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Getting to Denver
Getting to Denver

Airport: Denver International Airport (DEN)

Public Transport: Light Rail & Buses, A-Line from the Airport

Rideshares: Uber, Lyft, Taxis

Car Rentals: Available at the airport & downtown

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Lodging Options
Lodging Options

Near the Conference & City Center

Arranged by NIGP: Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, Hyatt Place Denver Downtown, Grand Hyatt Denver, Embassy Suites

Click here to go to NIGP page for booking

Luxury: The Brown Palace, Four Seasons Denver, The Ritz-Carlton

Mid-Range: The Maven Hotel, Hotel Teatro, The Curtis

Budget-Friendly: Hilton Garden Inn, Holiday Inn Express, Hampton Inn

Unique Stays: The Crawford Hotel (inside Union Station), The Ramble Hotel

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Dining
Dining

Fine Dining: Panzano, The Capitol Grill, Water Grill, Mercantile, Denver Chophouse

Casual & Local Favorites: Corinne, Thirsty Lion, My Brother's Bar, Wynkoop Brewing Company, Steuben's Uptown,  5280 Burger Bar, The Blue Bonnet,  DBar, Root Down, Linger

Best Brunch: Snooze, The Universal, Denver Biscuit Co.

Ethnic Cuisine: El Five (Mediterranean), Safta (Israeli), Domo (Japanese)

Food Halls: Union Station, Avanti F&B, Denver Central Market

Experience the Denver Metro Area
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Downtown Attractions
Downtown Attractions

Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park (Roller coasters & water slides)

Meow Wolf Denver (Immersive art experience)

Denver Aquarium

Union Station (Historic, shops, restaurants, and bars)

Colorado State Capitol (Gold-domed building with free tours)

History Colorado

Denver Art Museum (Incredible Western & contemporary art)

Children’s Museum of Denver (Interactive fun for kids)

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Metro Area Attractions
Metro Area Attractions

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre (Hiking & concerts)

Denver Botanic Gardens (Gorgeous landscapes & exhibits)

Denver Zoo (One of the best in the country!)

Denver Museum of Nature & Science (Great for kids & adults)


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Famous and Unique Restaurants & Bars
Famous and Unique Restaurants & Bars

The Buckhorn Exchange

Casa Bonita

Beau Jo’s

Sushi Den

The Cherry Cricket

The Fort

The Golden Mill

The Sink

The Bucksnort Saloon

Stay & Play in Colorado

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Adventure & Nature
Adventure & Nature

Rocky Mountain National Park (Hiking, wildlife, and breathtaking views)


Mount Evans Scenic Byway (Highest paved road in North America!)


Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs) (Red rock formations & easy trails)


Pikes Peak (Drive or take the Cog Railway to the summit)

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Historic Towns & Unique Stops
Historic Towns & Unique Stops

Golden (Coors Brewery Tour, Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bill’s Grave)


Boulder (Pearl Street Mall, Flatirons hikes, great food scene)


Evergreen (Scenic lake, hiking, and charming mountain town vibes)

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State & National Parks
State & National Parks

Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park entrance is closest to Denver)


Great Sand Dunes National Park (Massive dunes & unique landscape)


Black Canyon of the Gunnison (Dramatic cliffs & river views)


Mesa Verde National Park (Ancient cliff dwellings & rich history)


Maroon Bells (Aspen) (Most photographed mountains in the U.S.)

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Adventure Experiences
Adventure Experiences

Whitewater Rafting: Arkansas River (Buena Vista), Clear Creek (Idaho Springs)


Ziplining: Royal Gorge, Colorado Adventure Center


Hot Springs: Glenwood Springs, Strawberry Park Hot Springs (Steamboat)


ATV & Jeep Tours: Breckenridge, Ouray, Telluride

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Festivals & Events
Festivals & Events

Colorado Dragon Boat Festival (July 26–27, 2025) (Largest in the U.S.)


Underground Music Showcase (July 25–27, 2025) (Indie music festival in Denver)


Statewide Events


Telluride Jazz Festival (Aug 1–3, 2025)


Colorado Renaissance Festival (Weekends through Aug 3, 2025, in Larkspur)


Breckenridge Summer Beer Festival (August 10, 2025)


Cheyenne Frontier Days (July 18–27, 2025) (Rodeo & Western festival in Wyoming, 1.5 hrs from Denver)

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Mountain Resort Towns
Mountain Resort Towns

Breckenridge (Charming, historic, lots of summer fun)


Steamboat Springs (Hot springs, river tubing, hiking)


Crested Butte (Wildflowers, mountain biking, relaxed vibe)


Luxury: $


Aspen & Snowmass (High-end, scenic beauty, summer festivals)


Vail & Beaver Creek (Hiking, dining, adventure parks)


Telluride (Incredible scenery, music festivals, great food)

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Golf Resorts
Golf Resorts

The Broadmoor (Colorado Springs) (Luxury course with views)


Red Sky Golf Club (Vail) (Rated among the best in the world!)


Mountain Resorts & Getaways (Stay & Play in the Rockies!)

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Scenic Rides
Scenic Rides

Scenic Train Rides


Georgetown Loop Railroad (Historic mountain train ride)


Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad (Stunning mountain scenery)

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