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Denver, A Mile High… and Climbing
Denver is the world’s largest and most alluring après ski town. Located less than two hours from a dozen world class ski resorts, the Mile High city is in the midst of a cultural and culinary boom that has insiders talking. From celebrated restaurants to world-renowned museums, from notable shopping to remarkable entertainment, Denver’s renaissance has travelers flocking to this iconic western city to find out what the buzz is all about. The culinary scene in Denver continues to draw national attention, as some of the nation s hottest young chefs gravitate here to open their own visionary venues. In chic neighborhoods like the Highlands, LoDo (Lower Downtown), Golden Triangle and Cherry Creek, culinary pioneers are serving all varieties of cuisine, from Asian-Latin fusion to South American haute cuisine, not to mention their passion for using local Colorado ingredients. Restaurants, galleries and shops pepper Denver s 20 diverse neighborhoods. From the stately Victorian mansions of Capitol Hill and the rich African-American culture of historic Five Points, to the quaint, tree-lined streets of Old South Gaylord and Old South Pearl, Denver s blend of laid-back attitude and sophistication is exemplified in the art districts and communities surrounding downtown. Meanwhile, the heart of downtown Denver is the 16th Street Mall, a mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with restaurants, outdoor cafés and shops. Free hop-on-hop-off hybrid shuttle buses leave either end of the Mall every 90 seconds, making everything downtown easy to navigate. At the northern end of the Mall is LoDo, a hip historic district with a vibrant nightlife and endless energy. LoDo is overflowing with more than 200 bars, lounges, brew pubs, jazz cafés, restaurants and music clubs. In 2007, the neighborhood welcomed the stunning new Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver, attracting some of the nation s top talent and offering a staggering rooftop view of the Denver skyline. Nearby, the Cherry Creek Shopping District is a village within the city, filled with nearly 500 shops, independent boutiques, cafés, restaurants and galleries. It s where Denver comes to browse, to sip, to see and be seen. You may also want to check out Denver s music scene, with some of the best sounds that can be heard across the nation, from top acts to independent artists. Open year-round and celebrating its 68th year, the Red Rocks Amphitheatre welcomes a new music season each summer along with outdoor films every Tuesday night. For the more sports-minded, Denver also offers MLB s Colorado Rockies who play at the centrally located Coors Field in LoDo. Denver hosts seven professional sports team in total, including the NHL s Colorado Avalanche, the NFL s Denver Broncos and the NBA s Denver Nuggets. For great hotel rates, calendar of events and more info on Denver, log onto VisitDenver.com or call (800) 2-DENVER | 
