street Mall. Free shuttles stop on every corner, great for accessible shopping. Yellow Cab have accessible vans available. 303-777-7777.

ACCESSIBLE SUPPORT SERVICES For a complete list, visit AccessDenver.org Independent Living Center: ILC ADAPT, 303-733-9324. Mobile Wheelchair Repair: Capabilities, 6805 W. 88th Ave. 720-214-0339. Wheelchair Service: AAA Medical Supply. 9197 W. 6th Ave. #1000. Lakewood. 303-781-1474. Oxygen Service: 600 S Holly St # 114, Denver 303-403-4655. Veterinarians: Detailed list available at www.denvergov.org/accessibledenver. Sign Language Interpreters beyond DNCC and Host Committee Events: 720-913-8487, TTY 720-913-8484. Emergency Care: www.denvergov.org/accessibledenver.

CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER PROCLAMATION NO. 44, SERIES OF 2008 Welcoming the 2008 Democratic National Convention and delegates to the Mile High City WHEREAS, as a center of the Mountain West’s hospitality and representative of the region’s emerging political prominence as host of one of the two major political parties’ conventions that will nominate a candidate for the country’s next presidential race, Denver celebrates and welcomes the arrival of the 50,000 guests - including 5,000 delegates - for the four-day Democratic National Convention, August 25-28, 2008; and WHEREAS, visitors and delegates are invited to experience the nation’s 10th largest downtown, an area filled with art and history museums, a mint producing 10 billion coins a year, a river offering whitewater rafting, three sports stadiums, 300 restaurants and the second largest performing arts complex, all surrounded by a variety of exciting shopping opportunities and historic neighborhoods including the 16th Street Mall, LoDo, Five Points, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Riverfront, Capitol Hill, the Golden Triangle Museum District, Highlands, Old South Gaylord, Old South Pearl Street, and ArtDistrict on Santa Fe; and WHEREAS, some 15,000 Convention volunteers from Denver’s diverse population are poised to help visitors at this historic event just as the City opened its arms to the 1908 Democratic National Convention held in the City a century ago; and WHEREAS, Convention planners have designed the most environmentally-friendly convention in history, creating an opportunity to showcase the Rocky Mountain West’s commitment to new energy economy and green practices, including a Green concert at the celebrated Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a green program dedicated to reducing waste, conserving water and recycling materials, while encouraging the use of local, organic foodstuffs; and demonstrations and use of solar, wind and beer-based ethanol power; and WHEREAS, a variety of convention-related events are planned to engage citizens in civic participation and celebrate shared democratic values and these events range from community service projects to arts and cultural celebrations, such as: Cinemocracy, a film contest, and Dialog:City, 10 signature art installations placed around the city by nationally-renowned artists, students and groups; and WHEREAS, visitors and delegates are expected to provide an estimated $150 million into the state’s economy, filling hotels, restaurants and businesses, while adding a $50 million federal security grant that will beef up area law enforcement equipment far into the future; and WHEREAS, the Convention will generate an unprecedented amount of worldwide press about Denver, including stories that will help grow future tourism, conventions and business in our state and city; NOW THEREFORE,BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER: Section 1. That the Council hereby welcomes the delegates, alternates, media representatives, foreign and other dignitaries and visitors to the City and County of Denver on this historic occasion. Section 2. That the Clerk of the City and County of Denver shall attest and affix the seal of the City and County of Denver to this proclamation and that a copy be transmitted to the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau for distribution to all DNC delegates. PASSED BY THE COUNCIL JULY, 2008 MICHAEL HANCOCK, PRESIDENT

10 GREAT DENVER THINGS By Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper

WALK THE 16TH STREET MALL. This mile-long pedestrian promenade is lined with hotels, shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés. It’s the perfect peoplewatching spot in Denver.

Shop in the CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING DISTRICT, where there are nearly 500 department stores, boutiques, art galleries and oneof-a-kind shops.

Visit one of DENVER’S MOUNTAIN PARKS. This unique park system offers everything from a buffalo herd (located at Exit 254 on I-70) to the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

Explore the world of dinosaurs, many of whom once roamed the Denver area, at the DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE, the fourth largest museum of its kind in the U.S.

Climb to the top of LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN for the spectacular view from BUFFALO BILL’S GRAVE, then tour the museum devoted to the famous frontier scout and showman.

Visit the DENVER ZOO, the fourth most popular zoo in the nation with more than 4,000 animals.

Browse through an ART GALLERY on the FIRST FRIDAY of each month in neighborhoods like ArtDistrict on Santa Fe, the Golden Triangle Museum District, LoDo, Highlands and RiNo.

See the amazing new Hamilton Building at the DENVER ART MUSEUM, designed by Daniel Libeskind.

Thank you for visiting the Mile High City. Have a safe and enjoyable stay and come back soon. John Hickenlooper - Mayor

RIDE A BIKE on Denver’s 850 miles of off-street bike trails, one of the largest urban bike networks in America.

1. 16th Street Mall by Stan Obert; 2. Denver Broncos by Pete Eklund; 3. Cherry Creek Shopping Center by Steve Crecelius; 5. Denver Museum of Nature & Science; 6. Denver Zoo; 8. ArtDistrict on Santa Fe by Steve Crecelius; 9. Denver Art Museum by Scott Dressel-Martin; 10. Bikers by Stan Obert: Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper by Steve Crecelius

Cheer on Denver’s 8 PRO SPORTS TEAMS. From the NBA Denver Nuggets and NFL Denver Broncos to the NHL Colorado Avalanche, Denver has a sport for you.

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The 2008/09 Official Visitors Guide is a directory of the membership of the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau (DMCVB). Additional copies are available from the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau, 1555 California, Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, 303-8921112. All rights reserved. No portion of this publication may be reproduced without the written permission of the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau. Every effort was made to ensure accuracy of the information in this guide as of press time. However, the DMCVB assumes no responsibility for errors, changes or omissions. Please contact the DMCVB at the above address with comments or corrections.

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Pictured (left to right): Arrowhead Golf Course; Colorado State Capitol by Bob Ashe; Washington Park by Rich Grant; Rocky Mountain National Park; Larimer Square.

Mile High Surprises

Mile High Surprises DENVER’S POPULATION. he seven-county Metro Denver area covers 4,500 square miles – nearly the size of Connecticut – and has a population of 2.7 million. There are 580,000 people living in the City & County of Denver. The metro area grew by 30% in the 1990s, the equivalent of a 1,000 new residents a week, every week for ten years.

WEATHER FORECAST? SUNNY – WITH A CHANCE OF MORE SUN! Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver has a mild, dry climate with 300 days of sunshine a year – more annual hours of sun than San Diego or Miami Beach. Denver is the 10th driest city in the U.S., receiving only 14 inches of precipitation a year – about the same as Los Angeles. City golf courses remain open all 8

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year and have been played as many as 30 days in January. DENVER HAS THE NATION’S LARGEST CITY PARK SYSTEM. Denver has 200 named parks within city limits and 14,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains. The city maintains two buffalo herds and an elk herd. Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Buffalo Bill’s Grave are Denver mountain parks, as is beautiful Echo Lake, located 10,000 feet above sea level at the base of Mount Evans. DENVER’S MOUNTAIN PANORAMA IS 120 MILES LONG. It is against state law to build any building that would block the 120-mile long view of the mountains from the Colorado State Capitol. From here you can see 200 named peaks.

High Altitude Tips

Climate Chart Month JANUARY

Temperature Max/Min 43.2/16.1 F 6.21/-8.8 C

% of Humidity AM/PM 63/49

Precipitation Inches .50

Sunshine Noon % 71

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46.6/20.2 F

8.1/-6.6 C

67/44

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52.2/25.8 F

11.2/-3.4 C

68/40

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61.8/34.5 F

16.6/-1.4 C

67/35

1.71

MAY

70.8/43.6 F

21.6/6.4 C

70/38

2.40

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81.4/52.4 F

21.6/6.4 C

69/35

1.79

JULY

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31.2/14.8 C

68/34

1.91

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85.5/56.9 F

29.7/13.8 C

69/35

1.51

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76.9/47.6 F

24.9/8.7 C

69/34

1.24

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66.3/36.4 F

19.1/2.4 C

65/35

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Drink lots of water. Use sunscreen. There is 25 percent less protection from the sun's rays at Denver's 5,280-foot elevation. In Mile High Denver's rarefied air, a golf ball goes 10 percent farther. So does a cocktail. Drink alcohol in moderation. Take some time to look at the sky. There is less water vapor in the air a mile above sea level, so the sky really is bluer.

The Napa Valley of Beer

Denver International Airport is the largest in the nation, covering 53 square miles – large enough to hold both Dallas-Fort Worth and Chicago's O'Hare airports. The Airport is a short 22 mile drive from downtown Denver, making it easy to access the Mile High City.

Denver is the “Napa Valley of Beer,” brewing more than 80 different beers daily. MillerCoors Brewery is the largest single brewing site in the world and the Great American Beer Festival each September is the nation's largest celebration of suds with 1,465 beers to sample.

Approximate Flight Times to/from Denver International Airport

Stand a “mile high” on the steps of the State Capitol – 5,280 feet above sea level.

FREE the FREE things to do 2Ride shuttle bus on the mile-long 16th in Denver Street Mall.

Tour the

U.S. Mint, where more than six billion coins are made each year.

Hike the spectacular trails

at Red Rocks Amphitheatre & Park.

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Mile High History

enver has long been a gathering place for all kinds of people. First were the high plains Native Americans, including tribes of the Sioux, Cheyenne, Arapaho, Apache, Ute and Crow. Then came Spanish explorers searching for treasure. Because of the brilliant red rocks found here, they named the area “Colorado,” meaning the color red. Over time, the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River became a meeting spot for mountain men who traded furs here with the Indians. When some flakes of gold were found in Cherry Creek in 1858, it unleashed the great "Pikes Peak or Bust" Gold Rush. Thousands of men crossed the Great Plains, some of them pushing their belongings in wheelbarrows. Overnight, the little tent city of Denver became a boomtown. Saloons, gambling halls and wagon trains lined the mud-filled streets and every outlaw, desperado and gunman in the West made a visit to the Mile High City. The early years were hard and the city survived a flood, several fires, Indian wars and even raised a Union army that defeated

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an invading force of Confederates from Texas during the Civil War. With the discovery of more gold in the mountains, Denver obtained its first railroad. The wealth of the mountains was poured into elaborate mansions on tree-lined boulevards. Denver boasted the finest stores, restaurants and theaters between St. Louis and San Francisco and became known as the "Queen City of the Plains." People came West looking for land, freedom, money and the hope that they would find paradise on the high plains of the frontier. More than a third of the cowboys in this era were African Americans and many of them settled in Denver. Hispanic Americans had long inhabited the region and when Asian immigrants worked on the railroad they added their distinct culture to the city. Following World War II, the city boomed with new growth, doubling in population since 1960. In the 1990s, Denver grew 30 percent – the equivalent of 1,000 new residents every week for 10 years. Today, with a population of 2.6 million people, the metro Denver area is the 19th largest urban center in the nation.

Pictured (left to right): Colorado Railroad Museum; Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Museum by Bill & Sherri O’Hara; Denver March Pow Wow by Stan Obert. Bottom: Mural from the Colorado History Museum.

Mile High History

Historic photos: Buffalo Bill and Molly Brown courtesy of the Colorado Historical Society; Paul Stewart by David Falconer; Artwork: Charles Deas’s Long Jakes, The Rocky Mountain Man, Denver Art Museum.

Hometown Heroes

Western Art

Denver is home to some of the best Western art in America. The nation’s largest collection of contemporary Western art is on display in Boulder at the free Leanin’ Tree Museum.

Buffalo Bill Cody was a Pony Express rider, army scout, buffalo hunter and the world’s first Superstar – a 19th Century Elvis who thrilled audiences around the world with his amazing Wild West Show. This exciting chapter of Old West history comes to life at Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Museum, located high on top of Lookout Mountain.

The Denver Art Museum has an outstanding collection of Western art masterpieces by Frederic Remington, Albert Bierstadt and Charles Marion Russell. The museum is known world-wide for its famed 17,000 piece collection of Native American arts that includes treasures from more than 100 tribes of North America.

“Unsinkable” Molly Brown struck it rich in the Colorado gold rush and entered folklore when she survived the sinking of the Titanic. The Molly Brown House Museum explores high society life in Victorian Denver. Rodeo cowboy Bill Pickett and stagecoach driver Mary Fields are just some of the heroes you’ll encounter at the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center. More African American history in the West is told at the nearby Stiles African American Heritage Center and the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library.

The Museo de las Américas focuses on the art, history and culture of Latinos in the Americas, exhibiting folk art, Spanish Colonial art and touring exhibits from Central and South America.

Mexican vaqueros, Native American warriors, Spanish Conquistadors and high plains cattle ranchers are just some of the people you’ll meet at the Colorado History Museum. The sprawling complex uses dioramas, photographs and artifacts to tell the story of the many people who have called Colorado home.

Denver’s private art galleries have a growing reputation for featuring many wonderful contemporary Western artists and Native American craftsmen.

Narrow gauge railroad tracks covered more than 2,000 miles throughout Colorado’s mountains, creating one of the most interesting periods in railroading history. Take a historical journey through this era of smoke and steel at the Colorado Railroad Museum. Cruise over to the Forney Transportation Museum, showcasing the world’s largest locomotive, automobiles from 1899 to 1976, carriages and Denver’s only cable car.

Mile High Or hop aboard an authentic steam train at the Georgetown Loop – one of the world’s great railroad engineering feats, where the train loops over itself on TRACKS a 90-foot trestle. The train operates in summer, 42 miles west of Denver.

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Pictured (left to right): Denver Performing Arts Complex by Stan Obert; Art gallery by Steve Crecelius; Blue Bear; Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Troupe by Stan Obert; Public art by Scott Dressel-Martin; Colorado Ballet.

Mile High State of the Arts

Mile High State of the Arts “Watch out, Santa Fe. There’s a new art mecca taking shape in the Rockies.” USA Today

enver is experiencing a cultural renaissance. The city recently added two new art museums and a world-class opera house and there is a third art museum and new symphony hall on the way. The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the second largest performing arts center in the nation with 10 venues seating 10,000 people, while the Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the country’s fourth largest museum. One reason Denver has emerged as the cultural beacon of the American West is the city’s Scientific & Cultural Facilities District. This is a voterapproved, seven-county program that collects $40 million a year through a self-imposed sales tax, that is in turn distributed to more than 300 arts and culture organizations. Metro Denver voters have approved this arts tax three times. 12

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One percent of all construction in Denver must go to public art. Denver International Airport has the largest public art program in the nation and there are hundreds of works by talented artists throughout the city’s parks, gardens and streets. Some of the most popular works include the 40-foot high Blue Bear, seen peeking in the Colorado Convention Center, and the giant dancers located along Speer Boulevard in front of the performing arts complex. More 20th Century art is on display at the Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, which has a retrospective of Colorado’s important painter Vance Kirkland, as well as thousands of other artworks. And Denver is building a new museum that will house a 2,000-piece collection of abstract expressionist Clyfford Still.

All photos by Steve Crecelius.

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Art Galleries On the first Friday of the month, galleries in the downtown Golden Triangle Museum District and the ArtDistrict on Santa Fe stay open late for a hip and happening way to discover the city’s creativity. LoDo has a variety of art galleries, many of them in beautiful old brick warehouses and the historic neighborhoods of Highlands and Berkeley Park on Tennyson Street and the nearby Navajo Street have diverse galleries to uncover. Cherry Creek North is another area filled with eclectic galleries, while more art and antiques can be found in hundreds of shops in the 400 to 2000 blocks of South Broadway.

“The Mile High City is remaking itself as a world capital of art and architecture.” Sunset Magazine The new Hamilton Building at the Denver Art Museum (DAM) opened in October 2006 to rave reviews around the world. Designed by renowned architect Daniel Libeskind, the building evokes the Rocky Mountains with its titanium shards and crystal-like angles. Newsweek said, “The building is smashing. Its jagged forms soar out of the ground, an eruption of shapes frozen in the moment and hovering over the site as if held together by a powerful unseen force.” Already the largest museum between Chicago and the West Coast, the addition doubled the museum’s size and allows the Denver Art Museum to host major new shows. Internationally known for its holdings of American Indian art, the DAM also has an extensive collection of pre-Columbian and Spanish Colonial art, European and American paintings, Western American art and more.

Denver Performing Arts Complex This four-square-block complex is the second largest performing arts center in the nation with 10 venues seating more than 10,000 people for Tony Awardwinning theatre, opera, symphony and ballet. Recent additions include the spectacular Ellie Caulkins Opera House, which is one of only three in America to feature in-seat translation devices. In 2007, Denver voters approved a $90 million refurbishing of Boettcher Concert Hall, home of the Colorado Symphony Orchestra.

What’s GOING ON?

To find everything happening at Denver’s cultural facilities and art galleries, visit: www.Denver365.com. Here you’ll find the latest on theatre, dance, symphony, opera, art show openings, film, museums, kid-friendly activities and annual cultural events, from the Cherry Creek Arts Festival to Denver Arts Week.

Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver (MCA)

The new Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver opened in 2007. Designed by London architect David Adjaye, the 27,000-square-foot facility features a lighted glass and polypropylene curtain wall and has become an architectural icon for Denver’s hip historic district, LoDo. There are five intimate gallery spaces in the museum, as well as a museum shop and a panoramic rooftop café.

MILE HIGH EVENTS pooper scoopers, blood suckers, vomit munchers, slime makers and more! 720-488-3300; www.thewildlifeexperience.org

OCTOBER 2008 To find out more about what’s hot in Metro Denver visit www.DENVER.org. This comprehensive online events calendar includes detailed and user-friendly event information for museums, exhibitions, festivals and performances with exciting photos.

SEPTEMBER 2008

Longs Peak Scottish-Irish Highland Festival, September 4-7 One of the largest Celtic festivals in the nation in Estes Park, a one-hour drive from Denver. 1-800-90-ESTES; www.scotfest.com Oktoberfest, September 19-21 & 26-28 German tradition held on Larimer between 20 & 22nd Streets, featuring dancing, oompah bands, colorful costumes, a Kinderplatz, beer and bratwursts. www.oktoberfestdenver.com 5th Annual Festival Italiano: Food & Wine Festival, September 20-21 Celebration of Italian culture features food, wine, bocce games, and more. 303-742-1501; www.belmarcolorado.com Animal Grossology Exhibition, September 27 – April 26 2009 Head to the Wildlife Experience for this unique exhibit featuring 14

Fright Fest, October 3November 1 Elitch Gardens Theme Park, Denver’s downtown amusement park, transforms from theme park to “scream” park Saturdays and Sundays all month long! 303-595-4386; www.elitchgardens.com Great American Beer Festival, October 9-11 The largest gathering of beer enthusiasts boasts more than 1,500 different beers from 300 American breweries. (Colorado Convention Center) 303-447-0816; www.beertown.org

Denver Marathon, October 19 Participants can run in the marathon, half-marathon, or fourperson relay. 1-888-RUN-5280; www.denvermarathon.com Denver International Wine Festival, October 29-November 1 A four-day celebration of wine and cuisine with 400 wines presented by winemakers from around the world. 303-664-5700; www.denverwinefest.com

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NOVEMBER 2008 Opera Colorado Season Opening, November 8 Season starts with Pucinni’s “Madama Butterfly” and continues in 2009 with Bizet’s “The Pearl Fishers” and Mozart’s “Cosi Fan Tutti.” 303-893-4100; www.operacolorado.org The Starz Denver Film Festival, November 13-23 Dozens of filmmakers introduce a slate of new movies at the Starz Film Center on the Auraria Campus. 303-595-3456; www.denverfilm.org

2nd Annual Denver Arts Week November 14-22 Denver celebrates all of the arts from performing to visual. Explore Denver’s neighborhood studios and galleries, as well as its world-class museums. www.denverartsweek.org Union Station and Denver City & County Building Lighting Ceremonies, November 28 Dazzling lights illuminate two of the city’s most historic buildings. 303-534-6161; www.downtowndenver.com

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9News Parade of Lights, December 5-6 The streets of downtown burst with color as spectators enjoy sparkling lights, ornamented floats, marching bands, giant balloons and festive costumed performers. 303-534-6161; www.denverparadeoflights.com Blossoms of Light, December 1-Jan. 20 Journey through the brilliantly lit Denver Botanic Gardens, featuring 17 acres of lights, festive carolers, dancers and hot beverages. 720-865-3500; www.botanicgardens.org Zoo Lights, December 7-January 6 Luminous animated animal sculptures, traditional Christmas tunes and roaming wildlife make this event among the brightest and most beautiful in the state. 303-376-4800; www.denverzoo.org Annual New Year’s Eve Fireworks Downtown, December 31 Toast to 2009 under an umbrella of spectacular fireworks on the 16th Street Mall. (9 p.m. & Midnight) Admission is free.

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Freddie Mac makes home possible across the nation. Nationwide, the numbers have been tallied. The results from every state are in. In the past decade, Freddie Mac has helped over 2 million Florida families make home possible. We’ve invested over $725 billion in home loans in California. And in 2007, Freddie Mac helped nearly 37,000 Texas homebuyers purchase their first home. For millions of American families, their home is the biggest investment they’ll ever make – it’s their nest egg. Freddie Mac has helped more than 50 million American families own their own home. And last year alone, our foreclosure prevention programs helped nearly 50,000 families stay in their homes. Freddie Mac’s mission for over 38 years has been to make home possible by making mortgage money available to lenders. The liquidity we bring to the mortgage market helps keep mortgage rates stable and low. So more families can own and keep their homes. Freddie Mac. We make home possible.

To see how Freddie Mac helps make home possible in your state, visit www.FreddieMac.com/states.

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JANUARY 2009

National Western Stock Show & Rodeo, January 10-25 Grab your cowboy boots and head over to the world’s premier stock show and one of the nation’s largest rodeos. Features include more than 15,000 animals, rodeo performances, Mexican rodeos, bull riders, horse shows and more. 303-297-1166; www.nationalwestern.com Martin Luther King, Jr. Marade (March & Parade), January 19 Celebrate one of the largest Martin Luther King, Jr. march and rallies in the United States. Participants gather at City Park and march to Civic Center Park. 26th Annual Colorado Indian Market and Southwest Showcase, January 16-18 Enjoy a weekend of culture featuring Aztec dancers and traditional music, Navajo rugs and works by Native American artists throughout the nation. 972-398-0052; www.indianmarket.net 16

Denver Nuggets NBA Basketball, Through April The Mile High City’s tallest members continue their quest to win The Finals and the Larry O'Brien Trophy. 303-405-1100; www.nba.com/nuggets

Buffalo Bill's Birthday Celebration, February 21

ARPIL 2009

Colorado Avalanche NHL Hockey, Through April The Avalanche lead onice excitement at the Pepsi Center. 303-405-1107; www.avalanche.nhl.com

You’re invited to celebrate Buffalo Bill’s 161th birthday at the Buffalo Bill Grave & Museum! Festivities include Pin-the-Tail on the Buffalo, designing custom birthday cards, a Buffalo-Chip Tossing Contest, a slice of cake – and a slice of Western history too! 303-526-0744; www.buffalobill.org

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Colorado Mammoth Lacrosse, Through April Since their arrival in 2002, Denver’s Pro Lacrosse team has become a crowd favorite; a great introduction to the NLL. 303-405-1104; www.coloradomammoth.com

FEBRUARY 2009 Denver Restaurant Week, February 21-27 Denver is 5,280 feet above sea level – exactly one mile high. In honor of that, treat your taste buds when more than 150 top Denver restaurants offer multi-course meals for the “mile high” price of $52.80 for two (tax and tip not included). 303-892-1112; www.denver.org

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MARCH 2009 Colorado Crush Arena Football Opening Game Opening game of John Elway's Colorado Crush at the Pepsi Center. Season runs through June. 303-352-1000; www.coloradocrush.com St. Patrick's Day Parade, March 15 The city's largest annual parade features horses and stagecoaches, marching bands, floats and fun with a Western flair. (Begins at 27th & Blake Street.) www.denverstpatricksdayparade.org Denver March Powwow, March 20-22 The Powwow features more than 700 dancers and musicians from 70 tribes. Authentic arts and crafts, drumming competitions, dance contests and Native American food highlight the event. 303-934-8045; www.denvermarchpowwow.org

Colorado Rockies Home Opener, April The Rocks are back and better than ever! Season runs through September. www.colorado.rockies.mlb.com

Cinco de Mayo, May 2-3 The largest Cinco de Mayo celebration in the United States fills Civic Center Park with Mexican culture, arts and crafts, strolling Mariachi bands, colorfully costumed Aztec dancers, several stages featuring traditional and contemporary Latino entertainment and a variety of Mexican culinary delights. 303-534-8342, ext. 110; www.newsed.org/cinco.htm

JUNE 2009 La Piazza dell’Arte, June 6-7 The streets of Larimer Square are transformed into a giant canvas by hundreds of artists who recreate masterpieces and original works with vivid pastel chalk. Italian music and food complement this visual feast. 303-685-8143; www.larimerarts.org

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ATTRACTIONS The National Western Stock Show gallops into town in January with a parade through the streets of downtown Denver and 23 rodeo performances. The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the second largest in the nation with theatre, opera, symphony and dance, while the Denver Zoo is the fourth most popular zoo in the nation based on paid attendance. Pictured above: : National Western Stock Show parade by Steve Crecelius. Pictured below (left to right): Colorado Symphony Orchestra by Steve Crecelius; Museo de las Américas; Downtown Aquarium by Stan Obert; Denver Zoo.

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The heart of downtown Denver is the 16th Street Mall, a mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with 200 trees, 50,000 flowers, outdoor cafés and shops. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the Mall features a pattern in colored granite that resembles the design on a diamondback rattlesnake.

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DENVER PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX. The second largest performing arts complex in the nation offers 10 venues seating more than 10,000 people for Tony Award-winning theatre, opera, symphony and ballet. The new $92 million Ellie Caulkins Opera House opened in 2005 and Boettcher Concert Hall is undergoing a massive refurbishing. Ninety-minute backstage tours are available, visiting everything from the dressing rooms to costume and scenery shops. 720-931-TOUR.

COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER. Ranked by meeting planners as one of the top 5 convention centers in the nation, this massive facility offers 592,000 square feet of exhibit space – a 14-acre room. Two massive lobbies feature more than 4.5 acres of glass and offer spectacular views, while the facility has 62 meeting rooms and a beautiful 5,000-seat theatre.

BLUE BEAR. One of the most popular public art statues in Denver is Lawrence Argent’s 40-foot high Blue Bear, which appears to be peeking into the convention center. The 10,000pound bear is made up of 4,000 interlocking triangles.

DENVER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER. Your one stop shop for everything Denver – hundreds of free brochures and maps, personal assistance in making all your plans, a TicketMaster outlet and a gift shop. 303-892-1505.

FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM. The hottest place in town tells the story of Denver’s firefighters, from 1866 to present. Hands-on fun for children and adults with a unique gift shop.

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BROWN PALACE HOTEL & SPA. Built in 1892, Denver’s grand dame hotel features a dramatic nine-story atrium topped by a stained glass ceiling. Enjoy high tea in the lobby or take a free historic walking tour of the hotel, every Wed. and Sat. at 2 p.m.

DENVER PAVILIONS. Two square blocks and three levels of shopping, dining and entertainment with Niketown, Virgin Records, Barnes & Noble bookstore, Lucky Strike Lanes, Hard Rock Café and more. www.denverpavilions.com

PIONEER MONUMENT & FOUNTAIN. The bronze figure on the rearing horse pointing the way west is Christopher “Kit” Carson, the legendary explorer and scout who played an important role in developing the Rocky Mountain West.

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CITY & COUNTY BUILDING. Denver’s Court House opened in 1932 and is made of Colorado granite. In Dec. and Jan., it is decorated with more than 20,000 floodlights creating one of the largest holiday lighting displays in the nation.

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CIVIC CENTER PARK. This beautiful green space features a formal flower garden, Greek Amphitheatre and two historic Western statues by artist Alexander Phimister Proctor. The park is the site of the largest Cinco de Mayo celebration every year on the weekend closest to May 5th, and hosts Taste of Colorado every Labor Day Weekend. There is an outdoor food market on Wednesdays in the summer.

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MOLLY BROWN HOUSE. Tours are available of the Victorian home of “Unsinkable” Molly Brown, a woman who struck it rich in the gold rush in Leadville and entered folklore when she survived the sinking of the Titanic.

DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY. Designed by architect Michael Graves, this is the largest library between Los Angeles and Chicago and houses an acclaimed Western History Library. The library has its own art gallery and changing exhibits.

GOLDEN TRIANGLE NEIGHBORHOOD & GALLERIES. The area east of the Denver Art Museum is one of Denver’s oldest neighborhoods, a delightful mix of historic single family Victorian homes on treelined streets blended with chic new galleries, trend-setting restaurants and elegant high-rise apartments. On the first Friday of every month, the neighborhood’s 50 art galleries stay open late with an “Art Bus” offering free transportation from shops to tasty cafés. After dark, the area dubbed “SoCo” for south of Colfax, has some of the city’s hottest nightclubs and outdoor patios, while the six restaurants in the 900 block of Lincoln offer distinctive Denver dining.

DENVER ART MUSEUM. The original castle-like structure was designed by Gio Ponti of Milan, Italy and the new titanium angular building by architect Daniel Libeskind. The museum has more than 60,000 art works, including what is regarded as the nation’s finest collection of Native American art works representing more than 100 tribes of North America.

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CAPITOL GROUNDS & PARK. The park around the Capitol has two Civil War cannons and a Civil War Monument.

COLORADO STATE CAPITOL. Modeled after the U.S. Capitol in Washington, this impressive building was completed in 1908 and offers free tours on weekdays. The dome is covered with 200 ounces of gold leaf. The 13th step on the west side is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level – one mile high – and offers gorgeous views.

BYERS-EVANS MUSEUM. Enjoy guided tours through this elegant residence built in 1883 and richly decorated with original Evans family furnishings.

COLORADO HISTORY MUSEUM. Discover the colorful story of the Native Americans, ranchers, railroaders, gold miners and explorers who have called Colorado home. The museum uses dioramas, artifacts, multi-media and sound to bring the state’s exciting history to life.

KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE & DECORATIVE ARTS. The museum offers a nationally important display of 20th Century decorative arts, including a retrospective of the distinguished painter Vance Kirkland (1904-1981).

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COORS FIELD. Cheer on the Colorado Rockies. In 2007, the Blake Street Bombers won an unprecedented 22 of their last 23 games to earn their first trip to the World Series.

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UNION STATION. This 1885 Beaux Arts station currently serves AMTRAK, the Ski Train to Winter Park and Light Rail. A new $4.3 billion project will make Union Station the hub of a 120-mile rail network by 2018.

ROCKMOUNT RANCH WEAR. Ask for “Papa Jack!” The 107-year old founder of this Western wear company still comes to work most mornings and is the oldest CEO in America.

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MILLENNIUM BRIDGE. This footbridge with the tall white mast is the principal bicycle and pedestrian connection between downtown Denver and Commons Park, the South Platte River, and the Riverfront and Highlands neighborhoods.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART / DENVER (MCA). Designed by London architect David Adjaye, the museum has five galleries of changing exhibits, a gift shop and a rooftop café.

CONFLUENCE PARK & REI FLAGSHIP STORE. This river park has a kayaking chute and bike paths. In the summer, the bright yellow Platte River Trolley leaves from here for rides along the river. The REI Flagship Store overlooking the park has a 45foot high climbing wall.

ELITCH GARDENS. The only downtown theme park in America, Elitch Gardens is really two parks in one: on

one side, there are 48 thrill rides including looping roller coasters, while the other side offers a complete water theme park with tubes, waterslides and wavepools.

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM. One of the top 50 U.S. attractions based on child appeal, the museum provides fun, hands-on experiences for newborns through 8 year olds and their adult caregivers.

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DENVER SKATE PARK. The 50,000 square foot Skate Park is the largest free INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH. public skate facility in Cheer on the Denver Broncos at the nation. It is designed this beautiful modern stadium, for both street skating which also contains the Colorado Sports Hall and vertical skating. of Fame.

DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM. This world-class aquarium has more than 15,000 fish, mammals and plants, including an exhibit of Sumatran tigers who love to swim. The family friendly facility has a restaurant where you can dine next to sharks and colorful tropical fish.

The site of the Aug. 25-28, 2008 Democratic National Convention is also the home of the NHL Colorado Avalanche, the NBA Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Crush indoor arena football team.

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DENVER ZOO. The fourth most popular zoo in the nation has 4,000 Littleton animals representing more than 750 species. The Zoo’s Predator Ridge has a pride of lions, while nearby polar bears frolic in Northern Shores. Get nose-tonose with a Komodo dragon or meet the fun-loving orangutans in Primate Panorama. Fe Dr.

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DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE. The fourth largest museum in the U.S. offers an IMAX movie theatre, the world’s most advanced digital planetarium, an amazing collection of dinosaur bones and more than 80 dioramas depicting animals from around the globe in their natural habitat. There are many fun interactive exhibits on the human body, geology and science.

WASHINGTON PARK. Consistently picked as Denver’s favorite park, “Wash Park” (as the locals call it) offers two lakes, two formal flower gardens, a two-mile jogging track, paddle boat rentals, bike rentals, summer band concerts, picnic areas and mountain views. The nearby neighborhoods of Old South Gaylord and Old South Pearl have restaurants, galleries, coffee shops and local pubs.

Recognized as one of the top five botanical gardens in the U.S., this quiet 23-acre oasis has more than 32,000 plants from such faraway places as Australia, Africa and the Himalayas.

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AMUSEMENT & ENTERTAINMENT AMUSEMENT PARKS AND CENTERS BOONDOCKS FUN CENTER 11425 Community Center Dr., Northglenn, CO 80233, 720-977-8000, fax 720-977-7312, www.boondocks.info, ncooper@boondocks.info. Boondocks Fun Center has something for everyone! Located right off I-25 on eight acres, our indoor/outdoor facility offers a full-service restaurant and state-of-the-art attractions: two mini-golf courses, laser tag, four go-kart tracks, bumper boats, batting cages, kiddie cove, max-flight roller coaster simulator, and an arcade and redemption area with over 200 games. BRUNSWICK ZONE - LONE TREE 9255 Kimmer Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124, 03-792-2695, fax 303-708-8072, www.bowlbrunswick.com, ec.bz.lone.tree@brunbowl.com. A family-friendly entertainment destination with something for everyone, including 48 lanes, billiards room, more than 70 video games, laser tag, food zone and fireside lounge with large-screen TVs. Always smoke-free fun! DAVE & BUSTER’S OF DENVER 2000 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222, 303-759-1515, fax 303-759-2815, www.daveandbusters.com. A 60,000-sq. ft. dining and entertainment facility featuring world-class pocket billiards, shuffleboard and the latest video games and simulators. Great food, great fun—the perfect place to host your next special event! Dave & Buster’s of Westminster 10667 Westminster Blvd., Ste. 100, Westminster, CO 80020, 303-438-1500, fax 303-438-9453, www.daveandbustersevents.com. ELITCH GARDENS 2000 Elitch Cir. (I-25 and Speer Blvd. South, Exit 212), Denver, CO 80204, 303-595-4386, fax 303-629-0740, www.elitchgardens.com. Located in downtown Denver, Elitch Gardens is a 118-year-old tradition of family fun and entertainment, with thrilling coasters, family rides and Island Kingdom Water Park. New for 2008: Ghostblasters, an exciting new interactive “frightfully fun” ride, and a top-name-talent concert series Saturday evenings in June and July.

LAKESIDE AMUSEMENT PARK I-70 and Sheridan Blvd., Denver, CO 80212, 303-477-1621, www.lakesideamusementpark.com. Opened in 1908, Lakeside offers fun and excitement for everyone. Featuring the world-famous Cyclone roller coaster, rated as one of America’s top ten by the Discovery Channel; 39 rides, including Kiddieland; and fun games and culinary fare on the midway. Opens May weekends only; June 9 open daily at 6 p.m., weekends at noon. Kiddieland opens daily at 1 p.m. LUCKY STRIKE LANES BELMAR 415 S. Teller St., Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-935-5793, fax 303-935-5743, www.bowlluckystrike.com. The hottest upscale bowling lounge and restaurant around. Featuring 16 state-of-the-art bowling lanes, a trendy American menu with a twist, a forty-foot bar with high-definition screens, and a private VIP room. It’s the perfect location for a group celebration, exclusive party or a night on the town! MR. BIGGS 9670 W. Coal Mine Ave., Littleton, CO 80123, 303-972-4344, fax 303-972-4970, www.becooldoright.com. Experience fun at Mr. Biggs! Colorado’s premier entertainment facility is 3½ acres of fun, including our Grand Prix Raceway with 40 mile per hour go-karts, a retro 40-lane bowling center, laser jam, BattleTech, Firestorm, 18-hole minigolf course, twister ride, skating, Little BiggTown, an array of video games and more! Mr. Biggs can host groups from 30 to 3,000. ROCK’n & JAM’n 9499 N. Washington St., Thornton, CO 80229, 303-254-4344, www.climbthebest.com, rj1@rocknandjamn.com. Colorado’s tallest, most spectacular climbing gyms. Our state-of-the-art facilities offer a dust-free, air-conditioned, friendly environment. We have spacious locker rooms with showers. We offer climbing instruction and programs for individuals, groups and corporations. ROCK’n & JAM’n 2 7390 S. Fraser St., Centennial, CO 80112, 303-766-5462, www.climbthebest.com, rj2@rocknandjamn.com. SKYVENTURE COLORADO - INDOOR SKYDIVING Lone Tree Entertainment District, Park Meadows, 303-768-9000, www.skyventurecolorado.com, info@skyventurecolorado.com. Indoor skydiving—the experience of a lifetime! First-time fliers observe, train, gear up and fly with the world’s best instructors in a climatecontrolled wind tunnel. Flights begin at $50 and include the equivalent of two skydives. Located in the entertainment district at Park Meadows Mall near restaurants, theaters, shopping, bowling, conference center, hotels and Lincoln Station light-rail stop. Open daily.

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SPLITZ BOWLING CENTER 10685 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CO 80020, 303-466-7515, fax 303-466-4754, www.splitzhappen.com, info@splitzhappen.com. Experience the next generation of bowling in this non-smoking, state-of-the-art facility providing a fun, family-friendly environment. Make your next event a “striking” success at Splitz. With meeting space and full range of catering options, Splitz is perfect for corporate outings, team building, birthday celebrations and competitive bowling! WATER WORLD 1800 W. 89th Ave., 88th Ave. at Pecos, Denver, CO 80260, 303-427-SURF, fax 303-650-7594, www.waterworldcolorado.com, guestservices@hylandhills.org. America’s biggest and best family water park features over 45 aquatic attractions on 67 beautifully landscaped acres, including two giant wave pools, whitewater rapids, speed slides, Voyage to the Center of the Earth, Lost River of the Pharaohs, Storm, Revolution, TurboRacer, Wally World for tots, the all-new family-friendly Big Top and more. Free parking, picnics welcome.

CASINOS/GAMING AMERISTAR CASINO BLACK HAWK 111 Richman St., Black Hawk, CO 80422, 720-496-4000, 866-MOREFUN, fax 720-946-4030, www.ameristar.com/blackhawk.com. Outstanding gaming just 40 minutes from Denver. Our dramatic, lodge-themed casino offers more than 1,600 slot and video machines, 12 blackjack and 14 poker tables, six dining and entertainment venues and ample parking in the city’s largest parking garage. BULLWHACKERS CASINOS 101 Gregory St., Black Hawk, CO 80422, 303-271-2500, 800-GAM-BULL, fax 303-271-2501, www.bullwhackers.com. Bullwhackers Casinos provides the best Black Hawk has to offer. See why so many come up to experience the Bullwhackers Way! CANYON CASINO 131 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422, 303-777-1111, fax 303-582-2722, www.canyoncasino.com. Located in the heart of town on Main Street, dedicated to giving you Black Hawk’s Best Bet. Aisles and aisles of new and classic games. Groups welcome. Visit the Canyon Grille for casual dining. Check out the Web site for the latest promotions and events. FORTUNE VALLEY HOTEL AND CASINO 321 Gregory St., Central City, CO 80427, 303-582-0800, 800-924-6646, fax 303-716-9985, www.fortunevalleycasino.com. Only 30 minutes from Denver via I-70 and the new four-lane Central City Parkway. Enjoy the perks of adulthood at Central City’s largest casino, with 118 AAA-rated hotel rooms, buffet, steakhouse and deli restaurants, free covered parking, live entertainment and non-smoking casino area.

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Attractions CASINOS/GAMING, cont. THE GILPIN CASINO 111 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422, 303-582-1133, www.thegilpincasino.com. The Gilpin Casino offers exciting new slot machines, a fantastic restaurant and great cash rewards! Our beautiful new poker room features daily tournaments and live-action games. Best of all, we treat you like family. GOLDEN MARDI GRAS 300 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422, 303-582-5600, www.goldencasinogroup.com. Casino action just 35 miles from Denver in Black Hawk. Golden Mardi Gras, Golden Gates and Golden Gulch have all your favorite slots and table games, including live poker, an outstanding Golden Rewards Players Program, great food and free, convenient covered parking. Home of Looser Penny Slots! ISLE OF CAPRI and COLORADO CENTRAL STATION CASINOS AND HOTELS 401 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422, 800-743-4753, fax 303-582-0614, www.isleofcapricasino.com. A climate-controlled skywalk connects the Isle of Capri and Colorado Central Station Casinos and Hotels. More than 2,000 slot machines, blackjack games, live poker tables, great restaurants, two deluxe hotels with over 400 rooms, free covered parking and outstanding player reward clubs. Colorado’s largest gaming property, just 35 miles from Denver and minutes from Colorado’s premier ski resorts. THE LODGE CASINO AT BLACK HAWK 240 Main St., Black Hawk, CO 80422, 303-582-1771, www.thelodgecasino.com. The Lodge Casino has exciting casino action, with over 900 generous slot machines and action-packed table games. We feature Black Hawk’s largest poker room, three fantastic restaurants, a coffee and gelato bar, four bars, 50 hotel rooms and free valet parking. We’re open from 8 a.m.-2 a.m., 365 days a year. MILE HIGH RACING & ENTERTAINMENT 6200 Dahlia St., Commerce City, CO 80022, 303-288-1591, fax 303-289-1640, www.mihiracing.com. Come visit our greyhound park, located just seven miles north of downtown Denver. Worldclass live and simulcast greyhound racing. Also visit Arapahoe Park, Denver’s horse-racing attraction, located in southeast Aurora. Experience the drama, pageantry and excitement of live summer racing and year-round simulcast wagering on America’s premier thoroughbred tracks.

CHILDREN’S ATTRACTIONS BUTTERFLY PAVILION AND INSECT CENTER 6252 W. 104th Ave. (off U.S. Hwy. 36), Westminster, CO 80020, 303-469-5441, www.butterflies.org. At the Butterfly Pavilion, we’ve got more adventures than you can imagine. Explore our tropical rainforest, where over 1,200 butterflies flutter around you. Hold a friendly tarantula in the palm of your hand. Discover what lurks in your very own backyard on a colossal scale. It’s where science, fun and education come together. 28

CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF DENVER 2121 Children’s Museum Dr., (1-25 and 23rd Ave., Exit 211), Denver, CO 80211, 303-433-7444, fax 303-433-9520, www.mychildsmuseum.org. Discover the Children’s Museum of Denver. Our mission is to create a community where children and their grownups learn through play. With 11 interactive Playscapes, dynamic daily programs and exciting special events, children explore, discover, create and learn! TINY TOWN AND RAILROAD 6249 S. Turkey Creek Rd., Tiny Town, CO 80465, 303-697-6829, www.tinytownrailroad.com. Historic Colorado landmark since 1915. More than 100 handcrafted miniature buildings in town, rural and mountain settings. Authentic steam train rides. Just off U.S. Hwy. 285 on South Turkey Creek Road. Thirty minutes from downtown Denver. Open weekends in May, daily Memorial Day through Labor Day, and weekends in Sept., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

CULTURAL/HERITAGE CULTURAL TOURS BANJO BILLY'S BUS TOUR 720-938-8885, www.banjobilly.com, john@banjobilly.com. Banjo Billy's Bus Tour ain't no typical tour. Hear ghost stores, crime tales and the history of Denver. Sit on a couch, recliner or saddle while ambling through town on a shack on wheels. This is more than information; this is infotainment! Yeee Haaa! DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY 10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204, 720-865-1111, TTY 720-865-1472, fax 720-865-2081, www.denverlibrary.org, webmaster@denver.lib.co.us. Art exhibits, free Internet access and tours. Of special note: Western history collection of art, maps and books; genealogy resources. Central Library designed by noted architect Michael Graves. Coffee shop in Central Library. Closed on major holidays.

VENICE ON THE CREEK Larimer St. and Speer Blvd., Denver, CO, 303-893-0750, fax 303-455-7234, www.veniceonthecreek.com, info@veniceonthecreek.com. Float along downtown Denver’s Cherry Creek on a punt, similar to a gondola. Your guide will relate the history of Denver, from its roots as a small mining town to the vibrant metropolis of today. A fun and unique experience for the whole family. We offer daytime fun and evening candlelight romance. Operates June 1Aug. 31.

DENVER CULTURALS COLORADO THEATRE GUILD P.O. Box 8625, Denver, CO 80201, 303-778-7724, 303-744-3040, www.coloradotheatreguild.org. Boasting over 100 statewide theatre companies, the CTG Web site is the #1 site for live theatre performance in Colorado. DENVER OFFICE OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS 201 W. Colfax Ave., 6th Fl., Dept. 1007, Denver, CO 80202, 20-865-4320, fax 720-865-4315, www.denvergov.org/DOCA. Promotes access to Denver’s vibrant cultural scene. Organizes numerous events each year, which are all free and open to the public. SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL FACILITIES DISTRICT 899 Logan St., #500, Denver, CO 80203, 303-860-0588, fax 303-861-4315, www.scfd.org, scfd@scfd.org. The SCFD collects a 1/10 of 1% sales tax and annually distributes approximately $39 million to over 300 cultural facilities in the sevencounty Denver metropolitan area, including the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the Denver Zoo, the Denver Botanic Gardens, and the Denver Center for the Performing Arts.

LoDo DISTRICT INC. 1616 17th St., Ste. 478, Denver, CO 80202, 303-628-5428, fax 303-628-5495, www.lodo.org. Lower Downtown, or “LoDo,” as it is affectionately known, is a thriving mixed-use neighborhood and Denver’s premier historic district. The area is home to art galleries, restaurants and clubs, professional, service and retail businesses, and more than 2,500 residents. Historic walking tours are available year-round.

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PLATTE VALLEY TROLLEY Station stops at REI Bldg. (15th Ave. and Platte River Dr.), Downtown Aquarium, Children’s Museum, www.denvertrolley.org. Relive the days of the streetcar and learn the history of the area by riding the trolley along the Platte River. Wed.-Sun. 30-min. river runs 12:00-3:30 (adults $3, child/senior $2). Private charters welcome.

ARVADA CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES 6901 Wadsworth Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003, 720-898-7200, fax 720-898-7217, www.arvadacenter.org. Multidisciplinary arts center offers a varied, year-round program of professional theater, dance and music concerts, art and historical exhibitions and hands-on arts and humanities education for all ages. Includes a 500-seat and

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ADAMS MYSTERY PLAYHOUSE 2406 Federal Blvd., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-1848, fax 303-477-5900, www.adamsmysteryplayhouse.com, marne@marne-interactive.com. You solve the crime! Perfect for adults and kids. Tickets are $39 for dinner and interactive show. Weekends 6:15 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

Attractions CENTRAL CITY OPERA Opera House: 124 Eureka St., Central City, CO 80427, Administrative Offices and Box Office: 400 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 530, Denver, CO 80246, 303-292-6700, fax 303-292-4958, www.centralcityopera.org, boxoffice@centralcityopera.org. Central City Opera is the nation’s fifth-oldest opera company, located 40 miles west of Denver. The company continues to present contemporary opera in a historic setting during its annual summer festival, June through Aug., to train young singers, maintain education and community programs, and maintain more than 30 Victorian-era properties.

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220-seat indoor theater, 1,400-seat outdoor amphitheater, museum, gallery, classrooms, studios and 7,000-sq. ft. banquet facility and meeting rooms. AVENUE THEATER 417 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-321-5925, fax 303-744-2298, www.avenuetheater.com, dave@chickenlips.com. The Avenue Theater, located in downtown Denver, has been producing award-winning comedies, plays, musicals, improvisational comedy and children‘s shows for over 22 years. Home to Chicken Lips Entertainment and the World Humor Organization, where customized entertainment and entertaining training are provided. Our place or yours!

BOULDER’S DINNER THEATRE 5501 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, CO 80303, 303-449-6000 (reservations), 800-448-5501, fax 303-442-5671, www.bouldersdinnertheatre.com. Colorado’s most exciting dinner theater, featuring Broadway musicals and dinner served at your table by the performers. Closed Mondays. BROOKS CENTER ARTS - THEATRE 1400 Williams St., Denver, CO 80218, brookscenterarts@yahoo.com. Presenting Home Away From Aug. 22-Sept. 27, 2008. An aging screenwriter pitching for his next big break and an aspiring young film actress rent rooms in a Los Angeles house where the boundaries between the races, politics, Hollywood and reality blur—taking pokes at Hollywood Republicans.

CITY & COUNTY OF DENVER, DIVISION OF THEATRES AND ARENAS 1245 Champa St., 1st floor, Denver, CO 80204, 720-865-4220, fax 720-865-4246. The Division of Theatres and Arenas manages Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, Official Colorado Welcome Center at Red Rocks, the Temple Buell Theatre, the Boettcher Concert Hall, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House and the Historic Denver Coliseum. COLORADO BALLET 1278 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203, tickets 303-837-8888, ext. 2, fax 303-861-7174, www.coloradoballet.org. From beloved classics — including Swan Lake, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, and The Nutcracker — to our engaging and contemporary repertory series and triple crown, Colorado Ballet’s 48th season has something for everyone. Tickets now available: 303-837-8888, Ticketmaster.com, or ColoradoBallet.org. Most performances held at the beautiful Ellie Caulkins Opera House. COLORADO CHILDREN’S CHORALE 2420 W. 26th Ave., Ste. 350D, Denver, CO 80211, 303-892-5600, fax 303-892-0828, www.childrenschorale.org. Known for artistically excellent choirs and youthful exuberance, the Children’s Chorale has been a cultural treasure for more than three decades. With a diverse repertoire and dynamic choreography, the Children’s Chorale performs with an innovative stage presentation and a unique theatrical spirit. Enjoy seasonal concerts at the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, or book the award-winning Children’s Chorale for corporate or private functions. COLORADO MUSIC ALLIANCE P.O. Box 2117, Crested Butte, CO 81224, 970-349-0619, fax 970-349-0620, www.coloradomusicalliance.com. Stunning scenery, first-class presenters, avid audiences: It’s no wonder some of the most famous musicians come to Colorado. The state’s classical-music festivals present nearly 1,000 concerts every summer, ranging from symphonic to chamber to opera to virtuoso recitals in sublime concert settings ranging from Victorian opera houses to state-of-the-art tents and amphitheaters. DENVER OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

here’s always something to do in Denver. Kids love to explore the Children’s Museum, a maze of a building with eleven different playscapes of fun.

History comes to life at a variety of musuems. Climb into the cockpit of planes and jets at Wings Over the Rockies, walk through time at the Colorado History Museum, check out the home of a Denver legend at the Molly Brown House Museum or take a walk on the wild side at the Wildlife Experience.

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A special exhibition takes place this fall at the Littleton Historical Museum. The Presidential Hopefuls will shed new light on American history and the electoral process. And don’t miss Denver’s newest museum, the Museum of Contemporary Art, which has been winning rave reviews from architects around the nation. Don’t miss the rooftop café with its stunning view of LoDo and the Rocky Mountains.

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Attractions number, variety, and size of performance spaces and the number and variety of performing-arts activities. DPAC houses the acclaimed Temple Hoyne Buell Theater, Boettcher Concert Hall, the Ellie Caulkins Opera House, the Bonfils Theatre Complex, and the Seawell Ballroom. HERITAGE SQUARE MUSIC HALL 18301 W. Colfax Ave., D103, Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-7800, fax 303-271-3900, www.hsmusichall.com. Fun family entertainment. A unique dinner theater nestled in the beautiful Golden foothills, featuring an outstanding buffet followed by comedy plays and musical comedy revues. Wed.-Sat. nights, Sun. brunch. Group and senior discounts. Available for meetings. Located in a picturesque Victorian shopping village with rides and shops, just 15 minutes from downtown Denver.

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LANNIE’S CLOCKTOWER CABARET 1601 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-293-0075, fax 303-825-0690, www.lannies.com, info@lannies.com. Denver’s most magical showroom features Lannie Garrett, Colorado’s favorite chanteuse, on most Fridays and Saturdays. This lush, intimate lounge and bar also offers weeknight shows, including vintage burlesque revues, soul nights, comedy drag shows and more—all under the historic D&F Clocktower on the 16th Street Mall.

PUBLIC ART Great art isn’t just in museums in Denver. Take a look around. All over the city, you’ll find gorgeous murals, whimsical sculptures and other kinds of public art that will delight and inspire. Denver’s Public Art Program was established in 1998 as an Executive Order under Mayor Federico Peña, directing 1 percent of any capital improvement project over $1 million be set aside for the inclusion of art in the design and construction of these projects. Over the past 18 years, Denver has installed over 150 works of art under this program. Don’t miss the incredible 40-foot-tall Blue Bear at the Colorado Convention Center, designed by Lawrence Argent; or the numerous Old West-themed works in Civic Center Park; or the oversized sculptures that surround the Denver Art Museum. VISITDENVER.COM

PERFORMING ARTS, cont. COLORADO SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Boettcher Concert Hall, 1000 14th St., #15, Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-7876, fax 303-293-2649, www.coloradosymphony.org. The Colorado Symphony Orchestra, the state’s only full-time professional orchestra, presents Masterworks, CSO Presents, and family, holiday and summer performances. DENVER CENTER ATTRACTIONS 1245 Champa St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-893-4100, www.denvercenter.org. Best of Broadway touring productions in the glorious Buell Theatre; intimate year-round cabaret musicals in the Garner Galleria Theatre. 32

DENVER CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS Speer Blvd. and Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80204, Tickets: 303-893-4100, 800-641-1222, TTY: 303-893-9582, www.denvercenter.org. Information: 303-893-4000. The DCPA is an exhilarating mix of Broadway tours and musicals such as Jersey Boys and Avenue Q, as well as Tony Award-winning, locally produced theatre, including Noises Off! and A Christmas Carol. Group discounts and backstage tours are available. DENVER PERFORMING ARTS COMPLEX (DPAC) Speer Blvd. and Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-640-2637, www.artscomplex.com. DPAC is a four-city-block arts complex with over 10,000 seats in nine performance venues. The complex is the largest in the world in terms of

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OPERA COLORADO 695 S. Colorado Blvd., Ste. 20, Denver, CO 80246, 303-357-ARTS, fax 303-778-6533, www.operacolorado.org, info@operacolorado.org. Travel the world without leaving your seat! Join Denver’s premier opera company on a musical journey with Madama Butterfly (Nov. 2008), The Pearl Fishers (Feb. 2009) and Cosi fan tutte (April 2009) at the new, state-of-the-art Ellie Caulkins Opera House in the heart of downtown. PHAMALY P.O. Box 44216, Denver, CO 80201-4216, 303-575-0005, www.phamaly.org, info@phamaly.org. PHAMALY - The Physically Handicapped Actors and Musical Artists League is a nationally recognized, award-winning theater company that performs throughout Colorado. In addition to staged productions throughout the year, its outreach programs are custom-designed to entertain and educate at conferences, corporate meetings, diversity training, social gatherings and more. ROBERT & JUDI NEWMAN CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 2344 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80208, events 303-871-7580, box office 303-871-7720, www.du.edu/newmancenter. The Newman Center for the Performing Arts hosts theater, dance and music programs of all kinds in the region’s most comfortable and acoustically advanced theaters. Schedule includes free/discounted performances by the Lamont School of Music and Dept. of Theatre, local performing organizations and Newman Center Presents series.

Attractions PERFORMING ARTS, cont. SWALLOW HILL MUSIC ASSOCIATION 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, CO 80210, 303-777-1003, fax 303-871-0527, www.swallowhillmusic.org, info@swallowhillmusic.org. Denver’s home for folk, roots and acoustic music since 1979. With more than 200 concerts a year, including the Denver Folk & Roots Music Festival, we provide a place to celebrate music that is rarely heard elsewhere. The Julie Davis Music School provides an exceptional educational resource for the community.

MUSEUMS/PARKS The museums listed here cover a wide range of subjects—from toys to dinosaurs to art and beyond—and most charge admission. Denver also boasts a thriving and vibrant art gallery scene. For details, see page 126.

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BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM & GRAVE Top of Lookout Mountain, I-70 Exit 256, Golden, CO 80401, 303-526-0744, www.buffalobill.org. Honors the exploits of the frontier scout and showman, with a panoramic view of Denver from the gravesite. Guns, outfits and posters from the Wild West Show, with exhibits on the Pony Express and life on the frontier. Summer hours: Mon.-Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; winter hours: Tues.-Sun. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Adults $3; youth (615) $1; seniors $2; children under six free. CHEROKEE RANCH AND CASTLE 6113 N. Daniels Park Rd., Sedalia, CO 80135, 303-688-5555, fax 303-688-1170, www.cherokeeranch.org. Cherokee Ranch & Castle—where culture meets the Wild West! Make reservations to tour this Scottish castle, enjoy an afternoon tea, or attend one of the seasonal performing-arts concerts. One of the most unique venues in Colorado for an enchanting wedding or a memorable corporate event.

ASTOR HOUSE MUSEUM 822 12th St., Golden, CO 80401, 303-278-3557, fax 303-278-8916, www.astorhousemuseum.org. Built in 1867 to accommodate legislators when Golden was the territorial capital, and operated as a boardinghouse for more than 100 years. Now a museum where visitors experience frontier Colorado boardinghouse life. Museum and gift shop open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission. Located in historic downtown Golden.

COLORADO HISTORY MUSEUM 1300 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, 303-866-3682, www.coloradohistory.org. Explore Colorado’s diverse past and present when you visit Colorado’s own history museum. The fascinating exhibits feature Indian buffalo hunts, mining in the Rocky Mountains and life in early Denver. Detailed dioramas, historic photos, artifacts and much more tell the stories of Colorado through the years. The museum hosts a variety of educational programs, special tours, lectures and events created to bring Colorado’s past alive!

BLACK AMERICAN WEST MUSEUM 3091 California St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-292-2566, fax 303-382-1981, www.blackamericanwestmuseum.com, executivedirector@blackamericanwestmuseum.com. Preserves the history of African-American men, women and children who helped settle and develop the American West. Located in the former home of Dr. Justina Ford, Colorado’s first African-American woman doctor. Exhibits feature Black cowboys; pioneers; Dearfield, Colorado, an African-American colony; Buffalo soldiers; miners; homesteaders; mountain men; fur traders; and World War I and II artifacts.

HISTORY COLORADO’S MUSEUMS AND SITES 303-866-3682, www.coloradohistory.org. Take your place in history! Visit the museums and historic sites of the Colorado Historical Society: Colorado History Museum/Denver Byers-Evans House Museum/Denver Ute Indian Museum/Montrose El Pueblo History Museum/Pueblo Georgetown Loop Railroad®/Georgetown Fort Garland & Pike’s Stockade/near Alamosa Fort Vasquez/Platteville Healy House & Dexter Cabin/Leadville Trinidad History Museum/Trinidad.

THE BOETTCHER MANSION 990 Colorow Rd., Golden, CO 80401, 303-526-0855, fax 303-526-5519, www.jeffco.us/mansion, cshawmcl@co.jefferson.co.us. Offering self-guided tours highlighting the Arts & Crafts-style architecture complete with a stone, stucco and timber exterior and an interior filled with period furnishings. There are displays of Boettcher family memorabilia, architectural blueprints, a research library and a gift shop on the premises.

COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM 17155 W. 44th Ave., I-70 westbound Exit 265; eastbound Exit 266, Golden, CO 80403, 303-279-4591, 800-365-6263, fax 303-279-4229, www.crrm.org. The Colorado Railroad Museum is recognized as one of the best privately supported rail museums in the United States. This “can’t-miss” site features over 100 historic narrow- and standardgauge locomotives and cars exhibited on 15 acres near Golden and tells the story of Colorado’s flamboyant railroad era.

BRADFORD WASHBURN AMERICAN MOUNTAINEERING MUSEUM 710 10th St., Golden, CO 80004, 303-996-2755, fax 303-279-9690, www.bwamm.org, carlapreston@bwamm.org. Devoted to the stories of mountains and mountaineers, this museum is the only one of its kind in the U.S. Learn about the world of climbing through various exhibits, Mt. Everest model and interactives. Shop for books, photographic prints, maps, jewelry and other merchandise at our Base Camp Gift Shop.

COLORADO SPORTS HALL OF FAME MUSEUM AT INVESCO FIELD 1701 Bryant St., #500, Denver, CO 80204, 720-258-3888, www.coloradosports.org. Come see the museum honoring Colorado sports legends. Open most Thurs.-Sat. (Sept.-May) or Tues.-Sat. (June-Aug.) from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. Also tour Invesco Field at Mile High. Tours begin each hour and are 75 minutes in length. This is your chance to see the “back of the house” where the Broncos play. Adults $9; children and seniors $7; groups $5 each.

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THE CUSSLER MUSEUM 14959 W. 69th Ave., Arvada, CO 80007, 303-420-2795, www.cusslermuseum.com, cusmotors@earthlink.net. Features a fabulous collection of fine classic automobiles owned by best-selling author Clive Cussler. Over 80 rare and unique automobiles, from a 1918 Cadillac to a 1963 Studebaker Avanti. Other “Masterpieces of Mechanical Arts” showcased include a 1920 Duesenberg, a 1932 Stutz, a 1951 Talbot Lago, and many more. Open Mon. and Tues., May-Sept., 10 a.m.7 p.m. DENVER ART MUSEUM 13th Ave. and Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204, 720-865-5000, fax 720-913-0001, www.denverartmuseum.org, info@denverartmuseum.org. Expanded museum complex—including the Hamilton Building, designed by world-renowned architect Daniel Libeskind—now open with galleries for Western, modern and contemporary, African and Oceanic art. Also view European and American painting and sculpture, Asian, pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial and a worldfamous American Indian collection. Family programs, restaurant, museum shop. Tues., Wed., Thurs. and Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 10 a.m. DENVER FIREFIGHTERS MUSEUM 1326 Tremont Pl., Denver, CO 80204, 303-892-1436, fax 303-892-1436, www.denverfirefightersmuseum.org. Explore the history of the Denver Fire Department. See antique fire trucks on display in a turn-ofthe-century fire station. Experience a dynamic mix of exhibits and hands-on activities. Your kids will love trying on firefighting gear, sliding down our pole and climbing in our fire truck. Unique gift shop! Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. DENVER MUSEUM OF MINIATURES, DOLLS AND TOYS 1880 Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-322-1053, fax 303-322-3704, www.dmmdt.org. Unique exhibits will capture your imagination! Learn about diverse cultures, architecture, history and folklore. Special exhibits change periodically. Birthday parties, educational workshops, scout activities and gift shop. Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m. Closed Mondays and all major holidays. $5 adults, $4 seniors and kids. DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, 303-322-7009, 800-925-2250, www.dmns.org. Visit one of the top family attractions in Denver! Explore fantastic fossils, stimulating space science activities, amazing gems and minerals, Egyptian mummies and much more. Watch exciting IMAX films and visit one of the best planetariums in the country. Museum admission: adults $10, juniors (3-18) and seniors (65+) $6. Separate admission for IMAX and planetarium. Prices subject to change.

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Attractions West. Seasonal displays, special events, workshops, historical and genealogical research library. Admission; group and tour rates available. HUMPHREY MEMORIAL PARK & MUSEUM 620 S. Soda Creek Rd., Evergreen, CO 80437, 303-674-5429, fax 303-674-5807, www.hmpm.org, humphreymuseum@wispertel.net. This historic ranch home, dating back to 1878, is one of the few remaining historic Colorado homesteads. The house is filled with antiques, collectibles, art and artifacts from the Humphrey family’s transatlantic cruises and world travels dating back to the 1860s. Book ahead for your private tour! Advance reservations required. KIRKLAND MUSEUM OF FINE & DECORATIVE ART 1311 Pearl St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-8576, fax 303-832-8404, www.kirklandmuseum.org, info@kirklandmuseum.org. Kirkland Museum displays a nationally important collection of decorative art from 1880 to 1980: 3,300 examples of Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style, Wiener Werkstatte, de Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern and Pop Art. A retrospective of Colorado’s unique and important painter Vance Kirkland and over 600 works of other modernist Colorado artists are also on view. Tue.-Sat. 11a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY The Wild Animal Sanctuary, 30 miles northeast of Denver, is America’s oldest and largest nonprofit sanctuary for exotic and endangered Great Cats, Bears and Wolves. Home to more than 160 Tigers, Lions, Bears, Leopards, Mountain Lions, and Wolves, the refuge provides large acreage habitats for its rescued residents to live out their lives in peace and tranquility. The Sanctuary rescues animals from all over the U.S., having picked up animals from 43 states, and Mexico. It also works to educate about America’s “Captive Wildlife Crisis,” which there are some 30,000 exotics kept as “pets.” The Sanctuary has a Welcome Center and Gift Shop, as well as an Education Center. Visitors are welcomed daily, 9-4, except Holidays and bad weather, and in summer, till sunset. Group tours are available… reservations must be made in advance by calling 303-536-0118. For more information visit www.WildAnimalSanctuary.org.

VISITDENVER.COM MUSEUMS, cont. FOOTHILLS ART CENTER 809 15th St., Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-3922, fax 303-279-9470, www.foothillsartcenter.org. Innovative exhibitions in a stunning historic building. Gift shop offers unique and affordable arts and crafts by Colorado artists - including pottery, jewelry, glass, fiber art, photography, painting, and more. Open seven days a week: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Admission: adults $5, seniors (65+) $3, free for children and students.

FORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver, CO 80216, 303-297-1113, www.forneymuseum.org, museum@forneymuseum.org. Explore 200+ years of transportation, from bicycles to trains, cars to planes. Climb aboard one of the world’s largest steam locomotives— the Big Boy! See Amelia Earhart in her first automobile. Dress up and sit in the Model T. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 a.m.-5 p.m. GOLDEN PIONEER MUSEUM 923 10th St., Golden, CO 80401, 303-278-7151, fax 303-278-2755, www.goldenpioneermuseum.com. The museum chronicles the days of American Indians and pioneer life in one of Colorado’s oldest communities. Artifacts from Golden and other areas of Jefferson County tell the story of the

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THE LABORATORY OF ART AND IDEAS AT BELMAR 404 S. Upham St., Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-934-1777, fax 303-934-0053, www.belmarlab.org, thelab@belmarlab.org. A unique institution that combines elements of a museum, think tank and public forum. Focused on contemporary art and culture, we offer international art exhibitions, lectures, performances, symposia and publications, plus the opportunity to engage in both personal reflection and public discussion on contemporary art. LEANIN’ TREE MUSEUM AND SCULPTURE GARDEN OF WESTERN ART 6055 Longbow Dr., Boulder, CO 80301, 303-530-1442, ext. 5, 800-777-8716, fax 303-581-2152, www.leanintreemuseum.com, artmuseum@leanintreemuseum.com. Experience the grandeur of the American West. 250 paintings and 150 bronze sculptures by over 100 master artists of the post-1950’s era. 25 monumental bronzes in a beautiful outdoor garden. Gift shop offers Leanin’ Tree cards. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri.; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat.Sun. Closed on major holidays. Free admission. LITTLETON HISTORICAL MUSEUM 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, CO 80120, 303-795-3950, fax 303-730-9819, www.littletongov.org/museum. Features a permanent gallery with the “Littleton Story” from settlement to the present; a changing gallery displaying traveling exhibitions from the Smithsonian Institution and other museums; a Fine Arts Gallery hosting original art and photography; and the Kids Connection, providing interactive hands-on exhibits. 1860s and 1890s living-history farms with costumed interpreters; a summer concert series; lectures and other programs and events throughout the year.

Attractions MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART DENVER (MCA DENVER) 1485 Delgany St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-298-7554, www.mcadenver.org. Tues.-Sun. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. A non-collecting art museum, MCA Denver opened its David Adjaye-designed, LEED-certified building in October 2007. Five new gallery spaces with rotating exhibitions focus on photography, large works, works on paper and new media. Multi-disciplinary educational programs, free daily tours. METROPOLITAN STATE COLLEGE OF DENVER CENTER FOR VISUAL ART 1734 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-294-5207, fax 303-294-5210, www.msdc.edu, lucascat@mscd.edu. An award-winning gallery located in Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo), Metro State's Center for Visual Art hosts significant contemporary art, presenting world-renowned art that would not otherwise be seen in Colorado. THE MIZEL MUSEUM 400 S. Kearney St., Denver, CO 80224, 303-394-9993, fax 303-394-1119, www.mizelmuseum.org, ellen@mizelmuseum.org. The Mizel Museum’s mission is to present the continuum of the Jewish people within a multicultural context through the arts. Our educational programs and exhibits expose the community to the rich cultural heritage and history of the Jewish people and serve as a catalyst for exploring understanding among diverse cultures.

MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-4092, fax 303-832-2340, www.mollybrown.org. Step into the elegance and opulence of historic Denver in the home of the Unsinkable Molly Brown, a woman far more extraordinary than her myth. Guided tours only, walk-ins welcome, group tours with reservations. Open Tues.-Sat. at 10 a.m., Sun. at noon; daily June, July, Aug. Last tour begins at 3:30 p.m. MOLLY BROWN SUMMER HOUSE 2690 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Denver, CO 80227, 303-989-6639, www.mollybrownsummerhouse.com. Built by Molly and JJ Brown in 1897, this elegant country home once graced 240 acres. Just 15 minutes from downtown, it boasts hospitality, group tours and gracious meals for brunch, lunch and dinner. Specializing in catered gatherings for personal and executive needs. Murder-mystery dinners, royal teas, entertainment, speakers, parking. Reservations required. MORRISON NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM 501 Colo. Hwy. 8, Morrison, CO 80465, 303-697-1873, www.mnhm.org. Come explore Denver’s ancient life and landscapes with a hands-on, family-friendly museum tour set in a rustic foothills cabin.

Displays feature local historic and modern dinosaur discoveries, including recently unearthed hatchling dinosaur footprints featured in Smithsonian magazine. MUSEO DE LAS AMÉRICAS 861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO, 80204, 303-571-4401, www.museo.org. Museo de las Américas is a cultural Mecca for Latin American arts, ancient to contemporary. Exhibitions celebrate the splendid art of the Américas, from nations of South America to the U.S., blending the depth of the past with vibrant new viewpoints of emerging artists. Tours and activities for all ages. MUSEUM OF OUTDOOR ARTS 1000 Englewood Pkwy., Ste. #2-230, Englewood, CO 80110, 303-806-0444, fax 303-806-0504, www.moaonline.org, info@moaonline.org. A 100+ piece collection including a sculpture garden in CityCenter Englewood, Greenwood Plaza and Hudson Gardens. Self-guided tours daily during daylight hours. Indoor gallery, maps of the collection and regular openings and exhibitions. Office hours: Mon.-Thurs. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Fri. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Light-rail access. A synthesis of art and architecture, making art a part of everyday life.

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Attractions MUSEUMS, cont. PHIPPS IMAX THEATER Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, 303-322-7009, 800-925-2250, www.dmns.org. Marvel at the dramatic sights and sounds of the world’s great places projected on the giant IMAX screen. Visit www.dmns.org for movie listings and show times. IMAX admission: adults $8, juniors (3-18) and seniors (65+) $6. Group discounts available. Restaurant facilities. Prices subject to change. STILES AFRICAN-AMERICAN HERITAGE CENTER 2607 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80205, 303-294-0597, fax 303-294-0597, www.stilesheritagecenter.org. Voted Best of Denver 2005 by Westword and 2004 Colorado Preservation State Honor awardee. Dedicated to preserving the history of African-Americans. Offering guided tours, historical lessons, first-person historical interpretations, cultural exhibits, inventors’ gallery, artifacts, replications, reference books and more. THE WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE MUSEUM 10035 S. Peoria St., Parker, CO 80134, 720-488-3300, fax 720-488-3399, www.thewildlifeexperience.org, info@twexp.org. An interactive and ever-changing museum that features art, natural history, film and interactive galleries for kids. Combining a giant-screen theater, children’s gallery, a variety of educational programs including arts and crafts classes, and several changing art exhibits. It’s more than a museum...it’s an Experience. WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver, CO 80230, 303-360-5360, www.wingsmuseum.org. Wings features over 35 aircraft, spanning 70 years of aviation history. View a B-1, B-52, F-14 and the Century Series jets. Space exhibits include Titan IV rocket engines, an Apollo Command Module and Cosmonaut space walker. The Museum also preserves the history of the 1.2 million military personnel who served at Lowry AFB. Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. Educational programming and tours available.

SCIENCE/NATURE AQUARIUM DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM 700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211, 303-561-4450, fax 303-561-4465, www.downtownaquarium.com. Dive in to food and fun! Enjoy our mouthwatering menu, special events, educational programs and snorkeling. Plus experience our incredible Aquarium exhibit with fascinating sea creatures, sharks, tigers and more. Plan a visit to Downtown Aquarium today—an underwater adventure!

PARKS AND GARDENS BUFFALO HERD NATURE PRESERVE Buffalo Herd located 20 miles west of Denver at I-70, Exit 250. The City of Denver maintains a herd of 40 buffalo in a natural setting. The buffalo are direct descendants of the last wild buffalo herd left in America. Excellent photo opportunities. DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS 1005 York St., Denver, CO 80206, 720-865-3500, fax 720-865-3725, www.botanicgardens.org. Denver Botanic Gardens is an urban oasis comprising 23 dynamic acres in the heart of the city. Green inside and out, the Gardens offers unforgettable opportunities to flourish with unique garden experiences for the whole family, as well as worldclass education and plant-conservation programs. Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; extended summer hours. DENVER PARKS DIVISION General information 720-913-0696; park permits 720-913-0700; mountain parks information 303-697-4545; www.denvergov.org/parks. 300 urban parks totaling over 4,508 urban acres, with 100 miles of parkways, 130 miles of off-street trails and an additional 14,000 acres of mountain parks. Here are some interesting Denver city and mountain parks; call for more information: Commons Park 15th and Little Raven streets. One of Denver’s newest parks, it celebrates Denver’s birthplace. Flanked by the South Platte River, the park’s west edge emphasizes the river’s natural character with native grasses and wetlands. In contrast, on the east side, the park’s features are more urban and make a connection to downtown Denver. The tree-lined promenade along Little Raven Street offers numerous seating areas and entries into the park. City Park 314 acres at 17th Ave. and Colorado Blvd. Denver’s premier regional park contains the Denver Zoo; the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and IMAX; tennis courts; horseshoes; baseball, football and soccer fields; two lakes; historical monuments and statuary; picnic sites and two playgrounds. Civic Center Park Broadway and Colfax. Bordered by the State Capitol, the City and County Building and the Denver Art Museum, Civic Center Park is the centerpiece of Denver green space. The park blooms with 25,000 sq. ft. of flower beds each summer and serves as a frequent event site. Denver Skatepark In the Central Platte Valley at 20th and Little Raven streets. Boasting 60,000 sq. ft. of skateable concrete terrain, the park challenges boarders, bladers and bikers of all levels with gear (no rentals available). Pegs are not allowed on bicycles. Admission is free; open seven days a week, 5 a.m.11 p.m. Mestizo-Curtis Park 31st Ave. and Curtis St. Denver’s oldest park. A gateway to the city originally developed in 1868 as Curtis Park. Mestizo, meaning a mix of cultures and ethnicities,

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was added to the name in 1987 to reflect the diversity of the community. Genesee Park 20 miles west of Denver, at Exit 254 on I-70. As part of the mountain park system, Genesee offers sweeping views of the front range, an elk and buffalo herd, trails, picnic areas, softball field, volleyball, horseshoes, scenic overlook atop Genesee Mountain. Quick access to Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave. Mount Evans and Echo Lake 40 miles west of Denver. The road to the top is the highest paved auto road in North America, climbing to 14,260 feet above sea level. It is generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Echo Lake is a delightful mountain park at the start of the Mount Evans highway, with picnic benches, lake fishing and views of snowcapped peaks. Take I-70 west (to Exit 240), then Colo. Hwy. 103 to Echo Lake. Washington Park S. Downing St. and E. Louisiana Ave. Two lakes, two flower gardens (one a replica of George Washington’s gardens at Mount Vernon) and 155 acres of pleasant grounds. Interesting shopping and dining nearby on Old South Gaylord St. (1100 block south) and S. Pearl St. (600-1900 S. Pearl). DINOSAUR RIDGE 16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison, CO 80465, 303-697-3466, fax 303-697-8911, www.dinoridge.org. National Natural Landmark and State Natural Area. Outdoor “museum” along a one-mile interpretive trail. A newly renovated visitor center with exciting hands-on exhibits. Touch the bones of Allosaurus and Stegosaurus at the site where important dinosaur discoveries were made in the late 1800s and see where Iguanadons walked by, viewing real dinosaur footprints. Free admission. Self-guided and guided tours available. FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK 715 S. Forest St., Denver, CO 80246, 720-865-0800, fax 720-865-0801, www.fourmileparkhistoricpark.org, info@fourmilepark.org. On the banks of Cherry Creek and just four miles from downtown Denver, Four Mile Historic Park is a 12-acre portal into Colorado history featuring Denver’s oldest standing structure, pioneer exhibits, horse-drawn wagon rides and guided tours that transport visitors to the 19th century. Indoor rentals for up to 200 guests. Outdoor park rentals for up to 2,500 people in a beautiful natural setting. RED ROCKS PARK, AMPHITHEATRE, VISITOR CENTER & OFFICIAL COLORADO WELCOME CENTER Exit 259 off I-70, Denver, CO, 80465, 303-697-6047, www.redrocksonline.com. This world-famous amphitheatre is nestled between two 300-ft. monoliths and offers a panoramic view of Denver and the plains. The Visitor Center features a Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame, interpretive exhibits on the venue’s history, and the Ship Rock Grille restaurant. New to Red Rocks this year is the Official Colorado Welcome Center, located in the Trading Post facility.

Attractions ROCKY MOUNTAIN ARSENAL NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Rocky Mountain Arsenal NWR, Bld. 121, Commerce City, CO 80022, 303-289-0930, fax 303-289-0863, www.fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal, sherry_james@fws.gov. Just ten minutes from downtown Denver, the Refuge is a massive re-vegetation effort to restore the land to native, shortgrass prairie habitat. More than 330 species of wildlife including bison, bald eagles, deer, and burrowing owls live here seasonally or year-round. Public opportunities for wildlife-dependent recreation, including environmental education, tours, fishing, wildlife photography, and wildlife observation from hiking trails.

RESEARCH CENTERS NATIONAL CENTER FOR ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH 1850 Table Mesa Dr., Boulder, CO 80305, 303-497-1174, fax 303-497-1172, www.eo.ucar.edu/visit. Visit our I.M. Pei-designed, world-famous mesatop science laboratory to learn more about climate, air, sun and weather. Enjoy interactive weather and climate exhibits, a free, guided noon tour or an audio tour (available in adult and child versions in English and Spanish), outdoor trails, an art gallery and the NCAR Science Store. Group tours by appointment only; call 303-497-2401. Open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturdays and some holidays 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sundays. NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY VISITORS CENTER 15013 Denver West Pkwy., Golden, CO 80401, 303-384-6565, fax 303-384-6568, www.nrel.gov/visitors_center. Are you curious about solar, wind, hydrogen and bio energy? Take a free self-guided tour of the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center. It’s a fun way to learn about renewable energy and energy-efficiency technologies and a great place for kids and adults! Open Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

ZOOS DENVER ZOO 2300 Steele St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-376-4800, fax 303-376-4851, www.denverzoo.org. Adventure Has a New Home. Eighty acres, home to nearly 4,000 animals representing more than 700 species. Predator Ridge features lions, African wild dogs and hyenas. Showcasing some of the most unusual animals of the world, including the rare okapi, endangered cheetahs, Komodo dragons and Western lowland gorillas. Hours: April-Sept., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Oct.March, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY 1946 WCR 53, Keenesburg, CO 80643, 303-536-0118, fax 303-536-4685, www.wildanimalsanctuary.org. Lions, Tigers and Bears, Oh My! Visit this 240 acre rescue and educational facility, located just 30 miles outside of Denver, where more than 150 large carnivores roam free. One of the only places in America where you can see lion prides and other groups of carnivores living in natural habitats. DENVER OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

Attractions SEASONAL EVENTS ARAPAHOE COUNTY FAIR 25690 E. Quincy Ave., Aurora, CO 80016, 303-795-4955, fax 303-766-0487, www.arapahoecountyfair.com, jabendschan@arapahoe.co.us. An excellent value with a pay-one-price offer. Price includes unlimited carnival rides, all attractions, admission and parking. Fair features include rodeos, a demolition derby, mutton bustin’, concerts, shows, interactive activities, contests, horticulture, 4-H exhibits and shows, and a great deal more! Americana at its best, this fair offers quality, affordable entertainment and memories to last a lifetime. The fair is held each year in July. ASPEN MUSIC FESTIVAL AND SCHOOL 2 Music School Rd., Aspen, CO 81611, 970-925-3254, fax 970-925-3802, www.aspenmusicfestival.com. The Aspen Music Festival and School is America’s premier classical-music festival, with 350-plus musical events over nine weeks starting June 19. CHERRY CREEK ARTS FESTIVAL 2 Steele St., Ste. B-100, Denver, CO 80206, 303-355-2787, fax 303-355-2788, www.cherryarts.org, management@cherryarts.org. Colorado’s signature cultural event and a nationally top-ranked celebration of the arts. Highlights include 200 of the nation’s top juried visual artists, curated exhibits, performing and culinary arts, and “Artivities” for the whole family. The Arts Festival is held July 4th weekend in Denver’s elegant Cherry Creek North and attracts 350,000 each year. CHEYENNE FRONTIER DAYS™ P.O. Box 2477, Cheyenne, WY 82003, 307-778-7200, 800-227-6336, fax 307-778-7213, www.cfdrodeo.com. Cheyenne Frontier Days™, the World’s Largest Outdoor Rodeo and Western Celebration, runs July 17-26, 2009. Experience the best of the West with our daily PRCA rodeos, nightly concerts, grand Western parades, Native American Indian Village, free pancake breakfasts, Western art show, authentic chuckwagon cook-off, and so much more! CINCO DE MAYO “CELEBRATE CULTURE” FESTIVAL Civic Center Park, NEWSED Community Development Corp., 303-534-8342, ext.100, www.newsed.org, bphelps@newsed.org. Come celebrate the 22nd anniversary of the nation’s largest two-day Cinco de Mayo fiesta! One of the largest cultural events in Colorado. More than 400,000 visitors attend each year, featuring live entertainment on four stages. There are over 350 exhibitors and vendors, a kids’ stage and carnival area, and great Mexican and festival foods. Fun for the whole family! May 2 & 3, 2009, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. COLORADO GARDEN & HOME SHOW 959 S. Kipling Pkwy., Ste. 100, Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-932-8100, www. gardeningcolorado.com. The West’s oldest and most prestigious garden and home show is February 7-15, 2009, at the Colorado Convention Center. 40

COLORADO MUSIC FESTIVAL 900 Baseline Rd., Cottage 100, Boulder, CO 80302, 303-449-1397, fax 303-449-0071, box office 303-440-7666, www.coloradomusicfest.org. Under the skilled baton of Music Director Michael Christie, the Colorado Music Festival thrills audiences of nearly 20,000 each summer with programming that embraces the most beloved classical music repertoire, while integrating world music and the works of exciting modern composers. The six-week music festival takes place June through August in beautiful, historic Chautauqua Auditorium in Boulder. COLORADO RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL 33rd ANNUAL 409 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-688-6010, fax 303-688-5677, www.coloradorenaissance.com. In Larkspur, south of Denver on I-25. Come celebrate at this outdoor theme park that recreates Merry Old England. It’s Affordable Fun for Everyone. Armored knights on horseback, costumed entertainers, food and beverages. 250 shops, featuring skilled artisans, highlight the charm of the 16th century and Return to the Past. Open June 13 through Aug. 2, weekends only. COLORADO SCOTTISH FESTIVAL P.O. Box 2765, Littleton, CO 80161, 303-238-6524, fax 303-797-3947, www.scottishgames.org. Festival showcasing traditional Scottish and Irish culture. Pipe bands, dancing, athletics, music, British cars and dogs. Sat. & Sun. Aug. 9-10, 2008, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Highlands Heritage Park, 9651 S. Quebec St., Highlands Ranch. DENVER GEM AND MINERAL SHOW DMNS Box 4, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80205, 303-233-2516, www.denvermineralshow.com. Minerals, fossils, dinosaurs, gems and jewelry displayed and sold by 300 international vendors and exhibitors at the Denver Merchandise Mart Expo Hall Sept. 12-14, 2008. Children’s activities, gold-panning, lectures, hobby demonstrations, museum and competitive exhibits. Public welcome. $6 donation for adult admission, children free. Annual event. Local hobby group information. “DRUMS ALONG THE ROCKIES” HOSTED BY DENVER BLUE KNIGHTS DRUM & BUGLE CORPS 1137 S. Jason St., Denver, CO 80233, 303-424-6396, www.bknights.org. The Rocky Mountain region’s premier drum corps competition combines heart-pounding percussion, world-class brass, competitive sport and musical theater in one thrilling package. July 11, 2009, at INVESCO Field at Mile High. GREELEY INDEPENDENCE STAMPEDE 600 N. 14th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631, 970-356-7787, 800-982-BULL, fax 970-356-3103, www.greeleystampede.org, rodeo@greeleystampede.org. Colorado’s premier festival, featuring pro rodeos, concerts, parades, fireworks, Western art show, carnival, food court, plus plenty of family fun. Chute on up to the “World’s Largest 4th of July Rodeo and Western Celebration,” June 26-July 5, 2009.

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NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW 4655 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80216, 303-297-1166, fax 303-292-1708, 1-888-551-5004, www.nationalwestern.com, nwss@nationalwestern.com. Meet the most magnificent creatures on Earth at the National Western Stock Show, Rodeo and Horse Show. See exciting horse shows, Wild West shows, An Evening of Dancing Horses®, super dogs, a downtown parade, the Coors Western Art exhibit, children’s ranchland, the Super Bowl of livestock shows and Colorado’s largest trade show. January 2009. ROCKY MOUNTAIN STAMP SHOW 7590 W. Caley Dr., Littleton, CO 80123, 303-241-5409, www.rockymountainstampshow.com, rmss@rockymountainstampshow.com. A major stamp show, recognized by the American Philatelic Society as a World Series of Philately show. Hosting international philatelic societies with seminars, stamp dealers, exhibitions and competitions. Many youth and scouting programs. “What’s In Your Attic?” experts evaluate old collections. May 15-17, 2009, at the Crowne Plaza DIA. WORLD WIDE ANTIQUE SHOW 451 E. 58th Ave., #4270, Denver, CO 80216, 303-292-6278, 800-289-6278, fax 303-297-8473, www.wwantiqueshows.com. Something for everyone. Find one-of-a-kind pieces—designed in the past, desired in the present—at the largest antiques show in Colorado. Go Eco Chic with antiques! July 18-20/Oct. 2426, 2008, at the Denver Merchandise Mart. Fri. & Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Log onto our Web site for discount coupon.

SPORTS/RECREATION BALLOONING/GLIDING/ HELICOPTER TOURS AD AND FANTASY BALLOONS Littleton, CO 80127, 303-478-3531, www.fantasy-balloons.com, info@fantasy-balloons.com. Hot-air balloon rides, Chatfield State Park. Sunrise champagne flights, promotional activities, special events including weddings. Gift certificates available. Reservations required. Large groups welcome. All year. ADVENTURES OUT WEST 1680 S. 21st St., Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 800-755-0935, fax 719-444-0965, www.adventuresoutwest.com. Spectacular hot-air balloon flights featuring views of the Rockies and Great Plains in every direction. Flights in Denver, Aspen, Castle Rock and Colorado Springs. Scenic 4x4 tours in the foothills of the Colorado Rockies. Tours of Boulder, Central City, Red Rocks and the South Platte River Valley available. Only tour company offering pick-up from Denver hotels. Colorado outdoor specialists since 1975. Group transportation available.

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ATS HELICOPTER TOURS 1675 Broadway, Ste. 2800, Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-0815, fax 303-825-4825, www.atsheli.com, sales@atsheli.com. Experience the beauty of Colorado from a helicopter! View the sparkling city lights, beautiful fall foliage, picturesque mountain towns, unique geology like Red Rocks, or plan your own custom tour. From a birthday surprise to a romantic evening for two, we can provide a custom tour for your very special occasion. FAIR WINDS HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHTS Boulder, CO, 303-939-9323, www.fairwindsinc.com, hotair@fairwindsinc.com. Conveniently located just 30 minutes from both Denver and Estes Park. Enjoy spectacular views of the majestic Rocky Mountains as you float over beautiful Boulder, Colorado. Daily flights with all the extras! All size groups accommodated. “Creating Lifelong Memories” is Fair Winds’ commitment to every flight! LONGMONT HOT AIR BALLOON RIDES P.O. Box 739, Longmont, CO 80502, 877-247-2656, www.aircolorado.com. The city of Longmont, named for its view of Longs Peak, can be one of the best areas in the world to fly a balloon. Full excursions include picnic and ceremony. Just 40 minutes from Estes Park or downtown Denver. Year-round, four-star, group discounts, 30 years experience. MAGIC SUNRISE BALLOONING 2276 Castlegate Dr. N., Suite 933, Castle Rock, CO 80108, 866-606-RIDE, www.magicsunriseballooning.com, doug@magicsunriseballooning.com. Offering the finest in sunrise balloon rides yearround in the Denver area for over 20 years. See the foothills and Denver as you never have before. We offer “Lovers Only” flights, balloon weddings and special group rates. Your flight includes our champagne celebration, first flight certificate and sit-down breakfast. MILE HIGH GLIDING 5534 Independence Rd., Boulder, CO 80301, 303-527-1122, www.MileHighSkyride.com. Scenic glider rides from Boulder Airport, soaring near beautiful mountains in high-performance sailplanes, by FAA-certified pilots. One-hour mountainscape ride to 15-minute city flight. One or two passengers up to 300 lb. Aerobatics, lessons, rentals. Daily all year, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Gift certificates, also for Balloon and Warbird air adventures.

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CHERRY CREEK BIKE RACK 171 Detroit St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-388-1630, fax 303-698-0153, www.cherrycreekbikerack.com, info@campuscycles.com. Offering a full range of rental bikes for Denver visitors. Whether you are looking for a mountain bike ride or simply a cruise on the scenic Cherry Creek bike path, located one block south, we have the bike for you! We also offer free indoor bicycle parking and bike repairs.

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Attractions BIKING & HIKING, cont. CLASSIC CRUISERS BIKE RENTALS & ADVENTURE TOURS 303-777-5375, fax 303-233-1641, classiccruiserbikes@yahoo.com. Offering a unique and one-of-a-kind bicycle rental with drop-off and pickup service to the entire metro Denver area. Delivery available to local hotels and bed & breakfasts. Advance reservation system available to reserve your bike of choice including single speeds, cruisers, road bikes, mountain bikes, tandems, tag-alongs and trailers. Custom tours available by request. DENVER ADVENTURES P.O. Box 16969, Golden, CO 80402, 303-984-6151, www.denveradventures.com, info@denveradventures.com. Denver’s premier adventure outfitter! Did you know that some of the country’s best-rated trails are less than 30 minutes from Denver? Enjoy the Rockies’ breathtaking scenery while mountain biking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, skiing, rock climbing, rafting, sailing or sightseeing. Adventures at all levels are available year-round. Door-to-door transportation and equipment included. Any group size welcome. WHEEL FUN RENTALS 2036 Dailey Ln., Superior, CO 80027, 720-254-6612, www.wheelfundenver.com, teamwaz@msn.com. Our fleet of unique vehicles offers unparalleled outdoor recreation for sightseeing, people-watching and exercise that will enhance your experience in Wash Park, City Park and Berkeley Park. Surreys “with the fringe on top” and unique bikes, along with paddle boats, sailboats and kayaks, allow all ages to enjoy these great parks.

GOLF ALLGOLF DENVER 10500 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, CO 80014, 303-755-0105, fax 303-755-0647, www.kennedygolfcourse.com, www.overlandgolfcourse.com, denverevents@allgolf.com. Operating the two most popular Denver municipal golf courses, Kennedy and Overland, AllGolf Denver combines the best and most convenient golf with the most affordable prices. The driving range, lesson packages, practice areas and clubhouse amenities provide golf entertainment for every level of golfer. From miniature golf to championship golf, AllGolf Denver offers Golf for Everyone. ARROWHEAD GOLF CLUB 10850 W. Sundown Tr., Littleton, CO 80125, 303-973-9614, fax 303-973-0352, www.arrowheadcolorado.com. Come play the course that was 300 million years in the making: Arrowhead Golf Club. Featuring extreme elevation changes, abundant wildlife, rolling terrain, dramatic vistas and thousands of feet of ancient red sandstone rocks. Voted the #1 public course in the Denver area, as well as one of America’s “Top Ten Public Courses” by Golf Digest. BLACK BEAR GOLF CLUB 11400 Canterberry Pkwy., Parker, CO 80138, 303-840-3100, fax 303-840-6179, www.blackbeargc.com, proshop@blackbeargc.com. Located near historic downtown Parker, Black 42

Bear Golf Club offers dramatic views of the Rockies—from Pikes Peak to Longs Peak. The 7,178yard, 18-hole championship-links course is carved from the landscape, among a series of ravines and arroyos, with elevation changes of more than 200 feet. Amenities include a complete practice facility, pub, restaurant and pro shop. BLACKSTONE COUNTRY CLUB 7777 S. Country Club Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80016, 303-680-0245, fax 303-680-0239, www.liveblackstone.com, ldienstbach@brightstargolf.com. An unrivaled array of lavish amenities and exclusive benefits, including a Jay Morrish-designed championship golf course, an impressive 35,000-sq. ft. English Tudor-inspired clubhouse and contemporary aquatic and fitness facilities. The exquisite appointments and elegant atmosphere provide a first-class venue for entertaining family, friends and clients. CITY OF AURORA GOLF COURSES Tee times: www.golfaurora.com or 303-326-8333. Seven great public golf courses nearby. Convenient, fun, affordable daily play and tournaments of all sizes. Tee times six days in advance. Aurora Hills Golf Course Peoria and Alameda, 303-364-6111. 18-hole regulation. Centre Hills Par-3 Golf Course Airport Blvd. and Centre Tech Pkwy., 303-343-4935. Nine-hole par 3. Fitzsimons Golf Course East of Montview and Peoria, 303-364-8125. 18-hole regulation. Meadow Hills Golf Course East of Hampden and Parker Rd., 303-690-2500. 18-hole championship. Murphy Creek Golf Course Gun Club and Jewell off E-470, 303-361-7300. 18-hole championship. Saddle Rock Golf Course 3 miles east of Parker Rd. and Arapahoe Rd., 303-699-3939. 18-hole championship. Springhill Golf Course (Executive) E. 6th Ave. and Telluride, 303-739-6854. 18-hole executive. CITY OF DENVER GOLF COURSES The following courses are operated by the City of Denver and open to the public. City Park E. 25th Ave. and York St., Denver, starter house 303-295-4420. Evergreen Golf Course 29614 Upper Bear Creek Dr., Evergreen, starter house 303-674-4128, pro shop 303-674-6351, executive. Harvard Gulch E. Iliff Ave. and S. Clarkson St., Denver, starter house 303-698-4078, par 3. Kennedy 10500 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, 303-751-0311. Overland Park S. Santa Fe Dr. and Jewell Ave., Denver, 303-698-4975. Wellshire 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, starter house 303-692-5636. Willis Case W. 50th Ave. and Vrain St., Denver, starter house 303-458-4877, pro shop 303-455-9801.

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HERITAGE EAGLE BEND GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB 23155 E. Heritage Pkwy., Aurora, CO 80016, 303-400-6700, www.HeritageEagleBend.com. Conveniently located at E-470 and Gartrell Rd., Heritage Eagle Bend is a spectacular Arthur Hills design. We invite you to experience the serenity of pure golf with service levels of a private golf club in our 35,000-sq. ft. lodge-style clubhouse, featuring a full-service restaurant and elegant banquet facilities. HERITAGE TODD CREEK GOLF CLUB 8455 Heritage Dr., Thornton, CO 80602, 303-655-1779, fax: 303-655-1783, www.heritagetoddcreekgolf.com, hmoore@heritagetoddcreekgolf.com. Heritage Todd Creek Golf Club has been carefully crafted to complement the native contours of the surrounding Rocky Mountain landscape to create an exceptionally unique golf experience. With vistas of the Front Range, the sprawling 32,000-sq. ft. clubhouse offers casual dining and spacious banquet facilities for hosting any type of special occasion. INVERNESS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-799-5800, 800-346-4891, fax 303-799-5874, www.invernesshotel.com. Designed by Preston Maxwell in 1974, this magnificent par 70, 7,007-yard PGA championship golf course features tight, sloping fairways, rolling hills and fast, undulating greens. The par 3 holes are the test of the course, especially the signature 3rd. A driving range, chipping area and putting green help you prepare for the upcoming challenge. LONE TREE GOLF CLUB & HOTEL 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree, CO 80124-3124, 303-790-0202, fax 303-799-0757, www.lonetreegolfclubandhotel.com. Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel features a 45,000sq ft. clubhouse with banquet facilities, 15 guest suites, and a championship Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole public golf course. OMNI INTERLOCKEN RESORT GOLF CLUB 800 Eldorado Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80021, 303-464-9000, fax 303-464-9100, www.omniinterlocken.com. Enhanced by the natural beauty of the surrounding area, this 27-hole championship golf course features 400 feet of elevation changes, large undulating greens, over 100 sand bunkers, beautiful stone walls and natural ravines and canyons. The clubhouse features the golf shop, Fairways Restaurant and separate men’s and women’s locker rooms. PARK HILL GOLF CLUB 4141 E. 35th Ave., Denver, CO 80207, 303-333-5411, fax 303-333-7925, www.parkhill.americangolf.com, catering@parkhillgc.com. Our mature golf course has been a Denver favorite since 1931 and is located just ten minutes from downtown Denver. For special events, our ballroom can accommodate up to 300 people, and whether you are planning a meeting, an intimate affair or a gala event, we can cater to all of your needs!

Attractions MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE A PLACE THE RIDGE AT CASTLE PINES NORTH 1414 Castle Pines Pkwy., Castle Pines North, CO 80108, 303-688-4301, fax 303-688-0128, www.playtheridge.com, dplichta@troongolf.com. The Troon Golf managed facility is Colorado’s premier upscale public experience. Our Tom Weiskopf design has received national and statewide recognition. The Ridge is a par 71 challenge playing from four sets of tees ranging from 5,000 yards to more than 7,000 yards. Spectacular panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains.

GOLF INFORMATION & INSTRUCTION COLORADO AVIDGOLFER MAGAZINE 7200 S. Alton Way, Ste. B-180, Centennial, CO 80112, 720-493-1729, fax 720-482-0784, www.coloradoavidgolfer.com, info@coloradoavidgolfer.com. Colorado’s #1 resource for golf and lifestyle. We publish the AvidGolfer Golf Guide, the official guide for golf in Colorado, endorsed by the CGA, CWGA, Colorado Section PGA, LPGA and the GCSAA. We also publish Colorado Escapes, Colorado’s premier mountain resource.

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COLORADO HORSE PARK 7522 S. Pinery Dr., Parker, CO 80134, 303-841-5550, fax 303-841-7879, www.coloradohorsepark.com, krista@cohorsepark.com. The Colorado Horse Park offers fun for the whole family, with 30 events on the annual calendar, including Halloween with Horses.

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COLORADO TROUT HUNTERS 4398 S. Youngfield St., Morrison, CO 80465, 303-325-5515, www.coloradotrouthunters.com, info@coloradotrouthunters.com. Colorado’s premier fly fishing guide services, we provide angling adventures and lessons on some of the Denver area’s best public and private trout waters. Spending a day with a member of our professional guide staff is sure to leave any angler with a smile and memories to last a lifetime.

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CONFLUENCE KAYAKS 1615 Platte St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-433-3676, fax 303-455-4583, www.confluencekayaks.com, shopinfo@confluencekayaks.com. Denver’s kayak headquarters! The ultimate paddling shop offers kayaking adventures downtown on the whitewater chutes at Confluence Park. We provide lessons, rentals, retail sales, pro outfitting and service. River trips May-Aug. No experience necessary, fun for any family or group. Custom trips available. Individuals and small groups welcome. Bike rentals also available year-round for nearby greenway trails.

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GOLFTEC 12450 E. Arapahoe Rd., Ste. B, Centennial, CO 80112, 303-779-9900, 877-4GOLFTEC, fax 303-741-1791, www.golftec.com. GolfTEC’s fact-based golf instruction system combines the skills of PGA teaching professionals with a patented blend of video, motion analysis, launch analysis and biofeedback technology to provide the ultimate golf lesson. All lessons are available on the Internet. Hire us for your golf tournament and corporate entertainment needs.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES/ OUTFITTERS ADVENTURECENTRAL.COM 1821 Blake St., Ste. 1D, Denver, CO 80202, 303-292-5522, 877-224-2383, fax 303-292-5523, www.adventurecentral.com, travelers@adventurecentral.com. Colorado and the Rocky Mountains provide a wide range of unique and memorable experiences, and we help you find them. Whether it’s rafting, fishing, hiking, biking, fourwheeling, ice-climbing or one of our other activities, it’s time to do something you’ll never forget. We connect you to the world of great adventures. ATV TOURS @ MILE HI RAFTING Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-567-0717, www.milehirafting.com, info@milehirafting.com. Thirty minutes from Denver, ATV tours all year— and what a memorable way to see the mountains. We travel on historic mining trails and have awesome views of the Continental Divide and Mt. Evans. Our ATVs are user-friendly—no experience needed. May through Sept., we offer exciting whitewater rafting trips on Clear Creek and the Arkansas River.

DENVER ADVENTURES P.O. Box 16969, Golden, CO 80402, 303-984-6151, www.denveradventures.com, info@denveradventures.com. Denver’s premier adventure outfitter! Did you know that some of the country’s best-rated trails are less than 30 minutes from Denver? Enjoy the Rockies’ breathtaking scenery while mountain biking, hiking, trail running, snowshoeing, skiing, rock climbing, rafting, sailing, or sightseeing. Adventures at all levels are available year-round. Door-to-door transportation and equipment included. Any group size welcome.

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EVERGREEN. At an elevation of 7,200 feet, Evergreen is a charming mountain village, just 30 miles west of Denver. Sitting on the edge of Evergreen Lake, it is surrounded by nearby parks that offer hiking and mountain biking, while the town has a collection of art galleries, shops and restaurants. Trey Parker, co-creator of the television show South Park, graduated from Evergreen High School and based the show on his experiences here and in nearby Conifer. For a scenic drive, take Hwy. 74 up Bear Creek Canyon from Morrison.

COLORADO MILLS. One of Denver’s largest shopping centers combines specialty retail and outlet stores with dinner and unique entertainment venues.

MORRISON. This quaint village sits along the banks of Bear Creek and is filled with restaurants, crafts shops and antique stores. It’s a great place for dinner before a concert or film at nearby Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATRE & PARK. This phenomenal 9,450-seat amphitheatre is flanked by 300-foot red sandstone rock formations and features a star-studded summer concert and film series that has featured everyone from the Beatles to U2. The Visitor Center has exhibits on the geology and history of the rocks, including a Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame dedicated to the performers who have appeared here. A 1.5-mile trail winds around the rocks beginning at the Trading Post.

IDAHO SPRINGS. Founded in 1859, this historic gold mining town offers an opportunity to enter a working gold mine, learn how gold ore was processed and even pan for gold. Historic main street is lined with restaurants and shops. The thrilling road to Echo Lake and Mount Evans begins here. Idaho Springs is also a center for white water rafting adventures on Clear Creek.

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CENTRAL CITY & BLACK HAWK. Once called “The Richest Square Mile on Earth,” these two gold mining towns are booming once again thanks to legalized gambling. There are 38 casinos in the two towns offering more than 14,000 slot machines and 180 gaming tables for poker and Black Jack. Many historic buildings and old mines dot the landscape and each summer, the Central City Opera House has a full season of world-class opera.

GEORGETOWN. The “Silver Queen” is one of the most beautiful villages in Colorado with more than 200 restored Victorian buildings, many of which are now home to restaurants, galleries and shops. The Georgetown Loop Railroad carries passengers by steam train up a narrow valley, while the road up Guanella Pass begins here, offering access to hiking, camping and fishing.

ECHO LAKE & MOUNT EVANS. Beautiful Echo Lake is part of the Denver Mountain Park system and a wonderful spot for picnics, hiking and fishing. From here, the highest paved auto road in North America begins a snaking, 14-mile journey to the 14,260-foot high summit of Mount Evans.

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ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK. One of the most beautiful spots in the nation, the national park has 412 square miles of snowcapped peaks, meadows of wildflowers, lakes and wildlife, all just a little over an hour from downtown Denver.

BUTTERFLY PAVILION & INSECT CENTER. The first stand-alone insect zoo in the country. This enclosed tropical paradise has more than 1,200 free-flying butterflies as well as exhibits on insects.

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BROOMFIELD EVENTS CENTER. Home to the Rocky Mountain Rage and the Colorado 14ers, this modern events center also hosts circuses, horse shows and more.

WATER WORLD. For some wet and wild fun, visit America’s largest family water park, featuring more than 40 aquatic attractions on 64 beautifully landscaped acres.

BELMAR. The new downtown village for the City of Lakewood features shops, restaurants, outdoor cafes, an ice skating rink, cultural amenities, movie theatres, a 2.1-acre park and a public plaza.

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PARK. Home to the Colorado Rapids professional soccer team, this is considered the largest and most state-of-the-art soccer stadium and field complex in the world and features an 18,000-seat stadium surrounded by a 24field, fully-lit soccer complex.

FLATIRON CROSSING. Located halfway between Denver and Boulder, the mall boasts more than 200 shops in an indoor shopping center and an outdoor village lined with shops and restaurants.

NORTHFIELD. This 1.2million-squarefoot retail lifestyle center is anchored by Macy’s, Bass Pro Outdoor World, Harkins Theatres 18 and more than 100 specialty shops and restaurants.

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PARK MEADOWS RETAIL RESORT. Built to resemble a ski lodge, this shopping emporium features wood beam ceilings, huge fireplaces and 115 department stores and shops.

WILDLIFE EXPERIENCE. A world-class collection of wildlife and natural history exhibits, interactive galleries and an IWERKS giant screen theatre.

CASTLE ROCK. Colorado’s largest outlet center with more than 160 of the top name-brand stores in the nation is just 25 minutes south of Denver.

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Attractions OUTDOOR ADVENTURES/ OUTFITTERS, cont. ROCKY MOUNTAIN JET SKI RENTALS P.O. Box 462102, Aurora, CO 80046, 303-766-0766, fax 303-400-8410, www.theskishak.com, rmjsinc@yahoo.com. Jet ski rentals on the water located in Cherry Creek State Park, only minutes from downtown Denver. First time riders welcome! ROCKY MOUNTAIN QUAD SQUADS 76 Pinewood Dr., Evergreen, CO 80439, 303-385-7380, 866-935-ATVS, fax 303-674-3691, www.rockymountainquads.com, tyler@rockymountainguides.com. Take an ATV tour with us and experience amazing Colorado scenery that few get to see. Only 30 minutes from Denver. No trailer necessary— we provide all equipment.

RECREATION CENTERS/ ATHLETIC CLUBS DENVER ATHLETIC CLUB 1325 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-1211, fax 303-534-1125, www.denverathleticclub.org. 300,000 sq. ft. of life, the Denver Athletic Club is Colorado’s downtown country club. A tradition of excellence since 1884, offering 20,000 sq. ft. of athletic facilities, bowling alley, gymnasium, billiards room, squash, outdoor recreation, fulltime child care, swimming pool, grand ballroom, banquet facilities, catering department, salon, shoeshine, travel agency and more! DENVER PARKS AND RECREATION 720-913-0693, www.denvergov.org/parks_recreation. Denver Parks and Recreation has 29 recreation centers offering affordable programs and opportunities in the cultural arts, sports and fitness, social enrichment, outdoor education and special events, as well as 17 outdoor pools and 12 indoor pool facilities. In our parks division, we offer 300 urban parks totaling over 4,508 urban acres with 100 miles of parkways, 130 miles of off-street trails and an additional 14,000 acres of mountain parks.

WHITEWATER RAFTING ALONG THE FRONT RANGE For statewide whitewater rafting, see page 151. CLEAR CREEK RAFTING CO. 350 Whitewater Rd., P.O. Box 3178, Idaho Springs, CO 80452-3178, 303-567-1000, 800-353-9901, fax 303-567-9142, www.clearcreekrafting.com. Experience Colorado’s whitewater with Clear Creek’s original, largest and most experienced outfitter. Just 30 minutes west of Denver, Clear Creek offers exciting and affordable whitewater trips for all abilities. Or join us on the world-famous Arkansas River through the Royal Gorge or Bighorn Sheep Canyon. Free wetsuit use and showers.

GEO TOURS/WHITEWATER RAFT TRIPS 229 Hwy. 8, P.O. Box 483, Morrison, CO 80465-0483, 800-660-7238, 303-756-6070, fax 303-756-9532, www.georafting.com, bruce@georafting.com. Twenty minutes from downtown Denver, in Morrison, Colorado. Convenient group transportation: “We’ll do the driving!” Raft Clear Creek, just minutes from Denver, or experience the Arkansas River and Colorado River. All abilities, families, kids and seniors. Group discounts. Since 1981. Excellent safety record. “You can’t see this from the car!” MILE HI RAFTING Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-567-0717, www.milehirafting.com, info@milehirafting.com. Thirty minutes west of Denver, exciting whitewater raft trips on Clear Creek and the Arkansas River. Free use of wetsuit and river gear. Beginner to expert. For year-round fun, scenic ATV tours are a memorable way to experience the mountains. Look on our Website for packages combining rafting, ATVing, camping, picnics, horseback riding and lodging.

PROFESSIONAL SPORTS COLORADO AVALANCHE Kroenke Sports Enterprises, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204, 303-405-1100, www.coloradoavalanche.com. A member franchise of the National Hockey League. The season runs Oct.-April, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster, 303-830-TIXS or Ticketmaster.com. COLORADO CRUSH ARENA FOOTBALL Kroenke Sports Enterprises, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204, 303-405-1100, www.coloradocrush.com. A member franchise of the Arena Football League, the Crush play their home games at the Pepsi Center. The season runs Feb.-June, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster, 303-830-TIXS or Ticketmaster.com. COLORADO MAMMOTH LACROSSE Kroenke Sports Enterprises, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204, 303-405-1100, www.coloradomammoth.com. A member franchise of the National Lacrosse League, the Mammoth play their home games at the Pepsi Center. The season runs Dec.-April, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster, 303-830-TIXS or Ticketmaster.com. THE COLORADO RAPIDS MAJOR LEAGUE SOCCER CLUB Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022, 303-727-3500, ticket information 303-825-GOAL, www.ColoradoRapids.com. In 2008, the Colorado Rapids enter their 13th Major League Soccer season! The Rapids bring the passion of the world’s game to Colorado’s newest state-of-the-art stadium, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park, the largest soccer complex on Earth, from March-Nov. each year.

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COLORADO ROCKIES BASEBALL CLUB Coors Field, 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-292-0200, www.coloradorockies.com. The 2007 National League Champions play their home games at Coors Field in Lower Downtown (LoDo). For group, party, picnic, suite or individual ticket information, visit our Website or call 303-ROCKIES. DENVER BRONCOS FOOTBALL CLUB 13655 Broncos Pkwy., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-649-9000, fax 303-649-9354, www.denverbroncos.com. The Denver Broncos continue their tradition of excellence both on and off the field as they prepare for the 2008 season at INVESCO Field at Mile High Stadium. For ticket information, call 720-258-3333. DENVER NUGGETS Kroenke Sports Enterprises, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204, 303-405-1100, www.nuggets.com. A member franchise of the National Basketball Association, the Nuggets play their home games at the Pepsi Center. The season runs Oct.-April, and tickets are available through Ticketmaster, 303-830-TIXS or Ticketmaster.com. DENVER OUTLAWS LACROSSE 1701 Bryant St., Ste. 700, Denver, CO 80204, 720-258-3600, fax 720-258-3050, www.DenverOutlaws.com, info@denveroutlaws.com. Professional outdoor lacrosse, part of Major League Lacrosse (MLL). Regular season MayAug., with July 4 fireworks. Plays at INVESCO Field at Mile High. Family-friendly and affordable. Tickets start at $8.

SPECTATOR SPORTS ROCKY MOUNTAIN ROLLERGIRLS P.O. Box 40766, Denver, CO 80204, 720-984-3132, www.rockymountainrollergirls.com, info@rockymountainrollergirls.com. Denver’s original flat-track, female roller derby league. Bouts are held year-round at the Bladium. Kids 12 and under get in free, while the party bus takes 21+ fans to and from the after-party location. Check out the RMRG for an actionpacked, bone-crushing time!

SPORTS, MUSIC AND EVENT VENUES BANDIMERE SPEEDWAY 3051 S. Rooney Rd., Morrison, CO 80465, 303-697-6001, www.bandimere.com. Large, multi-use, outdoor facility featuring NHRA drag racing, family entertainment, facility rental, corporate packages, hospitality services and party/event facilities. Pavilion with tent (50’x 200’) available May-Sept. Beautiful Colorado foothills setting west of Denver, off C-470 and Morrison Rd. BROOMFIELD EVENT CENTER 555 Eldorado Blvd., Ste. 200, Broomfield, CO 80021, 303-460-8800, fax 303-280-5155, www.broomfieldeventcenter.com. The Rocky Mountain Region’s newest state-ofthe-art entertainment facility. The center is home to the CHL Rocky Mountain Rage, NBA D-League Colorado 14ers, concerts, ice shows, family events, conventions and community events.

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From global warming and renewable energy to environmental cleanup, Denver is emerging as one of the premier places in the nation for a “green” learning vacation. The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) www.eo.ucar.edu/visit is dedicated to studying the Earth’s atmosphere from the ocean floor to the sun's core. A free museum is open seven days a week.The NCAR complex is considered one of architect I.M. Pei’s masterpieces (above). The National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) www.nrel.gov/overview is the nation's primary laboratory for research and development of renewable energy. The impressive Visitors Center tells the story of the important research that is taking place at this laboratory through a series of exhibits on global warming. The Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge is one of the largest environmental cleanup projects in history. Free bus tours on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays offer opportunities to learn about the environmental cleanup efforts and view wildlife. Reservations are required: www.fws.gov/rockymountainarsenal/visitors/tours.htm. VISITDENVER.COM

SPORTS, MUSIC AND EVENT VENUES, cont. COORS FIELD 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-ROCKIES, www.coloradorockies.com. This tour provides a behind-the-scenes look at one of the premier ballparks in Major League Baseball. All tours begin at Gate D (20th and Blake St.) and last 75-80 minutes. April-Sept. tours are Mon.-Sat., non-game days at 10 a.m., noon and 2 p.m., and evening-game days at 10 a.m. and noon. No tours on afternoongame days. Oct.-Mar. tours are Mon., Wed., Fri. and Sat. at noon and 2 p.m. Group/private tours available year-round by appointment. Admission. 50

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS PARK 6000 Victory Way, Commerce City, CO 80022, 303-727-3500, www.dickssportinggoodspark.com, info@dickssportinggoodspark.com. Dick’s Sporting Goods Park is the largest soccer complex on Earth! Featuring the 18,000-seat home stadium of the Colorado Rapids, as well as 24 fully lit fields surrounding it that are open to youth and adult use. The stadium is conveniently located just north of I-70 and Quebec. DSG Park features sports action, concerts and activities year-round! DOUGLAS COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 500 Fairgrounds Dr., Castle Rock, CO 80104, 303-733-6900, www.eventscenter.douglas.co.us. This 29,000-sq. ft. facility can accommodate both small events in conference and meeting

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INVESCO FIELD AT MILE HIGH 1701 Bryant St., Ste. 700, Denver, CO 80204, 720-258-3000, fax 720-258-3050, www.invescofieldatmilehigh.com. A year-round entertainment venue, INVESCO Field at Mile High is a great backdrop for a private event or professional sporting event. Tours of the stadium arranged through the Colorado Sports Hall of Fame, 720-258-3888 or www.coloradosports.org. Tours Thurs.-Sat. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission. JEFFERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 15200 W. 6th Ave., Golden, CO 80401, 303-271-6600, fax 303-271-6606, www.jeffco.us/fair, mdanner@jeffco.us. Come and experience special events and family attractions year-round, including rodeos, dog shows, horse shows, trade shows, reunions, fairs and festivals, and hundreds of other unique offerings. Bring your RV and stay for a day, or use us as your base camp while you explore the wonders of Colorado. Just 15 minutes west of downtown Denver. PARAMOUNT THEATRE Kroenke Sports Enterprises, 1631 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-0326, www.paramountdenver.com. Denver’s premier performing arts and entertainment center since 1929, featuring all genres of music, comedy, dance, films and speakers. PEPSI CENTER Kroenke Sports Enterprises, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204, 303-405-1100, www.pepsicenter.com. Home to the NBA Denver Nuggets, NHL Colorado Avalanche, AFL Colorado Crush and NLL Colorado Mammoth, this state-of-the-art arena hosts more than 225 events annually, including professional sports, concerts, ice shows and special events. Tickets available through Ticketmaster.com or 303-830-TIXS.

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RITCHIE CENTER/MAGNESS ARENA 2240 Buchtel Blvd., Denver, CO 80210, off of I-25 & South University Blvd. on the University of Denver Campus, 303-871-4154, www.du.edu/events, Natalie.ryan@du.edu. On-site production house, catering, and parking.

ANHEUSER-BUSCH BREWERY TOUR 2351 Busch Dr., Fort Collins, CO 80524, 970-490-4691, www.budweisertours.com. Visit the Fort Collins home of Anheuser-Busch. Learn how Budweiser is crafted, see the worldfamous Budweiser Clydesdales, sample our products in the Hospitality Room, and visit our gift shop for the latest in merchandise. Ask about our annual calendar of events, including First Saturdays. Please call for operating hours or to schedule groups of 15 or more.

TOURS FREE TOURS CELESTIAL SEASONINGS FREE TOUR 4600 Sleepytime Dr., Boulder, CO 80301, 303-581-1202, www.celestialseasonings.com. Celestial Seasonings is the largest specialty tea company in the country. We offer free tours seven days a week—hourly from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. (Sundays 11 a.m.-3 p.m.). Gift shop, cafe (Mon.Fri.), herb garden. Children must be five or older for the factory tour, and groups of eight or more require reservations. “We’d love to meet you.”

BALISTRERI VINEYARDS 1946 E. 66th Ave., Denver, CO 80229, 303-287-5156, 866-896-9620, fax 303-287-0045, www.balistreriwine.com, info@balistreriwine.com. The Balistreri family invites you to enjoy complimentary winery tours and tastes of their award-winning Colorado wines. Just ten minutes from downtown Denver, open seven days a week, noon to 5 p.m. or by appointment. Visit our Website for special and seasonal events.

COLORADO STATE CAPITOL 200 E. Colfax Ave., Room 029, Denver, CO 80203, 303-866-2604, fax 303-866-2167. See the three Mile High Markers, Allen True water murals, Women’s Gold Tapestry, Colorado General Assembly chambers and the rose onyx wainscoting. Free tours Mon.-Fri. HAMMOND’S CANDIES SINCE 1920 5735 N. Washington St., Denver, CO 80215, 303-333-5588, ext. 110, 888-CANDY-99, fax 303-333-5622, www.hammondscandies.com, questions@hammondscandies.com. A working handmade hard-candy factory. The hard candy is still made the old-fashioned way by devoted candy makers: in small batches, hand-pulled, hand-twisted and hand-shaped. LARIAT LOOP P.O. Box 356, Golden, CO 80402, 720-971-9649, fax 303-697-8911, www.lariatloop.org, info@lariatloop.org. Lariat Loop is a Colorado Scenic and Historic Byway and Heritage Area just 20 minutes from downtown Denver. It is a foothills mountain experience that takes you through open space protected by Denver Mountain Parks and Jefferson County Open Space and through the historic towns of Evergreen, Golden and Morrison. It features everything from dinosaurs to Buffalo Bill! MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE 20189 Cabrini Blvd., Golden, CO 80401, 303-526-0758, fax 303-526-9795, www.den-cabrini-shrine.org. Established by Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, the shrine is a place of prayer and pilgrimage. Open daily to the public, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. in winter, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. in summer. Daily mass offered at 7:30 a.m., Sun. at 7:30 and 11 a.m. Take 1-70 west to the Morrison Exit 259, east to Exit 256. Follow signs to shrine.

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COORS BREWERY TOURS 13th and Ford St., Golden, CO 80401, 303-277-BEER, 866-812-2337, www.coors.com. Come see and taste traditional brewing in the Rocky Mountains! The self-paced tour includes a 30-minute walk through our malting, brewing and packaging processes, sampling of Coors products in our hospitality lounge, and shopping in the Coors & Co. gift shop. Samples are limited to guests 21+ years with a valid I.D. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available. Guests under 18 years old must be accompanied by an adult. Free. Open Thur.-Mon. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. noon-4 p.m. Closed Tues., Wed. and holidays. D’VINE WINE DENVER 1660 Champa St., Denver CO, 80202, 303-534-0788, www.winerydenver.com, stacey@winerydenver.com. In the heart of downtown, our Tuscan-themed winery provides a memorable backdrop that will enhance your wine experience. Offering daily tastings, personalized labels, and the ability to make your own wine. FRONT RANGE WINE TRAIL www.coloradowine.com/wineries/winerieslist.cfm. Enjoy free wine tastings at over a dozen wineries along the Front Range. For a list of wineries, maps, directions, hours and other details, visit the Colorado Wines Website listed above, and also look for Front Range Trail brochures at visitor information centers.

BALISTRERI VINEYARDS 1946 E. 66th Ave. Denver, CO 80229 303-287-5156 or 866-896-9620 www.BalistreriWine.com

GREAT DIVIDE BREWING CO. 2201 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-296-9460, fax 303-296-9464, www.greatdivide.com, info@greatdivide.com. Visit the Tap Room to taste the craft-brewed beers of Great Divide. Open from 3-8 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 2-7 p.m. Saturday. Tours take place at 3 and 4 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and on the hour on Saturdays between 2 and 7 p.m. DENVER OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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n 1917, local author Dabney Otis Collins wrote: "When I walk down a Denver street, I always feel as if I were listening to a brass band."

The city's walkable downtown – the 10th largest in America – has that same exciting feeling today. A natural starting point is the 13th step on the west side of the State Capitol. Here, you are exactly 5,280 feet above sea level – one mile high. Modeled after the U.S. Capitol, the building is known for its brilliant dome, which is covered with 200 ounces of 24K gold. Free tours are offered weekdays. 54

Across the street is the $64 million Denver Public Library. Designed by architect Michael Graves, the colorful building features towers, turrets and rotundas. Inside are 47 miles of bookshelves and a $20 million art collection.

Directly in front is a two-square-block oasis – Civic Center Park, where statues of Indians and bucking broncos are mixed with flower gardens, fountains and a Greek amphitheater. One block south is the Colorado History Museum, honoring the Native Americans, cowboys, explorers and miners who have called Colorado home. One exhibit is a huge model of Denver as it appeared in 1860, before it was destroyed twice, by fire and flood.

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Next door is the dramatic Denver Art Museum, a 28-sided structure designed by Gio Ponti of Milan, Italy and the new Frederic C. Hamilton Building, designed by acclaimed architect Daniel Libeskind, master planner of the continued on page 56

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One block west is the nation's second largest storehouse of gold bullion, the U.S. Mint. The 1904 structure strongly resembles the Palazzo Riccardi in Florence. More than one million bricks, 60,000 cubic feet of granite and 1,000 tons of steel were used in its four and half foot thick walls.

Two blocks away is the 16th Street Mall, the true heart of downtown Denver. Built at a cost of $76 million, this mile-long pedestrian path is lined with more than 200 trees. Fountains, plazas, chess tables and outdoor cafés make it the best people-watching spot in the city. The Downtown Visitor Information Center is located on the mall at the corner of 16th and California streets, with more than 400 free brochures and maps. 56

Free shuttle buses traverse the mall as often as every 90 seconds. On the southern end, Denver Pavilions is a two-square-block entertainment and shopping complex featuring 50 stores and restaurants.

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One block off the mall at 17th and Tremont is the triangular and historic Brown Palace Hotel & Spa. Built in 1892, the grand dame hotel features a nine-story atrium topped by a stained glass ceiling.

Maps & Attractions among 18 elegant Victorian buildings that were once home to Bat Masterson and Buffalo Bill Cody, are more than 30 shops and a dozen restaurants and nightclubs.

Continue down the mall to the D&F Tower at the corner of 16th and Arapahoe. This 325-foot tower was the highest building west of the Mississippi when it was built in 1909. The tower is an anchor for the Shops at Tabor Center, and Writer Square, a two-block shopping and dining center. One block west is Larimer Square, a restored section of Denver's oldest street. Here, scattered

Just blocks away is historic Lower Downtown – or LoDo as the locals call it. A pleasant place to stroll, be sure to visit the 100-year-old Oxford Hotel, at 17th and Wazee and the grand Union Station across the street. LoDo is also home to Coors Field, the 50,000-seat home of the Colorado Rockies. There

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any other attractions, shopping, dining and entertainment options can be found just a short distance from downtown. The 1 Denver Botanic Gardens is recognized as one of the top five botanic gardens in the nation. The tropical conservatory makes for a pleasant, warm winter get-a-way.

Nearby in City Park, the 2 Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the fourth largest museum in the nation and contains an outstanding collection of dinosaur skeletons as well as an IMAX theatre and the world’s most advanced digital planetarium. The gigantic facility is a maze to explore, filled with natural treasures and more than 80 dioramas. Adjacent to the museum is the 3 Denver Zoo, the fourth most popular zoo in Amer58

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TRANSPORTATION & TOURS Getting around the Mile High City is easy! Free shuttle buses stop on every corner of the 16th Street Mall, while Denver’s sleek light rail trains offer fast connections from downtown to the Denver Tech Center and Platte River Valley. Denver International Airport is the 5th busiest in the nation and 11th busiest in the world. Pictured above: Light rail lines go through the Colorado Convention Center by Scott Dressel-Martin; Pictured below (left to right): 16th Street Mall by Steve Crecelius; Denver International Airport; Red Rocks Amphitheatre by Steve Crecelius.

Transportation & Tours AIRLINES SOUTHWEST AIRLINES 800-IFLY-SWA, www.southwest.com. Southwest Airlines is the United States’ most successful low-fare, high-frequency, point-topoint carrier. Southwest serves 64 cities in 32 states. TRANSAIR, INC. 12580 E. Control Tower Rd., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-550-9459, fax 303-858-9026, www.transaircharter.com, jill@transaircharter.com. Domestic and international private jet charter service based in Denver and Eagle, CO. FAA Certified, accident free, ARG/US Gold Rated.

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AIRPORT DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (DEN) 8500 Peña Blvd., Denver, CO 80249, 303-342-2200, 800-AIR-TO-DEN, www.flydenver.com, info@diadenver.net. Denver International Airport—the gateway to the Rocky Mountain West. Offering non-stop service to more than 140 destinations in the world.

AIRPORT SHUTTLE BIG SKY AIRPORT SHUTTLE 2160 S. Holly St., Denver, CO 80222, 303-300-2626, www.bigskyshuttle.com, info@bigskyshuttle.com. Group rates available! We serve all downtown and DTC hotels, residential and ski resorts of Keystone, Breckenridge, Vail, Beaver Creek. Ticket counter at DIA. When you fly, think Big Sky! DENVER AIRPORT SHUTTLE EXPRESS 3535 S. Richfield Way, Aurora, CO 80013, 303-342-3424, www.aspensnowmassexpress.com. Dependable, on-time shuttle service to all Colorado ski resorts and Denver hotels with experienced mountain drivers. Charter service, group rates available. Lowest fare to downtown! SUPERSHUTTLE DENVER 4605 Paris St., Ste. D20, Denver, CO 80239, 303-370-1300, 800-BLUEVAN, fax 303-399-3111, www.supershuttle.com. Frequent departures to/from downtown Denver, DTC and Golden/Lakewood area hotels. Residential service available metro-wide. Ticket counter at DIA. Group discounts.

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Up-to-date Airport Information at 303-DIA-TIPS (8477) or www.flydenver.com The DEN Ground Transportation Information Counter is located on Level 5 of the main terminal, near the water feature. Also on Level 5 are on-airport rental car desks, commercial shuttle desks, and baggage claim. For more information, call, 303-342-4059 or email ground.transportation@diadenver.net. Passengers will find all commercial transportation outside the Level 5 doors. Passengers must proceed outside to the appropriate island to obtain transportation. *Note: East side has odd numbered doors; West side has even numbered doors. EAST TERMINAL AIRLINES (Door 507 and 511 for sedans) AirTran, Alaska Airlines, Continental Airlines, Delta Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Great Lakes, jetBlue, Mexicana, Midwest, Southwest Airlines. WEST TERMINAL AIRLINES (Door 506 and 510 for sedans) Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Lufthansa, Northwest Airlines, United Airlines GROUND TRANSPORTATION FOR BOTH EAST AND WEST TERMINALS Island 1 Taxis, Limousines/Sedans* Island 2 Mountain Carriers Island 3 Commercial Shuttles, Hotel shuttles, Off-Airport parking shuttles Island 4 Rental Car shuttles Island 5 Public Bus Service, Charter Buses, On-Airport Parking shuttles *For Limousine/Sedan Service: Once you

have collected your luggage, please exit Door 511 for East Terminal or Door 506 for West Terminal and proceed to the Limo Booth at Island 1. Indicate you have a pre-arranged car, which limo company the car is booked with, and your last name. The official will contact the holding lot for you and dispatch your car. For a list of limo and sedan companies, please visit www.DENVER.org and enter “limousine” in the keyword search.

COMMERCIAL SHUTTLE SERVICE SuperShuttle Denver 303-370-1300 or 800-BLUE-VAN (258-3826) www.supershuttle.com The nation’s premier shared-ride airport shuttle service. Frequent departures to/from Downtown and DTC hotels for $22 pp one-way, $38 round-trip. Travel time is 45-60 minutes, depending on hotel location and number of stops. Complete group & convention services including meet & greet and executive sedans. Door-todoor residential service available to all metro Denver locations including all points in Boulder County. SuperShuttle also offers van charter services statewide including all major ski resorts. TAXI SERVICE East Terminal West Terminal

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FLAT RATES are the same for all four companies: DEN to Flat rate of $43.00 + Downtown $3.50 gate fee** DEN to DTC Flat rate of $45.00 + $3.50 gate fee** DEN to Boulder Flat rate of $70.00 + $3.50 gate fee** ** Trips into DEN from downtown, DTC, or Boulder are NOT subject to any gate fees; only those trips going out from DEN. All taxi fares include a $1.00 additional charge per additional passenger. TOWN CAR AND LIMOUSINE SERVICE Average cost per trip is $80.00-$120.00. All companies have varied rates and cost is dependent upon number of trips, wait time. Some have minimums and other rates are all-inclusive. To meet your Limousine/Sedan Service at DEN: Once you have collected your luggage, please exit Door 511 for East Terminal or Door 506 for West Terminal and proceed to the Limo Booth at Island 1. Indicate you have a prearranged car, which limo company the car is booked with, and your last name. The official will contact the holding lot for you and dispatch your car. For a list of limo and sedan companies, please visit www.VISITDENVER.com and enter “limousine” in the keyword search.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION Regional Transportation District (RTD) 303-299-6000 www.rtd-denver.com SkyRide Buses are available outside Level 5, Doors 507-511 in the East Terminal and Doors 506-510 in the West Terminal at Island 5. Route information is available at the RTD counter on Level 5. Downtown Denver is serviced by Route AF. Routes AS, AB, and AF serve Stapleton Transit Center, where transfers to seven local routes are available. Route AF/Downtown Service: Buses leave from DEN to downtown Denver at 50 minutes past the hour from 6:45am to 12:45am. The route takes approximately 50 minutes and is $8 each way or $14 round-trip. Exact fare is required when boarding the bus. Round trip tickets must be purchased in advance at the RTD sales office on Level 5. Stops are made at Stapleton, the Downing Street Light Rail Station, the Denver Bus Center, and Market Street Station on the 16th Street Mall, which is two blocks from Union Station. The AMTRAK lines and the Ski Train depart out of Union Station. Visit these websites for more info, www.amtrak.com and www.skitrain.com. Buses leave from the Market Street Station, Downtown to DEN at 30 minutes past the hour from 5:28am until 10:28pm. Routes AF, AB, and AS Stapleton Service: Buses leave DEN every 15 to 30 minutes for Stapleton, taking approximately 25-30 minutes. Passengers may transfer to or from seven local routes at Stapleton. Cost is $6 each way or $11 roundtrip, exact fare only. Route AF and AB buses have underneath baggage storage areas. Buses leave Stapleton for DEN every 15 to 30 minutes. For complete RTD route information call 303-299-6000 or visit www.rtd-denver.com WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE INFORMATION All of RTD’s SkyRide buses are wheelchair accessible. SuperShuttle, Yellow Taxi and Metro Taxi have accessible vehicles and can provide assistance for limited numbers with prior notice and reservation. The following companies will pick-up with prior notice at DEN and provide specialized transportation: A Centennial Executive Transport LLC Metro Taxi Mobility Transportation and Service Inc. Mobile Access Wheelchair Getaways (Rent vans by the day) Yellow Cab

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Transportation & Tours CAR RENTAL ADVANTAGE RENT-A-CAR 800-574-6000, www.arac.com. Advantage Rent-A-Car offers a complete line of new vehicles, including the Chrysler 300C and Pacifica. Six Metro Denver locations to service your needs, including DIA. Free pick-up and delivery. AVIS RENT-A-CAR 1900 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, 303-839-1280, www.avis.com, e-mail lisa.stuckey.avis@hotmail.com. Locally owned. Conveniently located downtown. Pick-up service/Navigation systems. Full line of new vehicles. No extra fees for APO return. BUDGET RENT A CAR 1980 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, 303-292-9341, fax 303-292-9370, www.budget.com. Convenient downtown location. GPS rentals. Free pickup service. Daily, weekly, and one-way specials. Family owned and operated. COLORADO CAR RENTALS AT PHIL LONG FORD 7887 W. Tufts Ave., Littleton, CO 80123, 303-933-5737, fax 303-904-5330, www.coloradocarrentals.com, questions@coloradocarrentals.com. Specializing in SUVs, 4x4s, pickup trucks, passenger and cargo vans, flatbeds and tow-ready vehicles. Customized packages and local area delivery available. Complete line of currentmodel Fords. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR 2255 Broadway, Denver, CO 80205, Downtown 303-293-8644, DIA 800-720-7222, www.enterprise.com. More than 100 convenient locations in Colorado and Wyoming. Free pick-up and delivery. Discounted group rates and site inspection rates available. HERTZ LOCAL EDITION 2001 Welton St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-297-9400, global reservations 800-654-3131, www.hertz.com, meetings@hertz.com. Hertz, the largest rental-car company in the world, offers daily, weekly and weekend packages for your travel needs. We have over 25 metro locations that offer free pick-up and return service. MOTURIS 5300 Colorado Blvd., Ste. 2, Commerce City, CO 80022, 303-295-6837, 800-566-1643, fax 303-295-6849, www.aaarvrent.com, den@moturis.com. Enjoy the great outdoors with your family in one of our beautiful RVs. Go out there and explore! MOTURIS: RV rental and sales nationwide.

PAYLESS CAR RENTAL 25340 E. 78th Ave., Denver, CO 80249, 303-342-9444, fax 303-342-0887, www.paylesscarrental.com, denver@paylesscarrental.net. The lowest car rental rates in Denver, plus fast, friendly service. Cars, vans, SUVs and more. Book today and save!

CHARTER TRANSPORTATION A CHARTER COMPANY 12552 W. Virginia Ave., Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-831-1454, 800-366-9024, fax 303-831-1457, www.achartercompany.com, acccharter@msn.com. Safe, reliable, affordable transportation for groups. “Green” transportation available for airport transfers, conventions, corporate and special events. We can accommodate your event transportation needs! ARROW STAGE LINES ROCKY MOUNTAIN DIVISION 12295 E. 37th Ave., Denver, CO 80239, 303-373-9119, 800-497-6060, fax 303-373-5885, www.arrowstagelines.com, lynn@arrowstagelines.com. Exceptional fleet of luxury motorcoaches and mini-coaches. Family-owned since 1928. Simply...the very best. Thanks for calling Arrow. CHARTER OF THE ROCKIES 3700 Quebec St., Ste. 100-156, Denver, CO 80207, 303-893-0402, www.charteroftherockies.com, contact@charteroftherockies.com. Providing all of your convention bus transportation needs, including sporting events, casino trips and historic town visits. We can also provide for your wheelchair needs. Let us show you around Colorado. COLORADO CHARTER LINES, INC. 4960 Locust St., Commerce City, CO 80022, 303-287-0239, 800-821-7491, fax 303-287-2819, www.bus-charter.com, colochar@ix.netcom.com. Colorado’s premier charter motorcoach company. Our professional drivers and experienced support staff will make your trip a pleasant experience. GLOBAL TRANSPORTATION 4915 York St., Denver, CO 80216, 303-298-1585, www.globaltransportation.us. Full-service local, regional and nationwide transportation. New state-of-the-art, luxury 56- and 33-passenger coaches. Group charters and customized tours conducted by professional, dependable, experienced drivers. GRAY LINE OF DENVER P.O. Box 17646, Denver, CO 80217, 303-289-2841, 800-348-6877, fax 303-286-7052, www.coloradograyline.com. Exciting half-day and full-day tours of Denver and the Rocky Mountains. Group charter service to any destination in Denver or Colorado or the United States.

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PEOPLE’S CHOICE TRANSPORTATION, INC. P.O. Box 5025, Denver, CO 80217, 303-289-2222, 800-777-2388, fax 303-288-0778, www.pctransportation.com. Luxury vans, mini-coaches and 55-passenger motorcoaches. Perfect for groups of eight or more. Skiing, tours, sporting events, reunions, meetings, casino trips and more. RAMBLIN EXPRESS, INC. 871 W. 64th Ave., Unit C, Denver, CO 80221, 303-572-8687, 877-726-2546, fax 303-438-2118, www.ramblin.com, info@ramblin.com. Whether you need a transfer across town or a coast-to-coast charter, our team can handle every detail of your trip.

DISABLED TRAVELER SERVICES METRO TAXI 5909 E. 38th Ave., Denver, CO 80207, 303-333-3333, fax 303-336-9008. Door-to-door convenient wheelchair-accessible service upon request. All you need is 3. Service throughout the Denver Metro Area, Boulder and DIA. MOBILITY PLUS BY YELLOW CAB 7500 E. 41st Ave., Denver, CO 80216, 303-777-7777, fax 303-320-1108, www.denveryellowcab.com. Wheelchair-accessible van services, 24/7, at cab fare prices. Company accounts, personal accounts, event accounts. Airport pick-up available with reservation. WHEELERS ACCESSIBLE VAN RENTALS 250 E. Dry Creek Rd., Ste. 114, Littleton, CO 80122, 720-322-0101, 800-456-1371, fax 720-322-0111, www.wheelersvanrentals.com, co@wheelersvanrentals.com. We feature clean, comfortable wheelchair and scooter-accessible vans for your mobility needs. Scooters, electric and manual wheelchairs are available for rental. Medical supplies available. Delivery of equipment and supplies is available.

MOUNTAIN RESORT/CASINO TRANSPORTATION COACH AMERICA 14000 W. 44th Ave., Golden, CO 80403, 303-421-2780, 888-223-2877, www.coachamerica.com/denver. Gaming transportation to Black Hawk and Central City. Deluxe transportation. Charter service in luxurious motorcoaches seating 55 passengers.

Transportation & Tours COLORADO MOUNTAIN EXPRESS P.O. Box 580, Vail, CO 81658, 970-926-9800, 800-525-6363, www.ridecme.com. Door-to-door shuttle service from DIA and Eagle County airport to Vail/Beaver Creek, Summit County and Aspen/Snowmass.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION DISTRICT (RTD) 1600 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-299-6000, 800-366-7433, www.rtd-denver.com. SkyRide airport transportation service leaves hourly for more than 28 stops throughout Metro Denver. SkyRide fares are always $8 or less. RTD one- and five-day passes are available for unlimited travel for bus and light-rail service in the Metro Denver area. Passes can be purchased individually or at a discount for large groups.

RAIL TRANSPORTATION SKI TRAIN/ANSCO INVESTMENT COMPANY 555 17th St., #2400, Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-ISKI (4754), fax 303-592-1444, www.skitrain.com. The Ski Train takes skiers and sightseers from Denver Union Station to Winter Park Resort on weekends and Fridays from Dec. through April and on Saturdays in the summer.

AAA DENVER DRIVERS 303-471-0400, www.AAADenverDrivers.com, info@AAADenverDrivers.com. A premier Colorado ground transportation and limousine service provider (limos, sedans, SUVs, vans) serving the entire state of Colorado.

Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are. Get Into An Enterprise Car And Go. There’s so much to see and do in Colorado, you’ll probably need to rent a car. Give Enterprise a call and we’ll be happy to pick you up and put you in one at a very special rate. When you call mention customer number 12C2045. Or visit us online at enterprise.com. On-site at Denver International Airport!

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SEDAN/LIMOUSINE/ CHAUFFEUR SERVICES 1-800-BOOK-A-LIMO, INC., INT’L CHAUFFEURED SERVICE Denver, CO, 800-266-5254, fax 877-266-5254, www.bookalimo.com, info@bookalimo.com. Sedans, limos, vans and motorcoaches at great rates! Servicing more than 40,000 travel services and many Fortune 1000 companies. Open 24/7, all credit cards accepted. 1st LIMO 6140 S. Gun Club Rd., Aurora, CO 80016, 303-632-4736, fax 866-666-6318, www.1stlimo.net, info@1stlimo.net. Limousine transportation services for all occasions: nights on the town, corporate service, airport. Our sedans and stretch limos feature a variety of amenities to make your event memorable. 24/7. 1st ROYAL EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION 303-931-5705, www.retransport.com, royal@retransport.com. Limousine and private sedan service for any occasion. Professional chauffeurs, late-model fleet. Affordable rates, reliable service. We specialize in airport transfers.

Metro Taxi is thinking globally and acting locally. With support from our customers we are "Going Green" and converting all of our taxis to Hybrid Taxis. Denver’s largest taxi company serving Denver International Airport, Downtown Denver and the entire Denver-Boulder Area. Schedule a pick-up ahead of time. Wheelchair accessible vehicles upon request. All major credit cards accepted.

A CUSTOM COACH/ BOULDER TRANSPORTATION 5105 E. Missouri Ave., Denver, CO 80246, 303-759-1376, 303-373-5251, www.acustomcoach.com, info@acustomcoach.com. Professional, courteous, chauffeured luxury sedans, limousines, vans, buses and executive vans. Meet-and-greet services available. Front Range and mountain resort service. Transportation coordinators available. CAREY LIMOUSINE DENVER 505 Nucla Way, Unit D, Aurora, CO 80011, 303-360-5204, 800-331-1063, fax 303-360-7595, www.careyofdenver.com, mike.adkins@careyofdenver.com. Colorado’s full-service transportation company since 1985. Specialists in corporate and convention work, including transportation planning, board meetings, dine arounds, etc. Offices in over 450 cities worldwide. Certified WomenOwned Business. COLORADO LIMOUSINE SERVICE PO Box 441204, Aurora, CO 80044, 303-571-8900, 888-693-5399, fax 303-694-6286, www.coloradolimo.net, info@coloradolimo.net We are a full-service transportation company, providing limousine and chauffeured car service throughout the metro Denver area. EXECUCAR DENVER 4605 Paris St., Ste. D20, Denver, CO 80239, 303-370-1300, 800-410-4444, www.execucar.com. Your “business class” sedan service statewide for special occasions, social or sporting events, groups and charters, with the primary focus on airport transfers. A SuperShuttle company. LAMONICA’S LIMOUSINES Denver, CO, 303-877-5900, www.denver-limousine-service.com, tonylamonicadenver@comcast.net. Owner operated. Corporate and VIP Transportation. Major credit cards. Serving DIA and APA airports. PIONEER LIMOUSINE & TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC P.O. Box 606, Wheat Ridge, CO 80034, 888-949-2757, 303-940-2757, fax 866-856-3905, www.pioneerlimo.us, info@pioneerlimo.us. Specializing only in corporate transportation with exceptional customer service. Reservations available 24/7/365 or online. Member Better Business Bureau since 2000.

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COLORADO ADVENTURES— SEGWAY TOURS 2951 N. Princess Cir., Broomfield, CO 80020, www.coloradoadventuresegwaytours.com, coloradoadventure@comcast.net. Explore Denver history, arts and sports effortlessly. Experience our fun-filled guided tours. What better way than on a Segway?

PRESIDENTIAL WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION 4770 Forest St., Unit U, Denver, CO 80216, 303-286-1114, 800-442-5422, fax 303-320-7721, www.presidentiallimo.com, info@presidentiallimo.com. Voted “Best Large Limousine Company in America” by Limousine & Chauffeur magazine. Colorado’s leader in corporate and group travel since 1985. 24/7/365, with a fleet of 53 vehicles.

Yellow Cab proudly serving Denver since 1924 ❖ Groups Welcome ❖ Pre-arranged Vouchers ❖ Wheelchair Accessible Vehicles Available ❖ Corporate Accounts ❖ Personal Accounts ❖ Conventioneer Accounts ❖ Single-event Accounts ❖ Staged Cab Stands ❖ Available 24/7

SUNSET LUXURY LIMOUSINE 7268 Osceola St., Westminster, CO 80030, 303-426-9005, 877-417-8155, fax 303-426-9634, www.sunsetlimo.com, darren@sunsetlimo.com; groups & convention services, kevin@sunsetlimo.com. Let us help you enjoy your visit. We will provide you with the best tour packages and the best prices available in Colorado. TOWNE & COUNTRY LIMOUSINE, INC. 5475 Peoria St., #2-104, Denver, CO 80239, 303-576-8121, 800-610-1909, fax 303-576-8112, www.tclimo.com, tclimo@yahoo.com. The only Denver limousine company endorsed by consumer advocate Tom Martino at www.troubleshooter.com. Specializing in corporate, leisure and group transportation for over 18 years. Full range of current-year vehicles. WeDriveU 700 N. Colorado Blvd., #264, Denver, CO 80206, 303-573-3848, fax 303-496-7220, www.wedriveu.com, christiner@wedriveu.com. Nationwide company providing fully insured and certified chauffeurs to drive your personal or rental vehicle. Ideal for business, social events or special occasions.

TAXI CITY CYCLE LOGIC 2042 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-945-2220, fax 720-294-8311, www.citycyclelogic.com, cycle@citycyclelogic.com. Ride in a cycle rickshaw or pedal a cruiser bike around downtown Denver. Fun, safe, eco-friendly. Tours, groups, couples, families. METRO TAXI 5909 E. 38th Ave., Denver, CO 80207, 303-333-3333, fax 303-336-9008. All you need is 3 for door-to-door service throughout the Denver Metro area, Boulder and DIA. We offer the largest hybrid taxi fleet in Colorado and wheelchair-accessible vehicles. 24/365 service. MILE HIGH PEDICABS Downtown Denver, 303-PEDICAB, 303-733-4222, fax 303-466-6636, www.milehighpedicabs.com, info@milehighpedicabs.com. Fun, entertaining, professional, pedal-powered transportation for singles, couples or groups. Weddings, reunions, parties, expos, conferences, events, historic tours. Advertising opportunities. 74

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www.coloradocab.com • 303.777.7777 YELLOW CAB DENVER/BOULDER 7500 E. 41st Ave., Denver, CO 80216, 303-777-7777, fax 303-376-9099, www.denveryellowcab.com, sales@denveryellowcab.com. Serving Colorado for 75 years. Company accounts, event accounts, personal accounts, also 24/7 package delivery and 24/7 wheelchair-accessible service. 303-777-7777.

TOUR OPERATORS A PRIVATE GUIDE, INC. 820 S. Monaco Pkwy., #100, Denver, CO 80224, 303-758-8149, fax 303-756-9110, www.aprivateguide.com, apgsid@comcast.net. Group tours, event transportation, and filming location scouting services. Regional multi-day, half- and full-day packages. Itinerary planning, multilingual step-on guides and competitive charter motorcoach rates. BACKYARD DENVER QUEENSLANDER TOURS 3222 Green Haven Cir., Highlands Ranch, CO 80126, 1-877-865-6711, fax 877-865-6711, www.qltours.com, Mark@QLTours.com. Sightseeing tours, escorted tours in Denver and the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs, Air Force Academy: local itineraries, professional guides and drivers, group programs, luxury motorcoaches.

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THE COLORADO SIGHTSEER, INC. 7290 Samuel Dr., Ste. 317, Denver, CO 80221 303-423-8200, 800-255-5105, fax 303-380-4111, www.coloradosightseer.com, tours@coloradosightseer.com. Denver’s tour alternative! Specializing in fun, interactive tours of Denver, Colorado and the Rocky Mountains. Get “up close and personal” with the beauty, history and geology of the area. DENVER AUDIO TOURS P.O. Box 22963, Denver, CO 80222, business 303-898-7073, cell tour 703-637-9355 (code #204), fax 303-756-4329, www.denveraudiotours.com, tours@rmaguides.com. Denver’s original audio walking tours. Download tours online, access via cell phone or rent MP3 player. Get LoDo and Capitol Tour maps at the 16th Street Mall Visitor Information Center. $13.95/2; tours $23.95. DENVER HISTORY TOURS Denver, CO, 720-234-7929, www.denverhistorytours.com, kevin@denverhistorytours.com. Walking and bus tours bring history to life. Hear about the characters that populated frontier Denver. Call to schedule a tour. GLOBUS & COSMOS TOURAMA 5301 S. Federal Cir., Littleton, CO 80123, 303-703-7799, fax 303-347-0665, www.globusandcosmos.com. Specializing in fully escorted motorcoach tours. Globus tours include first-class accommodations, most meals, sightseeing and special highlights. Budget vacations also available. Multilingual tour directors available. LEISURE WEST TOURS & CRUISES 1266 Strong St., Brighton, CO 80601, 303-659-4858, 888-443-3350, fax 303-659-8532, www.leisurewesttours.com, lwt@leisurewesttours.com. Go with the best—call Leisure West! We offer exceptional group travel experiences by providing tours, sightseeing, receptive services, and step-on guides throughout the West. Birding, history, railroads, eco-tours, agri-tours, culinary, high adventure, most special interests, and general sightseeing easily arranged for your group.

Transportation& Tours NEW MILLENNIUM VACATIONS, INC. 19293 E. Louisiana Ave., Aurora, CO 80017, 303-755-0010, 866-899-0010, fax 303-745-3304, www.new-millennium.cc, lweygand@comcast.net. Fascinating tours designed to thoroughly entertain you and add to the enjoyment of your Denver visit. Minimum groups of 20+. ROCKY MOUNTAIN GUIDES ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 36413, Denver CO 80236-0413, www.rockymountaintourguides.com, inquire@rockymountaintourguides.com. The Rocky Mountain Guides Association membership consists of step-on, walking or regional guides. Our members include docents, destination management companies, tour operators and transportation companies. Most of our members are independent contractors. Visit our Website for a list of members and their specialties. ROCKY MOUNTAIN HOLIDAY TOURS, LLC 1730 S. College Ave., Ste. 201, Fort Collins, CO 80525, 970-482-5813, 800-237-7211, fax 970-482-5815, www.rmhtours.com, res@rmhtours.com. The most complete receptive operator in the American Rockies region of the western USA.

We can assist with all aspects of pre- or postmeeting arrangements, lodging, transportation, activities, guides and meals for any group.

TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT LUNA TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT 11757 W. Ken Caryl Ave., #F122, Littleton, CO 80127, 303-972-0805, 866-972-0805, fax 303-972-0806, www.lunatransportation.com, info@lunatransportation.com. A full-service chauffeured vehicle provider offering an unmatched level of service. Sedans, vans, limousines, mini-coaches and coaches available.

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AKWAABA TRAVEL AGENCY 130 W. Grand Ave., Ste. 305, Englewood, CO 80110, 720-937-8119, 800-341-8809, fax 888-285-0605, www.travel.akwabaanet.com, travel@akwabaanet.com. We provide a number of services for group vacations, weddings, reunions, conventions, tours, golfing, mountain climbing, skiing, snowboarding and camping trips. POLK MAJESTIC TRAVEL 3773 Cherry Creek North Dr., Ste. 703, Denver, CO 80209, 303-333-6161, fax 303-333-9606, www.polkmajestic.com, information@polkmajestic.com. Full-service independent travel management company providing personalized vacation services, hassle-free business programs, and creative planning for corporate meetings and incentives. TRAVEL ORGANIZERS AMERICAN EXPRESS 7373 S. Alton Way, Englewood, CO 80112, 303-771-1178, 800-283-2754, fax 303-771-1157, www.travelorganizers.com. One of the area’s oldest and most customeroriented agencies. Offering complete packages throughout Denver, Colorado and the entire Rocky Mountain region.

AAA COLORADO 4100 E. Arkansas Ave., Denver, CO 80222, 303-753-8800, 877-244-9790, www.aaa.com. Full-service travel agency. Exclusive member benefits. Maps and routing. Fourteen offices statewide. 24/7 roadside assistance.

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ACCOMMODATIONS There are more than 8,000 hotel rooms in downtown Denver and 42,000 rooms citywide. From luxurious, five-star properties to trendy boutique hotels, from historic inns to full-service resorts with golf courses, Denver offers every type of hotel experience. Pictured above: Downtown Denver by Marcia Ward. Pictured below, (left to right): Hotel Monaco by Steve Crecelius; Staybridge Suites Cherry Creek; Castle Marne Bed & Breakfast; Curtis Hotel.

Accommodations BED & BREAKFAST A TOUCH OF HEAVEN/ TALMAR BED & BREAKFAST 16720 W. 63rd Pl., Golden, CO 80403, 303-279-4133, www.coloradovacation.com/bed/talmar, talmar5000@aol.com. Classic elegance amid cozy country comfort. Champagne honeymoons, anniversaries, birthdays and getaways. Horses, fireplaces, decks, Jacuzzis, golf, extended stays. Pets welcome. $85-$145.

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ADAGIO BED & BREAKFAST 1430 Race St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-370-6911, 800-533-3241, fax 303-377-5968, www.adagiobb.com, helen@adagiobb.com. A lovely Victorian mansion with six spacious bedrooms, private baths, jetted hot tubs, TVs, phones, DSL. Lovely garden and eight-person spa. Breakfast included. CAPITOL HILL MANSION BED & BREAKFAST INN 1207 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-839-5221, 800-839-9329, fax 303-839-9046, www.capitolhillmansion.com, info@capitolhillmansion.com. 1891 Victorian mansion in downtown Denver. Walk to convention center, museums and restaurants. Eight guest rooms, balconies, whirlpools, private baths, gourmet breakfast and evening wine service. CASTLE MARNE BED & BREAKFAST INN 1572 Race St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-331-0621, 800-92-MARNE, fax 303-331-0623, www.castlemarne.com, info@castlemarne.com. Denver’s grandest B & B. Victorian elegance. Private hot tubs, breakfast, afternoon tea, nonsmoking. Private candlelight dinners. National Historic Landmark. Free Wi-Fi.

JOHN WALTERS HOUSE BED & BREAKFAST 2259 Gilpin St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-831-8522, www.JohnWaltersHouse.com, johnwaltershouse@aol.com. Restored historic homes are rare in Denver, making the John Walters House a unique bed & breakfast experience.

QUEEN ANNE BED & BREAKFAST INN 2147 Tremont Pl., Denver, CO 80205, 303-296-6666, 800-432-4667, fax 303-296-2151, www.queenannebnb.com, travel@queenannebnb.com. Romantic, historic Victorian inn facing a quiet downtown park. Gardens, whirlpools, antiques, 14 guest rooms, business center, Wi-Fi, AC, breakfast, evening wine and parking.

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Capitol Hill Mansion B&B Inn Downtown Denver capitolhillmansion.com 800-839-9329

GREGORY INN 2500 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-295-6570, www.gregoryinn.com, info@gregoryinn.com. Taking bed & breakfast accommodations to new levels of comfort and modern convenience. Near central business district, LoDo, convention center. HOLIDAY CHALET B&B - A VICTORIAN HOTEL 1820 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-437-8245, 800-626-4497, fax 303-377-6556, www.holidaychalet.net, holidaychalet@aol.com. A beautifully restored brownstone mansion near downtown Denver. Nightly and weekly rates. Fully equipped kitchen in each suite. Nonsmoking rooms. Full breakfast daily. Tea room and boutique.

LUMBER BARON INN & GARDENS 2555 W. 37th Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-477-8205, www.lumberbaron.com, stay@lumberbaron.com. Walk to restaurants. Minutes from downtown. Five elegant suites with private Jacuzzi tubs. Voted “Most Romantic” by the Denver Post. Murder-mystery dinners.

DAKOTA RIDGE RV PARK 17800 W. Colfax Ave., Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-1625, 800-398-1625, fax 303-279-5027, www.dakotaridgerv.com, info@dakotaridgerv.com. Luxury RV park in the foothills. Heated pool and spa. Minutes to shopping, sports, convention center, National Western Complex. Full hookups, manicured sites, Wi-Fi, cable, phone. Open year-round. DELUX R.V. PARK 5520 N. Federal Blvd. (I-70 to Exit 272 or I-76 to Exit 3), Denver, CO 80221, 303-433-0452. Accommodates MH/RV travel and tent trailers. Best Denver location. Minutes to sports, shopping, downtown, mountains. Bus service. Shaded lots, clean restrooms and laundry, year-round, owner-operated. Reservations accepted.

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Castle Marne Historic Bed & Breakfast castlemarne.com 800-92-marne

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THE CAMBRIDGE 1560 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-831-1560, 888-331-1560, fax 303-831-9857, www.thecambridgeapartments.com, thecambridge@msn.com. Ideal accommodations for weekly and monthly stays. 32 fully furnished units in a convenient downtown location. OAKWOOD WORLDWIDE 7808 Cherry Creek Dr. S., Ste. 404, Denver, CO 80231, 303-337-7600, fax 303-337-3012, oakwood.com. Oakwood Worldwide provides fully furnished apartments throughout Denver and select locations worldwide. Ideal for relocations and other extended-stay needs.

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Accommodations COLORADO CONVENTION CONNECTION LLC 1660 Wynkoop St., Ste.1100, Denver, CO 80202, 720-889-3912, fax 866-350-9036, www.coloradoconventionconnection.com, jb@coloradoconventionconnection.com. Make your next visit to Denver more than a vacation or business trip with unparalleled housing choices and concierge services.

ASSOCIATIONS CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL www.choicehotels.com. Choice Hotels makes it easy to find a room to fit your travel plans and your budget. Ask for the DMCVB rate. CITY OF LAKEWOOD 303-987-7730, fax 303-987-7090, www.denverwesthotels.com. The best choice of hotels perfectly located between the mountains and downtown. Great shopping at Belmar and Colorado Mills. Near Red Rocks, Bandimere, Golden, Coors Brewery, sporting venues.

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SAY SPAAAAAHHH... For visitors in search of luxurious pampering or serious skin care, the Mile High City spas offer a full slate of first-rate treatments without the fuss. The Oxford Hotel, located in the heart of Lower Downtown (LoDo), houses a sophisticated spa in The Oxford Club that pampers visitors with skin and body care tailored to Colorado’s elements. Also located in LoDo, Elixir Mind Body Massage is a refuge from the busy world offering a variety of massage options, from four hand to steam table massage. Just east of downtown a classic Victorian home has been transformed into a modern spa oasis at The Woodhouse Day Spa. In chic Cherry Creek, Bella Fiore Day Spa delivers a taste of Tuscany in its cozy spa while Ilona, a spa and skincare institute, has been a Denver landmark for 30 years. Near the bustling Denver Technology Center sits the new 4,500-square foot The Spa at the Inverness Hotel, the centerpiece of a 15-month, $9 million renovation of The Inverness Hotel in Denver. VISITDENVER.COM

EXTENDED STAY, cont. SAVANNAH SUITES ARVADA 6455 N. Sheridan Blvd., Arvada, CO 80003, 720-899-2111, fax 720-889-2112, www.savannahsuites.com, arvada@savannahsuites.com. Guest rooms include high-speed Internet access and a full kitchen. Minutes from the Pepsi Center, Coors Field, INVESCO Field and the National Western Complex.

HOSTELS DENVER INTERNATIONAL YOUTH HOSTEL 630 E. 16th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-9996, fax 303-861-1376, mitchellmtn@gmail.com. Inexpensive accommodations for short-term and convention visitors. Reservations through hostelbookers.com or hostelworld.com. 78

MELBOURNE HOTEL & HOSTEL 607 22nd St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-292-6386, www.denverhostel.com. Clean, comfortable, secure, modest rates. Call for directions from airport. Six blocks to bus station. Self-service laundromat on site.

VACATION RENTALS BROOKS TOWER CONDO SUITES @COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 1020 15th St., #29C, Denver, CO 80202, 561-876-5976, www.brookstowercondosdenver.com, jaclyn@brookstowercondosdenver.com. 25% less than hotels; 300% more space! Luxury, full-service custom condo suites with balconies. At Colorado Convention Center/16th Street Mall. Penthouse, 3, 2, 1, and studios. Front desk, fitness center, pool, parking.

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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - CHERRY CREEK 1475 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222, 800-321-2211, 303-757-8797, fax 303-758-0704, www.marriottcherrycreek.com, courtyardccdos@sbcos.com. This beautiful full-service hotel was completely renovated less than a year ago. Breathtaking views of the mountains and downtown, with all of the amenities that frequent travelers expect for a comfortable stay. CHERRY CREEK HOTEL 600 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246, 303-757-3341, fax 303-782-0272, www.cherrycreekhotel.com, cchoteldos@sbcos.com. Located in the heart of the Cherry Creek shopping district, we offer comfort, convenience and great service at an affordable price. Group rates and meeting space available. FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT DENVER/CHERRY CREEK 1680 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222, 303-691-2223, fax 303-691-0062, www.marriott.com/DENFI, ffi.denfi.sales@marriott.com. Fairfield Inn & Suites Denver Cherry Creek, Mile High suite appeal. Innovative enhancements and stylish design minutes from the University of Denver, Cherry Creek Shopping Center, downtown, RTD light rail and I-25. HAMPTON INN & SUITES DENVER/CHERRY CREEK 4150 E. Kentucky Ave., Denver, CO 80246, 303-692-1800, fax 303-692-1888, www.denvercherrycreeksuites.hamptoninn.com, hamdenccsales@sbcos.com. Contemporary Cherry Creek hotel featuring complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi and Cloud Nine beds. Great way to “Make It Hampton”!

Accommodations A complimentary shuttle to world-class shopping. A delightful place to share what you found afterwards. That’s why

HOLIDAY INN SELECT 455 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246, 303-388-5561, 888-388-6129, fax 303-388-7936, www.cherrycreekhoteldenver.com, guest.relations@hischerrycreek.com. Located in the heart of Cherry Creek. Professional meeting and event space; sophisticated accommodations, restaurant, martini bar, indoor pool and fitness center. Complimentary highspeed Internet. INN AT CHERRY CREEK 233 Clayton St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-377-8577, 877-377-8577, fax 303-350-4449, www.innatcherrycreek.com, resoffice@innatcherrycreek.com. A boutique hotel in the heart of the Cherry Creek North’s shopping, dining and financial district. 35 guest rooms, $199-$345, two corporate apartments, 4,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. JW MARRIOTT DENVER AT CHERRY CREEK 150 Clayton Ln., Denver, CO 80206, 303-316-2700, fax 303-316-4697, www.jwmarriottdenver.com, jenni.gaherty@jwmarriottdenver.com. Best Hotel in Denver - Zagat 2007. Located in Cherry Creek shopping district. Featuring Second Home Restaurant and Spa at Cherry Creek. LOEWS DENVER HOTEL 4150 E. Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80246, 303-782-9300, 800-345-9172, fax 303-758-0283, www.loewshotels.com. Four-diamond, newly refurbished hotel in the heart of Cherry Creek. Complimentary breakfast, valet parking and high-speed Internet included. Excellent location and value. STAYBRIDGE SUITES - DENVER/CHERRY CREEK 4220 E. Virginia Ave., Denver, CO 80246, 303-321-5757, fax 303-321-1317, www.staybridge.com/den-cherrycrk. Upscale, all-suite hotel with full kitchens, situated along the scenic Cherry Creek. Complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed wireless, Tues.-Thurs. reception.

Loews Denver Hotel loewshotels.com 800.23.LOEWS

DOWNTOWN BROADWAY PLAZA MOTEL 1111 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, 303-893-0303, fax 303-893-3513. Three blocks from the State Capitol and walking distance to downtown Denver. Individually controlled heat/air conditioning, cable TV, combination bath/shower, and phone. Free parking available. Downtown Denver’s best budget establishment! BROWN PALACE HOTEL AND SPA 321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-3111, 800-321-2599, fax 303-312-8900, www.brownpalace.com, marketing@brownpalace.com. Four-star landmark featuring stunning atrium lobby and six exceptional dining venues. Centrally located downtown, five blocks from the convention center. Rates starting at: sgl/dbl $189, suites $289.

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Accommodations DOWNTOWN, cont. BURNSLEY ALL SUITE HOTEL 1000 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-830-1000, 800-231-3915, fax 303-830-7676, www.burnsley.com, burnsley@rdamanagement.com. Elegant boutique hotel, spacious suites, balconies, views, complimentary parking and downtown shuttle, live jazz entertainment. Close to Denver cultural venues and the Colorado Convention Center. COMFORT INN - DOWNTOWN 401 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-0400, 800-237-7431, fax 303-312-5941, www.denvercomfortinn.com. Complimentary full breakfast, 24-hour room service. Connected to the Brown Palace Hotel and Spa. One block from the 16th Street Mall. Walking distance to top attractions. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN DENVER 934 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-571-1114, 888-249-1810, fax 303-571-1141, http://marriott.com/dencd. Located in the heart of downtown, directly on the 16th Street Mall, the hotel offers Western elegance in a beautifully renovated historic building.

Located in the heart of Denver’s finest shopping, dining and financial district • The Weber Restaurant — Fresh American Cuisine • A privately owned, boutique inn offering smooth comfort with high-tech connections • Meeting and party facilities for up to 300 people • Five minutes to downtown Denver • Custom service, rooftop terrace and outdoor dining

877-377-8577 www.InnAtCherryCreek.com 233 Clayton Street, Denver, Colorado 80206

CROWNE PLAZA DENVER 1450 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80202, 303-573-1450, 800-423-5128, www.hoteldenver.net. Two blocks from the convention center, next door to shopping and entertainment. Well-appointed guest rooms with executive-level amenities. THE CURTIS 1405 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-571-0300, 800-525-6651, fax 303-825-4301, www.thecurtis.com, info@thecurtis.com. New independent hotel offers a fun, unique experience, from pop-culture-themed guest floors to wake-up calls from Mr. T. Come experience The Curtis’s fun and great service! DENVER MARRIOTT - CITY CENTER 1701 California St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-1300. Where sophistication is fun and exceptional service is centered around you. Conveniently located in downtown, walking distance to all attractions. GRAND HYATT DENVER 1750 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-295-1234, 800-233-1234, www.granddenver.hyatt.com. Four-diamond hotel, blocks from the best attractions. 512 spacious rooms with Hyatt Grand Bed. Indoor pool, complimentary health club. 1876 Restaurant. Meeting space includes 38th-floor Pinnacle Club. 80

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Conveniently located within the heart of the city, the beautifully renovated Crowne Plaza Denver is just a short walk or free shuttle ride from many of the city’s top entertainment and cultural attractions. This 21 story hotel offers 364 luxurious rooms and suites, a Club Lounge, 24 hour business center, complimentary high speed internet, a seasonal outdoor pool and a newly expanded fitness center. Whether you are headed to a convention, a day of business meetings. or just looking to experience the beauty of Denver and the Rocky Mountains, you won’t have to travel far.

You’ll Love Our Style 1450 Glenarm Place Denver, CO 80202 www.hoteldenver.net (303) 573-1450

Accommodations HAMPTON INN & SUITES - DENVER DOWNTOWN 1845 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-864-8000, fax 303-864-8199, www.denverdowntownsuites. hamptoninn.com. 148 rooms & suites within easy walking distance of the 16th Street Mall, Colorado Convention Center, Denver Performing Arts Complex and Museum District. Minutes from the Pepsi Center and Coors Field. HAMPTON INN & SUITES 2728 Zuni St., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-4588, fax 303-455-4598, denverhamptoninn@hotmail.com. Downtown Denver’s newest Hampton Inn & Suites location offers an uncrowded and upscale boutique experience with personal attention to every fine detail.

Completing the final phase of a $25 million renovation 219 luxury oversized rooms and suites with private balconies and wireless Internet Award-winning Randolph’s Restaurant and Bar Rooftop pool and health & fitness center Pet Friendly

Warwick Denver Hotel Downtown Denver - 1776 Grant Street www.warwickdenver.com 303.861.2000

WE LOVE HAVING YOU HERE.® Come Stay at the Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown and Enjoy a Contemporary Twist of Hampton's Classic Concept! • 148 Uniquely Appointed, Oversized Rooms and Suites • Complimentary On the House™ Hot Breakfast Buffet and On the Run™ Breakfast Bags • Complimentary High Speed Internet • 24 Hour Business Center • Fitness Center, Indoor Pool and Hot Tub • 4655 Sq. Ft. Meeting/Banquet Space • Minutes from the 16th Street Mall, Colorado Convention Center, Colorado State Capitol, Pepsi Center, Coors Field and LoDo Nightlife

HILTON GARDEN INN - DOWNTOWN DENVER 1400 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-603-8000. New hotel located next to the Colorado Convention Center, with 221 guest rooms and eight suites. Featuring modern design, complimentary highspeed Internet and HDTVs. 6,800 sq. ft. of meeting space, on-site restaurant, indoor pool with whirlpool. HOTEL MONACO DENVER - A KIMPTON HOTEL 1717 Champa St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-1717, 800-397-5380, fax 303-296-1818, www.monaco-denver.com. Indulge your senses at the Hotel Monaco! Complimentary Wi-Fi and complimentary hosted evening wine reception. Pet-friendly. Awardwinning Panzano Restaurant and Renaissance Aveda Spa & Salon. HOTEL TEATRO 1100 14th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-228-1100, 888-727-1200, fax 303-228-1102, www.hotelteatro.com. Denver’s intimate and most luxurious boutique hotel offers impeccable service with the finest touches in elegant surroundings. Voted “Best Hotel in Denver,“ Zagat 2006. HOTEL VQ AT MILE HIGH 1975 Mile High Stadium Cir., Denver, CO 80204, 720-855-4004, 800-388-5381, fax 303-561-0636, www.hotelvq.com. The newest name in Denver downtown hotels! Free downtown shuttle, Wi-Fi, business center. Rooftop dining with breathtaking views, outstanding amenities. HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER 650 15th St., Denver, CO, 80202, 303-436-1234, fax 303-486-4450, www.denverregency.hyatt.com, sales@denrdpo.hyatt.com. 1,100 luxurious rooms offering spectacular views of Denver and the Rocky Mountains, adjacent to the Colorado Convention Center and one block from the 16th Street Mall.

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Accommodations DOWNTOWN, cont. JET HOTEL 1612 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-572-3300, fax 303-623-0773, www.thejethotel.com, reservations@thejethotel.com. Nineteen unique contemporary rooms in the heart of LoDo, near nightlife and dining. Close to shopping, Coors Field, Pepsi Center. The place to see and be seen! LA QUINTA - DENVER CENTRAL 3500 Park Ave. W., Denver, CO 80216, 303-458-1222, fax 303-433-2246, www.lq.com. Within walking distance of Coors Field. Free high-speed Internet, outdoor heated pool, complimentary continental breakfast. Room amenities include coffeemaker, iron/board and hair dryer. MAGNOLIA HOTEL 818 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-607-9000, 888-915-1100, fax 303-607-0101, www.magnoliahoteldenver.com, denversales@magnoliahotels.com. European-style hotel featuring Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, bedtime cookies and milk, and fitness center. The Magnolia Ballroom is available for meetings and special events. OXFORD HOTEL 1600 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-628-5400, 800-228-5838, fax 303-628-5413, www.theoxfordhotel.com, reservations@theoxfordhotel.com. Luxury boutique hotel in downtown Denver’s historic LoDo. Spa, salon, complete fitness center, the legendary Cruise Room and McCormick’s Fish House and Bar. RAMADA HOTEL GATEWAY 2601 Zuni St., (Speer & I-25, Exit 212B) Denver, CO 80211, 303-433-6677, fax 303-455-1530, www.denverramada.com, ramadacontinental@earthlink.net. Meeting and banquet space for up to 450 guests. 121 beautifully refurbished rooms and suites, free parking and high-speed Internet. On-site restaurant. Walk to Elitch Gardens, INVESCO Field, Pepsi Center. RAMADA INN 1150 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-831-7700, 877-RAMADA-1, fax 303-894-9193, www.ramadadowntowndenver.com. Western lodge decor, free high-speed Internet, business center, free shuttle within five miles, free secure parking, excellent group rates. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT - DENVER CITY CENTER 1725 Champa St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-3444, fax 303-296-3456, http://marriott.com/denrd. Downtown’s only all-suite hotel. Rates include complimentary high-speed Internet, daily buffet breakfast, and happy hour with light dinner Mon.-Thurs. Walking distance to all downtown attractions.

RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT - DENVER DOWNTOWN 2777 Zuni St., Denver, CO 80211, 303-458-5318, 800-331-3131, fax 303-433-0182, www.marriott.com/dentw. All-suite hotel features full kitchens and living areas. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily, cocktails and dinner weeknights. Free downtown shuttle service. THE RITZ-CARLTON - DENVER 1881 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-312-3800, fax 303-312-3838, www.ritzcarlton.com. Denver’s largest guest rooms feature Frette linens, HD/LCD TV’s, oversized tubs and Bvlgari bath essentials. Elway’s Downtown is the signature restaurant.

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SHERATON DENVER HOTEL 1550 Court Pl., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-3333, fax 303-626-2542, www.starwoodhotels.com/sheraton. Sheraton Denver Hotel offers 1,225 first-class rooms, 92 suites, outstanding views and 133,000 sq. ft. of meeting and exhibit space. TOWNEPLACE SUITES BY MARRIOTT DENVER DOWNTOWN 685 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80204, 303-722-2322, fax 303-282-7767, www.towneplacesuites.com/dencb, tps436gm@sagehotelmail.com. Our guests know that TownePlace Suites is more than a hotel. We are a place to call home.

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Everything. Right where you need it. CRYSTAL INN DIA 3300 N. Ouray St., Aurora, CO 80011, 303-340-3800, 888-890-3800, fax 303-340-3808, www.crystalinns.com, rickm@crystalinns.com. Enjoy our complimentary hot breakfast buffet, airport shuttle and high-speed wireless access. Indoor pool, spa and fitness center. Meeting rooms and catering available. DENVER AIRPORT MARRIOTT AT GATEWAY PARK 16455 E. 40th Cir., Aurora, CO 80011, 303-371-4333, 800-228-9090, fax 303-371-1668, www.marriotthotels.com/dengp. Full-service luxury hotel with 236 guest rooms, renovated 2008. Beautiful meeting facilities for up to 300. Complimentary airport shuttle and parking.

The new Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown is close to it all…just across the street from the Colorado Convention Center. Equally convenient to the business district, shopping, dining, cultural activities and sports venues like Pepsi Center, Coors Field and Invesco Field. The Hotel’s stylish décor is all about Downtown…classic urban design, sophisticated, wired for business and featuring the social hotspot…Pi Kitchen + Bar.

DOUBLETREE HOTEL DENVER 3203 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80207, 303-321-3333, fax 303-329-5281, www.denver.doubletree.com, rldv_ds@hilton.com. Newly renovated rooms and meeting space; six miles from downtown Denver, with free airport shuttle. Minutes from the new Northfield shopping center.

So whether your trip brings you to Denver for business or pleasure you’ll find everything you need, right where you want to be…at the Hilton Garden Inn Denver Downtown. Kitchen + Bar adjacent to hotel on 14th and Welton www.bypidenver.com

DRURY INN - DENVER EAST 4380 Peoria St., Denver, CO 80239, 303-373-1983, 800-373-7946, fax 303-373-1983, www.druryinn.com/properties/denvereast.cfm, drury@druryhotels.com. Conveniently located near DIA at I-70 and Peoria. Free, hot QuikstarT breakfast, evening beverages and snacks, indoor/outdoor pool, whirlpool, and one hour of free long-distance. Free high-speed Internet in all rooms.

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THE WARWICK HOTEL 1776 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-861-2000, 800-525-2888, fax 303-832-0320, www.warwickdenver.com, sales.denver@warwickhotels.com. The Warwick typifies elegance: hospitality, 219 oversized guest rooms, balconies, bathrobes, coffee, mini-bar, Wi-Fi, rooftop pool. THE WESTIN TABOR CENTER 1672 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-572-9100, 800-WESTIN-1, fax 303-572-7288, www.westin.com/taborcenter. Situated amid a complex of upscale shops, restaurants and entertainment, adjacent to the 16th Street Mall.

EAST/AIRPORT BEST WESTERN GATEWAY INN & SUITES 800 S. Abilene St., Aurora, CO 80012, 720-748-4800, 866-748-4800, fax 720-748-9145, www.bestwesterncolorado.com. Hotel located between DTC, DIA and downtown off I-225. All rooms/suites feature high-speed Internet, fridge, iron/board, coffee, microwave. Meeting room. COUNTRY INN & SUITES 4343 Airport Way, Denver, CO 80239, 303-375-1105, fax 303-375-8495, www.countryinns.com/denverco, cx_deia@countryinns.com. In an upscale area, accessible to all interstate connections and DIA. 120 rooms and 73 suites;

all have serving areas, microwave, fridge and coffeemaker. Complimentary hot deluxe breakfast buffet and airport shuttle on request 24 hours a day. Meeting space for 15-64 people. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - DIA 6901 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249, 303-371-0300, 800-321-2211, fax 303-371-2480, www.marriott.com/DENAP. Located six miles from DIA, featuring a full-service restaurant and lounge, complimentary 24hour airport shuttle, free high-speed Internet, and 2,800 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - DENVER STAPLETON 7415 E. 41st Ave., Denver, CO 80216, 303-333-3303, reservations 888-238-8240, fax 303-399-7356, www.courtyarddenverstapleton.com. Full renovation - all private and public areas. Complimentary high-speed Internet and free parking. Convenient to Northfield mall, downtown, I-70 and airport. Recent award winners in categories of maintenance and upkeep, cleanliness of suite, service and overall satisfaction! CROWNE PLAZA DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 15500 E. 40th Ave., Denver, CO 80239, 303-371-9494, fax 303-375-1808, www.crowneplaza.com. Renovation completed on main entrance, lobby, 255 guest rooms and 70,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Complimentary airport shuttle, parking, pool, fitness center and wireless Internet.

EMBASSY SUITES HOTEL - DENVER/AURORA 4444 N. Havana St., Denver, CO 80239-2926, 303-375-0400, 800-345-0087, fax 303-373-9236, www.embassysuites.com, bridgets@eshgateway.com. Conveniently located twelve miles from DIA, downtown Denver and within five miles of Northfield shopping center, Dick’s Sporting Goods Park and the National Western Complex. EMBASSY SUITES - DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 7001 Yampa St., Denver, CO 80249, 303-574-3000, 800-EMBASSY, fax 303-574-9118, www.embassysuitesdenverairport.com. Closest full-service hotel to Denver International Airport. Beautiful two-room suites include complimentary breakfast and complimentary reception daily. Diazza Restaurant. FAIRFIELD INN BY MARRIOTT AT DIA 6851 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249, 303-576-9640, fax 303-574-9638, www.marriott.com/DENFA. Located six miles from Denver International Airport, we offer a free 24-hour airport shuttle, Wi-Fi, local calls and a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Meeting space is available.

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Accommodations EAST/AIRPORT, cont. GUESTHOUSE HOTEL - DENVER STAPLETON 3737 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80207, 303-388-6161, fax 303-329-3519, www.guesthousedenver.com, cbrown@guesthousedenver.com. 147 rooms, interior-corridored, business center, Wi-Fi. Complimentary continental breakfast. Gift shop, fitness center, pool, irons/boards, hair dryers and voice mail. DENVER AIRPORT - HILTON GARDEN INN (DIA) 16475 E. 40th Cir., Aurora, CO 80011, 303-371-9393, 1-800-HILTONS, fax 303-375-7970, www.denverairport.stayhgi.com. 24-hour airport shuttle, complimentary highspeed/wireless Internet, restaurant on site and within walking distance. Microwaves and refrigerators in all guest rooms. Pool, spa and fitness room. Park & Fly packages. HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS AT DIA 7010 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249, 303-373-1600, fax 303-373-5784, www.hiexpress.com, gfarmakis@yahoo.com. The hotel closest to Denver International Airport. Features include: complimentary Express Start Continental breakfast, complimentary airport shuttle, high-speed Internet and free local phone calls.

where comfort is more than a promise At Marriott Denver South, you can actually feel the comfort and experience the convenience. Located minutes from Park Meadows Mall and Lone Tree Entertainment District, and just 200 yards from Lincoln Station light rail for quick and easy downtown access.

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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - DENVER/AURORA 1500 S. Abilene St., Aurora, CO 80012, 303-369-8400, fax 303-369-0324, www.hiexpress.com/auroraco, GM: Jackie Linderman, jackie@welcomegroupinc.com. “Stay Smart Holiday Inn Express” “Smart Facilities” include: Free Wi-Fi access, meeting room facilities, outdoor pool, business center, cardio workout fitness. Free local calls; movies and games for purchase. Free “Express Start Breakfast.” HYATT PLACE - DENVER AIRPORT 16250 E. 40th Ave., Aurora, CO 80011, 303-371-0700, 800-813-1516, fax 303-371-2223, www.hyatt-place.com. Oversized rooms featuring 42” flat-screen HDTV, cozy corner sofa, wet bar, work desk, and complimentary hot breakfast, complimentary airport shuttle, Wi-Fi and indoor heated pool. MICROTEL INN DIA 18600 E. 63rd Ave., Denver, CO 80249, 303-371-8300, fax 303-371-5192, www.microtelinn.com. 101 rooms with free continental breakfast, HBO and local calls. Airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk. Ask about our Park ‘N Fly Package! RADISSON HOTEL DENVER STAPLETON PLAZA 3333 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80207, 303-321-3500, 800-333-3333, fax 303-322-7343, www.radisson.com/denverco_stapleton. Known for outstanding hospitality and affordable luxury. Contemporary accommodations, dining, lounge, fitness center, Wi-Fi. Complimentary parking and transportation to DIA. 84

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RED LION DENVER CENTRAL 4040 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80216, 303-321-6666, fax 303-355-7412, www.redlion.com/denvercentral. See the new face of the Red Lion! 100% renovated, featuring modern guest rooms and superior meeting space for up to 1,000. Six miles from downtown, with free airport shuttle and scheduled shuttle to the new Shops at Northfield. RENAISSANCE DENVER HOTEL 3801 Quebec St., Denver, CO 80207, 303-399-7500, 800-HOTELS1, fax 303-336-5353, www.renaissancedenver.com. 400-room upscale atrium hotel. Free airport transportation, free Internet, free covered parking. Indoor/outdoor pools. Recently completed $20 million renovation. RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT - DENVER AIRPORT 16490 E. 40th Cir., Aurora, CO 80011, 303-459-8000, fax 303-459-8100, www.marriott.com/denri, ridos@sbcos.com. DIA’s only all-suite hotel. Complimentary amenities include: high-speed Internet, airport shuttle, hot breakfast buffet, and happy hour with dinner, Mon.-Thurs. Fifteen restaurants within walking distance. STAYBRIDGE SUITES DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 6951 Tower Rd., Denver, CO 80249, 303-574-0888, 800-225-1237, www.staydia.com, info@staydia.com. One- and two- bedroom and queen studio suites. Fully-furnished kitchenettes, complimentary hot breakfast, high-speed Internet, and airport transportation. Relax in our indoor pool or outdoor pavilion. TIMBERS, AN ALL-SUITE HOTEL 4411 Peoria St., Denver, CO 80239, 303-373-1444, 800-844-9404, fax 303-373-1975, www.timbersdenver.com, info@timbersdenver.com. Located just off I-70 between downtown and DIA. Executive studios and suites with fully equipped kitchens and Wi-Fi. Hot breakfast buffet, airport shuttle, fitness center and restaurant and bar.

NORTH/NORTHWEST COMFORT INN CENTRAL 401 E. 58th Ave., Denver, CO 80216, 303-297-1717, 800-842-4415, www.comfortinn-central.com, tammy@comfortinncentral.com. Minutes from downtown, hot deluxe continental breakfast, free Wi-Fi, seasonal heated pool, on-site bar and grill, free oversized parking, meeting room. Pets welcome! COMFORT INN NORTHWEST 8500 Turnpike Dr., Westminster, CO 80031, 303-428-3333, fax 303-428-6060, www.comfortinn.com/hotel/co200, gm.co200@choicehotels.com. Conveniently located on Hwy. 36 between Boulder (15 miles) and Denver (15 miles). Indoor pool, new fitness center, free Wi-Fi, continental breakfast, business center. In-room microwave and refrigerator, cable with HBO, coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron.

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OMNI INTERLOCKEN GOLF RESORT & SPA 500 Interlocken Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80021, 303-438-6600, 800-THE-OMNI, fax 303-438-7224, www.omniinterlocken.com. Four-diamond resort with 390 guest rooms, 35,000 sq. ft. conference space, 27-hole championship golf course, full-service spa, fitness center, two outdoor pools, whirlpool and views of the Rocky Mountain Range. QUALITY INN CENTRAL HOTEL 200 W. 48th Ave., Denver, CO 80216, 303-296-4000, www.quality-denver.com, bgorman@quality-denver.com. I-70 and I-25, full service, free parking, free continental breakfast daily, outdoor pool. Minutes to area attractions.

The Embassy Suites Denver Tech Center offers twice the value of other hotels. • Newly renovated guest suites & public space

• Complimentary parking & local shuttle service

• Large upscale all-suite hotel with separate bedrooms & living room areas

• Complimentary full cooked-to-order breakfast daily

• Wet bar, refrigerator, microwave & coffee maker in every suite

• Complimentary evening cocktails & hors d’oeuvres

• High-speed wireless internet access in all guest suites, public areas & function rooms

• Full service restaurant & bar

RADISSON NORTH DENVER GRAYSTONE CASTLE 83 E. 120th Ave., Thornton, CO 80233, 303-451-1002, 800-422-7699, fax 303-452-1962, www.radisson.com/denverco_north, radnorthsales1@aol.com. The “Castle,” 12 miles north of downtown. New Sleep Number® beds, full breakfast included, indoor heated pool. Free airport shuttle 7 a.m.10 p.m. RAMADA PLAZA CONVENTION CENTER 10 E. 120th Ave., Northglenn, CO 80233, 303-452-4100, fax 303-457-1741, www.ramadaplazadenver.com. 235 rooms. Well-appointed, full-service hotel featuring Damon’s Grill. Easy access to I-25. 14,000 sq. ft. of conference space. Indoor pool and recreational facilities.

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RENAISSANCE BOULDER SUITES AT FLATIRON 500 Flatiron Blvd., Broomfield, CO 80021, 303-464-8400, fax 303-438-6699, www.renaissanceflatiron.com. Four-diamond all-suite hotel, mountain views, adjacent to FlatIron Crossing mall, minutes to Boulder, fitness center, pool, whirlpool. THE WESTIN WESTMINSTER 10600 Westminster Blvd., Westminster, CO 80020, 303-410-5000, 800-WESTIN-1, fax 303-410-5025, www.westin.com/westminster. Four-diamond hotel 15 minutes from Boulder/ Denver—the centerpiece of a pedestrian village, with many activities and mountain views.

Find us on the web at denver365.com Your complete online events source. COMFORT SUITES - WESTMINSTER 12085 Delaware St., Westminster, CO 80234, 303-429-5500, fax 303-429-3300, www.choicehotels.com, gm.co734@choicehotels.com. Conveniently located off I-25 and 120th Ave., minutes from Water World, Coors Field, Pepsi Center. Free Wi-Fi, hot breakfast, pool, spa, business center. DENVER NORTH SUPER 8 MOTEL 12055 Melody Dr., Westminster, CO 80234, 303-451-7200, 800-800-8000, fax 720-872-8348, www.super8.com, 3154@hotel.cendant.com. Close to Colorado National Speedway, Coors Field, Pepsi Center, Water World, INVESCO Field, Denver Merchandise Mart, National Western Complex. Thirty minutes to DIA.

DOUBLETREE HOTEL - DENVER NORTH 8773 Yates Dr., Westminster, CO 80031, 303-427-4000, 877-387-8277, fax 303-426-1680, www.denvernorth.doubletree.com. Easy access to Denver and Boulder. Free Internet, Sweet Dream bedding, free parking, indoor heated pool and whirlpool, new fitness facility. Close to FlatIron Crossing mall, five golf courses and movie theaters. HOLIDAY INN - DENVER CENTRAL 4849 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80216, 303-292-9500, 800-638-8941, fax 303-295-3521, www.holidayinn.com/hotels/denno. Great central location near downtown, Elitch Gardens, Coors Field. Outdoor pool, hot tub, free parking. Teddy’s Nightclub. Airport shuttle 6 a.m.-10 p.m.

SOUTH/SOUTHEAST COMFORT INN - DENVER SOUTHEAST 14071 E. Iliff Ave., Aurora, CO 80014, 303-755-8000, fax 303-755-4041, www.comfortinndenverse.com, comfortinnaurora@earthlink.net. Conveniently located off I-225, minutes from DTC and downtown Denver. Close to Fitzsimons, CU, Aurora Medical Center and DIA. Amenities include free breakfast and Wi-Fi. COMFORT SUITES - DENVER TECH CENTER 7374 S. Clinton St., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-858-0700, fax 303-708-0391, www.choicehotels.com/hotel/co026. Spacious suites equipped with microwaves, refrigerators, hair dryers, irons, ironing boards, coffeemakers and cable TV. Indoor heated pool, free breakfast and Wi-Fi.

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Accommodations DOUBLETREE HOTEL - DENVER SOUTHEAST 13696 E. Iliff Pl., Aurora, CO 80014, 303-337-2800, 800-222-8733, fax 303-337-9691, www.denversoutheast.doubletree.com, denit.ds@hilton.com. Beautifully renovated hotel! Restaurant, pub, swimming and whirlpool, fitness center, conference services, wireless. One exit to Cherry Creek and light rail! Free airport shuttle. DOUBLETREE HOTEL - DENVER TECH 7801 E. Orchard Rd., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-779-6161, 800-327-2242, fax 303-689-7066, www.doubletree.com. Our gracefully appointed hotel incorporates all of the modern conveniences a savvy business traveler requires and recreational amenities sure to please all leisure travelers. DRURY INN & SUITES DENVER 9445 E. Dry Creek Rd., Centennial, CO 80112, 303-694-3400, 800-378-7946, www.druryinn.com/properties/ denvertechcenter/cfm, drury@druryhotels.com. South Metro Denver. Enjoy a free hot breakfast and manager’s reception daily. Indoor/outdoor pool and whirlpool. Free high-speed Internet and up to 60 minutes free long-distance in every room. Pets welcome.

BED & BREAKFASTS Denver has some of the finest Victorian bed and breakfasts in the country. Historic downtown neighborhoods are home to several B&Bs, including Adagio Bed & Breakfast, located in Denver's historic Wyman District; the Gregory Inn, near Coors Field in historic lower downtown; the 1891 sandstone Capitol Hill Mansion Bed & Breakfast (above) in the Capitol Hill neighborhood and the Queen Anne Inn, located across the street from Benedict Fountain Park in the Clement Historic District. Nearby, the Holiday Chalet Victorian B&B is an elegantly restored mansion near Cheesman Park, while the awardwinning Castle Marne Historic Inn is just a short walk from City Park. The Lumber Baron Inn is in northwest Denver, surrounded by the quaint cafés, restaurants and boutiques in the Highlands neighborhood, just minutes from downtown. www.denverbedbreakfast.com

VISITDENVER.COM SOUTH/SOUTHEAST, cont. COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT - DENVER TECH CENTER 6565 S. Boston St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-721-0300, 800-321-2211, fax 303-721-0037, www.marriott.com/dense Upscale hotel, shuttle to local office parks. Walking distance to light rail. Luxury bedding. Close to shopping, restaurants. Free high-speed Internet. DAYS INN - DTC 9719 E. Geddes Ave., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-768-9400, fax 303-768-0166, www.the.daysinn.com/centennial.07984. Easy access to I-25 gets you to sporting events, downtown Denver, shopping and more. Free WiFi, microwaves and refrigerators in all rooms. Free continental breakfast. 86

DENVER MARRIOTT - DENVER TECH CENTER 4900 S. Syracuse St., Denver, CO 80237, 303-779-1100, 800-228-9290, www.marriott.com/dentc. Twenty-five minutes from DIA, with easy access to downtown Denver and world-class shopping. Outstanding meeting facilities accommodate up to 1,300 people. DENVER MARRIOTT SOUTH AT PARK MEADOWS 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Littleton, CO 80124, 303-925-0004, 800-686-2767, fax 303-925-0005, www.marriott.com/denms. Featuring indoor pool, fitness center, free parking and restaurant on site. Easy access off I-25. Park Meadows mall one mile away. Ten-minute drive to outlet shops. Light rail one block away.

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EMBASSY SUITES - DENVER TECH CENTER (I-25/Arapahoe Rd.) 10250 E. Costilla Ave., Centennial, CO 80112, 303-792-0433, 800-654-4810, fax 303-792-0432, www.embassysuitesdenvertech.com. Newest rooms in the Denver Tech Center; tworoom suites with complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast and cocktail hour daily. Complimentary shuttle to Park Meadows mall and area office parks. EMBASSY SUITES DENVER SOUTHEAST/NORTH TECH CENTER 7525 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80231, 303-696-6644, fax 303-337-6202, www.denversoutheast.embassysuites.com, dosembassyden@aol.com. Newly renovated, centrally located all-suite hotel with tropical atrium, complimentary full breakfast, complimentary cocktails. Walking distance to restaurants and shopping. FOUR POINTS BY SHERATON - DENVER SOUTHEAST 6363 E. Hampden Ave., Denver, CO 80222, 303-758-7000, www.fourpoints.com/denversoutheast. 475 guest rooms, located adjacent to Southmoor light-rail station, two on-site restaurants. Cozy, comfortable atmosphere, indoor and outdoor pools. 20,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. HAMPTON INN & SUITES 19010 E. Cottonwood Dr., Parker, CO 80138, 303-841-2977, fax 303-841-4129, www.hamptoninn.com. Conveniently located near Denver Tech Center. 84 rooms with coffeemaker, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, free high-speed Internet, movie channel and On Demand movies.

Accommodations HYATT SUMMERFIELD SUITES DENVER TECH CENTER 9280 E. Costilla Ave., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-706-1945, fax 303-706-1770, www.denvertechsummerfieldsuites.hyatt.com, shelleydean.carroll@hyattselect.com. Upscale, residential style one- and two- bedroom suites. Complimentary full breakfast seven days a week; manager's reception, Mon.-Thurs. Wireless Internet, business center, fitness center, guest laundry. INVERNESS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-799-5800, 800-346-4891, fax 303-799-5874, www.invernesshotel.com, info@invernesshotel.com. Denver’s premier resort hotel. Amenities include 18-hole championship golf course, full-service spa and fitness facilities, indoor and outdoor pools, five restaurants and lounges.

HILTON GARDEN INN DENVER SOUTH/MERIDIAN 9290 S. Meridian Blvd., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-824-1550, 800-445-8667, fax 303-706-1118, www.denversouthmeridiangardeninn.com. Minutes from outlet shopping and downtown. Rooms include microwave, coffeemaker, minirefrigerator, hair dryer and complimentary Wi-Fi. 24-hour business center, fitness center, indoor pool/hot tub. HILTON GARDEN INN DENVER TECH CENTER 7675 E. Union Ave., Denver, CO 80237, 303-770-4200, www.denvertechcenter.hgi.com, karen.mccoy@hilton.com. Proudly featuring 180 deluxe guest rooms and suites, meeting facilities, fitness center, indoor pool, complimentary parking, on-site dining, complimentary wireless and an exceptional location. HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON DENVER TECH CENTER 199 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-706-0102, 800-CALL-HOME, fax 303-706-0107, www.denvertechcenter.homewoodsuites.com, linda.aulisio@hilton.com. Rooms include fully equipped kitchen with fullsize refrigerator, microwave oven, coffeemaker and dishwasher. Outdoor sports court with BBQ grills, indoor swimming pool, and complimentary hot breakfast buffet daily. Complimentary shuttle service.

HOTEL GOLD CROWN & SUITES DENVER SOUTH/TECH CENTER 7770 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-790-7770, fax 303-799-6319, Hotel.Gold.Crown@qmail.com. 120 rooms and suites. Wings Cafe, Aviators Grill. Free long-distance, free Wi-Fi, free parking. Atrium-enclosed heated pool. Fitness center. Convention/meeting facilities. HYATT PLACE DENVER SOUTH/PARK MEADOWS 9030 E. Westview Rd., Lone Tree, CO 80124, 303-662-8500, fax 303-662-8585, www.hyattplace.com, michelle.harstad@hyattselect.com. Located adjacent to Park Meadows mall. Indoor pool, complimentary continental breakfast, spacious guest rooms with Grand Hyatt beds, complimentary shuttle. HYATT REGENCY TECH CENTER 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver, CO 80237, 303-779-1234, 800-233-1234, fax 303-850-7164, www.hyattregencytechcenter.com, salesdenv@hyatt.com. 451 rooms and suites. The Cafe, Sarah’s Pantry, Garrity’s Sports Bar, business center. 11,000-sq. ft. ballroom, fitness center, indoor pool.

LA QUINTA INN & SUITES DENVER TECH CENTER 7077 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village, CO 80112, 303-649-9969, fax 303-649-9959, www.lq.com. Features king rooms with pillow-top mattresses, down pillows and larger towels. Free high-speed Internet, local shuttle service, continental breakfast. Heated pool and spa. LONE TREE GOLF CLUB & HOTEL 9808 Sunningdale Blvd., Lone Tree, CO 80124-3124, 303-790-0202, fax 303-799-0757, www.lonetreegolfclubandhotel.com. Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel features a 45,000-sq ft. clubhouse with banquet facilities, 15 guest suites, and a championship Arnold Palmer-designed 18-hole public golf course. RED LION HOTEL - DENVER SOUTHEAST 3200 S. Parker Rd., Aurora, CO 80014, 303-695-1700, fax 303-745-7154, www.redlion.com. 477-room conference hotel overlooking Denver, Cherry Creek State Park and the Rocky Mountains. 25,000 sq. ft. meeting space. Free airport shuttle. RESIDENCE INN - DENVER TECH CENTER 6565 S. Yosemite St., Englewood, CO 80111, 303-740-7177, fax 303-741-9426, www.marriott.com/denew, denvertechdos@ih-corp.com. Oversized suites featuring fully equipped kitchens. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet served daily, and evening receptions four nights a week.

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Accommodations SOUTH/SOUTHEAST, cont. SHERATON DENVER TECH CENTER (Arapahoe Rd. and I-25) 7007 S. Clinton St., Greenwood Village, CO 80112, 303-799-6200, 800-325-3535, fax 303-799-4828, www.sheraton.com/denvertechcenter, mdube@sheratondtc.com. Features Sheraton Sweet Sleeper beds, fitness center and heated outdoor pool and Jacuzzi. Complimentary shuttle to Park Meadows mall. Kids stay free. Pets welcome!

WEST BEST WESTERN DENVER SOUTHWEST 3440 S. Vance St., Lakewood, CO 80227, 303-989-5500, 800-707-5188, fax 303-989-0646, www.bestwesterndenver.com, bestwesterndenver@yahoo.com. Discover the Best Western Denver Southwest, just minutes from downtown Denver. High-speed Internet, meeting rooms, business center, continental breakfast. DENVER MARRIOTT WEST HOTEL 1717 Denver West Blvd., Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-9100, fax 303-279-6196, www.marriott.com/denwe. In the foothills of the Rockies near I-70. Ten minutes to downtown Denver and Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Convenient to Coors, National Renewable Energy Lab, Colorado School of Mines,

Gambro, Boston Market Corp., CGI, Belmar and Colorado Mills. Newly renovated guest rooms; addition of Starbucks Coffee and Gift Shop. THE GOLDEN HOTEL 800 Eleventh St., Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-0100, 800-233-7214, fax 303-279-9353, www.thegoldenhotel.com, info@thegoldenhotel.com. Old West meets New West at this full-service mountain lodge hotel in downtown Golden, including Bridgewater Grill, a casual American restaurant and bar offering comfort food at its finest. Ideal for business or pleasure. HAMPTON INN DENVER - SOUTHWEST/LAKEWOOD 3605 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80235, 303-989-6900, fax 303-985-4730, www.hamptoninnlakewood.com, denlk_ds@hilton.com. Complimentary hot breakfast buffet in atrium daily, free local calls, area shuttle, cable, fitness center and outdoor pool. Newly renovated rooms. THE HIGHLAND HAVEN CREEKSIDE INN 4395 Independence Tr., Evergreen, CO 80439, 303-674-3577, fax 303-674-9088, www.highlandhaven.com, info@highlandhaven.com. Award-winning luxury inn just 30 minutes west of Denver. Upscale cottages, suites, guest rooms, Jacuzzis, hot tubs and fireplaces. Homemade full breakfast. High level of customer service. Perfect for honeymoon or romantic celebrations. Corporate retreat facilities.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS HOTEL AND SUITES 10101 W. 48th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, 303-424-8300, 800-HOLIDAY, fax 303-421-0184, www.hiexpress.com, hiexpressdenwr@aol.com. Business center, fitness center, conference space, indoor hot tub, outdoor pool, copy and fax service. HOLIDAY INN LAKEWOOD 7390 W. Hampden Ave., Lakewood, CO 80227, 303-980-9200, 888-737-5253, fax 303-980-6423, www.hilakewood.com. Relax, it’s Holiday Inn. Only full-service hotel in southwest Denver. Outstanding location, with quick and easy access to Denver and the Rocky Mountains. HOWARD JOHNSON DENVER WEST 12100 W. 44th Ave., Wheat Ridge, CO 80033, 303-467-2400, fax 303-467-0198, www.hojo.com, howardjohnsondenverwest@yahoo.com. Howard Johnson Denver West provides an excellent atmosphere. Restaurant, bar, fitness center and meeting facilities.

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Accommodations SHERATON - DENVER WEST HOTEL 360 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-987-2000, 800-525-3966, fax 303-969-0263, www.sheraton.com/denverwest, sdw_reservations@rdamanagement.com. Near downtown, Coors Brewery, Red Rocks, golf, shopping, walk to restaurants. Renovated guest rooms with views, Aura Spa & Wellness center, pool, Link@Sheraton, restaurant, free parking. TABLE MOUNTAIN INN 1310 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401, 303-277-9898, 800-762-9898, fax 303-277-0261, www.tablemountaininn.com. Fifteen minutes from downtown Denver and one hour from world-class skiing, with modern meeting facilities, luxury hotel rooms and an award-winning restaurant.

BOULDER BEST WESTERN - BOULDER INN 770 28th St., Boulder, CO 80303, 303-449-3800, 800-233-8469, fax 303-402-9118, www.boulderinn.com. Prominently located directly across from the university; well-appointed rooms, free Wi-Fi, business center, conference facilities, complimentary breakfast, large pool, AAA threediamond. HOTEL BOULDERADO 2115 13th St., Boulder, CO 80302, 800-433-4344, fax 303-443-7035, www.boulderado.com. With 160 individually decorated guest rooms, 10,000 sq. ft. of conference facilities/reception space, Hotel Boulderado guests enjoy elegant ambience, modern conveniences and attentive service. MILLENNIUM HARVEST HOUSE BOULDER 1345 28th St., Boulder, CO 80302, 303-443-3850, 800-545-6285, fax 303-443-1480, www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder, boulder@mhrmail.com. Where Boulder plays and adventures begin! Adventure packages, Boulder’s largest meeting space, including an outdoor garden/pavilion, tennis courts, cigar bar. RADISSON HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER LONGMONT/BOULDER 1900 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont, CO 80501, 303-776-2000, 800-333-3333, fax 303-678-7361, www.radisson.com/longmontco, hotelinfo@prattprop.com. Award-winning full-service hotel with 210 oversized, newly renovated rooms and suites with Sleep Number® beds and Wi-Fi. Ten minutes from Boulder, 40 minutes to Denver and Estes Park. ST JULIEN HOTEL & SPA 900 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302, 720-406-9696, fax 720-406-9697, www.stjulien.com, sales@stjulien.com. The St Julien represents the finest Boulder has to offer, with attentive service, luxurious accommodations and a full-service spa. More than just a place to stay, it’s time well spent. DENVER OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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DINING & NIGHTLIFE Denver’s dining scene continues to earn rave revenues from national publications. There are 300 restaurants in downtown Denver and dozens of innovative chef-owned eateries in the city’s trendy neighborhoods, ranging from Highlands and Riverfront to the Golden Triangle Museum District and Old South Pearl. Don’t forget to wash down dinner with a Denver micro-brew beer. Denver is the “Napa Valley of Beer,” brewing more beer than any other city. Pictured above: 16th Street Mall by Stan Obert. Pictured below (left to right): Food shots by Steve Crecelius

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Appaloosa Grill Avenue Grill Bauer’s Ristorante BD’s Mongolian BBQ Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Buca de Beppo Buckhorn Exchange Coyote Ugly Denver Chop House Downtown Aquarium Restaurant Elway’s ESPN Zone Hard Rock Café India House LoDo’s Bar and Grill Maggiano’s Little Italy Marlowe’s Panzano Paramount Café PF Chang’s Randolph’s Rialto Café Rioja Rocky Mountain Diner Rodizio Grill Sonoda’s Strings Tamayo Trinity Grill HAMPTON INN & SUITES Trios Enoteca Wazee Supper Club Willie G’s Wynkoop Brewing Company Zengo

Nothin’ Could Be Finer Voted Top Diner 2003 & 2004 “…for its mix of killer sandwiches and buoyant service served in a historic setting.”

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BEST OF DENVER Pan Fried Chicken 2003 Chicken Fried Steak 1998 Chocolate Cake 1994 Buffalo Meatloaf 1992 –Westword “Just like Sunday dinner at Grandma’s” –Bill St. John

ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINER Voted Best Comfort Food in Denver 2004 (All orders available for CARRY OUT) 800 18th Street, Denver CO 80202 (2 blocks off the 16th Street Mall)

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Dining & Nightlife RESERVATIONS AND RESOURCES COLORADO RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION 430 E. 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-830-2972, 800-522-2972, fax 303-830-2973, www.coloradorestaurant.com. Excellent dining guide on our Web site. Search by price, location, cuisine and amenities. Explore the great tastes of Colorado! OPENTABLE.COM 779 Market St., 4th floor, San Francisco, CA 94103, 415-344-4200, 800-OPENTABLE, fax 415-267-0940, www.opentable.com. The leading restaurant reservation Website enables visitors to make free, real-time reservations at many popular Denver establishments and more than 2,500 restaurants nationwide.

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OUT ‘N ABOUT DENVER P.O. Box 1081, Littleton, CO 80160, 303-570-9404, www.diningindenver.com. A business-card-sized guide to unique Denver restaurants. Cards displayed in local hotels and visitor centers. Call for sample selection.

AMERICAN APPALOOSA GRILL Downtown 535 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-932-1700, fax 720-932-8645, www.appaloosagrill.com, horse@appaloosagrill.com. This employee-owned neighborhood favorite offers high-quality cuisine, great atmosphere and live entertainment nightly. Kitchen open until 1 a.m. seven days.

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AUGUSTA AT THE WESTIN TABOR DENVER Downtown 1672 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-572-9100, 800-WESTIN-1, fax 303-572-7288, www.westin.com/taborcenter. Featuring a new and inviting breakfast buffet in a dramatic setting overlooking the Denver skyline.

ALTITUDE AT HYATT REGENCY DENVER Downtown 650 15th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-486-4804, fax 303-486-4550, www.opentable.com, ccasey@hyatt.com. Experience upscale dining in an inviting atmosphere where you can enjoy breakfast, lunch or an incredible dinner prepared by our talented chefs. alto LoDo 1320 15th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-ALTO (2586), fax 303-893-2588, www.altodenver.com, greg@altodenver.com. alto serves contemporary American cuisine using local and organic products with live music, wine and cocktails in a hip urban setting. 96

AVENUE GRILL Uptown 630 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-861-2820, fax 303-861-2962, www.avenuegrill.com. Traditional San Francisco-style grill specializing in fresh seafood, grill cuisine, pasta and delicious salads. Private room available. Serving until 11 p.m. weekdays, midnight Fri.-Sat.; Sun. 5-10 p.m. AVIATORS GRILL AND WINGS CAFE South 7770 S. Peoria St., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-790-7770, fax 303-799-6319. Located in the Hotel Gold Crown at Centennial Airport. Full-service, casual, friendly atmosphere featuring great food, plasma TVs and happy hour specials. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. Catering available.

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BLOOM North 1 W. Flatirons Cir., #224, Broomfield, CO 80021, 720-887-2800, fax 720-887-6939, www.foxrc.com, bloomden@foxrc.net. A casually chic, urban decor and seasonally changing menu featuring classic American favorites with European and Asian influences. BLUE SKY GRILL Downtown Pepsi Center, 1000 Chopper Cir., Denver, CO 80204, 303-405-6090. On the main level of the Pepsi Center. Truly Colorado! Dine in the ambience of a rustic mountain lodge—featuring salads, sandwiches, steak, seafood and Denver’s best buffalo burger. BOULEVARD BISTRO Cherry Creek Four Points by Sheraton Denver Cherry Creek, 600 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246, 303-757-3341, fax 303-782-0272, cchoteldos@sbcos.com, www.cherrycreekhotel.com. Comfortable atmosphere, breakfast served daily 6:30-10 a.m. Lounge open daily 4-10 p.m. Groups welcome. BRAUNS BAR & GRILL Downtown 1055 Auraria Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204, 720-932-0707, www.braunsbarandgrill.com. Serving aged beef, fresh seafood and a variety of classic American cuisine. Located next to the Pepsi Center, close to the Colorado Convention Center, Denver Performing Arts Complex and I-25.

Dining & Nightlife CORNER BAKERY CAFE Downtown 500 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-572-0166, fax 303-470-9604, www.cornerbakerycafe.com. We’re more than just tasty food. We’re a warm welcome and an easy escape—perfect for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Corner Bakery Cafe Downtown 1147 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-0525, fax 303-623-0227. DELECTABLE EGG Downtown 1625 Court Pl., Denver, CO 80202, 303-934-0003, fax 303-934-1423, www.delectableegg.com. Properly sophisticated and consistently recognized as one of Denver’s top breakfast and lunch establishments for our friendly neighborhood atmosphere and a menu boasting fresh, all-natural ingredients.

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DIXONS DOWNTOWN GRILL LoDo 1610 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-573-6100, fax 303-573-6200, www.dixonsrestaurant.com. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in historic LoDo. On the 16th Street Mall by the Tattered Cover. Great patio. Singles/large groups welcome.

FEBRUARY 21-27, 2009 A Seven Day Celebration of Denver’s Culinary Scene

RESTAURANT WEEK

Taste the best that Denver has to offer during Denver Restaurant Week, running from Saturday, February 21 through Friday, February 27, 2009. More than 175 restaurants throughout the metro area will offer multi-course dinners for the low "Mile High" price of just $52.80 for two, or $26.40 for one (Denver is exactly 5,280 feet above sea level). This is the perfect opportunity to try new restaurants, or re-visit old favorites. A deal this good can only last one week and it is suggested to make reservations as early as possible. To see all 175 sample menus and to make reservations: VISITDENVER.COM

AMERICAN, cont. BROKER RESTAURANT Downtown 821 17th St. (at Champa), Denver, CO 80202, 303-292-5065, fax 303-292-2652, www.thebrokerrestaurant.com. Dine in a real 1903 bank vault. Delicious steaks with a complimentary shrimp bowl. Great wines. Walk from the convention center. A Colorado dining tradition since 1972. BUCKHORN EXCHANGE Golden Triangle 1000 Osage St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-9505, www.buckhorn.com. Denver’s oldest restaurant, established 1893. Serving prime beef and buffalo steaks, ribs and elk in a genuine Old West setting. Private parties (up to 65) on roof garden terrace. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner nightly. 98

ELLYNGTON’S Downtown The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, 321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-3111, fax 303-297-2954, www.brownpalace.com, marketing@brownpalace.com. Outstanding cuisine and top-notch service for breakfast and lunch. Sunday brunch features extravagant buffets, live jazz and a selection of champagnes. ESPN ZONE Downtown 1187 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-ESPN (3776), www.espnzone.com. Enjoy American fare and exceptional guest service, watch sports on 150 state-of-the-art TVs and play a variety of interactive games. GREAT AMERICAN GRILL DIA/East 16475 E. 40th Cir., Aurora, CO 80011, 303-371-9393, fax 303-379-7970, www.hiltondenverairport.com. Located at the Hilton Garden Inn at Denver International Airport. Full-service restaurant featuring traditional American cuisine and a full-service bar.

THE CAFE RESTAURANT South 7800 E. Tufts Ave., Denver, CO 80237, 303-779-1234, fax 303-850-7164, www.hyattregencytechcenter.com. An inviting ambience with a bistro-style setting, The Cafe serves a variety of fresh and flavorful items made with local ingredients and regional inspiration for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

GREAT NORTHERN TAVERN DTC 8101 E. Belleview Ave., Ste. E, Denver, CO 80237, 303-770-4741, fax 303-770-4782, www.gntavern.com, eat@dtc.gntavern.com. Great Northern takes guests on a romantic journey of food, wine and spirits inspired by the Great Northern Railway.

CHEEKY MONK Capitol Hill 534 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-861-0347, www.thecheekymonk.com. Pair one of the world’s finest beers with a delicious item from our full menu. Seventeen Belgian beers on draught.

THE GREENBRIAR INN Boulder 8735 N. Foothills Hwy., Boulder, CO 80302, 303-440-7979, 800-253-1474, fax 303-449-2054, www.greenbriarinn.com, greenbriarinn@msn.com. Fine-dining restaurant and banquet facility on 20 acres, serving innovative American cuisine. An award-winning wine list, Mobil 3-star rated.

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Dining & Nightlife HAMBURGER MARY'S BAR & GRILLE Uptown 700 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-1333, fax 303-832-1444, www.hamburgermarysdenver.com, mary@hamburgermarysdenver.com. The perfect destination for any kind of visitor. Enjoy great food, drink specials, live entertainment and Denver's largest patio.

COMFORTABLE ELEGANT UPTOWN’S BEST Fabulous Seasonal Menus Wine Spectator Award of Excellence Denver’s Best Happy Hour and a spectacular wrap-around patio Serving contemporary American cuisine and classic cocktails in an atmosphere of comfortable elegance Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Complimentary Parking and Valet at the Warwick Denver Hotel Randolph’s - 1776 Grant Street www.randolphsdenver.com 303.318.7272

HARD ROCK CAFE Downtown 500 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-3191, fax 303-623-1181, www.hardrock.com, denver_sales@hardrock.com. Bringing Rock to the Rockies. Located at Denver Pavilions, the Hard Rock features memorabilia from a treasure trove of the world’s greatest artists, from the Beatles to Aerosmith, Johnny Cash to the Clash. JAMBA JUICE Downtown 701 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-892-1533, fax 303-892-1370, www.jambajuice.com. Twenty different Colorado locations serving up delicious, nutritious, energizing smoothies and juices filled with refreshing fruit flavor and providing three to six servings of fruit to get you on your way to five a day! LAFITTE’S NEW ORLEANS North Doubletree Hotel Denver, 8773 Yates Dr., Westminster, CO 80030, 303-427-4000, 877-387-8277, fax 303-426-1680, www.denvernorth.doubletree.com. New Orleans Food and All That Jazz. Delicious menu offering Bayou favorites as well as an array of sandwiches, salads and other local favorites. Visit us tonight! LE PEEP Downtown 999 18th St., Ste. 105, Denver, CO 80202, 303-244-0360, fax 303-244-0361, www.lepeep.com, k4west@lepeep.com. Voted #1 Breakfast Restaurant, offering innovative egg, pancake and sandwich items. Breakfast and lunch catering available. A Colorado original for more than 20 years. LODO’S BAR & GRILL LoDo 1946 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-293-8555, fax 303-293-3807, www.lodosbarandgrill.com. With over 50 HDTVs, the largest rooftop patio in Denver overlooking Coors Field and an outdoor fireplace, Lodo’s is the place to be! LUCKY STRIKE LANES Downtown 500 16th St., 3rd floor, Denver, CO 80202, 303-629-9090, fax 303-629-9099, www.bowlluckystrike.com, lcarr@bowlluckystrike.com. Lucky Strike Lanes, the hottest bowling lounge in town—open every day until 2 a.m., serving a hip American menu with a twist. MARLOWE’S Downtown 501 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-3700, fax 303-623-3115, www.marlowesdenver.com. Voted Denver’s Best Restaurant. Featuring steaks, chops, seafood and pasta. Check out our mezzanine for private parties.

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Dining & Nightlife AMERICAN, cont. OFF SIXTEENTH Downtown 1450 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80202. Off Sixteenth Restaurant and The Place Lounge located at the Crowne Plaza Denver. Serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and cocktails. PARAMOUNT CAFE Downtown 519 16th St., (16th and Glenarm) Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-2000, fax 303-623-3115, www.paramountcafe.com, mike@paramountcafe.com. Denver’s best year-round patio and happy hour Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m.; four pool tables, 16 TVs, live music Thurs. nights at 10 p.m. PAT’S DOWNTOWN BAR & GRILL LoDo 1624 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-1333, www.patscheesesteaks.com, pandwneely@aol.com. Best cheesesteaks and subs in Denver. Full bar with great prices. Catering available in metro area. Free delivery. Serving late-night. RIALTO CAFE Downtown 934 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-CAFE (2233), fax 303-893-2384, www.rialtocafe.com. Featuring expertly prepared American food, Rialto Cafe is a stylish, upbeat restaurant and bar ideally located in the heart of downtown Denver’s 16th Street Mall. SAM’S NO. 3 - ON CURTIS US + MEXI-GRILL-N-BAR Downtown 1500 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-1927, fax 303-354-9934, www.samsno3.com, samsno3downtown@qwest.net. Denver’s favorite since 1927! Sam’s multipleaward-winning comfort food features a full espresso menu, breakfast, lunch, dinner, ice cream and bar. Contemporary atmosphere with sports on the tube. SECOND HOME KITCHEN AND BAR Cherry Creek 150 Clayton Ln., Denver, CO 80206, 303-253-3000, fax 303-316-4697, www.secondhomedenver.com, info@secondhomedenver.com. American Brasserie cuisine. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Featuring an open fire pit, large patio and a private room. SHIP TAVERN Downtown The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, 321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-3111, 800-321-2599, fax 303-297-2954, www.brownpalace.com, marketing@brownpalace.com. The Brown’s oldest restaurant, Ship Tavern opened after the repeal of Prohibition in 1934. Casual menu featuring Denver’s best prime rib and seafood. Piano entertainment. SMASHBURGER Cherry Creek 1120 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80246, 303-757-4301, www.mysmashburger.com, info@mysmashburger.com. Certified Angus beef steak smashed and seared to seal in the flavor creates the best burgers you ever tasted! Visit our website for other Denver area locations. 100

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And you’ll love what Bubba’s servin’ up! Come experience our newest location in Downtown Denver filled with fantastic food and fun, where each visit creates fresh memories for family and friends, and each visit tops the last. Bring one or bring 'em all, and see what all the fuss is about! ### DOWNTOWN DENVER ###

1437 California Street - Denver 303-623-4867 PERFECT FOR GROUP EVENTS • LUNCH & DINNER DAILY

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Dining & Nightlife SONOMA’Z WINE BAR & GRILL South 10345 Park Meadows Dr., Littleton, CO 80124, 303-925-0004, fax 303-728-5951, www.sonomazgrill.com. Come celebrate our passion for the food and wine experience found in California’s wine country. Private dining room and patio available. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

TABLE 6 Capitol Hill 609 Corona St., Denver, CO 80218, 303-831-8800, fax 303-831-8805, www.table6denver.com, aaronforman@table6denver.com. Award-winning, intimate local favorite, named one of Esquire magazine’s best new restaurants in the nation. Comfortable modern setting with a unique personality that is distinctly Denver.

STEUBEN’S Uptown 523 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-830-1001, 303-830-6909, www.steubens.com, info@steubens.com. An everyday neighborhood restaurant serving regional American food. Signature items include the lobster roll, deviled eggs, the Cubano, fried chicken and the green chili cheeseburger.

WASHINGTON PARK GRILLE Old South Gaylord 1096 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 03-777-0707, fax 303-777-0247, www.washparkgrille.com. This upscale neighborhood restaurant features an extensive menu of seafood, pasta, salads and choice grilled meats.

STEVE’S SNAPPIN’ DOGS Congress Park 3525 E. Colfax Ave. @ Monroe St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-333-SNAP (7627), fax 303-321-7627, www.stevessnappindogs.com, slandbinc@msn.com. An East Coast-style hot dog stand featuring Thumann’s “natural casing” hot dogs. Burgers, fries, rings, shakes, fresh-squeezed lemonade and limeade and much more. MMMGOOD.

WELLSHIRE INN RESTAURANT AND EVENT CENTER Southeast 3333 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222, 303-759-3333, fax 303-759-3487, www.wellshireinn.com. A Denver landmark for more than 75 years. With ample free parking and sweeping views of the Rocky Mountains, our central Denver location atop a championship golf course offers the perfect touch of elegance for any event. WYNKOOP BREWING COMPANY LoDo 1634 18th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-2700, fax 303-297-2958, www.wynkoop.com. A local favorite, the largest brewpub in America

features fresh beer, hearty pub fare, an elegant pool hall and live comedy. Free brewery tours Sat. 1-5 p.m. The Cherry Cricket Cherry Creek 2641 E. 2nd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-322-7666, fax 303-322-0143, www.cherrycricket.com. Gaetano’s Highlands 3760 Tejon St., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-9852, www.gaetanositalian.com. Goosetown Tavern Capitol Hill 3242 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-399-9703, fax 303-394-0399, www.goosetowntavern.com. Pearl Street Grill Old South Pearl 1477 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210, 303-778-6475, fax 303-778-0430, www.pearlstreetgrilldenver.com. Wazee Supper Club LoDo 1600 15th St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-623-9518, fax 303-573-1681, www.wazeesupperclub.com.

ASIAN AN’S LEMONGRASS GRILLE Downtown 1617B California St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-889-0383, fax 720-889-0384, www.algdenver.com. Come enjoy healthy, quick Vietnamese food with a modern twist. In the heart of downtown Denver. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m.

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ASIAN, cont. BD’S MONGOLIAN BARBECUE LoDo 1620 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-571-1824, fax 303-825-3113, www.bdsmongolianbarbecue.com, denver@mongolianbarbecue.com. All-you-can-conquer “create your own stir-fry.” We offer a full bar and excellent service in an upbeat atmosphere. CHOPSTICKS AND SUSHI RESTAURANT Downtown 1630 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-3242, fax 303-825-3052. Serving authentic Chinese and gourmet Japanese food; full bar and sushi bar. Offering daily lunch specials; located only two blocks from the convention center. IMPERIAL CHINESE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT South Broadway 431 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, 303-698-2800, www.imperialchinese.com. Distinctive cuisines, cozy atmosphere, outstanding service. Five-minute walk from Alameda Light Rail station. JJ'S BISTRO LoDo 1255 19th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-291-0598, fax 303-291-0597, www.jjbistro.net, kaitlynhuiping@gmail.com. The mellow atmosphere welcomes you graciously. Serving carefully prepared entrees at reasonable prices. Best Authentic Chinese Restaurant, Westword, Reader's Choice 2007.

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P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO LoDo 1415 15th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-260-7222, 866-PFCHANG, fax 303-260-7223, www.pfchangs.com, lodo@pfchangs.com. A unique blend of traditional Chinese cuisine and American hospitality in an upscale bistro setting. Full bar with an extensive wine list. Valet available and reservations accepted. PARALLEL SEVENTEEN Uptown 1600 E. 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-399-0988, fax 303-339-0357, www.parallelseventeen.com, p17@parallelseventeen.com. Enjoy award-winning Asian bistro fare on our wrap-around patio in Denver's hip Uptown neighborhood, just blocks from downtown. SONODA’S LoDo 1620 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-9500, www.sonodassushi.com. Award-winning Japanese cuisine offering quality sushi and seafood. Four locations: downtown (LoDo), southeast (Aurora), Park Meadows, and 6th and Broadway. SUSHI HAN LoDo 1512 Larimer St., Unit 20, Denver, CO 80202, 303-820-3331. Located in Writer Square, Sushi Han is where the locals gather for the freshest, tastiest sushi and most delicious Japanese dishes in town.

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1000 Osage St. MINUTES FROM DOWNTOWN AND CONVENTION CENTER at 10th Avenue & Osage St., across from the light rail stop ZENGO RESTAURANT LoDo 1610 Little Raven St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-904-0965, fax 720-904-0966, www.modernmexican.com, denver-marketing@modernmexican.com. Experience Chef Richard Sandoval’s Latin-Asian cuisine in a vibrant urban setting. Happy hour Mon.-Thurs. 5-7 p.m. Dinner from 5 p.m.

BAKERY d bar desserts Uptown 1475 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-861-4710, fax 303-861-4790, www.dbardesserts.com, info@dbardesserts.com. An upscale dessert and wine bar in Denver's hippest neighborhood. Also serving lunch and dinner featuring savory snacks, as well as custom-made cakes and pastries. Available for private parties.

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HAPPY CAKES BAKESHOP Highlands 3815 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-477-3556, fax 303-477-3856, www.happycakesdenver.com, info@happycakesdenver.com. Denver’s original cupcake bakeshop, located in northwest Denver’s trendy Highlands Square, a bustling neighborhood shopping district, minutes from downtown. A “Martha’s Favorite!” PANERA BREAD BAKERY/CAFE Downtown 1330 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-830-7101, fax 303-830-7102, www.paneradenver.com. Offering fresh breads, pastries and bagels as well as made-to-order sandwiches, soups and freshly tossed salads. Catering for 5 to 750. Delivery available.

Dining & Nightlife mouth-waterin' burgers and garden fresh salads! Lunch, dinner, dine-in or to-go. Famous Dave's Bar-B-Que North 16539 N. Washington St., Broomfield, CO 80020, 303-280-6227, fax 303-820-2322, www.famousdaves.com, larkridge@legendarybbq.com.

BREAKFAST/LUNCH DUFFEYROLL CAFE Old South Pearl 1290 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210, 303-753-9177, option #2, fax 720-570-2590, www.duffeyrolls.com, info@duffeyrolls.com. Two award-winning locations with delivery. Legendary cinnamon rolls, famous box lunches. 2007 Denver’s 7 A-LIST “Best Bakery,” and “2007 Best Bakery Cafe” by the Rocky Mountain News. SNOOZE A.M. EATERY LoDo 2262 Larimer St., Denver CO 80205, 303-297-0700, fax 303-297-0704, www.snoozedenver.com, eggme@snoozedenver.com. Voted “Best Breakfast in Denver.” Fun, retro-urban design, friendly staff and award-winning food and cocktails evolves breakfast and lunch.

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BRECKENRIDGE BREWERY & PUB LoDo 2220 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-297-3644, fax 303-297-2341, www.breckbrew.com. Think Breck. The first beer on Blake Street, across from Coors Field. Handcrafted beers and pub fare with flair.

What’s the mark of a perfect steak? Aged, hand cut, USDA Prime. And served here. Elway’s does steak right. Of course, you can also find a gorgeous piece of fish. Either way you’ll enjoy the finest in town; all served alongside accompaniment you’ll crave.

Cherry Creek 2500 E. 1st Ave, Suite 101 Denver, CO 80206 303-399-5353

Downtown The Ritz-Carlton Denver 1881 Curtis Street Denver, CO 80202 303-312-3800

www.elways.com PARADISE BAKERY Downtown 1001 16th St., Ste. A130, Denver, CO 80202, 303-339-4737, fax 303-436-1194, www.paradisebakery.com, 16thst@fmparadise.com. Delicious selection of breakfast items, specialty coffee, gourmet sandwiches, salads, soups and desserts. Everything at Paradise is made from scratch and baked fresh daily. Fabulous catering available. Free delivery in the Denver Metro area! YUM YUMS Downtown 500 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-330-8087, www.yumyumsdelights.com, yumdelights@yahoo.com. A bakery boutique with fresh baked goods for yummy occasions! Specializing in cupcakes, special-occasion cakes, cheesecakes, cookies, brownies and muffins.

BARBECUE BROTHERS BBQ Governor’s Park 616 Washington St., Ste. 100, Denver, CO 80203, 720-297-7801, fax 303-832-1854, www.brothers-bbq.com. Brothers BBQ: “Family-owned and Coloradogrown!” Come eat like a local. Where the most award-winning, mouth-watering, rib-tickling BBQ is today’s special! FAMOUS DAVE'S BAR-B-QUE East 7557 E. 36th Ave., Denver, CO 80238, 303-399-3100, fax 303-399-1470, www.famousdaves.com, quebecsq@legendarybbq.com. Featuring award-winning hickory-smoked ribs and barbequed meats; smokin' sandwiches;

ROCK BOTTOM RESTAURANTS North 248 Centennial Pkwy., Ste. 100, Louisville, CO 80027, 303-664-4000, www.rockbottomrestaurantsinc.com. Handcrafted food, fresh beer and fun. What else could you possibly want? Six locations to meet your needs! Denver ChopHouse and Brewery LoDo 1735 19th St., LoDo, 303-296-0800, fax 303-296-2800. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Downtown 16th and Curtis streets, downtown Denver, 303-534-7616, fax 303-534-2129. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Southeast I-25 and County Line Rd., Englewood, 303-792-9090, fax 303-792-2129. Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery Northwest 104th Ave. and I-36, Westminster, 720-566-0198, fax 720-566-0995. Sing Sing Rock ‘n’ Roll Dueling Piano Bar LoDo 1735 19th St., below the Denver ChopHouse, LoDo, 303-291-0880, fax 303-296-2800.

CARIBBEAN 8 RIVERS MODERN CARIBBEAN RESTAURANT LoDo 1550 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-3422, www8riversrestaurant.com, catering@8riversrestaurant.com. Enjoy the glow of the fireplace, outstanding rums and Reggae beats with Chef Scott Durrah's true Jamaican Jerk cooking in Denver's premier place for Irie!

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BACA AT THE INVERNESS HOTEL & CONFERENCE CENTER South 200 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-397-7222, fax 303-397-7166, www.savorbaca.com. Baca is fresh, authentic Colorado cuisine with a Spanish flair. Blending Colorado’s past and present, exquisite dishes capture the essence of the region. Open daily from 6 to 10 p.m. BUCKHORN EXCHANGE Golden Triangle 1000 Osage St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-9505, www.buckhorn.com. Denver’s oldest restaurant, established 1893. Serving prime beef and buffalo steaks, ribs and elk in a genuine Old West setting. Private parties (up to 65) on roof garden terrace. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner nightly.

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EL RANCHO RESTAURANT West 29260 U.S. Hwy. 40, Golden, CO 80401, 303-526-0661, fax 303-526-0674, www.historicelrancho.com. Experience breathtaking mountain views in a historic landmark. Savor generous portions of delicious food. Eighteen miles west of Denver. I-70 West, Exit 252; I-70 East, Exit 251. THE FORT West 19192 Rte. 8, Morrison, CO 80465, 303-697-4771, fax 303-697-9310, www.thefort.com, fortmail@thefort.com. An award-winning fine-dining restaurant nestled among the red rocks overlooking Denver. Specializes in fine buffalo, beef, seafood and game. ROCKY MOUNTAIN DINER Downtown 800 18th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-293-8383, fax 303-293-8385, www.rockymountaindiner.com, manager@rockymountaindiner.com. Western diner features award-winning pan-fried chicken, buffalo meatloaf, chicken-fried steak and a selection of outstanding Mexican dishes. Full bar. Trinity Grille Downtown 1801 Broadway, Denver, CO 80202, 303-293-2288, www.trinitygrille.com.

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CONTEMPORARY 1515 RESTAURANT LoDo 1515 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-571-0011, fax 303-436-0940, www.1515restaurant.com, events@1515restaurant.com, 1515@vanion.com. 1515 features eclectic American cuisine, an award-winning wine list and extraordinary service in a relaxed atmosphere. Complimentary parking available. THE CORK HOUSE East 4900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80220, 303-355-4488, www.corkhousedenver.com. Offering creative and classic small plates with flights of wine and cheese in a stylish, warm atmosphere. Open every day from 3 to 10 p.m. THE CORNER OFFICE RESTAURANT & MARTINI BAR Downtown 1401 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-6500, fax 720-889-4731, www.thecornerofficedenver.com, valerie.garellano@thecornerofficedenver.com. Located on the corner of 14th and Curtis streets, The Corner Office serves global comfort food with an international twist all day.

Dining & Nightlife DUO RESTAURANT Highlands 2413 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-477-4141, fax 303-477-4242, www.duodenver.com, stephanie@duodenver.com. A hidden treasure in the hip Highlands neighborhood offering a relaxed style and seasonably changing menu. Open daily for dinner and weekend brunch from 10 to 2. FLAGSTAFF HOUSE RESTAURANT Boulder 1138 Flagstaff Rd., Boulder, CO 80302, 303-442-4640, fax 303-442-8924, www.flagstaffhouse.com, info@flagstaffhouse.com. “Ask any Boulderite where to go for the best views—and food—in town and they’ll inevitably point up.” Bon Appétit, July 2006. HIGHLAND’S GARDEN CAFE Highlands 3927 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80212, 303-458-5920, fax 303-477-6695, www.highlandsgardencafe.com, info@highlandsgardencafe.com. Consistently highly rated by Zagat for the past 13 years. Victorian setting with patio seating in the gardens, creative contemporary cuisine and an award-winning wine list. KEVIN TAYLOR RESTAURANT GROUP 1100 14th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-820-2600, www.ktrg.net, dawn@ktrg.net. Award-winning, creative and contemporary cuisine served in five of Denver’s finest dining

rooms. Private events in intimate settings are our specialty. Kevin Taylor’s at the Opera House Downtown Denver Performing Arts Complex, 14th & Curtis Streets, Denver, CO 80202, 303-640-1012, www.ktrg.net. Limelight Supper Club and Lounge Downtown Denver Performing Arts Complex, 1335 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80204, 720-227-9984, www.ktrg.net. Palettes Contemporary Cuisine Denver Art Museum Golden Triangle 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-1455, www.ktrg.net.

Osteria Marco LoDo 1543 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-5855, fax 303-534-5821, www.osteriamarco.com, info@mizunadenver.com.

LE ROUGE LoDo 1509 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-892-5555, fax 303-892-5562, www.lerouge.us, mariyah@lerouge.us. With its chic atmosphere and sophisticated menu, this restaurant/lounge invites diners to eat, drink, and soothe their senses.

RESTAURANT KEVIN TAYLOR Downtown 1100 14th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-820-2600, www.restaurantkevintaylor.com. Nationally acclaimed chef and restaurateur Kevin Taylor serves exquisite contemporary American cuisine in the city’s most luxurious dining room. Four-star, four-diamond.

MIZUNA Governor’s Park 225 E. 7th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-4778, fax 303-832-3532, www.mizunadenver.com, mizuna@qwest.com. Dedication to fresh, simple ingredients means fare that is imaginative and artistic, yet so beautifully rendered that even the most exotic seems familiar. Unbelievable food, unparalleled service. Luca d’Italia Governor’s Park 711 Grant St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-6600, fax 303-832-3532, www.lucadenver.com.

STRINGS Uptown 1700 Humboldt St., Denver, CO 80218, 303-831-7310, fax 303-860-8812, www.stringsrestaurant.com, stringsevents@aol.com. Strings celebrates 22 years of serving creative New American cuisine to Denver in our retro modern, classy setting. 240 Union West 240 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228, 303-989-3562, fax 303-989-3565, www.240union.com.

PI KITCHEN & BAR Downtown 1400 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-844-5555, www.bypidenver.com, afuzessery@sbcos.com. Treat your appetite to the tastes of Global Fusion—bold, unique flavors inspired by ingredients from Colorado and around the world. Sassy, spicy, sultry and sensational. A brilliant new choice for lunch, dinner and happy hour.

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Dining & Nightlife CONTINENTAL THE BRIARWOOD INN West 1630 8th St., Golden, CO 80410, 303-279-3121, fax 303-278-9353, www.thebriarwoodinn.com, info@thebriarwoodinn.com. A Colorado fine-dining tradition. Continental cuisine, Old World ambience, gracious service— an experience not to be missed. LA FONDUE Downtown 1040 15th St. (15th & Arapahoe Streets downtown), Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-0404, fax 303-446-0750, denverlafondue@aol.com. A fun place to cook your own food at your table. Cheese, seafood, lobster, steak, chicken, vegetarian and chocolate fondues. PALACE ARMS Downtown The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, 321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-3111, 800-321-2599, fax 303-297-2954, www.brownpalace.com, marketing@brownpalace.com. With consistent accolades from Zagat, Wine Spectator and Gourmet, Palace Arms is known for its contemporary fine dining and unique Napoleonic setting featuring antiques dating from 1670. The menu features signature items such as Rack of Colorado Lamb and Bison “Rossini.” Dinner nightly 5:30-9:30 p.m. RANDOLPH’S RESTAURANT & BAR Downtown Warwick Denver Hotel Downtown, 1776 Grant St.@18th, Denver, CO 80203, 303-318-7272, 800-525-2888, fax 303-832-0325, www.randolphsdenver.com, amadurel@warwickhotels.com. Enjoy innovative cuisine, an award-winning wine list and outstanding service in a sophisticated yet casual atmosphere.

CUBAN CUBA CUBA CAFÉ & BAR Golden Triangle 1173 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-605-2822, fax 303-605-2823, wwwcubacubacafe.com, cubucubacafe@aol.com. An authentic Cuban restaurant and bar with a lively atmosphere, located in two Caribbeanstyle homes. Serving up plantains and black beans and our famous Mojitos.

DELI/SOUPS/SALADS FONTANO’S CHICAGO SUBS Downtown 1617A California St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-956-1100, fax 720-956-0523, www.fontanosubscolorado.com. Famed Italian subs featuring the Wiseguy, Caputo and Blockbuster. Hot specialties include made meatballs and Italian sausage.

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GREEN FINE SALAD COMPANY Downtown 1137 16th St., Denver, CO 80202 (at Arapahoe, on Skyline Park), 303-279-0173, ax 303-279-0174, www.greenfinesalad.com, info@greenfinesalad.com. Eleven signature salads, or design your own from more than 60 gourmet toss-ins. Salads are made to order. “Hand-held” salad sandwiches and house-made soups. Delivery and catering. Green Fine Salad Co. Downtown 110 16th St. (at Broadway), Denver, CO 80202, 303-629-9127, fax 303-629-9129, www.greenfinesalad.com. THE HOUSE OF COMMONS LoDo 2401 15th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-455-4832, fax 303-455-4842, www.houseofcommonstea.com. Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in this special setting just a short stroll from the Platte River in Downtown Denver.

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JASON’S DELI Downtown 702 16th St. Denver, CO 80202, 303-243-5599, fax 303-243-5598, www.jasonsdeli.com, meagan.kayl@jasonsdeli.com. We offer a variety of menu options, including huge sandwiches, baked potatoes, pastas, and a salad bar with over 60 fresh vegetables and desserts.

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MAD GREENS INSPIRED EATS Downtown 1600 Stout St., #101, Denver, CO 80202, 303-468-4173, fax 303-534-5425, www.madgreens.com. Named Top Salad by the Rocky Mountain News. Salads, soups and panini for lunch and dinner at four locations. Delivery and catering available. MAD Greens at the Denver Art Museum Golden Triangle 1200 Acoma St., #A101, Denver, CO 80204, 720-496-4158, 303-825-1261, www.madgreens.com. MARCZYK FINE FOODS, MARCZYK FINE WINES Uptown 1770 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-894-9499, fax 303-894-9491, www.marczykfinefoods.com, fresh@marczykfinefoods.com. “Denver’s favorite shop for gourmet ingredients“— Cooking Light magazine. Fabulous cured meats, cheeses from around the world. Pack a picnic, and don’t forget the wine.

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COLFAXAurora AND CAPITOL HILL. Capitol Hill is home to the 210-foot high Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, where Pope John Paul II conducted a mass during World Youth Day in 1993. The neighborhood has bookstores, trendy restaurants, bars and shops. Some of the stately mansions of Capitol Hill have been turned E. Arapahoe Rd. into delightful bed and HIGHLANDS. Denver’s largest neighborhood is breakfasts. There are filled with quaint Victorian brick homes and great music venues on shaded streets and has been featured in Travel “Cool-fax,” the Ogden, + Leisure Magazine and National Geographic Traveler. Bluebird and Fillmore, Connected to downtown by three pedestrian bridges, that have hosted everyHighlands offers coffee shops, cool bars and popular one from Bob Dylan to restaurants. In the neighborhood, you can rent a bike Phish. Further east at – or a kayak – and enjoy the South Platte River. Nearby, HighColfax and Elizabeth, the lands Square at 32nd and Lowell is a laidback shopneighborhood is coming ping district with boutiques, galleries and eateries, alive as the new home of featuring cuisines varying from cheap to chic. The the famous Tattered Parker Berkley Square and Tennyson sections of Highlands Cover Bookstore. have galleries, bakeries, restaurants and boutiques. er a rk S. P

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FIVE POINTS. Welton Street has 75 businesses and is one of a few predominantly African American Denver owned commercial International strips inAirport the nation. Restaurants offer Caribbean, soul food, catfish, BBQ chicken and ribs. In the 40’s and 50’s, Five Points was one of the West’s great jazz centers. Jack Kerouac mentions the neighborhood in his classic Beat Generation novel, “On the Road.” Today, music fills the streets during the Juneteenth celebration. The Black American West Museum, Stiles African American Heritage Center and Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library offer a historical look at the role Black pioneers played in settling the American West.

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OLD SOUTH PEARL STREET. One of Denver’s first trolley cars rattled down South Pearl Street in 1893. Today, the movie houses, stores and businesses that once lined the trolley tracks have been lovingly restored into an eclectic neighborhood of 14 restaurants and bars, nine art galleries and 34 specialty stores. There are stores devoted to mystery books, antiquarian books, chocolates, bicycles and fine stationary and the neighborhood features some of Denver’s most popular fine dining, including a rich mixture of international cuisine. A farmer’s market takes place every Sunday from June through the end of October.

STAPLETON AND NORTHFIELD. When Stapleton International Airport closed in 1995, it created the opportunity for the largest urban land redevelopment project in American history. When complete in 25 years, the $5 billion Stapleton project will redevelop 4,000 acres of former runways and terminals into a virtual new city with 12,000 housing units, 30,000 residents and 35,000 workers. Thirty percent of the land will be preserved for parks and open space, highlighted by Central Park, an 80-acre park. Bike and jogging paths connect the parks to village-like shopping areas, encouraging pedestrian traffic throughout.

8 UPTOWN. Sunset Magazine calls Uptown “one of Denver’s hippest hoods, with lively new restaurants, chic shops, and a cheery, progressive vibe.” The oldest of downtown’s residential neighborhoods, Uptown has a delightful mix of Victorian and Queen Anne homes on tree-lined boulevards mixed with modern high-rise apartments and loft conversion projects. A highlight is Restaurant Row, the stretch of 17th Avenue from Broadway to City Park that is lined with cafés, offering everything from taco bars and comfort food to upscale eateries and fine dining. Curtis Park sits on the northern edge with stately Queen Anne homes; to the west is Denver’s largest green space – City Park.

OLD SOUTH GAYLORD. Nestled on quaint tree-lined streets, this turn-of-the-century neighborhood is filled with outdoor cafés, distinctive old lampposts and intriguing one-of-a-kind shops and galleries. There are seven restaurants and bars serving everything from fresh seafood to Asian fusion, all in storefronts that capture the magic of the 1920s. Washington Park is just a short walk away. Consistently picked by Denver residents as their favorite park, “Wash Park” has two lakes, two formal flower gardens and expansive lawns. You can rent paddle boats or bicycles. This friendly neighborhood has the charm of yesteryear mixed with some of Denver’s most contemporary shopping and dining.

OLDE TOWN ARVADA. People have been shopping in downtown Arvada since 1904 and with 26 restaurants and bars, eight art galleries and 14 gift and clothing stores, the shopping and dining have never been better. Today, Olde Town Arvada offers a charming, turnof-the-century, Main Street America ambiance. From neighborhood taverns and pubs (many offering live music) to fine Italian dining and an authentic German bakery, Olde Town offers a wide variety of tasty dining options. The annual Harvest Festival in September has a parade and in summer, Olde Town has free concerts with local bands on Thursdays.

RiNo (prounced “Rhino”) THE RIVER NORTH ART DISTRICT. Located just north of downtown (easy access from the South Platte River bike path), RiNo is a neighborhood that has retained its industrial roots, but has become a fertile ground for arts and artists. RiNo has a remarkable concentration of creative businesses with galleries, designers, furniture makers, painters, and studio spaces. On First Fridays of each month, more than a dozen galleries stay open late and hold open houses.

BELMAR. Lakewood’s lively pedestrian downtown is an assortment of 60 stores and 17 restaurants, all centered around an outdoor plaza that features an ice skating rink in winter. Located here is The Lab, an international contemporary art center featuring changing exhibits. Special events throughout the year include September’s Festival Italiano, the metro area’s largest feast of Italian food, art and games.

SOUTH BROADWAY AND ANTIQUE ROW. Broadway is the urban heart of the Mile High City. From downtown to Alameda, Broadway is lined with an eclectic mixture of neighborhood taverns, avant-garde clothing stores, cutting edge galleries, gay bars, used book stores, trendy home furnishing stores, ethnic restaurants, music clubs, pizza parlors, pubs and sporting goods emporiums. It is fun, urban and edgy. South of Alameda, Broadway becomes “Antique Row,” – a collection of nearly 400 antique stores in just 18 blocks, one of the nation’s largest concentrations of antique dealers. It’s the perfect place to browse away an afternoon.

HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LITTLETON. This charming “Main Street” America offers 11 art galleries, 14 specialty gift shops and six clothing boutiques, all in a lovely, tree-lined pedestrian area that brings back the relaxed ambiance of a different era. A dozen restaurants, cafés and coffee shops provide quiet places to sit and watch the world go by. Bike paths connect the shopping area to the South Platte River bike path, which offers easy access to downtown Denver. Festivals include a Mardi Gras and Bastille Day celebration and a summer Farmer’s Market every Saturday. The Littleton Historical Museum has two working farms, while Hudson Gardens offers thirty acres of flowers and a garden railroad.

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Dining & Nightlife DELI/SOUPS/SALADS, cont. mise en place LoDo 1801 Wynkoop St., #175, Denver, CO 80202, 303-293-2224, fax 303-379-5371, www.miseenplaceschool.com, paula@miseenplaceschool.com. mise en place offers a variety of culinary classes! Each class is an adventure, an opportunity to journey to new places and learn fun, interesting culinary skills.

Bistro Vendome/Marc Piscotty

FRENCH

AIX RESTAURANT Uptown 719 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-831-1296, www.restaurantaix.com, info@restaurantaix.com. A chef-owned restaurant presenting creative, award-winning Provençal cuisine and wine list. Ranked among Denver’s top-rated restaurants for five years running. BISTRO VENDÔME LoDo 1420 Larimer Square, Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-3232, 303-825-3240, www.bistrovendome.com, info@bistrovendome.com. Award-winning French bistro; comfortable and flavorful bistro fare with a contemporary flair from the owners of Rioja. Exquisite patio. FRUITION Cherry Creek 1313 E. 6th Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-831-1962, www.fruitionrestaurant.com, info@fruitionrestaurant.com. Located centrally and serving award-winning, “sophisticated comfort food.” Open Mon.-Sat. 5-10 p.m., Sun. 5-8 p.m. Reservations essential. LE CENTRAL Golden Triangle 112 E. 8th St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-863-8094, fax 303-863-0219, www.lecentral.com, contactus@lecentral.com. Affordable French cuisine, friendly service, excellent French wine list, covered patio, five private rooms for 20 to 70 guests!

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Dining & Nightlife GERMAN CAFE BERLIN Downtown 323 14th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-377-5896, www.cafeberlindenver.com. Authentic German cuisine in a casually elegant atmosphere. Also featuring German beers, wines and cocktails. Voted “Best of Denver.”

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LITTLE INDIA RESTAURANT Downtown 1533 Champa St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-629-5777, fax 303-629-5778. Voted Denver’s Best Indian Restaurant and Lunch Buffet ten years straight. Located ½ block from the 16th Street Mall and two blocks from the Colorado Convention Center and Denver Performing Arts Complex.

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303.293.2887 www.triosenoteca.com Downtown Denver 1730 Wynkoop St.

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CORRIDOR 44 LoDo 1433 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-0044, fax 303-893-0080, www.corridor44.com. Denver’s only champagne bar and small-plates restaurant with more than 85 champagne selections. Named top 25 international “Hot Spot” by Condé Nast Traveler in 2006.

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Dining & Nightlife INTERNATIONAL, cont. EARLS RESTAURANT Downtown 1600 Glenarm Pl., Ste. 140, Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-3275, fax 303-595-5525, www.earls.ca, epavilions@earls.ca. Earls offers award-winning international cuisine in a West Coast-themed atmosphere. Come enjoy our bar and lounge retreat and our 16th Street Mall patios. OPUS RESTAURANT South 2575 W. Main St., Littleton, CO 80120, 303-703-6787, www.opusdine.com, opuschef @aol.com. A suburban gem and acclaimed masterpiece delivering world-class food and service with an extensive wine list. RED SQUARE EURO BISTRO LoDo 1512 Larimer St., 38R, Denver, CO 80202, 307-595-8600, www.redsquarebistro.com. Denver’s hippest hub for delicious post-Soviet cuisine. We’ll warm you with more than 90 chilled vodkas from all over the world, and we’ll please your palate with exceptional contemporary cuisine. VESTA DIPPING GRILL LoDo 1822 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-1970, fax 303-296-4005, www.vestagrill.com, vesta@indra.net. World grill cuisine. Ethnic entrees and exotic dipping sauces served in a relaxed urban environment in the heart of LoDo.

IRISH

Fado Irish Pub/Stan Obert

Why Wait to enjoy the food you love?

Make your reservation today. FADÓ IRISH PUB LoDo 1735 19th St., Ste. 150, Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-0066, fax 303-297-0055, www.fadoirishpub.com, denver@fadoirishpub.com. There’s nothing quite like an Irish pub. Come for the pints and stay for the “craic.” SCRUFFY MURPHY'S IRISH PUB LoDo 2030 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-291-6992, fax 303-394-1787, www.scruffymurphysdenver.com, scruffymurphys@yahoo.com. Family friendly, live music and good food from Ireland. Come join us. Sláinte!

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Aurora 303.627.5450

Littleton 303.790.7744

Broomﬁeld 720.887.6200

LoDo 303.260.7222

Lakewood 303.922.5800

Loveland 970.622.9313

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The Award-Winning

CHEFS DENVER Elise Wiggins, Panzano

909 17th Street, 303-296-3525 panzano-denver.com Hours: Breakfast Monday through Friday; Lunch Monday through Friday; Dinner seven nights a week; Brunch Saturday and Sunday. Executive Chef Elise Wiggins offers the best in contemporary Northern Italian cuisine with a focus on sustainable, local, seasonal and organic ingredients in a spectacular urban setting with uncompromised service and awardwinning wine list. Sustainable practices are the norm with a heavy emphasis on recycling, composting and source reduction. Named Top 5 Denver Restaurant by The Rocky Mountain News; one of America’s Top Restaurants by Zagat, given 4 Stars by 5280 Magazine; and “To die for” in the Gabby Gourmet Restaurant Guide. Panzano is just blocks from the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Convention Center, all the major hotels and the 16th Street Mall. “Chi mangia bene, viva bene.” Eat well and live well at Panzano.

Jennifer Jasinski, Rioja

1431 Larimer Street, 303-820-2282, riojadenver.com Hours: Dinner seven nights a week; Lunch Wednesday through Friday; Brunch Saturday and Sunday Chef Jennifer Jasinski and business partner Beth Gruitch-Verucchi have created this stunning Mediterraneaninfluenced restaurant in the heart of historic Larimer Square. Jasinski’s fresh and simple food is consistently toprated by Denver’s foodies and is complemented by a stylish décor, an innovative wine list and impeccable service. Or try Bistro Vendôme right across the street — Jasinski's take on the French bistro.

Tyler Wiard, Elway’s

2500 East 1st Avenue, 303-399-5353, elways.com Hours: open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and for weekend brunch. Executive Chef Tyler Wiard invites you to sample USDA hand cut prime steaks, fresh fish, crustaceans and more at Elway’s in Cherry Creek. Chef Wiard’s menu changes to match market availability, ensuring you the finest and freshest dining. Located in Denver’s distinctive Cherry Creek neighborhood, Elway’s is the ideal setting for any occasion. Meet friends for cocktails in the bar or on our patio. Or simply enjoy an outstanding meal served with genuine hospitality in an environment that is uniquely Colorado. Open for lunch and dinner daily, Elway’s also offers a unique weekend brunch selection, and menu choices for children of all ages. Stop by and enjoy Elway’s Cherry Creek and the best of Colorado.

Dining & Nightlife Sleek. Sexy. Urban. Modern Italian Cuisine.

ITALIAN

MAGGIANO’S LITTLE ITALY Downtown 500 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-260-7707, fax 303-260-7684, www.maggianos.com. 1940s Italian dinner house, featuring grandiose portions of Southern Italian comfort food in a warm, inviting house environment. Banquet rooms available. Maggiano’s Denver Tech Center DTC 7401 S. Clinton St., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-858-1405.

Cherry Creek North 190 Clayton Lane 720.941.7700 www.foxrc.com

BUCA DI BEPPO LoDo 1400 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-3287, fax 303-573-6005, www.bucadibeppo.com. Offering fresh Italian dining in generous portions. Locations in LoDo, Broomfield and Littleton. Open daily at 11 a.m. 866-EAT-BUCA or www.bucadibeppo.com for reservations or Buca To Go.

Bold. Vibrant.

CAFÉ COLORÉ LoDo 1512 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-6844, info@cafecoloredenver.com, www.cafecoloredenver.com. Café Coloré is a contemporary Italian cafe in the heart of downtown Denver at 15th and Larimer. We offer wonderful al fresco dining with the perfect vantage point for all the action of downtown. Enjoy pastas and entrees or a light gourmet pizza.

Casually Sophisticated. Classic American favorites with a European twist. One West FlatIron Crossing Drive Broomﬁeld 720.887.2800 www.foxrc.com

GELAZZI GELATO ITALIANO CAFE LoDo 1411 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-5056, www.gelazzi.com. Serving 32 flavors of fresh, authentic gelato in a fun atmosphere, plus coffee, Italia Smoothies and ShakesT, and our famous GelatinisT— Italian ice cream blended with liqueurs. Ask us about catering! IL FORNAIO DTC 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-221-8400, fax 303-221-7368. Award-winning authentic Italian cuisine. Housemade pastas and breads, seasonal salads, wood-fired pizzas, rotisserie chicken, mesquitegrilled meats and fish. Wine Spectator award. IL POSTO Uptown 2011 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-394-0100, fax 303-394-0120, www.ilpostodenver.com, afrizzi@yahoo.com. Northern Italian dishes prepared with local ingredients, served in a vibrant, hip space. Take advantage of the resident sommelier and enjoy the ever-changing menu.

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MICI Downtown 1531 Stout St., #150, Denver, CO 80202, 303-629-6424, www.miciitalian.com. Voted Denver’s Best Pizza and Italian in 2005. One and a half blocks from the convention center. Quick and hip, with a small bar. Family-owned. We deliver. NoRTH Cherry Creek 190 Clayton Ln., Denver, CO 80206, 720-941-7700, fax 720-941-7707, www.foxrc.com, north-cc@foxrc.net. NoRTH offers modern Italian cuisine: pizzas, pasta dishes, roasted and grilled dishes, and an innovative wine list by the glass, terzo or bottle. PAGLIACCI’S Highlands 1440 W. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-458-0530, www.pagliaccidenver.com, info@pagliaccidenver.com. Famous minestrone accompanies traditional menus: veal, shrimp, eggplant, chicken, handmade pasta. Romantic country Italian atmosphere enhanced by fountain, arches. Est. 1946. PANZANO RESTAURANT Downtown 909 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-3525, fax 303-296-3705, www.panzano-denver.com. Four-star, contemporary Northern Italian cuisine with sustainable, organic, local ingredients. Award-winning wine list. Near 16th Street Mall, DCPA, major hotels. PARISI RESTAURANT AND FIRENZE A TAVOLA RESTAURANT Highlands 4401 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212, 303-561-0234, fax 303-480-5514, www.parisidenver.com, info@parisidenver.com. Offering affordable, casual, quick and authentic Italian dining. Amazing wood-fired pizzas, homemade pastas and panini, with a full-service deli and market. PRIMA RISTORANTE Downtown 1100 14th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-228-0770, www.ktrg.net. Contemporary Italian cuisine by renowned Denver chef Kevin Taylor. Featuring handmade pasta, fresh fish and a modern take on Italian classics. PULCINELLA RISTORANTE Downtown 1800 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-382-1444, www.pulcinellaristorante.com, petty4bacco@msn.com. Italian-born Chef Antonio offers the finest Italian cuisine. Your senses will be indulged as you enjoy his personal creations. Wine Spectator‘s “Best Award of Excellence.”

Dining & Nightlife LATIN BUENOS AIRES GRILL Downtown 2191 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-296-6709, fax 303-296-6701, www.bagrill.com, bagrill@denvergargentinerestaurants.com. Enjoy Argentine-style grilled meats, SpanishItalian cuisine and tango music in an Old World setting with beautiful courtyard patio. Open from 4 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday. SAMBA ROOM LoDo 1460 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-956-1701, fax 720-956-1704, www.e-brands.net, sambadenver@e-brands.net. Evoking memories of a 1960s jet-set Rio de Janeiro getaway, Samba Room specializes in Latin fusion cuisine, Bossa Nova dance rhythm and cool cocktails.

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MEDITERRANEAN

TUSCANY RESTAURANT South 4150 E. Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80246, 303-782-9300, 800-345-9172, fax 303-639-1643, www.loewshotels.com. Award-winning restaurant combines the freshest ingredients and the best wines from Italy. Outstanding service and a roaring fireplace complete this unforgettable dining experience. VENICE RISTORANTE & WINE BAR LoDo 1700 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-2222, www.veniceristorante.com. Venice provides an innovative Italian menu with daily specials. Our wine cellar showcases over 800 wines. Facilities available for private receptions. Chianti Ristorante DTC 5121 S. Yosemite St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-796-0611.

Venice Ristorante 5946 S. Holly St., Greenwood Village, CO 80111 303-482-9191.

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VIA ITALIAN TRATTORIA AND BAR LoDo 1801 Wynkoop St., #150, at the Ice House Lofts, Denver, CO 80202, 303-295-1488, fax 303-295-1508, e-reservations at www.viarestaurant.com. Sophistication and style meet here. Classic Italian dishes are reinvented for the modern palate, including handmade pastas, desserts and our signature “cutting boards.” Cucina Coloré Cherry Creek 3041 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-393-6917, fax 303-322-8942, www.cucinacolore.com.

9TH DOOR LoDo 1808 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-292-2229, fax 303-293-2111, www.9thdoor.com, theninthdoor@msn.com. A hip restaurant and lounge featuring awardwinning Spanish tapas creatively infused with flavor. Extensive wine and specialty drinks. Join us for happy hour M-F 4:30-6:30 p.m. CITRON BISTRO Southeast 3535 S. Yosemite St., Denver, CO 80237, 303-771-5800, fax 303-452-3254, www.citronbistro.com, tom@citronbistro.com. Casual, contemporary atmosphere with Mediterranean, Southwestern and Pan-Asian food. Great drink specials, happy hour, and a large, outdoor patio.

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Dining & Nightlife MEDITARRANEAN, cont. BAUR’S RISTORANTE Downtown 1512 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-4842, fax 303-534-5231, www.baursdenver.com, tracy@baursdenver.com. Flavors of the Mediterranean in a relaxed, elegant atmosphere. Three blocks from the convention center, in the heart of the theater district. Casual lunches, fine dining, wine bar, espresso. The perfect place for après theater! JILL’S Boulder 900 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302, 720-406-9696, fax 720-406-9668, www.stjulien.com, sales@stjulien.com. American cuisine with Mediterranean influences. A fresh, organic menu with a selection of international wines. In the St Julien Hotel, serving breakfast, lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. RIOJA LoDo 1431 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-820-2282, fax 303-825-2588, www.riojadenver.com. Chef Jennifer Jasinski’s much-acclaimed Mediterranean-influenced eatery in historic Larimer Square. Dinner seven nights a week, lunch Wed.-Sun., brunch Sat.-Sun. VITA Boulder 1575 Boulder St., Ste. A, Denver, CO 80211, 303-477-4600, fax 303-433-3669, www.vitadenver.com, vita@vitadenver.com. Elegant atmosphere, superior cuisine and an extensive wine selection combine with moderate prices to present the ultimate dining experience. Award-winning service, cuisine and atmosphere.

Tamayo/Steve Crecelius

MEXICAN

CASA BONITA RESTAURANT West 6715 W. Colfax Ave. (at Pierce), Denver, CO 80214, 303-232-5115, www.casabonitadenver.com. Denver’s exciting entertainment restaurant. Mexican and American food, delicious Casaritas, strolling mariachis and cliff divers in a Mexican village atmosphere!

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HACIENDA COLORADO® Southeast 4100 E. Mexico Ave., Denver, CO 80222, 303-756-5700, www.haciendacolorado.com, h4@haciendacolorado.com. Mountain Mex® — traditional Mexican recipes updated with a distinctive Rocky Mountain twist. Bring a special flavor to any occasion — private parties, business luncheons or corporate events. Hacienda Colorado - Southwest Plaza 5056 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80123, 303-932-0272, fax 303-932-7975, www.haciendacolorado.com, h1@haciendacolorado.com. Hacienda Colorado - Lone Tree 10500 Bierstadt Way, Lone Tree, CO 80112, 303-858-8588, fax 303-858-0314, www.haciendacolorado.com, h2@haciendacolorado.com. Hacienda Colorado - Westminster 10422 Town Center Dr., Westminster, CO 80021, 303-460-0111, fax 303-460-0140, www.haciendacolorado.com, h3@haciendacolorado.com. LOLA COASTAL MEXICAN CUISINE Highlands 1575 Boulder St., Denver, CO 80211, 720-570-8686, fax 720-570-8008, www.loladenver.com, lola@bigredf.com. Cuisine inspired by Mexico’s coastal regions, more than 150 tequilas and awards like “Top 10 Restaurants in Denver” make Lola an endless fiesta. Jax Fish House Denver Downtown 1539 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-292-5767, www.jaxfishhousedenver.com. RIO GRANDE MEXICAN RESTAURANT LoDo 1525 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-5432, fax 720-904-3850, www.riograndemexican.com, ctine@riograndemexican.com. Delicious Tex-Mex specialties and award-winning margaritas served in a casual, festive atmosphere. Outdoor patio with fountain, daily lunch specials and semi-private banquet facility available. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Boulder 1101 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302, 303-444-3690. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Fort Collins 143 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524, 970-224-5428. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Greeley 825 9th St., Greeley, CO 80631, 970-304-9292. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Lone Tree 9535 Park Meadows Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124, 303-799-4999. Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant Steamboat Springs 628 Lincoln Ave., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, 970-871-6277.

Dining & Nightlife

WELCOME!

TAMAYO MODERN MEXICAN CUISINE LoDo 1400 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-946-1433, fax 720-946-1434, www.modernmexican.com, denvermarketing@modernmexican.com. Lunch weekdays at 11:30 a.m., dinner daily at 5 p.m. Chef Richard Sandoval’s award-winning modern Mexican cuisine in the heart of downtown Denver.

MOROCCAN HOUSE OF MARRAKESH LoDo 1530 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-3133, fax 303-623-3033, www.houseofmarrakeshdenver.com. Enjoy a wonderful dining experience featuring authentic Moroccan cuisine served in a beautiful environment. Belly dancing Monday through Saturday nights.

SEAFOOD

Broadway Central

Downtown

Park Meadows

Southeast

550 Broadway 303-991-1000

(LoDo) 1620 Market St. 303-595-9500

9623 E. County Line Rd. 303-708-8800

3108 S. Parker Rd. 303-337-3800

Landry’s Seafood House

www.sonodassushi.com

BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO. Downtown 1437 California St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-4867, fax 303-623-3055, www.bubbagump.com, jaggers@bubbagump.com. Where food meets fun! Join us for great burgers, pasta, great kids’ meals and lots of shrimp. CHART HOUSE West 25908 Genesee Trail Rd., Golden, CO 80401, 303-526-9813, www.chart-house.com. City lights shimmer below Chart House, an intimate hillside restaurant serving top-of-the-catch seafood, succulent steaks and delectable desserts. LANDRY’S SEAFOOD HOUSE South 7209 S. Clinton St., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-792-0285, fax 303-792-0390, www.landrysseafoodhouse.com. Sensational seafood and spectacular service! Featuring seafood, steaks, salads, pastas and chicken. Open 11 a.m. daily. Banquet facilities available.

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STEAK HOUSES

SEAFOOD, cont. MCCORMICK’S FISH HOUSE & BAR LoDo 1659 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-1107, fax 303-825-1106, www.mccormicksfishhouse.com. Events: jgaydeski@msmg.com. Award-winning historic seafood restaurant and bar in lower downtown. Open seven days a week. Banquet and meeting rooms. Breakfast, lunch and dinner. McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurant DTC 8100 E. Union Ave., Ste. R101, Denver, CO 80015, 720-200-9339, fax 720-200-5733, www.mccormickandschmicks.com, banquetsdtc@msmg.com.

1514 Blake street Lower Downtown Denver

303.595.0680

OCEAN Cherry Creek 201 Columbine St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-377-5350, fax 303-321-2701, www.oceanrestaurant.com. James Beard Award-winning chef Troy Guard’s latest concept gives life to its inspiration by uniting the freshest seafood and steak with provocative flavors and preparations. THE OCEANAIRE Downtown 1400 Arapahoe St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-991-2277, fax 303-991-3954, www.theoceanaire.com, denver@theoceanaire.com. Dive into a sea of ultra-fresh seafood and steakhouse offerings. Daily printed menus will guide you. Private dining available.

lunch: mon-fri 11:00-2:30pm sat 12:00-2:30pm dinner: sun-thur 5:30pm-10:00pm fri & sat 5:30pm-10:30pm

SIMMS LANDING West 11911 W. 6th Ave., Golden, CO 80401, 303-237-0465, fax 303-237-6993, www.simmslandingrestaurant.com. Voted “Best View” and “Best Sunday Brunch,” Simms Landing features Denver’s freshest seafood and steaks in a comfortable, casual atmosphere. Enjoy happy hour from 2 to 7 p.m. in our inviting lounge or on our deck with a view of downtown Denver, or our lunch buffet Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; items rotate daily. WILLIE G’S SEAFOOD & STEAKS Downtown 1585 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-575-9000, www.williegs.com. Located in the heart of downtown, Willie G’s offers an unforgettable dining experience. Enjoy Denver’s finest seafood and steaks in a casually elegant atmosphere. Only four blocks from the convention center.

SOUL FOOD CORA FAYE’S CAFE & CATERING East 2861 Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80207, 303-333-5551, fax 303-322-7778, www.corafayes.com, corafayes@msn.com. Southern-style comfort foods in family-size portions—from smothered pork chops to catfish, black-eyed peas to collard greens. Dine in, takeout, catering and private room available.

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BASTIEN’S RESTAURANT Capitol Hill 3503 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-322-0363, fax 303-355-5715, www.bastiensrestaurant.com, bastiens@qwest.net. Family-owned Denver landmark. “Best Steak” CitySearch, Denver’s Channel 7 A-List, patio, free parking. Full bar, delicious menu, reasonable prices. BRIDGEWATER GRILL AT THE GOLDEN HOTEL West 800 11th St., Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-2010, fax 303-279-9353, www.thegoldenhotel.com, sales@thegoldenhotel.com. Our contemporary American restaurant features New West versions of mountain cuisine, including housemade soups, fresh salads and creative preparations of meat, game and fresh fish. BROOK’S STEAK HOUSE & CELLAR South 6538 S. Yosemite Cir., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-770-1177, fax 303-770-0193, www.brookssteakhouse.com. Serving the finest USDA prime steaks and jumbo lobster tails. Extensive wine list. Cigar lounge, private dining rooms. Excellent service. BUCKHORN EXCHANGE Golden Triangle 1000 Osage St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-9505, www.buckhorn.com. Denver’s oldest restaurant, established 1893. Serving prime beef and buffalo steaks, ribs and elk in a genuine Old West setting. Private parties (up to 65) on roof garden terrace. Lunch Mon.Fri., dinner nightly. THE CAPITAL GRILLE LoDo 1450 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-539-2500, fax 303-539-2700, www.thecapitalgrille.com. The Masters of Steak! Dry-aged steaks, chops, lobster and seafood. Impressive award-winning wine list, gracious service and four premier private dining rooms. Open lunch/dinner. Complimentary valet parking.

Dining & Nightlife COOL RIVER CAFE DTC 8000 E. Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-771-4117, fax 303-771-4174, www.coolrivercafe.com. Breathtaking domed steakhouse in DTC, awardwinning wine list, cigar and cognac lounge, private banquet rooms, Wi-Fi-equipped. ELWAY’S Cherry Creek 2500 E. 1st Ave., Ste. 101, Denver, CO 80206, 303-399-5353, fax 303-399-5357, www.elways.com, info@elways.com. In the heart of Cherry Creek, Elway’s boasts hand-cut prime steaks, seafood and creative entrees. Private rooms, large and small available. ELWAY’S DOWNTOWN Downtown 1881 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-312-3107, fax 303-312-3838, www.elways.com., damian.jenkins@ritzcarlton.com Offering delicious food across the menu, great wines at great prices, attentive service and a comfortable, memorable dining experience. FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR South 191 Inverness Dr. W., Englewood, CO 80112, 303-768-0827, fax 303-768-0840, www.flemingssteakhouse.com, arapahoe@flemingssteakhouse.com. Upscale prime steakhouse featuring 100 wines by the glass in a modern, smoke-free environment. Patio and private dining available. Large parties and reservations welcome. GALLAGHER’S STEAK HOUSE Downtown 1480 Arapahoe St. (15th and Arapahoe), Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-6555, fax 303-446-0750, gallaghersco@aol.com. Famous New York steak house specializing in 21-day, dry-aged prime steaks broiled over hickory charcoal. Fresh seafood, chicken and selected chops also available.

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JIMMY’S STEAKHOUSE Castle Rock 880 Happy Canyon Rd., Castle Rock, CO 80108, 303-660-2020, fax 303-660-0202, www.jimmyssteakhouse.com, lasindajim@yahoo.com. You’ll be whisked away to the Rocky Mountains and nestled in a warm embrace of hospitality, without having to drive far. THE KEG STEAKHOUSE & BAR LoDo 1890 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-0023, fax 303-296-0540, www.kegsteakhouse.com, lodo@kegrestaurants.com. Casual, contemporary steakhouse featuring mouthwatering steaks, slow-roasted prime rib, daily seafood feature, tasty appetizers and desserts. Dinner and late-night dining and bar. MORTON’S - THE STEAKHOUSE LoDo 1710 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-3353, fax 303-825-1248, www.mortons.com, cm.mdv@mortons.com. Celebrating over 25 years of USDA prime-aged beef paired with classic steakhouse sides. Martinis, porterhouse steaks and decadent desserts. Private boardrooms available.

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Dining & Nightlife SULLIVAN’S STEAK HOUSE LoDo 1745 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-295-2664, fax 303-295-2698, www.sullivansteakhouse.com/denver. Amazing steaks, perfectly chilled martinis, great hospitality and live music…the quintessential night on the town. TED’S MONTANA GRILL LoDo 1401 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-0654, fax 303-893-0655, www.tedsmontanagrill.com. At Ted’s Montana Grill, we are cooking comfort food for the 21st century in our warm and genuine steakhouse setting. Ted’s Montana Grill East 16495 E. 40th Cir., Aurora, CO 80011, 720-374-7220, fax 720-374-7221, www.tedsmontanagrill.com. TEXAS DE BRAZIL East 8390 Northfield Blvd., Denver, CO 80238, 720-374-2100, fax 720-374-2327, www.texasdebrazil.com. Authentic Brazilian steakhouse featuring a 50item salad area, sushi bar and seasoned, choice cuts of beef, pork, lamb, sausage and chicken served continuously. THE WEBER Cherry Creek 233 Clayton St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-377-8577, fax 303-350-4449, www.innatcherrycreek.com, resoffice@innatcherrycreek.com. Offering fresh seasonal American cuisine and an intimate atmosphere. Open daily for breakfast, lunch and dinner; menu changes monthly.

From upscale wine and martini bars, to hot salsa clubs, neighborhood bars and rooftop patios, the Denver nightlife scene won’t disappoint. Looking for a glamorous and glitzy night out on the town? Head to LoDo and Larimer Square, where you’ll be treated like a VIP at a number of upscale nightclubs. Want to dance your blues away? Enjoy the hip and happening dance floors in the SoCo (South of Colfax) Nightclub District. In the mood to rock out? Check out great live music at world-class venues like the Fillmore Auditorium, the Paramount Theatre and the numerous clubs on South Broadway that showcase local acts. In need of a mellow, laid-back atmosphere? Find one of the classic pubs or neighborhood bars that line the streets of Denver’s neighborhoods. Whatever you decide upon, the nightlife in Denver is alive and well.

WaterCourse Foods Uptown 837 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-832-7313, fax 303-832-7313, www.watercoursefoods.com, d.hanley@watercoursefoods.com. One of Denver’s most “green” restaurants, specializing in incredibly delicious vegetarian and vegan cuisine as well as sumptuous baked goods.

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VISITDENVER.COM STEAKHOUSES, cont. MORTON’S STEAKHOUSE - DTC DTC 8480 East Belleview Ave., Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-409-1177, fax 303-409-1171, www.mortons.com, cm.mdt@mortons.com. Morton’s offers USDA prime steaks, succulent seafood, award-winning wine, chilled cocktails, decadent desserts and exceptional service, with three private boardrooms seating 112. PALM RESTAURANT Downtown 1672 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-7256, fax 303-825-1633, www.thepalm.com. Ground floor of the Westin Hotel. Classic American steakhouse serving prime steaks, Nova Scotia lobster, fresh fish and classic Italian dishes. Private dining. Complimentary valet. 120

RODIZIO GRILL LoDo 1801 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-294-9277, fax 303-382-1903, www.rodiziogrill.com. An authentic Brazilian steakhouse featuring a parade of waiters holding three-foot-long skewers stacked with a variety of rotisserie grilled meats carved tableside by Brazilian gauchos. Valet parking Thurs.-Sat., 5 p.m.-close. SALTGRASS STEAK HOUSE PARKER Southeast 19310 Cottonwood Dr., Parker, CO 80138, 303-840-2370, fax 303-840-4262, www.saltgrass.com, sgpk@ldry.com. Head to an original Texas steakhouse serving Certified Angus Beef® steaks. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Saltgrass Steak House Westminster North 8931 N. Yates St., Westminster, CO 80031, 303-429-4300, fax 303-429-4304, www.saltgrass.com, sgwm@ldry.com.

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CRU - A WINE BAR LoDo 1442 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-9463, fax 303-825-0881, www.cruawinebar.com, sdowd@cruawinebar.com. Over 350 selections of wine, as well as taster pairings and wine flights. Eclectic, wine-friendly cuisine, including shared appetizers, gourmet pizzas and entrees.

Dining & Nightlife TRIOS ENOTECA LoDo 1730 Wynkoop St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-293-2887, fax 303-293-8475, ww.triosenoteca.com, natosha@triosenoteca.com, colin@triosenoteca.com. Sophisticated yet casual atmosphere offering an extensive wine list, a large variety of appetizers and tapas, and live jazz and blues every night. Across from Union Station.

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CIGAR BARS CAPITOL BAR Downtown Sheraton Denver Hotel, 1550 Court Pl., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-3333, fax 303-626-2542. Capitol Bar is an elegant executive meeting space with classic cocktails, fine cigars, appetizers and a view of downtown Denver. CHURCHILL BAR Downtown The Brown Palace Hotel & Spa, 321 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-3111, 800-321-2599, www.brownpalace.com, marketing@brownpalace.com. Denver’s most fashionable cigar bar features the area’s largest selection of single-malt scotches, cigars and premium spirits in a comfortable club atmosphere. FULLER’S GRIFFIN CIGAR BAR Boulder Millennium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th St., Boulder, CO 80302, 303-443-3850, fax 303-443-1480, www.fullersgriffincigarbar.com, boulder@mhrmail.com A wide range of fine cigars, a variety of handcrafted Fuller’s beers, single malt scotches and bourbons. Boulder County’s only spot for a fine cigar and full-service bar at the same time. Humidor rentals, full menu. DENVER OFFICIAL VISITORS GUIDE

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Dining & Nightlife CINEMA NEIGHBORHOOD FLIX CINEMA & CAFE Capitol Hill 2510 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-777-3549, fax 303-388-1379, www.flixonthefax.com, events@flixonthefax.com. Independent movie theatre featuring luxury seating, state-of-the art projection and sound, health-conscious gourmet menu, and full bar. Located next to the Tattered Cover in the Lowenstein Complex.

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STRATA AT HYATT REGENCY DENVER Downtown 650 15th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-436-1234, fax 303-486-4550, www.denverregency.hyatt.com, ccasey@hyatt.com. Strata Bar, where high energy meets happy hour in our stylish lobby-level bar—great to gather with friends and meet new ones!

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CRUISE ROOM Downtown Oxford Hotel, 1600 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-1107, www.theoxfordhotel.com. An award-winning cocktail lounge frozen in time since its Art Deco facelift in 1933 and fashioned after a lounge on the Queen Mary. Best known for its classic martinis and ambience.

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COMEDY WORKS Downtown 1226 15th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-3637, fax 303-595-3912, www.comedyworks.com, susan@comedyworks.com. Named by USA Today as one of the top five comedy clubs in the country, we deliver worldclass comedy seven nights a week. COMEDY WORKS South 5345 Landmark Pl., #101, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-595-3637, www.comedyworks.com, heidi@comedyworks.com. Comedy Works South offers an upscale restaurant, a vibrant lounge, a rooftop patio off the Curtis Ballroom and, of course, world-class comedy.

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ALIBI DANCE LOUNGE LoDo 1523 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-299-8888, fax 303-892-8888, ravemarketing2@gmail.com. Newest dance lounge in LoDo. Denver’s only late-night Happy Hour, available every Fri. and Sat., 8 p.m.-11 p.m. Full menu, exquisite cocktails, impeccable service. CHARLIE’S DENVER Capitol Hill 900 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-839-8890, fax 303-339-4059, www.charliesdenver.com, john@charliesdenver.com. Charlie’s offers music to suit everyone’s taste. Friendly service, comfortable atmosphere and helpful advice about the community and surrounding areas.

HARRY’S BAR Downtown 818 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-607-9000, fax 303-607-0600, www.magnoliahotels.com. Harry’s is a mod-retro fantasy with colors that would make the Pink Panther purr and concentric circles that would impress Kandinsky and make Huggy Bear jealous. PEAKS LOUNGE AT HYATT REGENCY DENVER Downtown 650 15th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-486-4804, fax 303-486-4550, www.denverregency.hyatt.com, ccasey@hyatt.com. On the 27th floor, Peaks Lounge offers views of the Rocky Mountains and the Mile High City, perfect to sip and savor with your closest friends.

BOVINE METROPOLIS THEATER Downtown 1527 Champa St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-758-4722, fax 303-758-0416, www.bovinemetropolis.com, info@bovinemetropolis.com. Improv your life at the Bovine Metropolis Theater—Denver’s instant, improv comedy experience in the heart of Downtown Denver.

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COYOTE UGLY SALOON Downtown 500 16th St., Ste. 350, Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-8459, www.coyoteuglysaloon.com. You’ve seen the movie—now check out the real thing. Located in the Denver Pavilions. Private events available. Never a cover charge. MILE HIGH CLUB-N 303-936-2526, fax 303-934-3037, www.milehighclub-n.com, customerservice@milehighclub-n.com. Groups or singles--enjoy a hassle free evening! Sit back and enjoy a night filled with VIP service, dancing, Party-N. Come party with us!

Dining & Nightlife LA BOHÈME GENTLEMEN’S CABARET Downtown 1443 Stout St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-820-3212, fax 303-623-0661, www.labohemegc.com, lm@labohemegc.com. Downtown Denver’s nicest gentlemen’s cabaret. Featuring 165 dreamgirls, VIP Room and seven stages. Happy hour 4-7 p.m., no cover charge. SHOTGUN WILLIE’S Southeast 490 S. Colorado Blvd., Glendale, CO 80246, 303-388-9601, www.shotgun-willies.com. Denver’s #1 gentlemen’s club for 25 years. Featuring 175 gorgeous entertainers on seven stages. Happy hour, smoking permitted, cigars. Full menu until 1 a.m. Valet parking.

JAZZ CLUBS BLUES ON BLAKE SUPPER CLUB LoDo 1925 Blake St., Denver CO 80202, 303298-1715, fax 303-298-1876, www.bluesonblake.com, kweb@comcast.net. A restaurant and exciting Blues/Jazz club in LoDo, ½ block from Coor's Field. Big city dining and nightly entertainment.

SOILED DOVE UNDERGROUND East 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80230, 303-366-0007, fax 303-366-3001, www.soileddove.com, helen@tavernhospitalitygroup.com. Denver’s intimate concert experience, well-known for showcasing quality national and regional acts. Named “Best Intimate Concert Hall” by Westword. Cowboy Lounge LoDo 1941 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-226-1570, fax 303-298-9107, www.tavernhospitalitygroup.com, helen@tavernhospitalitygroup.com. Tavern Downtown LoDo 1949 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-299-0100, fax 303-298-9107, www.tavernhospitalitygroup.com, helen@tavernhospitalitygroup.com. Tavern Lowry East 7401 E. 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80230, 303-366-0007, fax 303-366-3001, www.tavernhospitalitygroup.com, helen@tavernhospitalitygroup.com. Tavern Uptown Uptown 538 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-830-9210, fax 303-861-3037, www.tavernhospitalitygroup.com, helen@tavernhospitalitygroup.com. SOUTH OF COLFAX NIGHTLIFE DISTRICT South of Colfax 1155 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-8628, www.coclubs.com. Bordered by Lincoln, Speer and Colfax, this is

Denver’s hottest club district. Pay just one entrance fee on Fridays or Saturdays and enjoy four different nightclub venues, all within walking distance of one another. For VIP bottle service call 303-832-8628. The Church 1160 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-2383. The Funky Buddha Lounge 776 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-832-5075. Bar Standard/Milk 1037 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, 303-534-0222. Vinyl 1082 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, 303-860-8469. WISH ENTERTAINMENT, LLC Golden Triangle 511 W. Colfax Ave., Denver CO 80204, 303-825-0852, fax 303-825-0852, www.wishnightclub.com, candi@kevinlarsonpresents.com. Unique, sophisticated dance club and event center that provides theatrical entertainment and plenty of comfortable seating in an embracing, organic environment.

GENTLEMEN’S CABARETS DIAMOND CABARET AND STEAKHOUSE Downtown 1222 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80204, 303-571-4242, fax 303-571-0711, www.diamondcabaretsteakhouse.com. Dinner, pre-set menu, USDA prime steaks, continuous entertainment.

DAZZLE RESTAURANT & LOUNGE Golden Triangle 930 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-839-5100, fax 303-839-5102, www.dazzlejazz.com, info@dazzlejazz.com. Named “One of the 100 Great Jazz Clubs in the World.” Denver’s top venue for live jazz seven nights a week. New American comfort food and an urban Sunday brunch. JAZZ@JACK'S Downtown 500 16th St., #330, Denver, CO 80202, 303-433-1000, fax 303-465-1959, www.jazzatjacks.com, Sandra@jazzatjacks.com. Exclusive to Colorado. Recently voted #1 livemusic venue in Colorado, offering live music six nights per week, featuring local and national artists. Home of nationally acclaimed DOTSERO.

SPORTS BARS COACHES CORNER INTERACTIVE SPORTS BAR Boulder Millennium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th St., Boulder, CO 80302, 303-998-3835, www.millenniumhotels.com/boulder. Home of the Dan Hawkins Coaches Show every Wednesday night of football season. Featuring standard and big screen TVs, pool, darts and interactive video games. Happy Hour available. SPORTS COLUMN LoDo 1930 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-296-1930, fax 303-296-1935, www.denversportscolumn.com. Best Sports Bar in Denver—Fox Sports Net; Top 20 Sports Bars in America—Sports Illustrated. Rooftop patio. Nine big screens. Full menu served late. Open 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Banquet space.

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SHOPPING, GALLERIES & SPAS “Denver is emerging as a style-conscious city with great shopping.” New York Times From the 500 stores, boutiques and galleries at Cherry Creek to trendy neighborhoods like Highlands, Capitol Hill, Golden Triangle and ArtDistrict on Santa Fe, Denver offers every shopping experience. Pictured above: Shopping in the Golden Triangle Museum District. Pictured below, below (left to right): Cherry Creek Shopping Center by Steve Crecelius; Tabor Center; Flatiron Crossing; Outlets at Castle Rock by Steve Crecelius.

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ART GALLERIES ARTDISTRICT ON SANTA FE 828 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-733-4847, www.artdistrictonsantafe.com. Just six blocks from the downtown Colorado Convention Center, on Santa Fe Drive between 5th and 11th Avenues, the Art District has the largest concentration of galleries and artist studios in Denver. Monthly events showcase the

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variety of art: First Fridays Art Walk (5-9 p.m. monthly) and Collectors Preview every third Friday evening. Ask your hotel concierge and visit our Web site for additional exhibit and event schedules. 4 Art Studios 776 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-324-8805, www.4artstudios.com. Alliance Française de Denver 571 Galapago St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-831-0304, fax 303-573-0378, www.afdenver.org, info@afdenver.org. Artists on Santa Fe 747 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-573-5903, fax 303-573-0246, www.artistsonsantafe.com. Artwork Network 878-1 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-388-7420, 800-668-9522, fax 303-388-1829, www.artworknetwork.com, info@artworknetwork.com. Brianna Martray Gallery 900 Santa Fe Dr., Studio G, Denver, CO 80204, 303-437-7489, www.briannamartray.com, bjm@barefootprint.com. Carla Wright Gallery 870 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-257-1898, fax 303-495-2054, www.carlawrightgallery.com, carla@carlawrightgallery.com. Carol Mier Fashion 754 Sante Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-446-0117, www.carolmierfashion.com, cmierfashion@comcast.net. Chicano Humanities and Arts Council (CHAC) 772 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80120, 303-571-0440, www.chacweb.org, chac2515@aol.com. Co-Art Gallery 846 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-573-5503, www.co-art.net, co-artgallery@hotmail.com. Core New Art Space 900 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-297-8428, www.corenewartspace.com. Gallery Cuvée 910 Santa Fe Dr., Denver CO 80204, 303-902-4313, nizak@mac.com. Grace Gallery 877 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-623-2070, fax 303-221-3164, www.gracegallerydenver.com, mcr5436@earthlink.net. Habitat Gallery and Studio 828 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-9740, www.habitatgallery.com, habitatgallery@earthlink.net. John Fielder’s Colorado 833 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-744-7979, fax 303-333-4308, www.johnfielder.com. John Passaro Fine Art 826 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-733-4847, www.johnpassaro.com, john@johnpassaro.com. Kanon Collective 766 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-249-4653, www.kanonart.com, info@kanonart.com. La Gardenia Gallery 820 W. 8th Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-954-0063, www.lagardeniagallery.com, info@lagardeniagallery.com.

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Limited Addiction Gallery 825 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-893-4234, www.limitedaddictiongallery.com, info@limitedaddictiongallery.com. Nine10Arts 910 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-815-1779, fax 303-333-2820, www.gallery910arts.com, info@gallery910arts.com. Paper Clouds Studio 855 Inca St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-246-7387, www.paperclouds.com, roxanne@paperclouds.com. Reed Photo-Art 833 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-744-7979, www.reedphotoart.com. Sandra Phillips Gallery 744 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, www.thesandraphillipsgallery.com, sandraphillipsgallery@hotmail.com. Sandy Carson Gallery, Ltd. 760 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-573-8585, fax 303-573-8587, www.sandycarsongallery.com. Santa Fe Tequila Company 901 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-7900, www.santafetequilacompany.com, office@santafetequilacompany.com. Sliding Door Gallery 554 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 720-979-4448, www.slidingdoorgallery.com, info@slidingdoorgallery.com. Space Gallery 765 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 720-904-1088, www.spacegallery.org, mb_space@hotmail.com. SPARK Gallery 900 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 720-889-2200, www.sparkgallery.com. Translations Gallery 855 Inca St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-629-0713, fax 303-629-0715, www.translationsgallery.com, inquiries@translationsgallery.com. VERTIGO 960 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, CO 80204, 303-573-VERT, www.vertigoartspace.com, karaduncan@vertigoartspace.com. CAMERA OBSCURA GALLERY 1309 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-623-4059, www.cameraobscuragallery.com, info@cameraobscuragallery.com. Across from the Denver Art Museum. Vintage and contemporary photographs: Howard Bond, Edward S. Curtis, Sebastiao Salgado, Jerry Uelsmann, etc. Open Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m. Closed Mondays. CO/RK GALLERY 2220 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-699-2675, www.corkgallery.com, megan@corkgallery.com. Contemporary craft gallery with jewelry, glass, mosaic, pottery, mixed media and more. Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 12 p.m.-4 p.m.

CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING DISTRICT With nearly 500 shops, restaurants, galleries and spas, this is the largest and most varied shopping area between Chicago and San Francisco. The district offers two distinct but complementary shopping and dining experiences. Cherry Creek Shopping Center boasts 160 stores with some of the nation’s most renowned retailers including Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Coach, Burberry and Macy’s. Across the street, Cherry Creek North offers the region’s largest selection of independently owned businesses – a neighborhood of more than 300 boutiques, spas, restaurants and galleries.City Park Golf Course E. 25th Ave.

CHERRY CREEK BIKE PATH. Rent a bike at the The Bike Rack (171 Detroit) and explore Denver’s 850-mile network of paved, off-road, bike trails. The Cherry Creek Bike Trail travels through the neighborhood beside the stream. Or walk along the creek to Downtown Denver, about 2.5 miles away.

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AKE CHERRY CREEK YOUR HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. Cherry Creek celebrates the holiday season with a variety of festive events including carolers, musical concerts and gigantic, colorful Snow Globes filled with exciting images from the class film, The Polar Express. One of the globes is 20-feet long and features falling snow.

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CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER – THE PREMIER FASHION DESTINATION. With more than 1.1-millionsquare-feet of shopping, valet-parking and 160 stores, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany & Co., Cartier and 30 others found nowhere else in the surrounding six states, Cherry Creek Shopping Center is the region’s premier fashion destination. From the imported Italian marble floors and professionally landscaped gardens to the wireless Internet café and shopper’s lounge (featuring continuous ESPN coverage on a large plasma screen), a trip to Cherry Creek is an entertainment experience. The unique larger-than-life breakfast food children’s play area has been voted by locals as Denver’s “best place for moms and toddlers.” Cherry Creek Shopping Center is one of only six malls in the nation to offer Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Macy’s under one roof. Stop by the Cherry Creek Customer Service Desk – an official TicketMaster location – to purchase tickets to cultural events, attractions, concerts and behind-thescenes arts tours. 303-388-3900; www.CherryCreekMall.com

CHERRY CREEK NORTH. This beautiful 16-square block shopping and dining neighborhood is filled with treelined streets, flower gardens, outdoor art and fountains and is home to 350 galleries, boutiques, restaurants and salons/spas, the largest concentration of privately owned, unique, one-of-kind shops in Denver. On the first Friday of the month, the 19 galleries in Cherry Creek North host a gallery walk, a great way to browse and window shop between galleries. Cherry Creek becomes a magical place during the holidays with indoor and outdoor lighting displays, music concerts, special events, great shopping…and of course, special appearances by Santa. www.cherrycreeknorth.com

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Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas ART GALLERIES, cont. DENVER ART DEALERS ASSOCIATION—DADA 720-946-1296, www.denverart.org. DADA is a partnership of art dealers and fine-art galleries dedicated to stimulating growth in the visual arts throughout Denver’s front range. Supported by their expertise and knowledge, they offer works of high aesthetic quality both privately and through professional exhibitions, offered at no cost to the viewing public. See Web site for calendar and map of locations. Abend Gallery Fine Art, LLC 2260 East Colfax Ave. (at York St.), Denver, CO 80206, 303-355-0950, 800-288-3726, www.abendart.com, info@abendart.com. William Havu Gallery 1040 Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-893-2360, www.williamhavugallery.com. William Matthews Gallery 1617 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-1300, www.williammatthewsgallery.com. Plus +Gallery 2350 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-296-0927, www.plusgallery.com, info@plusgallery.com. Robischon Gallery 1740 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-298-7788, www.robischongallery.com, mail@robischongallery.com. Walker Fine Art 300 West 11th Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-355-8955, www.walkerfineart.com, bwalker@walkerfineart.com. DIKEOU COLLECTION 1615 California St., Ste. 515, Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-3001, fax 303-629-5163, www.dikeoucollection.org, info@dikeoucollection.org. Private collection of contemporary art. Free and open to the public, Wed.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m., or by appointment. GOLDEN TRIANGLE MUSEUM DISTRICT 213 W. 13th Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-0771, www.gtmd.org. Bordered by Lincoln, Speer and Colfax and within walking distance of downtown, this unique neighborhood is Denver’s center for art and culture. The area includes museums, the Denver Public Library, the U.S. Mint and 50 galleries, studios, fine restaurants and specialty stores. Free First Friday Art Tours 5-9 p.m. monthly, with free shuttle. Free maps available. Byers-Evans House Museum Gallery 1310 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-620-4933, www.coloradohistory.org/be. Camera Obscura Gallery 1309 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-623-4059, www.cameraobscuragallery.com. The Collection 899 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, 303-623-4200, fax 303-623-4201, www.antiquedesign.com, susan@antiquedesign.com. Curious Theatre Company 1080 Acoma St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-623-0524, www.curioustheatre.org, boxoffice@curioustheatre.org. 130

Ditto Gallery 1224 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80204, 303-289-9727, 800-978-9727, fax 720-407-3983, www.dittogallery.com, ditto@gristudios.com. Gallery 1261, LLC 1261 Delaware St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-571-1261, www.gallery1261.com, info@gallery1261.com. Gallery Roach at Roach Photos 860 Broadway, Denver, CO 80203, 303-839-5202, fax 303-832-6995, roachphotos@ecentral.com. Glovinsky Gallery of Contemporary Art 303 W. 11th Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-587-4237, www.glovinskygallery.com, jglovinsky@yahoo.com. Michele Mosko Fine Art 136 W. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-5433, www.michelemoskofineart.com, michele@michelemoskofineart.com. Native American Trading Company 1301 Bannock St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-0771, www.nativeamericantradingco.com, natcltd@aol.com. Patrons Art & Framing 127 W. 10th Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-321-5585, www.patronsart.com. Walker Fine Art 300 W. 11th Ave. at Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-355-8955, www.walkerfineart.com. William Havu Gallery 1040 Cherokee St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-893-2360, www.williamhavugallery.com. GREAT WESTERN ART GALLERY 1455 Curtis St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-396-2787, fax 303-396-0279, www.greatwesternartgalleryllc.com, greatwesternag@livewirenet.com. Featuring regional artists. Democratic National Convention Western belt buckles and other political memorabilia for sale. Located in Denver Theatre District by Curtis Hotel. KNOX GALLERY 1512 Larimer St., #R-15, Denver, CO 80202, 303-820-2324, www.knoxgalleries.com, knoxdenver@aol.com. Representing the work of nationally recognized sculptors and painters. In Writer Square off the 16th Street Mall, offering the sculpture of G. Aslum, G. Balciar, B. Bond and G. Goodacre, and paintings by C. Christensen, W.S. Jennings, M.C. Rhinehart and S.M. Thompson. MUDHEAD GALLERY 555 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-293-0007, www.themudheadgallery.com. In the Grand Hyatt Hotel. Southwestern pottery, storytellers, contemporary and pawn jewelry, Navajo rugs, Hopi Kachinas, finest selection of quality Southwestern art jewelry and bronzes anywhere. After-hours appt. call 303-293-9977. PISMO FINE ART GLASS 2770 E. 2nd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-333-2879, fax 303-333-3523, www.pismoglass.com, info@pismoglass.com. Contemporary glass art by locally and nationally renowned artists, including Chihuly, Tagliapietra, Kuhn, Ries, Royal, Perkins and Marioni. Distinctive jewelry also available.

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RIVER NORTH ART DISTRICT - RiNo 3611 Chestnut Pl., Denver, CO 80216, 303-308-9345, www.rivernorthart.com, info@rivernorthart.com. Located just north of downtown, RiNo is the place to discover Denver's creative community. RiNo is "Where Art Is Made." 3240 Design 3240 Larimer St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-292-0076, fax 877-292-0076, www.3240design.com, laura@3240design.com. Artedelcorazon Studio Fireclay Lofts, 3149 Blake St., #212, Denver, CO 80205, 720-934-7167, fax 303-295-1192, www.rivernorthart.com, artedelcorazon@comcast.net. BlueStone: A Gallery of Art, Movement, Health & Intellect 3733 Blake St., Ste. 105, Denver, CO 80205, 303-292-3370, wwwbluestonegallery.net, spike@bluestonegallery.net. CaShi Gallery 3458 Walnut St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-297-2947, fax 303-382-1263, www.cashigallery.com, info@cashigallery.com. Fine Art by Carol Goldberg-Goldberg 12 Hyde Park Circle, Denver, CO 80209, 303-777-4433, www.carolgoldberg-goldberg.com, joelcarol@aol.com. ironton studios and gallery 3636 Chestnut Place, Denver, CO 80216, 303-297-8626, www.irontonstudios.com, info@irontonstudios.com. Pattern Shop Studio 3349 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-297-9831, www.patternshopstudio.com, sbondbrown@mho.com. Plinth Gallery 3520 Brighton Blvd., Denver, CO 80216, 303-295-0717, fax 303-296-3581, www.plinthgallery.com, jonathan@plinthgallery.com. Weilworks 3611 Chestnut Place, Denver, CO 80216, 303-308-9345, www.weilworks.com, tracy@weilworks.com. SHOW OF HANDS GALLERY 210 Clayton St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-399-0201, fax 303-321-2924, www.showofhandsdenver.com, showofhands@qwest.net. A gallery of American-designed jewelry, furniture, objects for the home, garden sculpture and remarkable gifts. Nationally recognized artists, many from Colorado. SPIRITS IN THE WIND GALLERY 1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-1192, www.spiritsinthewindgallery.com, art@spiritsinthewindgallery.com. Found only in Golden, “Premier Collections of the West”; fine art, exquisite Indian jewelry, home decor, pottery and more. Best in the West! WEST SOUTHWEST 257 Fillmore St., Cherry Creek North, Denver, CO 80206, 303-321-4139, 866-770-7069, fax 303-321-8499, www.westsouthwest.com, westsw@aol.com. Original art, sculpture, fine crafts, Indian jewelry and pottery, folk art, furniture, home accessories and unique handmade gifts from the West.

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Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas WEN CHOCOLATES 1541 Platte St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-477-5765, www.wenchocolates.com, info@wenchocolates.com. WEN Chocolates offers a unique & exotic selection of hand-crafted, artisan chocolates, utilizing rare & unusual spices & aromatics. We also feature artisan breads & pastry.

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BUFFALO BILL’S PAHASKA TEPEE Buffalo Bill’s Memorial Park, Golden, CO 80401, 303-526-9367, www.buffalobill.com. Exit 256 on I-70 at Lookout Mountain. Buffalo burgers and Duffy’s Rowdy Root Beer served. Extensive souvenir, T-shirt and jewelry selection. Open year-round. Museum closed Mondays in winter. COLORADO GIFT COMPANY 720-331-0517, www.coloradogiftcompany.com. The best in uniquely Colorado gifts and home accessories—perfect for conventions, birthdays, holidays, weddings or simply a great gift!

MILE HIGH HOLIDAYS With the snow-covered Rocky Mountains as a backdrop, Denver is a magical place to be during the holiday season. Parades and lighting spectacles are accompanied by traditional holiday concerts. There are numerous outdoor events including ice skating, carolers, roasting chestnuts, ice sculpting contests and even a tuba concert. The Mile High City boasts some of the nation’s most colorful holiday lighting shows, from the more than one million twinkling lights that can be found on Denver’s mile-long pedestrian promenade, the 16th Street Mall to the 30,000 lights that bedeck the City & County Building. From the romance of The Nutcracker to the wonder of floats and balloons in the Parade of Lights, the holidays in Denver have something for everyone. And throughout the holiday season, travelers to Denver will get “mile high” savings with hotel rates starting at just $52.80! For information on holiday hotel packages, shopping specials and an abundance of entertainment options, visit: www.MileHighHolidays.com

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CANDY AND CONFECTIONARY ENSTROM CANDIES, INC. 201 University Blvd., Denver, CO 80206, 303-322-1005, fax 303-322-0061, www.enstrom.com, cherrycreek@enstrom.com. Find world-famous Colorado-made Enstrom’s almond toffee and a delicious collection of candies, ice cream and coffees. Free Wi-Fi. HAMMOND’S CANDIES SINCE 1920 5735 N. Washington St., Denver, CO 80215, 303-333-5588 ext. 110, 888-CANDY-99, fax 303-333-5622, www.hammondscandies.com, questions@hammondscandies.com. A working handmade hard-candy factory. Specializing in candy canes, lollipops, ribbon candy and traditional hard candies. Free tours Mon.Sat., fun for all ages! 132

ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHOCOLATE FACTORY 1512 Larimer St., 44R, Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-1887, fax 303-623-1890, http://rmcf.com/CO/Denver50122/, rmcf_denver@msn.com. SEE’S CANDIES 875 S. Colorado Blvd., #103B, Denver, CO 80246, 303-733-1854, fax 303-733-2115. Aspen Grove, 7301 S. Sante Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80120, 303-795-2860, www.sees.com. Serving the greater Denver area since 1968. Providing the finest quality chocolates, brittles and more. Our corporate and fundraising programs are among the best! See’s Candies are a “Happy Habit®”.

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MADE IN COLORADO, INC. 4840 W. 29th Ave., Denver, CO 80212, 303-477-7343, 800-272-1046, fax 303-433-7343, www.madeincolorado.com, roberta@madeincolorado.com. Distinctive Colorado gifts, food, gift baskets, souvenirs and home accessories from top regional artisans, capturing the true essence of Colorado. WHERE THE BUFFALO ROAM 535 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-260-7347, www.wherethebuffaloroam.com. Conveniently located on the 16th Street Mall. Offering a wide selection of novelty and tourist apparel and gifts, as well as officially licensed Broncos, Rockies and Avalanche merchandise.

FACTORY OUTLETS OUTLETS OF COLORADO 5661 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland, CO 80538, 970-232-9491, 888-255-1273, fax 970-232-9472, www.outletsofcolorado.com, peggy@outletsofcolorado.com. Three ways to shop, three ways to save. Outlets of Colorado consists of Outlets at Loveland (north of Denver), Outlets at Castle Rock (south of Denver) and Outlets at Silverthorne (west of Denver). Outlets at Castle Rock I-25, Exit 184, 5050 Factory Shops Blvd., Castle Rock, CO 80108, 303-688-4495, fax 303-688-2344, www.outletsatcastlerock.com. Outlets at Loveland I-25 and U.S. 34, Exit 257B, 5661 McWhinney Blvd., Loveland, CO 80538, 970-663-1717, 888-255-1273, fax 970-663-2421, www.outletsatloveland.com. Outlets at Silverthorne P.O. Box 1547, Silverthorne, CO 80498, 970-468-5780, 866-746-7686, 970-262-9133, www.outletsatsilverthorne.com.

Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas THE PERFECT PETAL 3600 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-480-0966, 303-433-2810, www.theperfectpetal.com. Denver’s destination boutique for smashing floral designs that depart from the mainstream and inspire through nature. Unusual stems; home and garden wares (both urban and romantic); top-flight service.

PHOTOGRAPHY/ VIDEOGRAPHY WOLF CAMERA 1545 California St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-1155, 800-332-1712, fax 303-595-4302, www.wolfcamera.com, dfricke@ritzcamera.com. Your digital-imaging headquarters. On-site prints in minutes. Huge selection of the latest imaging tools. LCD projector and screen rentals.

SHOPPING CENTERS BELMAR 355 S. Teller St., Ste. 210, Wadsworth Blvd. and Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-742-1501, fax 303-742-1502, www.belmarcolorado.com. An “al fresco” shopping and dining destination, Belmar is just minutes from downtown. Multi-dimensional, with over 75 stores and restaurants, including Coldwater Creek, Sur la Table, DSW, Banana Republic, The Oven and P.F. Chang’s, plus Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes, an events center, outdoor plaza and artist community. Free parking available.

What You See Is What You Want. It’s time to indulge your passion for exquisite luxury! Luxurious Bed Sheets | Coverlets, Blankets & Duvets | Decorative Pillows Down Pillows and Comforters | Beds and Furniture | Plush Towels and Robes Bathroom Accessories Tablecloths | Placemats, Napkins & Chargers Nursery Items | And So Much More Hurry in today and get exactly what you want where you want it!

CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-388-3900, www.cherrycreekmall.com. World-class shopping includes 160 distinctive stores and features Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany & Co., Juicy Couture, Hugo Boss, Tommy Bahama’s and Louis Vuitton. “Passport to Shopping” offers discounts to over 60 stores and restaurants.

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MILE HIGH FLEA MARKET 7007 E. 88th Ave., I-76 and 88th Ave., Henderson, CO 80640, 303-289-4656, 800-861-9900, fax 303-286-1922, www.milehighfleamarket.com. Colorado’s largest flea market fascinates more than 1.5 million bargain-seeking shoppers with 80 paved acres of brand-name, close-out, garage sale and seasonal merchandise. Fabulous food available. Fun for the entire family. Open Fri., Sat. and Sun. year-round, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission: Fri. $2, Sat.-Sun. $3; children under 12 always free.

LEHRER’S FLOWERS 3191 W. 38th Ave., Denver, CO, 80211, 303-455-1234, 800-537-1308, www.thinkflowers.com. Family owned and operated for over 50 years. Our professional designers can create the perfect gift. We deliver throughout the Denver Metro area and offer FTD and Teleflora services to deliver your message around the world. LITTLE EDEN PLANTSCAPING 15550 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada, CO 80007, 303-422-3336, fax 303-423-4145, www.littleeden.com. A full-service florist, we provide beautiful floral arrangements and tropical plantscaping for all your special occasions, events and meetings. Locally grown flowers and plants; best prices guaranteed.

COLORADO MILLS 14500 W. Colfax Ave., Lakewood, CO 80401, 303-384-3000, customer service 303-384-3085, www.coloradomills.com. Colorado’s most exciting shopping destination has nearly 200 full- and value-priced retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues to fulfill any shopping desire. DENVER PAVILIONS 500 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-260-6001, fax 303-260-6002, www.denverpavilions.com. Denver’s unique outdoor entertainment and shopping destination. United Artists Theatres, Niketown, Hard Rock Cafe, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Jazz@Jack’s, Lucky Strike Lanes and Coyote Ugly.

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FLATIRON CROSSING One W. FlatIron Crossing Dr., Broomfield, CO 80021, 720-887-9900, 866-352-8476, fax 720-887-0707, www.flatironcrossing.com, fic@macerich.com. Discover Colorado’s original indoor/outdoor shopping environment, with 200 retail shops, restaurants, AMC 14 Theatres, and department stores including Nordstrom, Dillard’s and Macy’s.

• Baskets • Paintings • Bronzes

PARK MEADOWS RETAIL RESORT 8401 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, CO 80124, 303-792-2533, 888-333-PARK, www.parkmeadows.com. 160 stores and restaurants, including Nordstrom, Dillard’s, JC Penney, Macy’s, Dick’s Sporting Goods, The Cheesecake Factory, Apple, Sephora and the first Sundance store in the country. REPUBLIC PLAZA FOOD COURT AND RETAIL SHOPS 303 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-7000, fax 303-595-7003, www.brookfieldproperties.com. Featuring Chinese, Mediterranean, Mexican, chicken, soups, sandwiches, salads, cards, sundries, hair salon, printing, mailing, sports apparel and Starbucks Coffee.

555 17th Street Grand Hyatt Hotel Denver, CO 80202 303-293-0007 themudheadgallery.com

SOUTHLANDS SHOPPING CENTER 6155 S. Main St., Aurora, CO 80016, 303-627-5000, fax 303-627-5001, www.shopsouthlands.com, info@shopsouthlands.com. Fashion, dining and entertainment create a charming Main Street atmosphere. Colorado’s largest retail destination features more than 150 retailers and restaurants. TABOR CENTER 1201 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-628-1000, fax 303-628-1040, www.taborcenter.com. This state-of-the-art shopping and entertainment center features ESPN Zone, The Palm, The Cheesecake Factory, Corner Bakery Cafe, Green Fine Salad Co., food court, Jon ‘Ric International Salon & Day Spa, and many other retail stores.

SHOPPING DISTRICTS BELMAR 355 S. Teller St., Ste. 210, Wadsworth Blvd. and Alameda Ave., Lakewood, CO 80226, 303-742-1501, fax 303-742-1502, www.belmarcolorado.com. An “al fresco” shopping and dining destination, Belmar is just minutes from downtown. Multi-dimensional, with over 75 stores and restaurants, including Coldwater Creek, Sur la Table, DSW, Banana Republic, The Oven and P.F. Chang’s, plus Lucky Strike Bowling Lanes, an events center, outdoor plaza and artist community. Free parking available.

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Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas CHERRY CREEK NORTH 16 block district, 1st to 3rd Ave., University to Steele, Denver, CO 80206, 303-394-2904, fax 303-394-2139, www.cherrycreeknorth.com, info@cherrycreeknorth.com. Cherry Creek North is Denver’s original shopping and dining neighborhood. With more than 320 boutiques, restaurants, art galleries and spas, Cherry Creek North is the region’s best collection of independently owned businesses. Andrisen Morton Men’s Clothing 270 St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-377-8488, www.andrisenmorton.com. Andrisen Morton Women’s Clothing 210 St. Paul St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-321-0404, www.andrisenmorton.com. Andy Marquez Gallery 2445 E. 3rd Ave., Unit 3, Denver, CO 80206, 303-797-6040, www.andymarquez.com, andymarquezgallery@hotmail.com. Belvedere’s of Cherry Creek Fine Belgian Chocolates 231 Milwaukee St., #101, Denver, CO 80206, 303-771-0758, 800-771-0758, fax 303-771-0158, www.belvederesofcherrycreek.com, chocolate@belvederesofcherrycreek.com. The Blues Jean Bar 250 Fillmore St., Denver, CO 80206, 720-542-3756, fax 720-559-9556, www.thebluesjeanbar.com, elizabeth@thebluesjeanbar.com.

Blush 222 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-399-7779, fax 303-399-8019, blushdenver@comcast.net. The Brass Bed 3113 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-322-1712, fax 303-322-9641, www.brassbedofdenver.com, info@brassbedofdenver.com. CB Paws 278 Fillmore St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-322-7297, 877-616-7297, fax 303-322-7305, www.cbpaws.com, info@cbpaws.com. Cherry Creek Oriental Rugs 3200 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-333-4040, rrandmb@aol.com. Creator Mundi Gallery of Distinctive Sacred Art 2910 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-322-1901, 800-894-8148, fax 303-322-4107, www.creatormundi.com, sales@creatormundi.com. Daisy Sports 3003 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-298-8585, fax 303-333-5772, www.daisysports.com, info@daisysports.com. Deziners Kids Salon 201 University Blvd., #205, Denver, CO 80206, 303-399-8882, www.dezinerskids.com, dezinerskids@comcast.net. Eccentricity 290 Fillmore St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-388-8877, fax 303-388-4472, www.eccentricity.com, glarrance@aol.com.

Elizabeth Lindsay Creations 3033 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-333-9989, www.elizabethlindsay.com, elizabethlindsay@mindspring.com. Fascination Street Fine Art Gallery 315 Detroit St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-333-1592, 800-883-6589, fax 303-333-0492, www.fascinationstart.com. Fastframe of Cherry Creek 2659 E. 2nd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-355-9144, fax 303-355-9143, www.fastframe.com, fastframe261@comcast.net. Felice Bridal Salon 224 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-388-7637, fax 303-333-1290, www.felicebridal.com, karen@felicebridal.com. Flaum & Associates 10023 Irving St., Westminster, CO 80031, 303-204-1081, fax 303-439-7123, martyflaum@yahoo.com. Gallerie Rouge - Vintage European Posters 2600 E, 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 720-318-7556, www.gallerierouge.com, posterlady@richochet.com. Galleries Extraordinaire 235 Fillmore St., #160, Denver, CO 80206, 303- 333-5848, fax 303- 320-3689, www.galleriesext.com, art@galleriesext.com. GALLERY M 2830 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-331-8400, 877-331-8401, www.gallerym.com, dcv@gallerym.com.

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Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas SHOPPING DISTRICTS/ CHERRY CREEK NORTH, cont. Gelato d'Italia 250 Detroit St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-316-9154, fax 316-4598, www.gelatoditaliacafe.com, rlw1123@hotmail.com. Hermitage Books 290 Fillmore St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-388-6811, fax 303-388-6853, www.hermitagebooks.com, hermitagebooks@qwest.net. Images of Nature 255 Clayton St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-469-9150, 888-345-3007, 303-469-9458, www.mangelsen.com, cherrycreek@mangelsen.com. The Jade Room 290 Fillmore St., Unit D, Denver, CO 80206, 303-321-5233, www.thejaderoom.net, thejaderoom@gmail.com. Le Soutien 246 Milwaukee St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-377-0515, 877-377-0515, fax 303-377-0565, www.lesoutien.com, lesoutien@qwest.com. Oster Jewelers 251 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-572-1111, fax 303-572-1112, www.osterjewelers.com, contactus@osterjewelers.com. Serenity on St. Paul Day Spa 240 St. Paul St., #G115, Denver, CO 80206, 303-393-8989, www.serenityonstpaul.com, andreakulpa@comcast.net. Shooz Samantha Castilla 226 Steele St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-333-3206, fax 303-333-3208, scastilla@comcast.net. SOL - Store of Lingerie 248 Detroit St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-394-1060, 800-466-1356, fax 303-394-1065, www.sollingerie.com, info@sollingerie.com. St. John Knits 3170 E. 2nd Ave., Denver, CO 80204, 303-377-7572, fax 303-377-7584, www.stjohnknits.com, sjk041@sjk.com. Tam O’Neill Fine Arts 311 Detroit St., Denver, CO 80206, 303-355-7711, 800-829-2966, fax 303-355-0177, www.tamoneillfinearts.com, tam@tamoneillfinearts.com. Ten Thousand Villages 2626 E. 3rd Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-316-8773, fax 303-316-8760, www.denver.tenthousandvillages.com, denver@tenthousandvillages.com. Vertu 3000 E. 3rd Ave., #7, Denver, CO 80206, 303-333-8883, fax 303-333-3360, linda2261@gmail.com.

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FLATIRON SHOPPING DISTRICT 385 S. Pierce Ave., Ste. E, Louisville, CO 80027, 720-887-9583, fax 720-221-0518, www.zipshuttle.com, jgreek@zipshuttle.com. The easy-access place to dine, shop, play and work! Park once and catch the free Zip shopping shuttle. HIGHLAND UNITED NEIGHBORS, INC. (HUNI) P.O. Box 11305, Denver, CO 80211, 720-240-4652, www.denverhighland.org, hunibod@yahoogroups.com. Highland offers award-winning restaurants, independent shops, and fabulous, varied architecture. Come see what Travel & Leisure and the New York Times have been raving about! Asbury Events Center 3011 Vallejo St., Denver, CO 80211, 303-433-3233, fax 303-433-6063, www.asburyeventscenter.com, urbanevents@comcast.net. Brows on Upper 15th 2540 15th St., Denver, CO 80211, 720-855-3021, www.browsonupper15th.com, browsonupper15th@comcast.net. Jim Rodriguez - RE/MAX 3870 Tennyson St., Denver, CO 80212, 303-887-9391, 800-598-3622, jamesr8600@msn.com. Lo Hi Merchants 2525 15th St., #1E, Denver, CO 80211, 303-424-0626, www.lohidenver.com, mailbox@graphicvision.com. Lyons Productions 1829 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-2106, www.lyonsproductions.info. Veronica Montoya Metro Brokers Basham Investments 1499 Blake St., 1F, Denver, CO 80202, 303-868-8496, fax 303-615-5059, www.denverhomegirl.com, veronica@denverhomegirl.com. Pasquini’s Highlands 2400 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-477-4900, fax 303-477-8700, www.pasquinis.com, kellycubellis@pasquinis.com. Rosa Linda’s Mexican Cafe 2005 W. 33rd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-0608, fax 303-433-1447, www.rosalindasmexicancafe.com, rosalindasmexicancafe@gmail.com. Swank 2405 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-433-6116, www.swankdenver.com, wendy@swankdenver.com.

Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas Tamburello Team 3222 Tejon St., #A, Denver, CO 80211, 303-991-6204, fax 303-455-2012, www.lowerhighlandhomes.com, paultamburello@dpdenver.com. Taqueria Patzcuaro 2616 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-4389, www.taqpatz.com, almanzaf_3@hotmail.com. Z Cuisine 2239 W. 30th Ave., Denver CO 80211, 303-477-1111, www.zcuisineonline.com, patrick@zcuisineonline.com. HIGHLANDS SQUARE MERCHANT ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 12667, Denver, CO 80212, www.highlands-square.com. Just five minutes from downtown. Come enjoy a day of shopping, spas and salons, and fine dining. A New Spirit Wellness Center & Spa 5020 W. 29th Ave., Denver, CO 80212, 303-477-1652, fax 303-477-2955, www.anewspirit.com, andrea@anewspirit.com. BABAREEBA! 3629 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-458-5712, babareeba@comcast.net. Garnet Gecko Sterling Silver Jewelry 3631 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-433-3390, garnetgecko@mac.com. Healing Glow Candle Studio and Candle Conceptions 3939 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO, 80212, 303-477-3972, www.healingglow.com, jeff@healingglow.com.

Highlands Garden Cafe 3927 W. 32nd Ave, Denver CO 80212, 303-458-5920, fax 303-477-6695, www.highlandsgardencafe.com, info@highlandsgardencafe.com. Le Chocolatier 3718 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-3431, fax 303-455-3435, www.lechocolatierdenver.com. Mondo Vino 3601 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-458-3858, fax 303-488-3857, www.mondovino.net, mondovino@msn.com. Nostalgic Homes, LLC 3737 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-5535, fax 303-477-4639, www.nostalgichomes.com, homes@nostalgichomes.com. Real Baby 3616 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-477-2229, www.shoprealbaby.com, info@realbabyinc.com. RejuvaNest 3719 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-1504, www.rejuvanest.com, brenda@rejuvanest.com. Rue 32 Gallery 3478 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-455-1611, fax 303-477-1207, www.rue32gallery.com, rue32@mac.com.

Starlet 3450 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-433-7827, www.shopstarlet.com, starleton32nd@yahoo.com. Studio Bead 3716 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 303-777-1813, www.studiobead.com. Unique LLC 3460 W. 32nd Ave., Denver, CO 80211, 720-855-7170, fax 720-855-7302, www.uniqueitems.net, uniqueitems@uniqueitems.net. HISTORIC OLDE TOWN ARVADA 7307 Grandview Ave., Arvada, CO 80002, 303-420-6100, fax 303-420-9947, www.historicarvada.org, info@historicarvada.org. The charm and friendly Western spirit of yesteryear combined with modern boutiques, dining and nightlife, all within a few short blocks. LARIMER SQUARE 1430 Larimer St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-2367, fax 303-623-1041, www.larimersquare.com, info@larimersquare.com. Victorian buildings house specialty boutiques and unique, chef-driven restaurants. One-of-akind urban stores with distinctive fashions and exclusive offerings. Enjoy special events and a vibrant atmosphere year-round.

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Step into our Downtown Denver refuge and leave the world outside. Elixir Mind Body Massage offers Couples, Hot Stone, Deep Tissue, Swedish, Pre-Natal, Four Hand, Reflexology, Steam Table Massage and assorted Massage Packages. 1518A Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202 303-571-4455 www.elixirinlodo.com

Take a journey for the senses, minutes from downtown Denver. Whether looking for a full day of pampering or a quick escape between meetings or appointments, indulgence never felt this good. 200 Inverness Drive West Englewood, CO 80112 (888) 669-9054 www.IndulgeaAtInverness.com

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Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas SHOPPING DISTRICTS, cont. OLD SOUTH PEARL STREET 1563 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210, 303-722-5530, www.oldsouthpearlstreet.com. Located just 3 miles south of downtown near the Louisiana-Pearl light rail stop, historic Old South Pearl Street offers visitors a unique variety of shopping, dining and services. Budapest Bistro 1585 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210, 303-744-2520, www.budapestbistro.com, ann@budapestbistro.com. Pura Vida Chiropractic, LLC 1611 S. Pearl St., Denver, CO 80210, 303-733-2200, fax 303-733-2420, www.puravidachiropractic.com, drrebecca.dc@gmail.com. THE SHOPS AT NORTHFIELD STAPLETON 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver, CO 80238, 303-375-5464, fax 303-375-5477, www.northfieldstapleton.com. Retail lifestyle center anchored by Macy’s, Bass Pro Shops, Harkins Theatres 18, and over 60 specialty shops and restaurants. Minutes from downtown, located off of I-70 and Quebec St.

SOUTH GAYLORD MERCHANT ASSOCIATION 1059 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-871-0800, www.southgaylordstreet.com, info@southgaylordstreet.com. Old South Gaylord Street is nestled in the heart of the quaint Washington Park neighborhood. Stroll the tree-lined street and discover fine dining, galleries, upscale clothing stores, unique gift and specialty shops, or pamper yourself at one of the popular salons. Brushstrokes Studio-Gallery, LLP 1059 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-871-0800, www.brushstrokesstudio.com, info@brushstrokesstudio.com. The Paper Lady 2125 E. Mississippi Ave., Denver, CO 80210, 303-722-6877, fax 303-722-6893, www.paperladyonline.com, rosiewieds@yahoo.com. Pome 1018 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-722-2900, www.pomedenver.com, pomedenver@gmail.com. Preferred Properties, Inc. 1041 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-778-8222, 877-978-8222, fax 303-778-8993, www.preferreddenver.com, preferredproperties@preferreddenver.com. Sarah 1067 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-482-2299, fax 303-482-1311, www.sarah-denver.com, sarah@sarah-denver.com.

The Singletrack Factory 1005 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-733-3334, fax 303-733-7669, www.singletrackfactory.com, briani@singletrackfactory.com. Sports Plus 1055 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-777-6613, fax 303-777-1158, www.sportsplusdenver.com, sportsplusdenver@yahoo.com. Washington Park Grille 1096 S. Gaylord St., Denver, CO 80209, 303-777-0707, fax 303-777-0247, www.washparkgrille.com.

SPAS/SALONS AVEDA INSTITUTE DENVER 700 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-567-7500, www.avedadenver.com, info@avedadenver.com. The Aveda Institute Denver offers world-class educational experiences in massage, cosmetology and esthiology training. Luxurious guest services are available, including Aveda salon and spa services. BODY MASSAGE WELLNESS SPA 1616 Welton St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-2543, www.bodymassagecenter.com, bodymasscenter@aol.com. Since 1986. Massages: deep tissue, medical, therapeutic and couples. Spa and wellness packages, body wraps, skin care, chemical peels, microdermabrasion, manicures/pedicures, EPFX-SCIO health scan, ionic foot bath.

VISIT THE IMAGES OF NATURE® GALLERIES IN COLORADO Featuring the award winning nature photograhy of Thomas D. Mangelsen. DENVER Cherry Creek North 255 Clayton Street 888-345-3007

DENVER INT’L AIRPORT Main Terminal 888-238-9217 Concourse B 888-238-0223

BRECKENRIDGE 108 S Main Street 866-818-2711

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS 730 Lincoln Avenue 800-504-6689

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Forget something? Need a manicure? Looking to dine out? Or just in need of some world-class shopping? Welcome Convention Delegates Park once and catch the free Zip shopping shuttle to visit over 250 stores and restaurants in the FlatIron Shopping District. Not sure where to catch the Zip? Just flag down a shuttle and off you go.

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Visit zipshuttle.com to view the route or call 720-887-9583

Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas ELIXIR MIND BODY MASSAGE 1518 A Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-571-4455, fax 303-571-4458, www.elixirinlodo.com, info@elixirinlodo.com. Step into our refuge and leave the world outside with a customized massage to meet your particular needs. We offer hot stone, couples, deep tissue, sports, pre-natal and more. JON ‘RIC INTERNATIONAL SALON AND DAY SPA 1201 16th St., Ste. 216, Denver, CO 80202, 303-972-1112, fax 303-904-9504, www.jonricdenver.com, feedback@jonricdenver.com. Upscale salon and spa at the Tabor Center offering relaxing massages, hair and nail care, facials and body treatments. Gift certificates and packages available. Let our stylists create your new look. NECTAR SPA 2955 E. 1st Ave., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80206, 303-321-7872, fax 303-321-8432, www.puravidaclub.com, gregg@nectarcherrycreek.com. Nectar at Pura Vida Fitness and Spa is dedicated to providing a momentary respite and escape for busy adults who need a place to recharge: a recess for grown-ups! OXFORD CLUB SPA, SALON & FITNESS CENTER 1616 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-628-5435, www.oxfordclubspa.com. Adjacent to the historic Oxford Hotel in LoDo, Denver’s premier day spa and hair salon; skin care, massage, spa body treatments and more. THE SPA AT CHERRY CREEK JW Marriott, 150 Clayton Ln., Denver, CO 80206, 303-320-6012, www.antoineduchez.com. From hair and makeup to skin care, nails and massage—the ultimate spa and salon experience awaits you. Open seven days a week. THE SPA AT ST JULIEN 900 Walnut St., Boulder, CO 80302, 720-406-9696, fax 720-406-9668, www.stjulien.com, sales@stjulien.com. A sophisticated retreat offering over 10,000 square feet of pure relaxation. Located in the heart of Boulder, nestled in the shadows of the Rocky Mountains. SPA UNIVERSAIRE 475 W. 12th Ave., Ste. D, Denver, CO 80204, 303-629-9070, fax 303-629-9676, www.spauniversaire.com, spauniversaire@earthlink.net. Discover the art of the spa experience. An Aveda Urban Spa with ten cultural treatment rooms (including our Rocky Mountain Room) and a wide range of treatments. VOILÁ MOBILE SPA 720-331-4110, www.voilamobilespa.com, linda@voilamobilespa.com. Need a chance to relax on that family vacation? Stay in the hotel and allow the spa to come to you. Relax, unwind, rejuvenate with us.

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Shopping, Art Galleries & Spas SPAS/SALONS, cont. WOODHOUSE DAY SPA - DENVER 941 E. 17th Ave., Denver, CO 80218, 303-813-8488, www.denver.woodhousespas.com, denver@woodhousespas.com. Offers more than 70 ways to indulge yourself. Enjoy a volcanic stone massage or a Mynkiti facial, or splurge with a two-hour Egyptian pedicure.

SPECIALTY SHOPS A LA CARTE GIFTS AND BASKETS 910 16th Street, Ste. 312, Denver, CO 80202, 303-454-8844, 866-206-5941, www.alacartebaskets.com, cindy@alacartebaskets.com. "Thinking outside the basket"--Distinctive gift giving that makes you look good! Custom-designed gifts and baskets, created to fit your budget. CERAMICS IN THE CITY 1912 Pearl St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-200-0461, fax 303-200-0462, www.ceramicsinthecity.com, ceramicsinthecity@netzero.net. A hip and fun paint-your-own pottery, mosaic, and glass fusing studio. No experience necessary—come create your masterpiece with the help of our friendly staff. COOK’S FRESH MARKET 1600 Glenarm Pl., Denver, CO 80202, 303-893-2277, www.cooksfreshmarket.com, cooks@cooksfreshmarket.com. A treasure-filled store packed with good things to taste and eat: imported cheeses, sandwiches, pastries and much more! EBAGS CORPORATE SALES 5500 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Ste. 160, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-967-2216, 800-308-4701, fax 303-967-2235, www.ebagscorporate.com, corpsales@ebags.com. eBags Corporate Sales is the largest source for bags, promotional products and corporate gifts. Conferences and large events are our specialty—call us for unique and affordable ideas! HOWARD LORTON GALLERIES 12 E. 12th Ave., Denver, CO 80203, 303-831-1212. Colorado’s largest selection of fine furniture, lamps, decorative accessories and Oriental rugs. Family-owned since 1927. Hours: Mon.-Sat. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Thurs. until 8 p.m. JERRI’S TOBACCO SHOP & FINE WINES Denver Pavilions, 00 16th St., #128, Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-3522, 888-825-3522, www.denvercigars.com, smoke@denvercigars.com. Established in 1955. Denver’s oldest and finest tobacconist. Large selection of cigars, pipes, tobacco and fine wines. We ship anywhere!

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MACY’S Cherry Creek Shopping Center, 3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 877-797-7227, www.macys.com/visitor, visitor@macys.com. America’s favorite retailer brings new excitement to Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Our visitor program offers discounts to both domestic and international travelers, group programs and special shopping packages. MODERN BUNGALOW 2594 S. Colorado Blvd., Denver, CO 80222, 303-300-3332, 866-MOD-BUNG, fax 303-300-5154, www.modernbungalow.com, ed@modernbungalow.com. Period-inspired furniture, lighting, rugs, fine art, pottery, and gifts from the cream of contemporary American artisans. MOLLY’S OF DENVER 1660 Stout St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-4415, fax 303-534-3424. Downtown’s specialty store for women, featuring Zanella, Barry Bricken, Lafayette, Louben, Elliott Lauren and Daymor. Free alterations, Mon.-Fri. 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. PHONE ZONE 1605 California St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-3986, fax 303-623-3983, www.phonezonestore.com, jayk@phonezonestore.com. Phone Zone, a T-Mobile exclusive dealer, has the newest wireless phones, a huge selection of accessories, and affordable rate plans. ROCKMOUNT RANCH WEAR 1626 Wazee St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-629-7777, fax 303-629-5836, www.rockmount.com, info@rockmount.com. Visit Rockmount’s historic, landmark LoDo flagship store and museum, the Western icon that made the first snap shirts. Full selection of shirts, hats and accessories. Mon.-Fri. 7:30 a.m.5 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. SIP FINE WINE & SPIRITS 1920 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-298-9463, fax 303-298-1024, www.sipwinedenver.com, jim@sipwinedenver.com. SIP Fine Wine & Spirits is Denver’s premier wine store, with over 3,000 different wines, spirits and artisan beers. TALL GIRL 500 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-1876, www.tallgirlshop.com. Catering exclusively to taller women with everything from bathing suits to business suits, Tall Girl is sure to please. TATTERED COVER BOOK STORE Denver and Highlands Ranch, 303-322-7727, www.tatteredcover.com, books@tatteredcover.com. A locally owned bookstore and a Colorado landmark, with three unique locations offering personal service, an extraordinary selection, coffee shops, extensive newsstands and author appearances.

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T-TROVE ASIAN DECOR 189 S. Broadway, Denver, CO 80209, 303-722-0949, www.t-trove.com. Make sure to visit this unique store with thousands of Asian-style gifts, jewelry, art, home accessories, furniture and more. TWIST AND SHOUT 2508 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80206, 303-722-1943, fax 303-733-8191, www.twistandshout.com, info@twistandshout.com. Massive selection of CDs, LPs, DVDs, dance vinyl and pop-culture gifts and clothes. Great ambience and helpful employees.

SPORTING GOODS BASS PRO SHOPS OUTDOOR WORLD 7970 E. 49th Ave., Denver, CO 80230, 720-385-3600, www.basspro.com. Come visit the area’s largest fishing department, huge hunting section, and the finest camping and marine gear, plus outdoor clothing, footwear, unique gifts and much more. BICYCLE VILLAGE - THE ULTIMATE BIKE SHOP 2802 S. Havana St., Aurora, CO 80014, 303-750-1064, fax 303-750-2807, www.bicyclevillage.com. Colorado’s largest bike shop. Lowest prices in Colorado, always guaranteed. High-end bikes and accessories—Trek, Specialized and many others. Call for additional locations. COLORADO SKI & GOLF 2650 S. Havana St., Aurora, CO 80014, 303-337-1734, www.coloradoskiandgolf.com. Colorado’s largest ski/golf shop, top brands, outstanding customer service, guaranteed lowest prices. Call for additional metro locations. NIKETOWN DENVER 500 16th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-623-6453, fax 303-623-8777, www.nike.com. NIKETOWN Denver, your store for the widest selection of Nike apparel, footwear and equipment for men, women and children. REI 1416 Platte St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-756-3100, fax 720-855-7120, www.rei.com, denverreservation@rei.com. REI is a quality outdoor gear and clothing retailer. Interactive features, climbing pinnacle, bike track, 200-seat Community Room, and Starbucks.

WELLNESS ALTIGEN, HIGH ALTITUDE RELIEF by YAO HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 1305 S. Washington St., Denver, CO 80210, 303-777-7891, 866-272-6745, fax 303-777-7835, www.altigen02.com. Altigen, the all natural solution for high altitude adjustment, optimizes the use of oxygen and minimizes fatigue. Breathe easier. Perform better. Get some air.

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RELOCATION & VISITOR SERVICES With 300 days of sunshine, an abundance of recreation opportunities and a booming economy, Denver is one of the fastest growing metropolitan areas in the nation. Denver has one of the highest educated populations – and one of the fittest with America’s thinnest residents. Pictured above: Cherry Creek Bike Path by Steve Crecelius. Pictured below (left to right): Washington Park; Arrowhead Golf Course: Spa; Chatfield Balloon Festival by Rich Grant.

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TRAVELEX CURRENCY SERVICES, INC. 918 17th St. (inside U.S. Bank), Denver, CO 80206, 303-260-7433. Foreign currency exchange, U.S. and foreign traveler’s checks, international drafts and wires. Mon.-Fri. 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m., closed Sat. U.S. BANK 918 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-585-5000, fax 303-585-4446, www.usbank.com. Full-service financial services institution.

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VECTRA BANK OF COLORADO 717 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 720-947-7400, fax 720-947-7440, www.vectrabank.com. Full-service commercial bank with offices statewide.

BABY EQUIPMENT RENTAL BABY STAY RENTALS 303-635-9885, fax 303-635-1948, www.babystay.com, info@babystay.com. We specialize in baby equipment rentals for families traveling to the Denver Metro area, providing full-sized cribs, car seats, high chairs, strollers and even toys. Items may be delivered and set up prior to your arrival.

BANKING & CURRENCY EXCHANGE AMERICAN EXPRESS ESTABLISHMENT SERVICES 800-528-5200, www.americanexpress.com/merchant. American Express Establishment Services is a leading global payments, network, travel and banking company in partner with millions of merchants around the globe. FIRST BANK OF DENVER 370 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-2403, fax 303-595-2434, www.efirstbank.com. As Colorado’s largest locally owned banking organization with over 110 locations throughout Colorado, First Bank offers a variety of products to meet all of your banking needs. JP MORGAN CHASE BANK 1125 17th St., Denver, CO 80202, 877-226-5663, ax 303-244-3351, www.chase.com. Full range of financial services provided, including traveler’s checks, 24-hour ATM and wire transfers. Official bank of the Colorado Rockies. Closed Sat. and Sun.

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WELLS FARGO 1740 Broadway, Denver, CO 80204, 800-TOWELLS, www.wellsfargo.com. Wells Fargo has more than 65 full-service banking stores and more than 105 ATMs conveniently located throughout metro Denver.

BUSINESS RELOCATION INFORMATION BUSINESS RESOURCE CENTER AT THE DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1445 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-8500, fax 303-534-2145, www.denverchamber.org, dmcc@denchamber.org. Premier provider of business resources, personal and business relocation packages, business directories and demographic data, all moderately priced. COLORADO BLACK CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1448 Pennsylvania St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-831-0720, fax 303-831-0755, www.coloradoblackchamber.org. We provide leadership for the growth and development of African-American businesses and facilitate the economic empowerment of the African-American community. THE DENVER HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 924 W. Colfax Ave., Ste. 201, Denver, CO 80204, 303-534-7783, fax 303-595-8977, www.dhcc.com. We provide leadership to promote economic growth, professional development and political awareness through the self-determination of our members.

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DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1445 Market St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-8500, fax 303-534-2145, www.denverchamber.org, dmcc@denverchamber.org. Considering a personal or business move to the Denver metropolitan area? Please visit www.denverchamber.org, e-mail dmcc@denverchamber.org or call 303-534-8500. DOWNTOWN DENVER PARTNERSHIP, INC. 511 16th St., #200, Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-6161, fax 303-534-2803, www.DowntownDenver.com, www.LiveDowntownDenver.com or www.ExperienceDowntownDenver.com. Downtown Denver Partnership creatively plans, manages and develops downtown as the region’s unique, diverse, vibrant and economically healthy urban core.

CABLE SERVICE PROVIDER COMCAST CABLE 8000 E. Iliff Ave., Denver, CO 80231, 866-269-8529, fax 303-603-5940, www.comcast.com. Comcast is a leading provider of business and residential products, including digital cable, HDTV, digital video recording, video on demand and high-speed data services.

EDUCATION HOSPITALITY, TOURISM, AND EVENTS MANAGEMENT Metropolitan State College, Denver, CO 80217, 303-556-3152, fax 303-556-8046, www.mscd.edu/-hmt/. Hospitality Management at Metro State places successful graduates in management positions across Denver: the living laboratory for studying the hospitality industry. Contact Dr. John Dienhart. JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY 7150 Montview Blvd., Denver, CO 80220, 303-256-9300, 877-598-3368, fax 303-256-9333, ww.jwu.edu, admissions.den@jwu.edu. Johnson & Wales University is a private, nonprofit, regionally accredited institution offering degrees in business, hospitality and culinary arts. UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER 1380 Lawrence St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-315-2500, www.cudenver.edu. Colorado’s premier research university with 115+ undergraduate and graduate degree programs on two metro-area campuses. Top-ranked health sciences programs; award-winning faculty; diverse student body.

FINANCIAL & MORTGAGE SERVICES EHRHARDT, KEEFE, STEINER & HOTTMAN, P.C. 7979 E. Tufts Ave., #400, Denver, CO 80237-2843, 303-740-9400, fax 303-740-9009, www.eksh.com. Knowledgeable and professional team provides not only accounting, auditing, tax planning and compliance services, but also has specialists to assist with decision-making on complex issues in the hospitality, real estate, wholesale distribution, franchising, nonprofit and manufacturing industries. RBC CAPITAL MARKETS 1200 17th St., Ste. 2150, Denver, CO 80202, 303-595-1200, fax 303-595-1220, www.rbc.com. RBC Capital Markets is one of the top ten fullservice investment banking and securities brokerage firms in the United States.

HEALTH SERVICES IMMEDIACARE URGENT CARE Now with two convenient Denver locations in the Stapleton and Cherry Creek areas, and a third clinic in Lakewood. Visit our Web site at www.immediacarecolorado.com. Walk-in medical clinic for minor trauma, lacerations, medical illness and broken bones. All major insurance accepted. Open seven days a week. ROCKY MOUNTAIN URGENT CARE, PC Aurora, Englewood, Westminster, Commerce City at Reunion, Boulder and Longmont, 1-877-889-1522, www.RockyMountainUrgentCare.com. Treating all minor illness and injury. No appointment necessary. Most insurance accepted. MD/X-ray on site. Open 365 days a year. UNIVERSITY DENTAL ARTS 910 16th St., #700, Denver, CO 80202, 303-534-7797, fax 303-446-8645, universitydental@qwest.net. Serving the dental needs of downtown Denver for over 20 years. General dentists with extensive training in general and cosmetic dentistry. Delta Dental Premier and DPO provider.

LANGUAGE SERVICES APDC INTERPRETERS BANK 1544 Elmira St., Aurora, CO 80010, 303-365-2959, ext. 114, 303-344-4599, www.apdc.org, interpretersbank@apdc.org. With your interpretation or translation request, we will be able to connect you immediately with professional, native-speaking interpreters and translators to fulfill your needs with high-quality services.

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DENVER NEWSPAPER AGENCY 101 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80202, 888-454-9572, www.rockymountainnews.com, www.denverpost.com. The Denver Newspaper Agency publishes two award-winning daily papers: The Denver Post and the Rocky Mountain News.

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DENVER URBAN SPECTRUM 2499 Washington St., Denver, CO 80205, 303-292-6446, fax 303-292-6543, www.denverurbanspectrum.com, denverurbanspectrum@urbanspectrum.net. Monthly publication since 1987 dedicated to spreading news about communities of color. Located in the historic Five Points community.

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USA TODAY 6020 W. 91st Ave., Westminster, CO 80030, 800-876-0944. Regional circulation and sales office covering seven western states. Call for sales or service.

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Top of the Rockies 605 E. Main Street Frisco, CO 80443

Toll Free: 877.799.1910 IAL SERVICES 191 University Blvd., Ste. 801, Denver, CO 80206, 877-638-6818, fax 866-739-9253, www.ialservices.com, support@ialservices.com. Denver-based language services company offering on-site/conference level interpretation and document translation in over 150 languages. SPRING INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGE CENTER 5900 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, CO 80120, 303-797-0100, fax 303-797-0127, www.spring-usa.com, spring@rmi.net. Spring International offers intensive Englishlanguage courses for international students, business professionals and residents at two locations: Auraria Campus in Denver and Arapahoe Campus in Littleton.

NEWSPAPERS DENVER BUSINESS JOURNAL 1700 Broadway, #515, Denver, CO 80290, 303-803-9200, fax 303-803-9203, www.bizjournals.com/denver, sbemis@bizjournals.com/denver. Weekly business newspaper. The most in-depth local business news coverage, industry trends, critical analysis and solid business tips.

5280 MAGAZINE 1514 Curtis St., Suite 300, Denver, CO 80202, www.5280.com. Celebrating 15 years as Denver’s magazine, 5280 is the essential guide to local issues, dining, arts, entertainment, and living well in the Mile-High City. ASIAN AVENUE MAGAZINE P.O. Box 27502, Denver, CO 80227-0502, 303-937-6888, fax 303-936-1773, www.asianavenuemagazine.com. Your #1 guide to Asian dining, shopping and culture, featuring Asian businesses and events in the Denver Metro area. DENVER WOMAN MAGAZINE 240 St. Paul St., Ste. 200, Denver, CO 80206, 303-355-0699, www.denverwoman.com, info@denverwoman.com. A compelling lifestyle magazine whose progressive style and tone capture the unique spirit of the Denver market. MAPSCO MAP & TRAVEL CENTER 800 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-830-2373, 800-456-8703, fax 720-377-2019, www.mapsco.com. Maps, recreational guides, atlases, street guides, globes, travel accessories and more. Custom mapping available.

RADIO STATIONS CLEAR CHANNEL OF COLORADO 4695 S. Monaco St., Denver, CO 80237, 303-713-8000, fax 303-713-8509 (newsroom), www.clearchannel.com. Clear Channel operates eight radio stations in Denver, as well as stations in Fort Collins, Colorado Springs and Pueblo.

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Relocation & Visitor Services RESIDENTIAL RELOCATION SPECIALISTS APARTMENT BLUE BOOK 10525 E. 40th Ave., Ste. 202, Denver, CO 80239, 303-371-8406, fax 303-371-8409, www.apartmentbluebook.com, strantham@treb.com. Apartment Blue Book is your guide for apartment hunting in the Denver Metro area. We offer photos, rates, phone numbers, maps, directions and much more. CAMPUS VILLAGE APTS., LLC 318 Walnut St., Denver, CO 80204, 303-573-5272, fax 303-573-5273, www.campusvillageliving.com, mgrdenver@edtrust.com. The total student experience. 24-hr. fitness center, free DVD rentals, tanning bed and TV/Gaming room with Xbox, Wii. Front desk staffed 24/7, video cameras on property. COLDWELL BANKER RESIDENTIAL BROKERAGE 8490 E. Crescent Pkwy., Ste. 250, Greenwood Village, CO 80111, 303-409-1600, 800-525-3030, www.coloradohomes.com, relocation@coldwellcolorado.com. National relocation services customized for individual needs, including spouse counseling, home finding and rental assistance. Complete corporate group move programs available. COLORADO PREFERRED PROPERTIES, INC. 11152 Huron St., #207, Denver, CO 80234, 303-254-5915, 800-253-2449, fax 303-654-8562, www.iselldenverhomes.com, debbie@iselldenverhomes.com. Colorado’s complete relocation professionals. Call for free relocation information. Visit www.iselldenverhomes.com to search 1000s of Denver homes online. DISTINCTIVE PROPERTIES, LTD. 55 Madison St., Ste. 155, Denver, CO 80206, 303-355-7653, fax 303-331-9534, www.distinctivepropertiesltd.com. For free relocation packets and metro-area information, call Distinctive today! We provide excellent service and knowledge. FOR RENT MAGAZINE 7979 E. Tufts Ave., Ste. 150, Denver, CO 80237, 303-756-2600, 888-228-2334, fax 303-756-2433, www.forrent.com. The area’s most complete listing of apartment rentals by area, price and amenities. Contact us to receive your free copy.

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FOREST CITY STAPLETON 7351 E. 29th Ave., Denver, CO 80238, 303-382-1800, fax 303-382-1008, www.stapletondenver.com, tjones@forestcity.net. Stapleton is the nation’s largest urban development, with a tapestry of homes, shops, offices, parks and schools. Homes priced from the low $100s to over $1 million. JON GOLDBERG PRUDENTIAL COLORADO REAL ESTATE 360 S. Monroe St., Ste. 500, Denver, CO 80209, 303-919-8950, fax 303-484-6606, www.denverrealestatepartner.com, jon@denverrealestatepartner.com. Thinking of moving to Denver? Want to learn more about Denver’s great neighborhoods? Let our experienced relocation specialists be your local real estate guides. THE KIKER TEAM KELLER WILLIAMS REALTY DTC 6300 S. Syracuse Way, Ste. 150, Englewood, CO 80111, 303-754-7642, 888-771-7500, fax 303-771-1116, www.denvermove.com, pam@thekikerteam.com. Relocation expertise in LoDo, Washington Park, Cherry Creek, Greenwood Village, southeast Denver and Douglas County. Please call the Kiker Team today! NEW HOME FINDER 303-217-5970, www.livingchoices.com. Mature Living Choices 9033 Meadow Hill Cir., Lone Tree, CO 80124, 303-708-9229, www.maturelivingchoices.com. THE REAL ESTATE BOOK 10525 E. 40th Ave., Ste. 203, Denver, CO 80239, 720-374-1226, fax 720-374-1231, www.realestatebook.com. The nation’s largest real estate listing magazine.

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REAL ESTATE OF COLORADO, LLC 7145 S. Costilla St., Littleton, CO 80120, 303-517-4841, 800-707-1087 ext. 1, fax 720-208-2258, www.realestateofcolorado.com, info@realestateofcolorado.com. Our expert relocation services make for a smooth transition. Search the entire Multilist, school and community information on our free Website. RE/MAX MASTERS, INC. 6400 S. Fiddler’s Green Cir., Ste. 100, Englewood, CO 80111, 303-771-9400, 888-448-8286, fax 303-771-6944, www.coloradomasters.com, info@coloradomasters.com. Moving? Let the Masters of the real estate profession and relocation send you a complimentary relocation kit. Includes information on schools, regional maps, recreation and more! VALENTINE PROPERTY, INC., REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE 17011 Lincoln Ave., #700, Parker, CO 80134, 720-394-5264, fax 303-386-3576, www.ValentinePropertyTeam.com, jamie@valentineproperty.com. Free access to MLS listings on our Website. Comprehensive, high-quality relocation services save you time and money on your move to Denver.

TELEVISION STATIONS CBS4 KCNC-TV 1044 Lincoln St., Denver, CO 80203, 303-861-4444, fax 303-830-6537, www.cbs4denver.com. CBS4 is a CBS station owned by Viacom. 24hour news operation. Colorado’s news authority. KUSA TV CHANNEL 9News 500 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80203, 303-871-9999, www.9news.com. NBC affiliate broadcasting in high definition.

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COLORFUL COLORADO The Rocky Mountains in Denver’s backyard offer a wide variety of experiences, from hiking and mountain biking through forests of colorful aspens to skiing at some of the world’s most famous resorts, like Vail, Steamboat, Copper Mountain and Breckenridge. Or visit the lakes and scenic vistas in nearby Rocky Mountain National Park. Pictured above: Vail Village by Steve Crecelius. Pictured below (left to right): Snowboarding in Colorado; Rocky Mountain National Park by Ron Ruhoff; Steamboat Ski Resort by Larry Pierce; Mountain biking at Beaver Creek Resort.

Colorful Colorado COLORADO VISITOR INFORMATION These visitor resources can provide you with detailed information to help plan your Colorado vacation.

DENVER VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS 303-892-1505, 800-2-Denver, 303-892-1112, 303-571-9472, www.denver.org. Stop by any of our three locations for free brochures, guides, maps and visitor information. Locations: 1600 California St., Denver International Airport Main Terminal, and Cherry Creek Shopping Center information booth.

Vail Resort by Jack Affleck

DOWNTOWN BOULDER BID 1942 Broadway, Ste. 301, Boulder, CO 80302, 303-449-3774, fax 303-449-1582, www.boulderdowntown.com, info@dbi.org. Just 30 minutes from Denver, downtown Boulder is a lively spot where you’ll find more than 250 places to shop, dine and relax. You can bask in the sunshine with magicians, musicians and friends. Spend the day, spend the evening, spend the weekend in downtown Boulder.

DENVER METRO INFORMATION AURORA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 562 Sable Blvd., #200, Aurora, CO 80011, 303-344-1500, www.aurorachamber.org. Traveling for work or play, or relocating your home or business, you’ll find that in Aurora, it’s all within your reach. Close proximity to DIA and downtown Denver; affordable, quality hotels; arts and culture; great neighborhoods and schools; sports and recreation; parks, trails, golf courses, and reservoirs for fishing and boating. CITY AND COUNTY OF BROOMFIELD One DesCombes Dr., Broomfield, CO 80020, 303-469-3301, fax 303-438-6296, www.broomfield.org, info@broomfield.org. Colorado’s hot spot and your launch pad to Colorado. World-class everything—four-star hotels and restaurants, more than 100 stores at FlatIron Crossing, the beautiful Broomfield Event Center, golf, parks, and jogging paths right in town, with world-class skiing and hiking just over the nearest peak. Visit Broomfield! Just 20 minutes from Denver or Boulder. CITY OF LITTLETON 2255 W. Berry Ave., Littleton, CO 80165, 303-795-3720, www.littletongov.org. Take an easy light-rail ride from downtown Denver to the charming Main Street Historic District in beautiful, historic downtown Littleton. Fabulous restaurants, pubs, boutiques, galleries and the Town Hall Arts Center. The Littleton Historical Museum is the only Smithsonian Affiliate in Colorado, with four galleries and living-history farms. COLORADO WOMEN’S CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1860 Blake St., Ste. 810, Denver, CO 80202, 303-458-0220, fax 303-458-0222, www.cwcc.org, info@cwcc.org. The Chamber provides opportunities and visibility for women in business through relationship development, education, mentorship, partnership and alliances.

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EVERGREEN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Evergreen, CO 80439, 303-674-3412, fax 303-674-8463, www.evergreenchamber.org, admin@evergreenchamber.org. Scenic mountain town located only 30 minutes from downtown Denver, with abundant open space, lake, mountain vistas, hiking trails and recreation, wildlife and golf course. Known for our arts, quaint shops, B&Bs, day spas and dining. Spend a day in Evergreen. GOLDEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1010 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401, 303-279-3113, fax 303-279-0332, www.goldencochamber.org, info@goldencochamber.org. Golden offers small-town/home-town historic foothills atmosphere only 15 minutes west of downtown Denver. Home of Coors Brewing Company, Colorado School of Mines, nine historic museums, shopping, restaurants, recreation, lodging, plus activities in many other areas of interest all year round. SOUTH METRO DENVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 6840 S. University Blvd., Centennial, CO 80122, 303-795-0142, fax 303-795-7520, www.bestchamber.com. The South Metro Denver Chamber of Commerce is your guide to the south area. We have information on restaurants, hotels, meeting facilities and entertainment for individuals and groups of all sizes. Whether you’re looking for the perfect place for a meeting or a great family restaurant, the Chamber can help! WEST CHAMBER SERVING JEFFERSON COUNTY 1667 Cole Blvd., Bldg. 19, Ste. 400, Golden, CO 80401, 303-233-5555, fax 303-257-7633, www.westchamber.org, info@westchamber.org. Experience Jefferson County like never before. We are just minutes away from downtown Denver. It’s the perfect place to spend the night, take in the sights, hike, bike, and visit a host of family attractions. Experience Jefferson County!

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COLORADO INFORMATION COLORADO STATE PARKS 1313 Sherman St., #618, Denver, CO 80203, 303-866-3437, fax 303-866-3206, www.parks.state.co.us, parksinfo@state.co.us. Come experience some of the best outdoor recreation destinations in the state. Eight of Colorado’s 42 state parks are less than an hour’s drive from Denver. Camp or stay in a cabin or yurt and enjoy all that Colorado has to offer: hiking, bird watching, fishing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling and much more. COLORADO TOURISM OFFICE 1625 Broadway, Ste. 2700, Denver, CO 80202, 800-COLORADO, www.colorado.com. Plan your next vacation to Colorado by calling 1-800-COLORADO to receive your free Official State Vacation Guide and State Highway Map. Check out our tourism Website for additional information to help plan your trip. COLORADO WINE BOARD 2645 5th St., Boulder, CO 80304, 720-304-3406, fax 720-304-3405, www.coloradowine.com, dcaskey@coloradowine.com. Promoting more than 60 licensed wineries in Colorado, the Colorado Wine Board offers information on touring the wineries in and around the Denver Metro area as well as on the Western Slope. GAYCOLORADO.COM AND COLORADO PRIDE GUIDE 1177 Race St., Ste. 1008, Denver, CO 80206, 303-377-1826, fax 303-321-4823, www.gaycolorado.com, gayrockies@aol.com. Log on to gaycolorado.com for GLBT-friendly travel, business and activity information and to request your free copy of the Colorado Pride Guide. GROUP SALES COLORADO c/o TicketWorks, P.O. Box 3311, Evergreen, CO 80437, 303-670-3696. Providing tour operators, planners and leaders a convenient one-stop network of Colorado attractions and ticket discounts for groups. WEAVER MULTIMEDIA GROUP 2420 Alcott St., Denver, CO 80211, 303-458-1211, fax 303-477-0724, www.weaver-group.com, cto@weaver-group.com. Planning your next visit to Colorado is easy: Call 1-800-COLORADO or visit www.colorado.com to order the Official State Vacation Guide.

LODGING INFORMATION COLORADO HOTEL & LODGING ASSOCIATION 730 17th St., #920, Denver, CO 80202, 303-297-8335, www.coloradolodging.com. An association of lodging properties in Colorado providing advocacy for the industry. We also provide lodging information and online reservations for consumers on our Website.

Colorful Colorado GRAND ADVENTURES, LLC P.O. Box 1329, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-9247, 800-726-9247, fax 970-726-5915, www.grandadventures.com, info@grandadventures.com. Snowmobile activities at three locations: Winter Park ski area, the town of Winter Park and the town of Grand Lake. We offer both guided and unguided snowmobiling. From beginner to expert, we have the adventure you’re looking for! Only 90 minutes northwest of Denver. Visit our Web site for more information. HIGH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE TOURS 409 Main St., Ste. 214B, Frisco, CO 80443, 970-668-9945, 800-668-6036, www.coloradosnowmobile.com, info@coloradosnowmobile.com. Snowmobile tours through the Colorado high country. Our experienced guides will take you through the lush forest to some of the most awesome views of the majestic Colorado Rockies. Come experience Colorado’s beauty; it’s the memory of a lifetime. We are Colorado’s finest snowmobile adventure. Unguided rentals are also available.

STONEBRIDGE COMPANIES 9100 E. Panorama Dr., Ste. 300, Englewood, CO 80112, 303-785-3100, fax 303-785-3199, www.stonebridgecompanies.com. Stonebridge Companies owns a myriad of hotels throughout Colorado with a flair for distinguished hospitality and attention to detail. Free deluxe continental breakfasts are offered at each property.

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES/ OUTFITTERS For recreation activities in the Denver Metro area, please see Attractions & Activities on page 26. CAPTAIN ZIPLINE ADVENTURE TOURS P.O. Box 3, Salida, CO 81201, 719-539-4432, 877-ZIPLINE (877-947-5463), 2+ hrs. from Denver, www.captainzipline.com, zipist@captainzipline.com. Open all year. Fly 40 miles per hour on six cables totaling 2,000 feet—150 feet above Lost Canyon. High thrill-to-skill ratio. Enjoy spectacular mountain and river scenery, mining ruins, geology and cliff formations. Thrilling eco-adventure for ages 8 to 78. Corporate team-building, group rates, transportation, photos/video available. Box Canyon campfire venue with live entertainment and other trips available. Zip On!

COLORADO ADVENTURES P.O. Box 1550, Buena Vista, CO 81211, 800-462-7238, www.inaraft.com, rapids@inaraft.com. Established in 1976, Colorado’s Company of the Year specializes in half- to ten-day whitewater adventures, scenic horseback rides, thrilling downhill mountain biking and breathtaking jeep tours. Experience exceptional customer service at our 17-acre riverside facility. Visit our awardwinning Web site for more information and our extensive photo gallery.

SWAN CENTER SEMINARS TEAMBUILDING WITH HORSES P.O. Box 24325, Silverthorne, CO 80497, 970-468-0924, fax, 678-623-3468, www.teambuilding-horses.com, swancenter@mindspring.com. Experience the Real West--horses, teambuilding and leadership training with 20-year horse training veteran and success coach, John Longhill. Join us for a hands-on experience in equine communication and partnership. Our horses teach you proven approaches to teamwork using effective communication, collaboration and leadership skills. We are located in the Westernaire arena, just 15 minutes from downtown.

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COLORADO BIKE & SKI TOURS P.O. Box 1041, Silverthorne, CO 80498, 970-668-8900, fax 970-668-2085, www.coloradobikeandski.com, byron@coloradobikeandski.com. With over 40 team-building programs, we can design creative, intelligent, fun and personalized events for groups throughout Colorado and the Rocky Mountains, in cities, resorts and the backcountry. Our professional staff also teaches rock climbing, hiking, biking, orienteering, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing for any size group. You name it—we’ll make it happen!

COLORADO SKI COUNTRY USA 1507 Blake St., Denver, CO 80202, 303-837-0793, Snow Report: 303-825-SNOW, fax 303-837-1627, www.coloradoski.com, info@coloradoski.com. Colorado Ski Country USA promotes skiing and snowboarding at 22 world-class Colorado resorts. Colorado offers the country’s most consistent snow (more than 300 inches annually), amazing weather (average of 300 days of sunshine each year) and the best vacation experience available. Colorado Ski Country USA—Enter a Higher State.

COLORADO RAFTING - ARKANSAS VALLEY ADVENTURES Buena Vista - Idaho Springs – Breckenridge – Kremmling - Cañon City - Glenwood Springs, CO, 800-370-0581, 877-RAFTING, www.coloradorafting.net, info@coloradorafting.net. Colorado’s adventure center! Raft five rivers, from mild float trips to wild Class V. Trips for all ages. Rock climbing, fly fishing, horseback riding, hiking also available. Stay among 14,000foot peaks in our log cabins. We’ll help you plan the adventure of a lifetime!

COPPER MOUNTAIN RESORT P.O. Box 3001, Copper Mountain, CO 80433, 970-968-2882, 800-458-8386, www.coppercolorado.com. Copper Mountain is a year-round playground! Skiing and snowboarding, snowshoeing, sleigh rides, ice skating; golfing, biking, climbing wall, fishing, jeep tours and whitewater rafting. New Village includes unique shops and restaurants. Hotel and condo lodging. Easy 90-minute drive west of Denver on I-70, Exit 195.

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DENVER DAY TRIPS Within an hour of downtown Denver there are countless adventures. All these trips can be accomplished in a single day, bringing you back to the city for an evening of dining, professional sports and nightlife!

COLORADO’S SKI COUNTRY A trip to some of Colorado’s world-famous mountain resorts.

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From here, you can continue on I-70 to the largest and most well-known ski town in Colorado – VAIL. The international pedestrian village with its outdoor cafés, elegant shops and European touches is delightful at any time of year. COLORADO’S 9PLAYGROUND 131

OPTIONAL TRIP: From I-70, take U.S. Hwy. 40 over Berthoud Pass to WINTER PARK RESORT. This resort has 134 trails and 22 lifts for skiing enthusiasts. Or, take a Snowcat tour above tree line, a moonlight snowmobile dinner tour or ride the gondola to a five-course dinner at the Lodge at Sunspot. Nederland

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A trip to old gold mining towns that are booming again with casino gambling. From Denver head west on Hwy. 6 to Hwy. 119 for a total of 34 miles to the National Historic District of BLACK HAWK and CENTRAL CITY. Once called “the Richest Square Mile on Earth,” this area produced a half billion dollars in gold and is covered with mines and Victorian buildings. Gambling was legalized for the two towns

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One of America’s most beautiful spots - Rocky Mountain National Park. From Denver, head northwest 27 miles on Hwy. 36 to the city of BOULDER, home of the University of Colorado. THE PEARL STREET MALL is a four-block pedestrian path lined with outdoor cafés and shops. Boulder has numerous free attractions including tours of the NATIONAL ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH CENTER and CELESTIAL SEASONINGS HERBAL TEA MANUFACTURING CENTER. The LEANIN' TREE MUSEUM OF WESTERN ART contains the nation's largest collection of contemporary Western art.

Continue northwest 43 miles to ESTES PARK, a resort village filled with restaurants and gift stops and the home of the famous STANLEY HOTEL – the inspiration for Stephen King's novel The Shining. This is the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park, which offers 412 square miles of lakes, meadows, waterfalls, hiking trails and wildlife. In winter, snowshoeing and cross country skiing are excellent ways to see elk herds and other wildlife.

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From Denver head 60 miles south on I-25 to Exit 146 where the GARDEN OF THE GODS offers extraordinary scenery. Huge red rock formations dot the landscape at the foot of towering PIKES PEAK. Depending on weather conditions, it is possible to drive to the summit of one of the state’s most popular fourteeners and there is shopping nearby in the quaint village of MANITOU SPRINGS.

Colorful Colorado SKIING, cont. ECHO MOUNTAIN 19285 Hwy. 103, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-325-7347, fax 303-845-9498, www.echomt.com, mmueller@echomt.com. Colorado’s newest, closest and cheapest ski and ride by winter, and the region’s most dynamic summer event venue. Echo Mountain is a true high-alpine experience. Located just 35 miles from downtown Denver and less than one hour from just about anywhere along Denver’s Front Range. KEYSTONE RESORT P.O. Box 38, Keystone, CO 80435, 800-689-4785, www.keystoneresort.com, keystoneinfo@vailresorts.com. Three-mountain-deep ski experience on Keystone Mountain, North Peak and the Outback. Wide variety of accommodations, with more than 1,400 properties ranging from hotels, condominiums, townhomes, bed & breakfasts and private homes. Zagat Survey-rated restaurants, Nordic Center and 5,000-acre outdoor ice rink. LOVELAND SKI AREA P.O. Box 899, Georgetown, CO 80444, 303-571-5580, 800-736-3SKI, www.skiloveland.com, loveland@skiloveland.com. Just 53 miles west of Denver on I-70, Loveland offers 1,365 acres of varied terrain and separate beginner’s area. Last-minute trip? Day-tripper packages are available and include lift ticket, equipment and clothing rental. Affordable skischool lessons available for all ages and abilities. More Snow. Less Crowds. No Fuss. SOLVISTA BASIN AT GRANBY RANCH P.O. Box 1110, Granby, CO 80446, 970-887-3384, 888-283-7458, fax 970-887-5105, www.solvista.com, info@granbyranch.com. Located 78 miles northwest of Denver, 15 miles north of Winter Park. SolVista Basin has long been a favorite with families for its easy access, fun lesson programs and affordable prices. STEAMBOAT SKI & RESORT CORPORATION 2305 Mt. Werner Cir., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, 970-879-6111, 800-922-2722, fax 970-879-7844, www.steamboat.com. Beautiful, family-friendly mountain town. Kids ski free (restrictions apply), powder, hot springs. Fifty-five Olympic skiers and riders have come from Steamboat Springs. We haven’t forgotten our roots. Come see what makes Steamboat special.

WHITEWATER RAFTING 4 CORNERS RAFTING 45000 U.S. Hwy. 50 W., Cañon City, CO 81212, 719-275-3154, fax 719-275-2141, www.4cornersrafting.com, andy@raftecho.com. One of the oldest and most respected companies in Colorado, continuing leadership with honesty, integrity, enthusiasm and unwavering attention to detail. We offer moderate stretches perfectly suited to novices and families, as well as adventure-class whitewater river rafting runs for the more adventurous rafter.

A-1 WILDWATER, INC. 2020 N. College Ave., Fort Collins, CO 80524, 970-224-3379, 800-369-4165, www.a1wildwater.com, fun@a1wildwater.com. The closest and highest-quality rafting to Denver and Rocky Mountain National Park. We have half- and full-day trips on the Cache La Poudre River, Colorado’s only nationally designated “wild and scenic river.” Reservations required and major credit cards accepted. Family/child/group rates available. We have photos, wetsuits, booties, splash jackets, river gear, a picnic area and a retail store. 27 years experience. A WANDERLUST ADVENTURE 3500 Bingham Hill Rd., Fort Collins, CO 80521, 970-484-1219, 800-745-7238, fax 970-484-1219, www.awanderlustadventure.com, info@awanderlustadventure.com. Creating lifelong memories with 27 years of exciting whitewater rafting on Colorado’s only national “wild and scenic” river, the Cache La Poudre. Near Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park, Wanderlust offers beginning to advanced half-day adventures for families and thrill-seekers alike. Group discounts, digital photography, your vacation highlight! AMERICAN ADVENTURE EXPEDITIONS 12844 E. Hwy. 24/285, Buena Vista, CO 81211, 719-395-2409, 866-699-RAFT, fax 719-395-2848, www.americanadventure.com, raftinginfo@americanadventure.com. AAE has been rafting for more than 21 years and would love to be a part of your Colorado experience! Whether you’re looking to enjoy beautiful scenery or thrilling whitewater, we have it all. Our riverside beer garden is a great place to relax after your trip! Ask about our fantastic group rates. BILL DVORAK RAFTING & KAYAK EXPEDITIONS 17921 U.S. Hwy. 285, Nathrop, CO 81236, 719-539-6851, 800-824-3795, fax 719-539-3378, www.dvorakexpeditions.com, info@dvorakexpeditions.com. Outfitting since 1969, Dvorak’s offers half- to ten-day expeditions on nine rivers in five states. Daily, float-fly fishing; Arkansas, Gunnison or Colorado Rivers. Instruction: kayak, raft, swiftwater and guide courses. Our offices are located one and a half hours from Colorado Springs, two from Denver. Family, group and corporate trips. Free catalog. COLORADO ADVENTURES P.O. Box 1550, Buena Vista, CO 81211, 800-462-7238, www.inaraft.com, rapids@inaraft.com. Established in 1976, Colorado’s Company of the Year specializes in half- to ten-day whitewater adventures, scenic horseback rides, thrilling downhill mountain biking and breathtaking jeep tours. Experience exceptional customer service at our 17-acre riverside facility. Visit our awardwinning Website for more information and our extensive photo gallery.

MAD ADVENTURES P.O. Box 650, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-5290, 800-451-4844, fax 970-493-3150, www.madadventures.com, fun@madadventures.com. The adventure begins only 30 minutes from Denver with half-day, full-day and overnight whitewater rafting trips. The Upper Colorado River trips provide beautiful scenery with mild whitewater perfect for the whole family. For a more adventurous ride, Clear Creek’s class IV rapids offer an exciting whitewater experience. PERFORMANCE TOURS P.O. Box 7305, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-453-0661, 800-328-7238, www.performancetours.com, raft@performancetours.com. Exciting, affordable and fun whitewater rafting adventures for all ages and abilities. We offer a wide variety of trip options on four of Colorado’s most spectacular rivers, ranging from mild family adventures to extreme class V whitewater excitement. Close to Denver, Colorado Springs and most mountain resort areas. Our 22nd year! RAFT MASTERS 2315 E. Main St., Cañon City, CO 81212, 719-275-6645, 800-568-7238, fax 719-269-7387, www.raftmasters.com, fun@raftmasters.com. Explore Colorado’s best rafting with the “Masters in Whitewater Adventure!” Raft on two great Colorado rivers, the Arkansas River and Clear Creek. Free wetsuit use. RIVER RUNNERS - THE WHITEWATER PROFESSIONALS 24070 CR 301, Buena Vista, CO 81211 44641 U.S. Hwy. 50, Cañon City, CO 81212 877-723-8923, fax 719-395-2466, www.whitewater.net, rafting@whitewater.net. Two rafting locations near Denver, Colorado Springs and ski resorts. Raft Browns Canyon or the Royal Gorge. Hot springs and cool rafting packages.

DUDE RANCHES COLORADO DUDE & GUEST RANCH ASSOCIATION P. O. Box D, Shawnee, CO 80475, 970-641-4701, www.coloradoranch.com. Free ranch vacation guide and DVD with information about Colorado’s outstanding guest ranches. Experience genuine Western hospitality. See the mountains from horseback along with a host of other activities. Our ranches are known for great food and comfortable accommodations. When you visit a Colorado guest ranch, you’ll instantly feel welcomed. LANE GUEST RANCH P.O. Box 1766, Estes Park, CO 80517, 303-747-2493, www.laneguestranch.com, lgrlane@aol.com. Ranch/resort with 70 guests and 55 staff, 67 miles from Denver, next to Rocky Mountain National Park. Accommodations, fine dining, horses, child care, rafting, hiking/fishing guides, pool, hot tubs, live entertainment, free wine/beer, reunions, masseuse, $225/day (kids less). See our Web site for 80-picture slide show.

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Colorful Colorado DUDE RANCHES, cont. NORTH FORK RANCH P.O. Box B, Shawnee, CO 80475, 303-838-9873, 800-843-7895, fax 303-838-1549, www.northforkranch.com, info@northforkranch.com. A premier dude ranch and fishing lodge resting on more than a mile of private river. Exceptional all-inclusive program; three-, five- and sevenday packages available. Horseback riding, rafting, hiking, heated pool and massage. World-class fly fishing (guided day trips available). Intimate accommodations. Only one hour from Denver. PEACEFUL VALLEY RANCH AND CONFERENCE CENTER 475 Peaceful Valley Rd., Lyons, CO 80540-8951, 303-747-2881, 800-955-6343, fax 303-747-2167, www.peacefulvalley.com, howdy@peacefulvalley.com. Family-oriented guest ranch hosting guests for more than 50 years. Extensive programs offering something for all ages and abilities. 1½ hours from DIA, minutes from the majestic Continental Divide. Home away from home! SYLVAN DALE GUEST RANCH 2939 N. County Rd. 31D, Loveland, CO 80538, 970-667-3915, 877-667-3999, fax 970-635-9336, www.sylvandale.com, ranch@sylvandale.com. Western adventures and legendary hospitality await you at our scenic 3,200-acre ranch in the beautiful Rocky Mountain foothills, an hour from Denver. Open year 'round, the mild weather and moderate elevation attract guests who enjoy natural beauty, dude vacations, and family-friendly activities such as horseback riding, fishing and rock climbing.

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Elevation 7,937 ft. A booming silver-mining town in the 1880s, Aspen today has quaint Victorian buildings housing elegant shops and restaurants, as well as a world-famous ski resort.

Elevation 7,800 ft. Pleasant mountain area 40 minutes southwest of Denver.

ACCOMMODATIONS RESORTQUEST ASPEN/SNOWMASS 720 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen, CO 81611, 970-925-1400, 800-222-7736, fax 970-970-3765, www.resortquestaspen.com, aspeninfo@resortquest.com. In the heart of Aspen, offering more than 20 percent of the rental units available and managing the Inn at Aspen. Priced from the surprisingly affordable to refined Rocky Mountain elegance. CRESTWOOD CONDOMINIUMS 400 Wood Rd., Snowmass Village, CO 81615, 970-923-2450, 800-356-5949, fax 970-923-5018, www.thecrestwood.com. Ski-in/ski-out, fully equipped condominiums with fireplaces and private balconies located at the base of the Snowmass ski area. Aspen airport shuttle service and daily housekeeping. Swimming pool, two therapy pools, sauna and exercise room. Two on-site meeting rooms. HOTEL JEROME 330 E. Main St., Aspen, CO 81611, 970-920-1000, 800-331-7213, fax 970-925-2784, www.hoteljerome.com. Located in the heart of Aspen, 93 elegantly appointed, spacious rooms. Member of Historic Hotels of America and recipient of AAA Four Diamond award. LCD TV, fitness room, pool and Jacuzzi.

Elevation 7,554 ft. Alamosa, Spanish for "cottonwood", is an outdoor enthusiasts' dream, surrounded by rugged mountains. The hub of the San Luis Valley, Alamosa boasts many nearby attractions, including the Great Sand Dunes National Park.

SILVERTREE HOTEL P.O. Box 5009, 100 Elbert Ln., Snowmass Village, CO 81615, 970-923-3520, 800-525-9402, fax 970-923-5494, www.silvertreehotel.com. Snowmass Village’s only full-service hotel offers an incomparable ski-in/ski-out location, steps from shopping, dining and recreational opportunities. Adjacent to the Snowmass Conference Center. Amenities include a health club, restaurant, heated pools, whirlpools, complimentary Aspen airport shuttles and concierge service.

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SNOWMASS VILLAGE GROUP SALES P.O. Box 5566, Snowmass Village, CO 81615, 970-923-2000, 800-598-2006, fax 970-923-5466, www.snowmassgroups.com. A world-class, year-round resort offering the very best in golf, mountain biking, hiking, fishing, rafting, and a full calendar of special events, concerts and free activities. On-site meeting planners can help you with any service, from conferences, meetings and conventions to family gatherings and weddings.

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ACCOMMODATIONS GLEN-ISLE RESORT P.O. Box 128, Bailey, CO 80421, 303-838-5461, www.colorado-directory.com/glenisleresort. National Historic Site. Family vacation resort since 1900. Modern, year-round cabins, unique gift shops. Private museum. Stream fishing, fireplaces. Rates: single $65, double $75; $5/extra person.

BLACK HAWK/ CENTRAL CITY Elevation 8,042 ft. Once called “the richest square mile on Earth” because of the gold mined there, visitors today can strike it rich with limited-stakes gambling at more than 30 casinos. Located 34 miles west of Denver, the area is dotted with old gold mines and hundreds of turn-of-the-century buildings. For information on Casinos, see page 26.

ATTRACTIONS GILPIN COUNTY ARTS ASSOCIATION 119 Eureka St., P.O. Box 98, Central City, CO 80427, 303-582-5952, www.gilpinarts.org. Exhibiting some of the best artists from the Rocky Mountain region. Located in historic Washington Hall, on Eureka Street across from the Central City Opera House, the five-room gallery comprises 3,600 sq. ft. of renovated, modern display space. Open to the public during the summer and early fall months, with two annual exhibitions.

INFORMATION BLACK HAWK/CENTRAL CITY VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU 2520 E. Alameda Cir., Denver, CO 80209, 303-282-8800, 877-282-8804, fax 303-282-8804, www.visitbhcc.com, jlah@visitbhcc.com. For exciting casinos, great restaurants/lodging and breathtaking scenery, visit Black Hawk/ Central City, nestled in the foothills, just one hour west of Denver. CITY OF BLACK HAWK P.O. Box 17, Black Hawk, CO 80422, 303-582-1324, fax 303-582-2250, www.cityofblackhawk.org, jlah@cityofblackhawk.org. Colorado’s premier destination for gaming enthusiasts in a historic mining town just 60 minutes west of Denver. Whether you’re in search of a day trip, a night out or a weekend getaway, the beautiful parks, history, attractions and casinos await you. “We’re still making history.”

Colorful Colorado BRECKENRIDGE Elevation 9,602 ft. One of Colorado’s oldest continuously occupied mining towns, Breckenridge today offers a Victorian downtown with shops and restaurants and a nearby ski resort.

ACCOMMODATIONS BEAVER RUN RESORT & CONFERENCE CENTER P.O. Box 2115, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-453-6000, 800-525-2253, www.beaverrun.com. Complete year-round ski-in/ski-out vacation/meeting resort. Hotel rooms to fourbedroom condominiums. Full-service, 40,000 sq. ft. of meeting space. Restaurants, contemporary bar, pools, hot tubs, the new Spa at Beaver Run, shops, free parking and town shuttle. BRECKENRIDGE LODGING AND HOSPITALITY P.O. Box 8329, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-453-5150, 800-832-3706, fax 970-547-5651, www.breckresorts.com, breckenridgelodging@vailresorts.com. We are your Breckenridge lodging choice, offering the best selection in town with locations, pricing and amenities to fit every visitor...and every visit. Our full-service reservation center also books lift tickets, rentals, activities, golf and ground transportation. Visit us online for year-round Web specials and event and activity packages.

Great Divide Lodge 550 Village Rd., P.O. Box 8059, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 866-415-8055, fax 970-547-5565, www.greatdividelodge.com, brecklodginggroups@vailresorts.com. Mountain Thunder Lodge 50 Mountain Thunder Dr., P.O. Box 8269, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 866-415-8055, fax 970-453-5165, www.mountainthunderlodge.com, brecklodginggroups@vailresorts.com. The Village at Breckenridge 535 South Park Ave., P.O. Box 8329, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 866-415-8055, fax 970-453-5165, www.villageatbreckenridge.com, brecklodginggroups@vailresorts.com.

townhomes or luxury homes. These can include airfare and ground transportation. View online property photo galleries and availability. RESORTQUEST BRECKENRIDGE P.O. Box 2009, 505 S. Main St., Breckenridge, CO, 80424, 970-453-4000, fax 970-453-0463, www.resortquestbreckenridge.com. Offering the greatest variety of lodging in Breckenridge, including signature properties Main Street Station and River Mountain Lodge. Choose from ski-in/ski-out and downtown locations, luxury to value, with styles to suit any taste or budget. Amenities include pool, hot tubs, fitness center, on-site ski rentals and après-ski bar and lounge.

PARAGON LODGING 325 N. Main St., Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-547-2122, 800-880-5979, fax 970-453-6401, www.paragonlodging.com, paragonlodging@paragonlodging.com. Our purpose is to simply single out the ultimate rental home in Breckenridge for your memorable vacation experience. PEAK PROPERTY MANAGEMENT, INC. 11072 Colo. Hwy. 9, P.O. Box 8409, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 970-453-1724, 800-458-7998, fax 970-453-1158, www.peakproperty.com, info@peakproperty.com. We offer custom packages in condominiums,

INFORMATION BRECKENRIDGE RESORT CHAMBER P.O. Box 1909, Breckenridge, CO 80424, 800-561-2896, fax 970-453-7238, www.gobreck.com, gobreck@gobreck.com. Way before Breckenridge was a ski town, it was a town. And over the past 150 years, the spirit of Breckenridge hasn’t shifted much. Equal parts outcast, visionary, frontier and fine living. Enjoy a unique selection of outdoor activities, music, cuisine and history. Get up here and get out there.

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Colorful Colorado BRECKENRIDGE, cont. TOM DRIEMEYER, KELLER WILLIAMS MOUNTAIN PROPERTIES 605 E. Main St., Frisco, CO 80443, 970-389-6123, 877-799-1910, www.rockymountaindreamhome.com, tdriemeyer@kw.com. All you need to know to retire to paradise: www.retirerockymountainstyle.com. Buyer representation for mountain resort properties, land, ranches and business opportunities. More than 25 years in the Rocky Mountains. Specializing in helping buyers with vacation homes or relocating to paradise. Free, no obligation information.

CAÑON CITY Elevation 5,332 ft. Gateway to the rugged beauty of the Royal Gorge.

ATTRACTIONS BUCKSKIN JOE FRONTIER TOWN & RAILWAY 1193 Fremont County Rd. 3A, P.O. Box 8, Cañon City, CO 81215, 719-275-5149, fax 719-275-8035, www.buckskinjoe.com, info@buckskinjoe.com. A unique experience where lifetime memories are made. Watch gunfights explode in this authentic 1860s frontier town featuring themed entertainment, food and drink. All aboard the Royal Gorge Scenic Railway for a spectacular, relaxing ride and the best view of the bridge and gorge! Family fun for everyone, even pets. ROYAL GORGE BRIDGE & PARK 12 miles west of Cañon City off U.S. Hwy. 50, Cañon City, CO 81215, 719-275-7507, 888-333-5597, fax 719-269-3501, www.royalgorgebridge.com, rgb@cpucorp.net. There’s a place in Colorado where looking down is even more breathtaking than looking up. The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is an awe-inspiring spectacle of man and nature meeting halfway—and that’s before we even mention the rides, entertainment and attractions. Open year-round. Don’t miss it! ROYAL GORGE ROUTE RAILROAD 401 Water St., Cañon City, CO 81212, 888-724-5748, 719-276-4000, fax 719-269-8907, www.royalgorgereservations.com. Climb aboard the only train that traverses the spectacular Royal Gorge. Choose from coach, vista dome, lunch, dinner, murder-mystery dinner, wine dinner and our new wine express trains. Trains depart year-round except Jan. and Feb. Reservations recommended. Group rates available for groups of ten or more paying passengers.

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ACCOMMODATIONS THE BROADMOOR 1 Lake Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80906, 719-634-7711, 800-634-7711, fax 719-577-5700, www.broadmoor.com, info@broadmoor.com. The longest-running five-star, five-diamond resort in the country. Established in 1918. 700 rooms, 3,000 acres, three championship golf courses; home to the 2008 U.S. Senior Open and 2011 U.S. Women’s Open. Eighteen restaurants, cafes and lounges, including Colorado’s first AAA fivediamond restaurant, Penrose Room. Spa, tennis, swimming and 25 retail shops on the property, plus 185,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space. HAMPTON INN I-25 NORTH 7245 Commerce Center Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80919, 719-593-9700, fax 719-598-0563, www.hamptoninn1.hilton.com. Minutes from Pikes Peak and Garden of the Gods and within walking distance to restaurants. Complimentary high-speed wireless Internet, indoor pool and hot breakfast.

ATTRACTIONS COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER 30 W. Dale St. (off Cascade Ave.), Colorado Springs, CO 80903, 719-634-5581, fax 719634-0570, www.csfineartscenter.org. The FAC has been transformed into an institution of international reputation and features traveling exhibition galleries and a permanent collection wing, including Dale Chihuly glass. FAC is home to Taylor Museum, Bemis School of Art, SaGaJi Theatre, Cafe 36, Deco Lounge, museum shop, sculpture garden, courtyard, tactile gallery and facility rentals. GARDEN OF THE GODS VISITOR AND NATURE CENTER 1805 N. 30th St. (at Gateway Rd.), Colorado Springs, CO 80904, 719-634-6666, www.gardenofgods.com. The place to start a visit to the Garden of the Gods. New 12-minute, big-screen movie, How Did Those Red Rocks Get There? Gift shops featuring Colorado-made items. Thirty interactive exhibits. Balcony cafe overlooking the Park and Pikes Peak. Thirty-minute summer bus tours. Free map of the park. Open daily. Free. PIKES PEAK COUNTRY ATTRACTIONS 354 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 800-525-2250, www.pikes-peak.com, ppcaa@pikes-peak.com. Attractions and activities in the Colorado Springs/Pikes Peak region. Call 800-525-2250 for free visitor guide. SANTA’S WORKSHOP North Pole, CO 80809, 719-684-9432, fax 719-684-2045, www.santas-colo.com. Christmas-theme amusement park is a memory maker for family fun! This alpine village features amusement rides for all ages, gift shops, restaurants, magic shows and visitation privileges with Santa himself. Ten miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Highway 24. Call for days and hours of operation.

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SEVEN FALLS I-25, Exit 138, 2850 S. Cheyenne Canyon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80906, 719-632-0765, www.sevenfalls.com. It’s been called the “Grandest Mile of Scenery in Colorado.” Home to hiking, self-guided audio tours, wildlife viewing, an in-mountain elevator and a must-see computerized nightlighting system. Located just one hour south of Denver, Seven Falls is great fun for the whole family. WESTERN MUSEUM OF MINING & INDUSTRY 225 North Gate Blvd., I-25 South to Exit 156A/ Gleneagle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921, 719-488-0880, 800-752-6558, fax 719-488-9261, www.wmmi.org, info@wmmi.org. Discover Colorado’s rich and colorful mining history through hands-on exhibits, gold panning, operable steam engines, donkeys, minerals and much more. Come for an afternoon or stay all day and picnic on our 27 acres. Tours available Monday-Saturday at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Visit us online for our year-round special events. There is something for the entire family!

DINING FLYING W RANCH 3330 Chuckwagon Rd., Colorado Springs, CO 80919, 719-598-4000, fax 719-598-4600, www.flyingw.com, info@flyingw.com. Summer season: Western Town, Chuckwagon Supper, Western Stage Show. Winter season: Steakhouse Supper/Show Oct. through midDec.; Mar. through mid-May. Closed Jan./Feb.

INFORMATION EXPERIENCE COLORADO SPRINGS AT PIKES PEAK 515 S. Cascade Ave., Colorado Springs, CO 80903, 719-635-7506, 800-888-4748, fax 719-635-4968, www.experiencecoloradosprings.com. Pikes Peak—a magnificent backdrop for hiking, biking, boating, rafting, fishing, golf and tennis. Experience family fun at 50 area attractions and discover our heritage through museums, visitor centers and the performing arts. Rodeos, ghost towns, festivals, historic trains, chuckwagon suppers and gold mines complete your Colorado Springs experience.

SHOPPING GARDEN OF THE GODS TRADING POST U.S. Hwy. 24 W. to Garden of the Gods Rd./ Manitou Exit, 324 Beckers Ln., Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 719-685-9045, 800-874-4515, www.gardenofthegodstradingpost.com. Southern Colorado’s largest and oldest art gallery and gift shop. Featuring unique and handmade gifts by Colorado and national artists. Open year-round.

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Elevation 8,885 ft. With Old West charm and small-town hospitality, Crested Butte is Colorado’s last great mountain town—no matter what the season.

CITY OF CRIPPLE CREEK 337 E. Bennett Ave., P.O. Box 430, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 877-858-GOLD, 719-689-3461, fax 719-689-3261, www.visitcripplecreek.com, www.cripplecreekevents.com. Cripple Creek is an 1890s historical mining town just one hour from Colorado Springs. Walk the trails, ride the train, visit museums, casinos, hotels and restaurants. Enjoy melodrama and other entertainment and events. It’s fun for the entire family. We’ll see you in Cripple Creek, the World’s Greatest Gold Camp!

Elevation 7,522 ft. The attractive main street of this resort village is lined with shops, restaurants and attractions, set against one of the world’s most beautiful mountain backdrops. Main entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park.

ACCOMMODATIONS CRESTED BUTTE MOUNTAIN RESORT P.O. Box 5700, Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225, 970-349-2222, 800-544-8448, 970-349-2397, www.skicb.com, info@cbmr.com. A year-round vacation destination for individuals, families, groups, weddings, meetings and conferences. Crested Butte Vacations, the largest and most reputable reservation center in the Valley—one call does it all! Your customized package can include great deals on lodging, airfare, car rental, lift tickets, equipment rentals, ski and snowboard school, ground transfers, spa treatments, horseback rides, rafting and additional activities. Visit www.skicb.com! Elevation Hotel and Spa 500 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225, 970-349-8700, 800-544-8448, fax 970-349-8710, www.ElevationHotelandSpa.com, info@cbmr.com. Grand Lodge Crested Butte 6 Emmons Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225, 888-823-4446, fax 970-349-8052, www.grandlodgecrestedbutte.com, info@cbmr.com. Lodge at Mountaineer Square 620 Gothic Rd., Mt. Crested Butte, CO 81225, 970-349-4000, 800-544-8448, fax 970-349-4043, www.MountaineerSquare.com, info@cbmr.com.

CRIPPLE CREEK Elevation 9,508 ft. The site of the largest gold strike in American history, visitors can again strike gold in this town—one of three that offers limited-stakes gambling.

ATTRACTIONS CRIPPLE CREEK & VICTOR NARROW-GAUGE RAILROAD 520 E. Carr Ave., P.O. Box 459, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 719-689-2640, fax 719-689-3256, www.cripplecreekrailroad.com, ccvngrr@aol.com. Authentic steam locomotive takes you on an exciting 45-minute journey through the old Cripple Creek gold-mining district. Open Memorial Day weekend through the first week in October. PIKES PEAK HERITAGE CENTER 9823 S. Hwy. 67, Cripple Creek, CO 80813, 719-243-6769, 877-858-4653, www.visitcripplecreek.com, lhenderson@cripple-creek.co.us. Experience the sights and sounds of the world’s greatest gold camp. Hands-on exhibits provide information about gold camp history, mountains, flora & fauna, dinosaurs, regional attractions and activities. Free and open daily. 156

DILLON Elevation 6,190 ft. Resort town on the shores of 3,300-acre Dillon Reservoir. In Summit County, within minutes of five ski areas: Loveland, Keystone, Copper Mountain, Breckenridge and Vail.

ACCOMMODATIONS SUPER 8 MOTEL P.O. Box 1749, 808 Little Beaver Trail, Dillon, CO 80435, 970-468-8888, 800-800-8000, fax 970-468-2086. Fifteen minutes to five world-class ski areas. Walking distance to factory outlet stores, restaurants. Free local calls. Cable TV. In-room coffee. Microwave/refrigerators available. Complimentary continental breakfast, high-speed Internet.

INFORMATION TOWN OF DILLON 275 Lake Dillon Dr., P.O. Box 8, Dillon, CO 80435, 970-468-2403, fax 970-262-3403, www.townofdillon.com, info@townofdillon.com. Enjoy the scenic drive 70 miles west of Denver to Dillon, Colorado, nestled in the heart of Summit County on the shores of Lake Dillon. Home to the Dillon Marina, free events at our amphitheatre, miles of recreational path and much more—all surrounded by the Rocky Mountains.

DURANGO Elevation 6,512 ft. Old West flavor remains on the main street of Durango, gateway to the rugged San Juan Mountains.

ACCOMMODATIONS DOLLAR INN 2391 Main Ave., Durango, CO 81301, 970-247-0593, 800-727-3746, www.durango.com/dollarinn, dollarinn@yahoo.com. Close to the downtown historic district, all attractions, mountain biking, fishing, rafting, sightseeing, shopping and fine dining. King and queen beds. HBO, A/C, microwave and refrigerator, continental breakfast, Jacuzzi and free local calls. Pets okay.

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ACCOMMODATIONS APPENZELL INN - A SUITES RESORT 1100 Big Thompson Ave., P.O. Box 3228, Estes Park, CO 80417, 970-586-2023, 800-475-1125, fax 970-586-1874, www.appenzellinn.com. Swiss-inspired mountain inn offering king spasuites, fireplaces, kitchenettes, indoor pool, European pub, tobacco-free premises for nonsmokers, families or romantic getaways. CASTLE MOUNTAIN LODGE 1520 Fall River Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-3664, 800-689-8242, fax 970-586-6060, www.castlemountainlodge.com, hosts@castlemountainlodge.com. Leave the fast lane and cross our covered bridge to simple serenity in a cozy cottage, suite, room or vacation home among towering pines along Fall River. Enjoy a fireplace, hot tub, barbecue, kitchen, playground and wandering wildlife. Fish our stocked river. Hike the adjoining national park. Free Wi-Fi. Friendly hosts! AAA. COMFORT INN 1450 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-2358, fax 970-586-4473, www.estescomfortinn.com, info@estescomfortinn.com. All rooms non-smoking, air-conditioned, micro/fridge and hair dryer. Some two-bedroom, two-bath loft units with fireplace. Free Wi-Fi and expanded continental breakfast. THE LODGES AT ESTES PARK 1650 Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-577-5418, fax 970-577-5409, www.lakeshorelodge.com, www.aspenlodge.net, requests@lakeshorelodge.com, requests@aspenlodge.net. Two unique Estes Park lodges perfect for family vacations, weddings, group retreats and conferences: Lake Shore Lodge, with unobstructed views of the mountains in Rocky Mountain National Park; and the newly remodeled Aspen Lodge Ranch Resort, with main lodge, cozy cabins and abundant activities, located at the base of Longs Peak. MACHINS COTTAGES IN THE PINES P.O. Box 2687, Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-4276, www.estes-park.com/machins, machinscottages@beyondbb.com. Secluded location within Rocky Mountain National Park. Deluxe, very clean cottages with kitchens, fireplaces, cable TV. Hiking trails. Small pets okay. Open May 20-Oct. 2, minimum stay three nights.

Colorful Colorado ESTES PARK, cont. ROCKY MOUNTAIN PARK INN 101 S. St. Vrain Ave., Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-2332, 800-803-7838, fax 970-586-2038, www.rockymountainparkinn.com, ephireservations@airbits.com. AAA hotel with stunning views at the gateway to Rocky Mountain National Park. Featuring wellappointed rooms with Wi-Fi and room service. Pet friendly. On-site restaurant, private lounge, heated atrium pool and friendly staff. SNOW MOUNTAIN RANCH YMCA of the Rockies, Winter Park, CO 1101 County Rd. 53, Granby, CO 80446, reservations 800-777-9622, 303-449-6781, www.ymcarockies.org. Elevate spirit, mind and body. Mountain conferences and family vacations. Year-round activities, cabins, lodges, meeting facilities, meals, recreation and wildlife. Nordic ski, tubing hill, mountain biking and more. Downhill ski at Winter Park or Ski SolVista. THE STANLEY HOTEL 333 Wonderview Dr., Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-3371, 800-976-1377, fax 970-586-3673, www.stanleyhotel.com, info@stanleyhotel.com. Come to the Stanley…a time and place for special memories. Located just 75 miles from Denver and six miles from Rocky Mountain National Park.

STREAMSIDE ON FALL RIVER 1260 Fall River Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-6464, 800-321-3303, www.streamsideonfallriver.com, info@streamsideonfallriver.com. Nestled between the cool, clear waters of Fall River and the granite peak of Old Man Mountain, our 19 luxury cabin suites are located well off the road among 17 acres of pine and aspen. VALHALLA RESORT, INC. 2185 Eagle Cliff Rd., P.O. Box 1439, Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-3284, 800-522-3284, www.valhallaresort.com, info@valhallaresort.com. Individual cabins, nicely secluded. Rustic to modern luxury. One to four bedrooms. Kitchens, fireplaces, some in-room Jacuzzis, hot tub, seasonal pool. Mini-golf, laundry, watchable wildlife. Open all year. WILDWOOD INN 2801 Fall River Rd., Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-586-7804, 800-400-7804, fax 970-586-2933, www.esteswildwoodinn.com, info@esteswildwoodinn.com. Be our guest in unique, luxurious accommodations while enjoying fabulous mountain views, upscale amenities and wildlife viewing at its best!

ATTRACTIONS ROCKY MOUNTAIN NATIONAL PARK Northwest of Denver via U.S. 34 or 36, 970-586-1206, www.nps.gov/romo/. Straddles the Continental Divide with 76 moun-

tains more than two miles high within the park’s 412 sq. miles of scenic beauty. Trail Ridge Road, which cuts through the park, is the world’s highest continuous highway.

INFORMATION ESTES PARK CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU 500 Big Thompson Ave., P.O. Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517, 970-577-9900, 800-433-7837, fax 970-577-1677, www.estesparkcvb.com, cvbinfo@estes.org. At 7,522 feet and surrounded by mountain peaks, Estes Park is a complete family destination village at the entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park. Enjoy year-round activities, lodging and dining. Experience Real Rocky…real good times.

FAIRPLAY Elevation 9,896 ft. Old mining town near scenic Hoosier pass.

ATTRACTIONS SOUTH PARK CITY MUSEUM P.O. Box 634, 100 4th St., Fairplay, CO 80440, 719-836-2387, www.southparkcity.org. Authentic restoration of 19th-century mining town, celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2007. Many special historical events planned in 2008. Forty original buildings and exhibit areas. Open daily, May 15-Oct. 15. Motorcoach parking and group rates available. Plan to spend several hours exploring this fascinating museum.

Colorado legend, a tradition of excellence for 100 years — Come, experience the historic Stanley Hotel in Estes Park. Take a ghosts and history tour, enjoy free wireless Internet access, indulge in our full-service spa, experience Cascades Restaurant, savor a Starbucks’ Coffee or just relax and enjoy the view from your luxurious room, suite or private villa! The Stanley Hotel: 7,500 feet above the ordinary, an hour from Denver and minutes from Rocky Mountain National Park.

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Colorful Colorado mountains might have been like over 100 years ago? The Georgetown Loop Railroad brings Colorado history to life in a fun and scenic ride that will thrill the entire family. Enhance your train adventure with an optional walking tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine. Located 45 miles west of Denver just off I-70. Open daily May 25-Oct. 4, 2008. HISTORIC GEORGETOWN 305 Argentine St., P.O. Box 667, Georgetown, CO 80444, 303-569-2840, fax 303-569-2111, www.historicgeorgetown.org, preservation@historicgeorgetown.org. Georgetown began as a gold-mining camp in 1859 and offers visitors the chance to experience 19th-century history and lifestyles within the context of a modern community. Georgetown also serves as the gateway to the Guanella Pass Scenic and Historic Byway. The Hamill House Museum is open for tours May through Dec. and for group tours year-round.

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Elevation 5,003 ft. Fort Collins is home to Colorado State University and offers a pleasant downtown with brewpubs, bookstores and shops.

Elevation 9,100 ft. This resort town, located just off Interstate 70 near Lake Dillon and five major ski areas, boasts a charming Main Street filled with shops and restaurants.

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TOWN OF FRISCO P.O. Box 4100, Frisco, CO 80443, 970-668-5276, ext. 3076, 800-424-1554, fax 970-668-0677, www.townoffrisco.com. Main Street of the Rockies! An intersection of mountains, rivers, history and summer excitement. Stroll along our lineup of shops, restaurants, galleries and museums that guide you to the Frisco Bay Marina. Adventure in every direction, the word on the street is Frisco! Ninety minutes west of Denver on I-70.

SHAMBHALA MOUNTAIN CENTER & THE GREAT STUPA 4921 County Rd. 68-C, Red Feather Lakes, CO 80545, 303-468-9640, 888-STUPA-21, fax 970-881-2909, www.shambhalamountain.org, callcenter@shambhalamountain.org. Praised by the New York Times, NPR and The Economist, the Great Stupa is the most significant example of Buddhist sacred architecture outside of Asia. Preserving original Tibetan art, the Great Stupa is the jewel of SMC’s 600-acre campus. Renew, relax and reconnect with meditation, yoga, contemplative art, bodywork, outdoor activities and retreats. Discover the power of stillness.

GEORGETOWN Elevation 8,519 ft. Elegant silver mining town with more than 200 restored buildings. Quaint main street with shops and restaurants. On Interstate 70, 42 miles west of Denver. Easy access to Loveland, Keystone, Breckenridge and Copper Mountain.

ATTRACTIONS GEORGETOWN LOOP MINING & RAILROAD PARK P.O. Box 249, Georgetown, CO, 80444, 888-4LOOPRR (888-456-6777), fax 303-569-2184, www.georgetownlooprr.com. Ever wonder what a train trip through the

HOTEL DE PARIS MUSEUM 409 6th St., Georgetown, CO 80444, 303-569-2311, fax 303-421-4597, www.hoteldeparismuseum.org, jbsemperfi@q.com. A National Trust site listed on the National Register, the Hotel de Paris Museum interprets 1875 to 1954 and tells a story of immigrant business success in America’s West.

GLENWOOD SPRINGS Elevation 5,746 ft. A turn-of-the-century spa centered around the world’s largest hot springs pool.

ACCOMMODATIONS HISTORIC HOTEL COLORADO 526 Pine St., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, 970-945-6511, 800-544-3998, fax 970-945-7841, www.hotelcolorado.com. A national historic landmark, 130 rooms with 30 specialty suites, restaurant, lounge, seasonal courtyard dining, Legends Trading Company. Adjacent to the hot springs pool. HOT SPRINGS LODGE AND POOL P.O. Box 308, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602, 970-945-6571, 800-537-SWIM, fax 970-947-2950, www.hotspringspool.com. 107 units. World’s largest outdoor mineral hot springs pool. Room rate includes swimming and continental breakfast. Open all year. Athletic club (with fee), massage, deli, souvenirs, swimwear and sportswear shops. Water slides and mini-golf available seasonally.

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Colorful Colorado GRAND LAKE/ GRANBY Elevation 8,369 ft. Mountain resorts on the western edge of Rocky Mountain National Park, and one of the state’s largest lakes. Home to the world’s highest yacht club.

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ATTRACTIONS ROCKY MOUNTAIN REPERTORY THEATRE P.O. Box 1682, Grand Lake, CO 80447, 970-627-5087, box office 970-627-3421, fax 970-627-8173, www.rockymountainrep.com, rmrtgrandlake@aol.com. Live, professional musical theatre! RMRT produces a summer season of three Broadway musicals in nightly rotation and one fall musical mid-Aug. thru Sept., employing professional actors and musicians. Sell-out crowds in last three seasons! The charmingly rustic mountain village of Grand Lake is 100 miles west of Denver, adjacent to Rocky Mountain National Park. Don’t miss out! Some of the finest musical productions you’ll see anywhere!

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WHAT A VIEW More than 120 miles of snowcapped peaks can be seen from Denver... a panorama of 200 named peaks, including 32 that soar to 13,000 feet and above. There are 683 peaks in Colorado that climb to 13,000 feet and 54 that soar to 14,000 feet – three of which can be seen from Denver (from north to south) Longs Peak, 15th highest in Colorado at 14,255 feet; Mount Evans, 14th highest in Colorado at 14,264 feet; and Pikes Peak, 30th highest in Colorado at 14,110 feet. Denver's best mountain viewpoints: 1. The Denver Museum of Nature & Science has an outdoor deck that identifies visible peaks. 2. The rotunda of the Colorado State Capitol has bronze plaques that identify the visible peaks. 3. Cranmer Park, located at Cherry Street & East 2nd Ave., has a plaza that names some of the visible peaks. VISITDENVER.COM

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ATTRACTIONS SPA OF THE ROCKIES 401 N. River St., P.O. Box 308, Glenwood Springs, CO 81602, 970-945-6571, 800-537-SWIM, fax 970-947-2950, www.hotspringspool.com. Located at the historic Glenwood Hot Springs, Spa of the Rockies is wellness-centered and will incorporate healing and restorative mineral baths and other holistic spa specialties (massage, body treatments, facials, manicure, pedicure) using plants indigenous to the area, Reiki, and expansive protocols for energy balancing. Spa of the Rockies opens early Fall 2008. 160

Elevation 4,591 ft. Colorado’s Western gateway city, with a major airport and access to ski areas and summer recreation in beautiful settings of mesas, red rocks and fertile valleys.

ACCOMMODATIONS HOLIDAY INN GRAND JUNCTION 755 Horizon Dr. (at I-70), Grand Junction, CO 81506, 970-243-6790, 888-489-9796, fax 970-254-3130, www.holiday-inn.com/grandjunction, info@higrandjct.com. Indoor recreation center, 291 guest rooms, indoor and outdoor pools/hot tubs, game room, fitness center, restaurant/lounge, coffeemakers and free high-speed Internet. Colorado National Monument, wineries, Redlands Mesa Golf Course and mountain biking minutes away.

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GLENWOOD SPRINGS CHAMBER RESORT ASSOCIATION 1102 Grand Ave., Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, 970-945-6589, 888-4-GLENWOOD, fax 970-945-1531, www.visitglenwood.com, lindsey@glenwoodchamber.com. Affordable mountain community with world’s largest natural hot springs pool, biking, rafting, skiing, snowmobiling and Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Conference facilities accommodate groups of ten to 400. Two and a half hours west of Denver, with easy access to Vail and Aspen.

KESSLER CANYON P.O. Box 169, 0655 County Rd. 209, DeBeque, CO 81630, 970-283-1145, 866-548-3267, fax 970-283-1146, www.kesslercanyon.com, info@kesslercanyon.com. A first-class western Colorado wildlife retreat encompassing 23,000 pristine acres of solitude. An outdoor sportsman’s paradise offering yearround recreational opportunities, including hunting, fishing and shooting sports. Culinary, art and photo safari programs as well as specialevent capabilities are available for a truly unique experience.

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Colorful Colorado IDAHO SPRINGS Elevation 7,125 ft. Historic mining town where gold was first discovered in Colorado.

ATTRACTIONS ARGO GOLD MINE & MILL 2350 Riverside Dr., Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-567-2421, fax 303-567-9304, www.historicargotours.com. Tour the Argo Gold Mine, Mill and Museum. Open mid-April to mid-Oct. A National Historic Site only 30 minutes west of Denver on I-70, providing fun, educational tours the whole family will enjoy. Free gold-panning lesson with every tour.

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PHOENIX GOLD MINE Trail Creek Rd., P.O. Box 3236, Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-567-0422, www.phoenixgoldminetours.com. Historic working gold mine operated by Colorado’s oldest continuous hard-rock mining family. Best underground tour. Gold panning taught. Pan for gold from a beautiful mountain stream. Historic hiking trail and picnicking. Featured in National Geographic, on the NY Morning Breakfast Show and Reuters World, in People magazine and on the Discovery Channel. National Mining Hall of Fame nearby.

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ACCOMMODATIONS INDIAN HOT SPRINGS 302 Soda Creek Rd., Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-989-6666, fax 303-567-9304, www.IndianHotSprings.com. For over 100 years, the Indian Hot Springs has featured hot mineral baths, geo-thermal caves, private and outdoor Jacuzzi baths, swimming pool, Club Mud, day spa, 68 hotel rooms, four cabins and a restaurant. Come for relaxation, health or romance. Day trips or stay the night.

DINING MANGIA! CASUAL ITALIAN 1446 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-567-4371, fax 303-567-4034, www.mangia.com, mangiamia@yahoo.com. Enjoy fine Italian food in a casual setting in an historic mining town just 30 miles west of Denver on I-70.

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GRAND JUNCTION VISITOR & CONVENTION BUREAU 740 Horizon Dr., Grand Junction, CO 81506, 970-244-1480, 800-962-2547, www.visitgrandjunction.com, barbarab@gjcity.org. “Taste the Adventure” in Colorado’s wine country. Located directly off I-70, Grand Junction is a four-hour drive from Denver, or take the most popular U.S. AMTRAK route. The Grand Valley features more than 18 wineries, Colorado National Monument, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking, scenic byways, five golf courses and a charming historic downtown.

Elevation 7,700 ft. Surrounded by mountains, rivers and lakes, Gunnison is home to one of the nation’s newest national parks, Black Canyon of the Gunnison.

INFORMATION GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE TOURISM ASSOCIATION 202 E. Georgia Ave., Gunnison, CO 81230, 800-814-8130, fax 970-641-7994, www.gunnisoncrestedbutte.com. Some of the most beautiful places on earth are lesser known and undisturbed. There’s a special sense of wonder discovering a place like that. You take it with you when you leave. Historic 1880s towns, two scenic byways, world-class ski area, museums, the arts, and Colorado’s best outdoor recreation!

TOMMYKNOCKER BREWERY 1401 Miner St., Idaho Springs, CO 80452, 303-567-2688, fax 303-567-4575, www.tommyknocker.com, tkbrew@tommyknocker.com. We offer a wonderful venue with great food and an award-winning selection of handcrafted microbrews. A true Colorado Rocky Mountain experience.

KEYSTONE Elevation 9,300 ft. More than 30 restaurants and shops are found in modern Keystone Village, an elegant year-round resort in a beautiful location.

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ACCOMMODATIONS KEY TO THE ROCKIES LODGING COMPANY 23024 U.S. Hwy. 6, Ste. 202, Keystone, CO 80435, 970-468-1898, 800-248-1942, fax 970-468-6181, www.keytotherockies.com, info@keytotherockies.com. Stay free: Book three nights and get the fourth night free from April 1 to Dec. 15, Jan. 6 to Feb. 10 and Feb. 20 to March 10 for select studios and one- to three-bedroom condominiums. For family reunions, weddings or meetings, book our mountain homes to sleep up to 16-20 people! Amenities include pool, hot tub, free Wi-Fi and more!

INFORMATION KEYSTONE RESORT 21966 Hwy. 6, P.O. Box 38, Keystone, CO 80435, 970-468-2316, 800-239-1639, fax 970-496-4507, www.keystoneresort.com, keystone@vailresorts.com. Three-mountain-deep ski experience on Keystone Mountain, North Peak and the Outback. Wide variety of accommodations with more than 1,400 properties ranging from hotels, condominiums, townhomes, bed & breakfasts and private homes. Zagat Surveyrated restaurants, Nordic Center and 5,000acre outdoor ice rink.

MANITOU SPRINGS Elevation 6,336 ft. Adjacent to Colorado Springs, this historic mineral spa is now a flourishing art colony and vacation resort.

ATTRACTIONS CAVE OF THE WINDS One hour from Denver; six miles west of Colorado Springs on U.S. Hwy. 24, P.O. Box 826, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 719-634-2888, www.caveofthewinds.com. Come help us celebrate our 125th season in the perfect combination of relaxation and natural beauty. Visiting the Caves creates a mountain full of good times and great memories. Two distinctive, different tours are offered. Visit our Website for a calendar of events. Open yearround. MANITOU & PIKES PEAK RAILWAY P.O. Box 351, 515 Ruxton Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 719-685-5401, 800-745-3773, fax 719-685-9033, www.cograilway.com, info@cograil.com. Seventy miles from downtown Denver, world’s highest cog railway ascends Pikes Peak, 14,100 ft. Open since 1891, train winds past waterfalls, through aspen and pine forests. Wildlife abounds. Views from Great Plains to Continental Divide. Now open year-round.

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Colorful Colorado STEAMBOAT GRAND RESORT HOTEL 2305 Mt. Werner Cir., Steamboat Springs, CO 80487, 970-871-5500, 877-269-2628, fax 970-871-5501, www.steamboatgrand.com. Steamboat’s only four-diamond resort features 327 luxury rooms and suites located within steps of the mountain. Full-service restaurants and cafe, indoor and outdoor function space. Fitness center, heated outdoor pool and whirlpools, spa, slopeside ski storage, underground parking, units with kitchens.

INFORMATION MANITOU CLIFF DWELLINGS U.S. Hwy. 24, P.O. Box 272, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 719-685-5242, 800-354-9971, fax 719-685-1562, www.cliffdwellingsmuseum.com. Featuring prehistoric Indian ruins (1100 to 1300 A.D.). Museums displaying prehistoric artifacts. Retail stores. Native American dance performances (June, July, Aug.). Open year-round. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas.

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MIRAMONT CASTLE 9 Capitol Hill Ave., Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 719-685-1011, 888-685-1011, fax 719-685-1985, www.miramontcastle.org, miramontcastle@msn.com. Built in 1895 by a French priest as a private residence for his mother and himself. The castle, over 14,000 sq. ft., has been restored to its original state and is a museum open to the public.

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INFORMATION MANITOU SPRINGS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & VISITORS BUREAU 354 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, CO 80829, 719-685-5089, 877-237-4875, fax 719-685-0355, www.manitousprings.org, manitou@pikes-peak.com. Only 70 miles south of Denver, Manitou Springs is located at the foot of Pikes Peak. Enjoy our mineral drinking springs and historic charm. Shopping, art galleries, museums, casual-tofine dining, wide variety of lodging options. Centrally located, close to all major attractions. Year-round destination. Free visitors’ guide.

AVALANCHE RANCH 12863 Hwy. 133, Redstone, CO 80204, 970-963-2846, fax 970-963-3141, www.avalancheranch.com, info@avalancheranch.com. Experience log-cabin living with spectacular views. Thirteen cozy cabins and three-bedroom ranch house set among 39 acres of riverfront wilderness. Hunting, hiking and skiing in a perfect mountain setting. Come for weddings, reunions, retreats and romance.

2,166 sq. miles, elevation from 7,000-14,285 ft. The geographic center of the state, South Park includes the towns of Fairplay and Alma (the highest incorporated town in North America) and offers wide open spaces and true old West adventure in a land where the buffalo still roam.

INFORMATION SOUTH PARK AREA VISITORS ASSOCIATION P.O. Box 226, Alma, CO 80420, 719-966-4080, fax 719-966-4081, www.southparkcolorado.org, info@southparkcolorado.org. Remember when getting there was half the fun—in the days before interstates and crowded, cookie-cutter resorts? Those days still exist in the South Park area, just a short trip up U.S. 285 from Denver. Visit the real South Park for year-round adventure! Everything happens at a different pace here.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS Elevation 6,695 ft. This colorful village mixes an Old West ranching-town atmosphere with a modern ski resort.

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REDSTONE This enchanting alpine village and National Historic District is located along Colorado’s West Elk Scenic Byway on the edge of the Maroon Bells Wilderness Area and offers world-class recreational activities, fine dining, working artists’ studios, fine-art galleries and quaint shops filled with handmade crafts and antiques. The sparkling clear Crystal River flows along the entire west side of Redstone, providing swimming, fishing, rafting and kayaking opportunities.

SHERATON STEAMBOAT RESORT 2200 Village Inn Ct., P.O. Box 774808, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, 970-879-2220, 800-848-8877, fax 970-879-7686, www.sheraton.com/steamboat. Located at the base of the Steamboat ski area and hiking/biking paths. Choose from guest rooms, suites, condominiums or luxury residences. Great views from Sevens Restaurant and Three Saddles Grille. 15,000 sq. ft. of retail space, including Sol Day Spa and Wild Horse Art Gallery. Robert Trent Jones II championship golf course.

STEAMBOAT SPRINGS CHAMBER RESORT ASSOCIATION 125 Anglers Dr., P.O. Box 774408, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477, 970-879-0880, 877-754-2269, fax 970-879-2543, www.steamboatchamber.com, www.steamboatsummer.com. Steamboat Springs, a place where you’ll find the spirit of the West and friendly hospitality everywhere. A wide-open valley welcomes you, providing a playground to enjoy outdoor activities or just to relax. World-class ski and snowboard terrain, wooded mountain trails, pristine trout streams and rejuvenating natural hot springs beckon.

VAIL/ BEAVER CREEK Elevation 8,150 ft. A beautiful pedestrian village combines alpine charm with the Rocky Mountain West and world-class skiing.

ACCOMMODATIONS ANTLERS AT VAIL 680 W. Lionshead Pl., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-2471, 800-258-8614, www.antlersvail.com, info@antlersvail.com. Exceptional studio suites to four-bedroom condominiums. 150 yards from the Lionshead gondola, shops and restaurants, this A+ location is removed from the highway. Antlers’ guests enjoy free parking, free high-speed Internet access, a spectacular swimming pool, hot tub and many other amenities. Recent renovations make the Antlers the gem of Lionshead! BEAVER CREEK LODGE 26 Avondale Ln., P.O. Box 2578, Beaver Creek, CO 81620, 800-525-7280, fax 970-845-8242, www.beavercreeklodge.net, reservations@beavercreeklodge.net. In Beaver Creek Village, steps from skiing, shopping and dining. Completely renovated. Fireplace, kitchenette with microwave and refrigerator. Separate bedrooms feature pillowtop mattress, flat-screen TV and Bose Wave® radio. Condominiums feature gourmet kitchens and whirlpool baths. Fully air-conditioned for perfect comfort year-round. Wi-Fi, pool and fitness area.

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LION SQUARE LODGE & CONFERENCE CENTER 660 W. Lionshead Pl., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-2281, 800-525-5788, fax 970-476-7423, www.lionsquare.com, reservations@lionsquare.com. Ski-in/ski-out lodge in Vail, next to the gondola and activities. Lodge rooms, condominiums, restaurant, pool, hot tubs and complimentary parking. MANOR VAIL LODGE 595 E. Vail Valley Dr., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-5000, 800-950-VAIL, fax 970-476-4982, www.manorvail.com, res@manorvail.com. Reopened July 2008 after an $80 million expansion and renovation. Spacious condominiums, fine-dining restaurant, lounge, fitness center with spa services and conference center. Adjacent to Golden Peak ski lifts and school, Vail Village, Ford Park and Vail Golf Course.

RIDE THE SKI TRAIN The most exciting way to take a day trip of skiing from Denver is to board the Ski Train -America’s largest scheduled passenger train. Skiers and sightseers alike enjoy the spectacular two hour train ride that begins in Denver’s Union Station and climbs up high into the Rocky Mountains, cutting through dozens of tunnels while clinging to narrow ledges above roaring, ice-crusted rivers below. The train leaves Denver at 7:15 a.m., arriving in Winter Park at 9:30 a.m. After a full day of skiing at one of Colorado’s largest ski areas, the train departs at 4:15 p.m. and arrives back in Denver at 6:30 p.m. in time for dinner. The bar cars are popular places on the return trip, as you relax and watch all the lights of Denver appear on the plains below. For non-skiers, Winter Park offers snowcat rides above timberline, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, a tubbing hill, dogsled sleigh rides, or just shopping and browsing in the delightful resort town of Winter Park. The gigantic ski area has 3,000 acres of skiable terrain and 25 lifts including 1 high speed six person chairlift, 4 triple chairlifts, 7 high-speed express quads, 7 double chairs and more. www.skitrain.com VISITDENVER.COM

VAIL/BEAVER CREEK, cont. CHARTER AT BEAVER CREEK 120 Offerson Rd., P.O. Box 5310, Beaver Creek, CO 81620, 970-949-6660, 800-525-6660, fax 970-949-4489, www.thecharter.com, reservations@thecharter.com. Ski-in/ski-out condominium lodge in Beaver Creek Village. Lodge rooms and condominiums, pools, hot tubs, spa, restaurants, health club and concierge. COMFORT INN VAIL/BEAVER CREEK 0161 W. Beaver Creek Blvd., Avon, CO 81620, 970-949-5511, 800-423-4374, fax 970-949-7762, www.comfortinn.com/hotel/co052. Our oversized guest rooms, with two queen166

sized beds, can comfortably accommodate a family of four. Rates include our deluxe continental breakfast, wireless Internet access and free parking. EAST WEST RESORTS - BEAVER CREEK P.O. Box 5480, Beaver Creek, CO 81620, 970-949-5071, 800-273-1748, fax 970-949-5526, www.eastwestbeavercreek.com, bcres@eastwestresorts.com. Beaver Creek and Bachelor Gulch’s finest selection of vacation accommodations. East West Resorts offers studios to seven-bedroom condominiums and private homes. All properties offer a full kitchen, fireplace, balcony/deck, hot tub, pool, concierge service and access to the Allegria Spa.

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MONTANEROS IN VAIL 641 W. Lionshead Cir., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-2491, 800-444-8245, fax 970-476-6926, www.montaneros.com, reservations@montaneros.com. Condominium lodge in Vail, steps to the gondola. One- to four-bedroom condominiums, complimentary Internet access, pool, hot tub and free parking. PARK HYATT BEAVER CREEK RESORT & SPA P.O. Box 1595, Beaver Creek, CO 81620, 970-949-1234, www.parkhyattbeavercreek.com, sgubrud@hyatt.com. No matter the season, enjoy the recently renovated ski-in/ski-out Park Hyatt Beaver Creek Resort and Spa, located in the heart of Beaver Creek Village. Enjoy your favorite drink by the fireplace overlooking the Rocky Mountains or simply pamper yourself in the healing waters of the new revolutionary spa. RITZ-CARLTON AT BACHELOR GULCH P.O. Box 9190, Avon, CO 81620, 970-748-6200, fax 970-748-6300, www.ritzcarlton.com. Located on Beaver Creek Mountain. Vail Valley’s only five-diamond resort. Featuring 237 guest rooms, eight meeting rooms, 21,000-sq. ft. award-winning spa and two golf courses. VAIL MARRIOTT MOUNTAIN RESORT & SPA 715 W. Lionshead Cir., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-4444, 800-648-0720, fax 970-479-6996, www.vailmarriott.com. Located at the base of the #1-ranked mountain resort in North America, the AAA four-diamond Vail Marriott Mountain Resort & Spa offers the warmth of a mountain lodge with the flexibility to handle groups up to 600. The hotel features 344 elegantly appointed guest rooms in the heart of Lionshead’s revitalization.

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VAIL’S MOUNTAIN HAUS 292 E. Meadow Dr., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-2434, 800-237-0922, fax 970-476-3007, www.mountainhaus.com. Nestled along Gore Creek at the covered bridge in the heart of Vail Village, Vail’s Mountain Haus offers luxurious accommodations only steps from world-class skiing, dining and shopping. We have all the amenities of a four-star hotel and offer everything from hotel rooms to four-bedroom suites. VAIL’S PARK MEADOWS LODGE 1472 Matterhorn Cir., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-5598, 888-245-8086, fax 970-476-3056, www.parkmeadowslodge.com, parkmead@vail.net. Vail’s most affordable family lodging. Your home away from home. Clean, comfortable and friendly. Kitchens, hot tub, laundry, cable, free local calls, Wi-Fi, grills, picnic tables. Winter shuttle.

ATTRACTIONS VAIL RESORTS, INC. 390 Interlocken Crescent, Broomfield, CO 80021, 303-404-1800, 800-404-3535, fax 303-404-6415, www.vailresorts.com, www.snow.com. Vail Resorts operates the world-class mountain resorts of Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, and Keystone, as well as numerous lodging properties in and around their base areas. The resorts offer exceptional year-round experiences from skiing and snowboarding in winter to golf, hiking, rafting, horseback riding and mountain biking in summer.

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VILAR CENTER FOR THE ARTS 68 Avondale Ln., Beaver Creek, CO 81620, 970-845-TIXS, 888-920-ARTS, fax 970-748-1396, www.vilarcenter.org. An extraordinary and intimate 530-seat performing-arts theater located in the heart of Beaver Creek Resort. In addition to a full entertainment lineup, the theater is available for private groups and parties.

VAIL PLAZA HOTEL & CLUB 16 Vail Rd., Vail, CO 81657, 970-477-8000, fax 970-477-8012, www.vailplazahotel.com, reservations@vailplazahotel.com. The newest hotel in Vail. All the fun and excitement of Vail Village at your doorstep. 207 guest rooms and over 7,000 sq. ft. of meeting space, with all the amenities and services of a four-star resort. VAIL RACQUET CLUB TOWNHOMES & CONDOMINIUMS 4695 Vail Racquet Club Dr., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-4840, 800-428-4840, fax 970-476-4890, www.vailracquetclub.com. Affordable lodging bordering the White River National Forest, with the most breathtaking

www.unitedsoybean.org natural setting in Vail. Minutes from skiing and Vail Village. Health club with outdoor pool, hot tubs, outdoor tennis courts, fitness center, yoga and aerobic classes, saunas, steam rooms and more. Complimentary Wi-Fi in lobby. On free shuttle route. VAIL SPA 710 W. Lionshead Cir., Vail, CO 81657, 970-476-0882, 866-701-0799, fax 970-476-5548, www.vailspa.com, vailspa@vail.net. Conveniently located in Lionshead near shops, dining and the gondola. The spacious two-, three- and four-bedroom condominiums feature gas fireplaces and full kitchens. Guests enjoy pools, hot tubs, steam room and sauna.

VAIL VALLEY FOUNDATION P.O. Box 309, Vail, CO 81658, 970-949-1999, 888-883-VAIL, fax 970-949-9265, www.vvf.org. Specializing in special events, the Vail Valley Foundation organizes everything from international sporting events like World Cup alpine ski racing and snowboarding to cultural events, including the Vail International Dance Festival, free concerts at the Ford Amphitheater in Vail and world-class performances at the Vilar Center for the Arts in Beaver Creek. If you’re looking for great events, call us! VAIL VALLEY PARTNERSHIP 101 Fawcett Rd., Ste. 240, Avon, CO 81620, 970-476-1000, www.visitvailvalley.com or www.vailonsale.net. Meetings and vacations in the Vail Valley are different. Fresh mountain air, beautiful evergreens and inspiring mountain vistas provide a relaxed and unique atmosphere for our visitors. We are confident that we have everything necessary to make your vacation a success!

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Colorful Colorado WINTER PARK Elevation 8,800 ft. Fast-growing resort area with year-round recreation.

ACCOMMODATIONS ALPINE RESORT PROPERTIES P.O. Box 66, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-5701, 800-832-7725, fax 970-726-4208, www.AlpineResortProperties.com. While visiting Denver, plan to Escape to Winter Park, just 67 miles away. Why? Breathtaking scenery. Abundant activities. Largest selection of condominiums and homes in the Winter Park/Fraser Valley. Custom packages include golf, horseback riding, rafting and fly fishing. Check out our weekly ‘”Last Chance to Escape” online deals! BEAVER VILLAGE CONDOMINIUMS P.O. Box 349, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-8813, 800-824-8438, www.beavercondos.com. Downtown location with stunning mountain views. Direct shuttle to and from resort. Spacious condominiums with all amenities. Pool, hot tubs and sauna.

DESTINATIONS WEST - WINTER PARK GRAND ELK - GRAND LAKE P.O. Box 3478, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-8881, 800-545-9378, fax 970-726-4534, www.mtnlodging.com, info@mtnlodging.com. Specializing in luxury vacation home rentals, from slopeside to lakeside, in town or on the green. We offer all-inclusive vacations for individual travelers and groups up to 30. IRON HORSE RESORT 101 Iron Horse Way, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-8851, 888-838-9295, fax 970-726-2321, www.ironhorsemeetings.com, kallen@ironhorse-resort.com. Nestled among the pines, Iron Horse Resort offers condominiums in a hotel-like atmosphere with adventure waiting outside every door. WINTER PARK MOUNTAIN LODGE 81699 U.S. Hwy. 40, Winter Park, CO 80482, 800-726-3340, fax 970-726-1094, www.winterparkhotel.com. Winter Park’s newest hotel is located across from the base of Winter Park Ski Resort. Microbrewery and awe-inspiring views at an exceptional value. The lodge offers an indoor pool, two indoor hot tubs, sauna, game room, exercise room and eight conference rooms.

INFORMATION WINTER PARK - FRASER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE P.O. Box 3236, Winter Park, CO 80482, 970-726-4118, 800-903-7275, fax 970-726-9449, www.playwinterpark.com. Winter Park and the Fraser Valley—Welcome to Colorado’s Wide Open Spaces. Authentic mountain towns in the spectacular, unspoiled paradise of the Rocky Mountains. Only 67 miles from Denver. Call for a free visitors’ guide.

WYOMING, CHEYENNE Elevation 6,067 feet. Wyoming’s capital city is located 100 miles north of Denver.

INFORMATION CHEYENNE AREA CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU One Depot Square, 151 W. 15th St., Ste. 202, Cheyenne, WY 82001, 307-778-3133, 800-426-5009, fax 307-778-3190, www.cheyenne.org, darren@cheyenne.org. Just 95 miles north of Denver, Cheyenne is a perfect day trip offering Western attractions and atmosphere. Live the Legend of Cheyenne!

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