Things to do in Denver

Things to do in and around Denver

Special Tuesday night activities

(blue star) 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.

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

Others

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.