Things to do in Denver
Things to do in and around Denver
Special Tuesday night activities
Cirque du Soleil will be performing Corteo at the Pepsi Center which is approximately 15-20 minutes from the conference hotel. If you want to get together to organize a group to go to this performance look for the Cirque du Soleil sign at the opening reception.
- See a list of all evening events at http://www.denver.org/Events/?app=search&searchType=event&key=day&d=26&m=6&y=2007&month=6&year=2007
Restaurants
Within walking distance
Listed in order of distance from hotel, closest to farthest:
- McDonald's
- IHOP
- Arby's
- Panera Bread
- Country Buffet
- Famous Dave's BBQ
- Panda Express
- Casey's Pub
- Udi's Bread Bistro
- Noodles & Co.
- Cold Stone Creamery
- Starbucks
- Chipotle
- Anthony's Pizza
By shuttle
- http://www.northfieldstapleton.com/go/dirListing.cfm?CurrCat=2138210342 This free shuttle provided by RTD picks up at 36th and Quebec by the Vectra Bank. This is approximately 2 blocks from the hotel. The shuttle takes you to Northfield at Stapleton, a shopping and dining "lifestyle district".
Others
- 23-24 June - La Piazza dell' Arte - Larimer Square, downtown Denver - http://www.larimerarts.org/la_piazza_dell_arte.html
- There are lots of options downtown. This is approximately at 10-15 minute drive from the hotel.
Golden
Several "Denver Excursions" sites listed a visit to Golden, Co. as a good destination. Among other things it includes the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, the Colorado Railroad Museum, and for those that don't like good beer, the Coors Brewery
Red Rocks
More
- Denver Zoo
- Ski Train
Runs in the summer as well. It would be an all day trip though. - Bike tours
They have road bike tours, jeep trail tours, plus hiking, whitewater rafting, etc. - Whitewater rafting
It looks like Clear Creek would be a doable afternoon trip. Here's one outfitter that could be used. - Baseball
The Colorado Rockies baseball team will be on a road trip during the conference so a pro baseball game is out.