2010 National Conference: 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