Exploring Denver and Surrounding Areas

If your schedule allows, plan to travel to Denver a day or two in advance of the National Conference, or extend your stay after, and enjoy some of the sites and experiences in Denver. Venture beyond the city for skiing and other outdoor adventures. Here’s a sampling of options, with links for details.

Walking Distance from Hotel

• The Denver Mint
  
  
• Art and History Museums
  www.denverartmuseum.org/home
  www.coloradohistory.org/
  www.mychildsmuseum.org/
  www.dmns.org/main/en/
  
  
• Molly Brown’s Home and Museum

Driving Distance from Hotel

• Coors Brewery Tour (aka "MillerCoors") – ½ hour drive
  
  
• REI Denver Flagship – 1 mile from hotel
  
  
• Olympic Training Facility – Colorado Springs (1 hour)
  
  
• U.S. Air Force Academy
  
  
• Historic Mining Ghost towns (gambling!) 45- minutes
  www.centralcitycolorado.com
  www.blackhawkcolorado.com
  
  
• World Class Skiing – 10 slopes 1-2 hours from Denver