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Denver is the largest city
in and capital of the state of Colorado, USA. Denver ("The
Mile-High City") is at an altitude of 5280 feet/1600 meters,
where the midwestern plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.
The air is thin, and so it is advisable to move slowly, take
it easy, and drink plenty of water, especially if you are adversely
affected by altitude.
Get in
By plane
Denver International Airport, DEN,
[1]. Commonly referred to as DIA. It is
located about 20 miles to the east of downtown. It's
served by most major domestic carriers.
Frontier Airlines, [2]. Discount carrier with its hub at DIA and
service to and from San Francisco, the Twin Cities,
and other US cities.
Jet Blue, [3]. Makes inexpensive flights to Denver from
New York.
The aiport is located amidst rolling plains, far from
any conceivable local destination. The public skyRide bus goes to downtown Denver for $8 one way, $13
round-trip.
By car
If you choose to rent a car, Hwy E470 is a toll
road that will cost you $5 each way.
Eat
Mexican food is abundant and satisfying.
Drink
Colorado has more microbreweries per capita than any other
state (in fact, Denver mayor John Hickenlooper was a microbrewer
before running for office). Notable breweries in Denver
and environs include Great Divide Brewing Co.,
Flying Dog, Breckenridge Brewery, Wynkoop Brewing Company,
and the Bull & Bush. New Belgium, maker of the very popular Fat Tire, is based
to the north in Fort Collins. Rock Bottom, a national chain of brewpubs, is based in Louisville
(near Boulder).
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Sleep
Hotel Monaco, 1717 Champa Street, +1 303
296-1717, [8].
The Oxford Hotel[9],The historic hotel provides a romantic retreat
located in the midst of Denver’s lively LoDo district.
Wyndham Denver Tech Center Hotel, 7675 East
Union Avenue, 303 770-4200, [10]. In the heart of Denver's most prestigious
business center.
Summerfield Suites Hotel by Wyndham, 9280
East Costilla Avenue, 303 706-1945, [11]. Within
Denver Tech Center's corporate park and just a short
drive from the Rocky Mountains' finest resort cities.
Brown Palace Hotel, 321 17th Street, 800-321-2599,
[12]. An elegant, historic hotel in downtown Denver.
Drury Inn, 9445 E Dry Creek Road, near the
Tech Center. Low cost, solid rooms and free breakfast
and dinner of pizza and salad.
Embassy Suites - Downtown, 1881 Curtis St,
[13]. An all-suite, full service hotel.
Contact
Wireless Internet
Peaberry Coffee, 1685 S. Colorado Blvd, 303
756-4111, [15]. Just off I-25 at Colorado Blvd in the plaza
just east of Mexico Ave. (N. side of Colorado Blvd)
Get out
Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Located in Morrison,
Colorado on the western edge of Denver, is a gorgeous
outdoor concert venue with amazing natural beauty
and providing a great view of Denver below.
Most travellers are likely to use Denver as a base
for their forays into the neighboring mountains.
LoDo, the name Colorado locals have given
the Lower Downtown district of Denver is a great place
for meals, entertainment, and nightlife,where restored
Victorian buildings now house more than 90 sports
bars, brew pubs, jazz clubs and restaurants.
Stay Safe
Rule number one is "Don't be Stupid". If you
are downtown after dark, try not to be alone. There is
a fair amount of homelessness in the Downtown area, but
in general I've very rarely felt "unsafe" in
most parts of Downtown. South Side is generally a little
bit more rough around the edges than the north sides.
No visible drug or gang problems, but then again, I don't
live directly in the city.
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