Visitor Directory / COME TO LIFE CRESTONE ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS TOWN OF CRESTONE A cultural center, alive with diversity and futuristic vision. Pristine alpine lakes, sand dunes, hiking and views. Home to international spiritual cen-ters like the hidden city of Sangri-la, Crestone beckons travelers to come, experience and remember. crestonecreativedistrict.xyz, 719-256-5445, PO Box 331, Crestone 81131 DOWNTOWN AQUARIUM Mixes family fun, upscale-casual dining and spectacular marine life. Explore the Aquarium Adventure exhibit with more than 1 mil-lion gallons of extraordinary exhibits, then dine in the Aquarium Restaurant seated around a 50,000-gallon aquarium. aquariumrestaurants.com/ downtownaquariumdenver, 303-561-4450, 700 Water St., Denver 80211 F U is Colorado’s largest theme and water park. From roller coasters to kid adventures, a water park and tons of special events, there are thrills for all. Visit ElitchGardens. com for more info and to purchase tickets. elitchgardens.com, info@elitchgardens.com, 303-595-4386, 2000 Elitch Cir., Denver 80204 F U Colorado’s largest and most unique transportation collection. See the world’s largest steam locomotive; Union Pacific’s “Big Boy,” Amelia Earhart’s first car and special rotating exhibits. Open year-round Mon.–Sat. 10am–4pm and Sun. noon–4pm. forneymuseum.org, customerservice@forneymuseum.org, 303-297-1113, 4303 Brighton Blvd., Denver 80216 U Center is designed to ignite imaginations of all ages about Colorado history through high-tech and hands-on exhibits, programming and special events. Exhibits share the stories of Colorado’s people over the past 10,000 years. historycolorado.org, reservations@state.co.us, 303-447-8679, 1200 Broadway, Denver 80203 F U Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin “Molly” Brown. Interact with knowledgable docents who share the Progressive Era changes Margaret and mining engineer husband J.J. saw in their lifetime and learn their role in shaping Denver. mollybrown.org, admin@mollybrown.org, 303-832-4092, 1340 Pennsylvania St., Denver 80203 U COMFORT INN & SUITES Minutes from downtown Denver and conveniently located off I-70 near the Stapleton development area. Free breakfast with hot waffles. Near Denver International Airport, Denver Coliseum, the Denver Zoo, Pepsi Center, Elitch’s and Coors Field. choicehotels.com/colorado/denver/comfort-inn-hotels/ co192, fdcomfortnortheast@gmail.com, 303-388-8100, 4685 Quebec St., Denver 80216 E H J K p r m U $ Mile High Stadium, Coors Field, Pepsi Center and many attractions. One and a half miles to the Denver Coliseum and adjacent to the Denver Mart. choicehotels.com/colorado/denver/comfort-inn-hotels/ co002, holly@coloradohospitality.com, 303-297-1717, 401 E. 58th Ave., Denver 80216 G E H J K F r m U activities Denver City Park offers or take a break to gaze at the wildlife of the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge when you stay at our pet-friendly hotel near University of Colorado Hospital. choicehotels. com/colorado/denver/comfort-inn-hotels/co304, gm.co304@choicehotels.com, 303-375-1500, 303-375-1500, 4380 Peoria St., Denver 80302 G E H J K m today at the smoke-free Comfort Suites Near Denver Downtown hotel, located minutes from downtown attractions like Coors Field, Pepsi Center and the Denver Coliseum. Enjoy amenities like free parking, free WiFi, free hot breakfast and more. choicehotels. com/colorado/denver/comfort-suites-hotels/co317, gm.co317@choicehotels.com, 720-531-3500, 620 Federal Blvd., Building A, Denver 80204 G E J K p r m The refreshed Grand Hyatt Denver Downtown is located in the heart of the Mile High City’s business district. It is within walking distance of its best attractions and one short block from the 16th Street Mall. hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/ colorado/grand-hyatt-denver/denrd, qualitydenrd@ hyatt.com, 303-295-1234, 800-233-1234, 1750 Welton St., Denver 80202 G E H J I F r U ELITCH GARDENS THEME & WATER PARK Elitch Gardens COMFORT INN CENTRAL Close to downtown Denver, CRIPPLE CREEK ATTRACTIONS CRIPPLE CREEK BUTTE THEATER Cripple Creek’s historic Butte Theater is home to year-round live professional theatrical performances, musical entertainment and classic melodrama. buttetheater.com, emilyandrews. butte@gmail.com, 719-689-6402, 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek 80813 U FORNEY MUSEUM OF TRANSPORTATION Explore COMFORT INN DENVER EAST Explore the numerous DELTA ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS DELTA COUNTY: CEDAREDGE, CRAWFORD, DELTA, ECKERT, HOTCHKISS, ORCHARD CITY & PAONIA Delta County: You will discover untapped trails, tracks and rivers to enjoy in solitude or with friends. Located on the Western Slope. Find Cedaredge, Crawford, Delta, Eckert, Hotchkiss, Orchard City and Paonia. Be inspired to linger! deltacountycolorado.com, kelli@ deltacountycolorado.com, 970-874-9532, 501 Palmer, Delta 81416 U HISTORY COLORADO CENTER The History Colorado COMFORT SUITES NEAR DENVER DOWNTOWN Book MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM Experience the home of GRAND HYATT DENVER ATTRACTIONS FORT UNCOMPAHGRE INTERPRETIVE CENTER Step back WATER WORLD America’s largest water amusement park. More than 50 attractions/slides for all ages on 70-plus acres! Minutes from downtown Denver. Colorado’s first watercoaster, wave pools, family raft rides, kids areas, speed slides, thrill rides and more. Free park-ing. waterworldcolorado.com, guestservices@ waterworldcolorado.com, 303-427-7873, 8801 N. Pecos St., Denver 80260 U in time and visit the replica of an 1820s-era historic fur-trading center and learn about the history of the ear-liest days of commerce on Colorado’s Western Slope. fortuncompahgre.org, infofortonost@gmail.com, 970-874-8349, 440 N. Palmer St., Delta 81416 U HYATT REGENCY DENVER AT COLORADO CONVENTION CENTER Award-winning hotel 1 block from HOTELS & MOTELS QUALITY INN – DELTA Near Black Canyon of the Gunnison THE WILD ANIMAL SANCTUARY See more than 480 large National Park, Escalante Canyon and Grand Mesa. Fresh-baked cookies served nightly. Spacious rooms with wireless Internet. Free full hot breakfast. choicehotels. com/colorado/delta/quality-inn-hotels/co713, gm.co713@choicehotels.com, 970-874-1000, 877-424-6423, 180 Gunnison River Dr., Delta 81416 H r m U carnivores rescued from illegal or abusive situations roaming freely in species-specific habitats on 789 acres of open grassland. The sanctuary is open daily to the public and features a Mile Into the Wild elevated walkway. wildanimalsanctuary.org, information@ wildanimalsanctuary.org, 303-536-0118, 2999 County Rd. 53, Denver 80643 F U Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is Colorado’s official air and space museum. Located on the grounds of the former Lowry Air Force Base, Wings is dedicated to inspiring and educating the public about aviation and space endeavors. wingsmuseum.org, info@ wingsmuseum.org, 303-360-5360, 7711 E. Academy Blvd., Denver 80230 U 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver and two blocks from theater district with 1,100 newly refreshed guest rooms with free WiFi adjacent to Colorado Convention Center. 27th-floor Peaks Lounge with panoramic views. hyatt.com/en-US/hotel/colorado/hyatt-regency-denver-at-colorado-convention-center/dencc, qualitydencc@hyatt.com, 303-436-1234, 800-233-1234, 650 15th St., Denver 80202 G E J I F U today at the MainStay Suites Near Denver Downtown hotel! Feel at home in our spacious suites with a fully equipped kitchen. Our smoke-free hotel is located near Mile High Stadium, Pepsi Center, Elitch Gardens and more. choicehotels.com/colorado/denver/ mainstay-hotels/co318, gm.co318@choicehotels.com, 720-531-3510, 620 Federal Blvd., Building B, Denver 80204 G E K U Just minutes from Denver Airport, we offer the comfort and service to make your stay a memorable one. Whether you are in Denver on business or catching an early flight in the morning, you’ll enjoy our pillow-top mattresses and hot breakfast buffet. choicehotels. com/colorado/denver/quality-inn-hotels/co235, gm.co235@choicehotels.com, 303-371-5300, 6890 Tower Rd., Denver 80249 G E H J I K p r m U $–$$ MAINSTAY SUITES NEAR DENVER DOWNTOWN Book DENVER ASSOCIATIONS & CHAMBERS DENVER, THE MILE HIGH CITY Denver is a vibrant outdoor city full of urban adventure waiting to be explored. Experience The Mile High City’s 300 days of sunshine, walkable downtown, thriving arts and cul-ture, award-winning dining, craft brewing and Rocky Mountain backdrop. visitdenver.com, visitorinfo@ visitdenver.com, 303-892-1505, 800-233-6837, Tourist Information Center: 1575 California St., Denver 80202 WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM Wings QUALITY INN & SUITES DENVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT BED & BREAKFASTS CAPITOL HILL MANSION BED AND BREAKFAST INN 1891 ATTRACTIONS DENVER ART MUSEUM World-class art in the heart of Denver! Libeskind-designed Hamilton Building features special exhibitions, artist demonstrations, family-friend-ly programs and more. Daily tours, cafe, shop. Free general admission for kids 18 and under every day. denverartmuseum.org, info@denverartmuseum.org, 720-865-5000, 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver 80204 U F tures native, exotic and xeric plants, a tropical rain forest and the Science Pyramid. Art exhibitions have featured the likes of Henry Moore and Dale Chihuly. Mordecai Children’s Garden offers a place for kids to learn and play. botanicgardens.org, feedback@ botanicgardens.org, 720-865-3500, 1007 York St., Denver 80206 F U Denver’s top family attractions. Experience ancient fos-sils, dazzling gems and minerals, majestic wildlife, recent discoveries from outer space, Egyptian mummies, exhib-its about the human body, traveling special exhibitions and more. dmns.org, info@dmns.org, 303-370-6000, 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver 80205 F U Richardson Romanesque Victorian inn in downtown Denver. Walk to convention center, mall and museums. The inn features 8 luxurious guest rooms and suites with a unique experience and the modern amenities and conveniences. capitolhillmansion.com, info@ capitolhillmansion.com, 303-839-5221, 800-839-9329, 1207 N. Pennsylvania St., Denver 80203 J K p r QUALITY INN & SUITES DENVER STAPLETON A convenient DINING BUCKHORN EXCHANGE RESTAURANT Denver’s oldest DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS 24-acre urban oasis fea-restaurant, with Colorado’s No. 1 liquor license, serving prime beef steaks, buffalo, elk, baby-back ribs and other fabulous game specialties. Magnificently decorated. Reservations recommended. Free parking. buckhorn. com, info@buckhorn.com, 303-534-9505, 1000 Osage St., Denver 80204 location near DIA, just a short drive from the light-rail sta-tion with easy access to downtown. Choose from com-fortable rooms and suites that fit any budget, and enjoy a full range of amenities including a free hot breakfast buffet. qualityinndenverstapleton.com, 303-388-6161, 3737 Quebec St., Denver 80207 E H J K p r m $–$$ SHOPPING CHERRY CREEK SHOPPING CENTER Colorado’s premier HOTELS & MOTELS CLARION HOTEL DENVER CENTRAL Conveniently located DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE Explore one of near interstates 25 and 70, the Clarion Hotel Denver Central is just minutes from downtown Denver and many popular attractions such as Coors Field ballpark, the Denver Coliseum and the Denver Mart. choicehotels. com/colorado/denver/clarion-hotels/co006, gm@ qualityinndenver.com, 303-296-4000, 800-964-4001, 200 W. 48th Ave., Denver 80216 G E H J K p r U $–$$ shopping destination minutes from downtown with more than 160 shops, including 40 stores exclusive to the area such as Neiman Marcus, Tiffany & Co., Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Tory Burch. Customized group and FIT tours available. shopcherrycreek.com/tourism, cherrycreek@taubman.com, 303-388-3900, 3000 E. First Ave., Denver 80206 U located 10 minutes from downtown Denver and 20 min-utes to DIA, Northfield Stapleton is an outdoor shopping district featuring Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, Macy’s, Harkins Theaters 18, JCPenney and 80-plus specialty shops and restaurants. northfieldstapleton.com, info@ northfieldstapleton.com, 303-375-5475, 8340 Northfield Blvd., Denver 80238 U THE SHOPS AT NORTHFIELD STAPLETON Conveniently COLORADO.COM / 195
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