Use the list below to start planning your social agenda. For even more information, visit www.denver.org and downtowndenver.com — and visit the conference Hospitality Desk for additional Denver-area entertainment options.
Restaurants
Art
Museums and Tours
Shopping
Weather
Restaurants
9th Door
1808 Blake St.
Denver, 80202
A hip restaurant and lounge featuring award-winning Spanish tapas.
Appaloosa Grill
535 16th St.
Denver, 80202
This neighborhood favorite offers high-quality cuisine, great atmosphere and live entertainment nightly.
Bistro Vendome
1430 Larimer Square, Suite 200
Denver, 80202
Authentic,award-winning French bistro; comfortable and hearty cuisine with contemporary presentation.
Café Colore
1512 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 534-6844
Superb Italian bistro in the heart of Denver's LoDo district.
The Cheesecake Factory
1201 16th St.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 595-0333
Casual American dining restaurant — and 50 delicious cheesecakes and desserts.
The City Grille
321 E. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80203
(303) 861-0726
Voted best burger in Denver, this pub-like establishment is renowned for its warm, friendly atmosphere and reasonable prices.
The Corner Office Restaurant & Martini Bar
1401 Curtis St.
Denver, 80202
(303) 825-6500
A favorite for global comfort food and inventive martinis.
Hard Rock Café
500 16th St.
Denver, CO
(303) 623-3191
Rock-n-roll atmosphere, with plenty of memorabilia and reasonably priced American favorites
Marlowe's
501 16th St.
Denver, 80202
Since 1982, Marlowe's has been one of Denver's most popular gathering spots for steaks, chops, seafood and pasta.
McCormick & Schmick's
1659 Wazee
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 825-1107
Located in the Historic Oxford Hotel, this art deco McCormick & Schmick's is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Osteria Marco
1453 Larimer St.
Denver, 80202
Osteria Marco is fresh, authentic Italian at its best. Located on historic Larimer Square, the simple pizza, panini and rotisserie menu features house-cured meats and peppers.
Paramount Café
519 16th St.
Denver, 80202
Paramount Café's lovely patio is just one reason for its popularity.
Tamayo
1400 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
(720) 946-1433
Modern, festive, distinctly different Mexican restaurant in Larimer Square.
Wynkoop Brewing Company
1634 18th St.
Denver, 80202
(303) 297-2700
The largest brew pub in the U.S., located in historic downtown.
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Art
Denver Art Museum
The Denver Art Museumís Hamilton Building is an architectural work of art designed by Daniel Libeskind. Explore the Museumís galleries showcasing a world-famous American Indian art collection, as well as art from around the world.
Denver Performing Arts Complex
Ten theatres provide seating for a total audience of 10,000 for the theatre, symphony, opera and ballet.
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
See a nationally recognized collection of 20th-century decorative arts, a survey of works by 170 Colorado artists, and a retrospective of painter Vance Kirkland.
Museum of Contemporary Art
Denver's contemporary art museum is located at the corner of 15th Street and Delgany in Lodo.
Public Art in Denver
Download a map and information about public artworks in Denver.
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Museums And Tours
Denver Zoo
Visit the fourth most popular zoo in the nation.
Denver Botanic Gardens
Explore 23 acres with more than 32,000 varieties of plants.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
See the world's most advanced digital planetarium and much more.
U.S. Mint
One of three United States Mints is just blocks from the Denver Art Museum.
Venice on the Creek
Enjoy a relaxing punt ride down Cherry Creek in lower downtown Denver. A "punt" is a boat similar to an Italian gondola that is propelled and steered by a pole operator at the back of the punt. During the tour, guides relate the history of Denver.
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Shopping
Cry Baby Ranch
1421 Larimer St.
Denver, CO 80202
The store located in Larimer Square features vintage and modern Western apparel, home accessories and gifts.
Rockmount Ranch Wear
1626 Wazee St.
Denver, CO 80202
A true Western icon, Rockmount introduced the first western shirts with snaps and helped popularize Western wear as legitimate American fashion in the U.S. and abroad. The store also includes museum of western apparel.
Tattered Cover Book Store
1628 16th St.
Denver, CO 80202
The Tattered Cover is one of the largest independent bookstores in the United States.
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Weather
In summer, Denver enjoys low relative humidity, making for beautiful, sun-filled days and cool, comfortable evenings. The average daily high temperature in August is 86 degrees Fahrenheit. The mild weather is due in part to the city's altitude: 5,280 feet above sea level, or exactly one mile high.
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