Tourism and Local Information

Melissa Morman

Planning continues for things to do and see while you're here for the convention.

Getting Here and Getting Around

We're getting lots of questions about airport shuttles and getting around in Denver. Here is some general information. There will be more details in later on the Web site and in Progress Report 4

Please join the Denvention3 LiveJournal community to post questions and your own suggestions for getting here and back again.

Denver International Airport and Shuttles

FlyDenver ground transportation information

Buses, Light Rail and the 16th Street Mall Shuttle

Go to www.rtd-denver.com for schedules and routes for buses and light rail. The 16th Street Mall Shuttle buses run up and down the 16th Street Mall every 90 seconds to 2 minutes (shuttles run more frequently during rush hours and lunch) and is free. There's also information on SkyRide buses that run from the airport into downtown.

Amtrak

Amtrak's California Zephyr comes into Denver. Catch it from the West Coast, or make connections in Chicago. See www.amtrak.com for details.

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Good news---the National League Champion Colorado Rockies will be in town during and after Denvention 3.

We are working with the Rockies on seeing what kind of group deals are available; as we have already heard from a number of fans who want to see a game at Coors Field. (The park also has its own brewpub, called Rounders, inside.) Let us know if you're interested.

Got Books? The Tattered Cover Book Store

One of our favorite places in downtown Denver is the Tattered Cover Book Store. It's one of the largest independent bookstores in the US and is a Denver landmark. It opened in 1971 and was purchased by Joyce Meskis, its current owner, in 1974. There are actually three stores: one in Lower Downtown (about a 3-minute shuttle ride from the Convention Center), one in Highlands Ranch (in the southwest suburbs) and the main store on Colfax Avenue (accessible by bus or car, about 15 minutes from downtown). The three stores host signing sessions and readings on a regular basis.

The knowledgeable, friendly staff will help you find a book or will special order anything you want. Each bookstore has a coffee counter with sandwiches and snacks and plenty of comfortable chairs for reading.

In January, CNN.com published an article that asked the question, “When is a bookstore worth a tourist’s time?” We are happy to report that the Tattered Cover Book Store at 1628 16th Street, Denver was one of the nine noteworthy US bookstores listed in the article.

Located on the 16th Street Mall, a mile-long outdoor pedestrian mall running through the heart of LoDo — historic Lower Denver — the Tattered Cover is a cozy destination with a distinct personality that makes you feel part of the Denver community.

Some Places to See

Denver Art Museum

100 14th Avenue Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
General Information Line: 720-865-5000
www.denverartmuseum.org
Tuesday – Thursday 10 am – 5 pm
Friday 10 am – 10 pm
(North Building exhibits close at 5 pm)
Saturday 10 am – 5 pm
Sunday Noon – 5 pm
Monday Closed
Fully accessible. Sign language interpretation and free wheelchairs are available with one week’s notice prior to your visit; call Special Services at 720-865-5065 (TDD/TTY 720-865-5003) to make arrangements. The museum is known for its collections of Native American and Spanish Colonial art.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

2001 Colorado Boulevard
Denver, CO 80205
303-322-7009
www.usmint.gov/mint_tours
Tours operate between 8 am and 2 pm, Monday-Friday
Reservations for the hour tour are required, and can be made either on-line or by going to the Reservations Booth located on Cherokee Street between 14th Avenue and Colfax — if space is available, walk-up reservations will be scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis.
The number of daily tours is limited; reservations are accepted up to two months in advance. Please note that you must be at the tour entrance 15 minutes before the tour begins, as late arrivals are not admitted, and that you will not be able to take in cameras, camera cell phones, any packages, handbags, purses, book bags, video recorders, personal grooming items, etc. (please check the web site for the full list of prohibited items). The Mint is wheelchair accessible.

But Wait! You Didn’t Tell Me About….

• Official Web Site of the Denver Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
• Free Denver Visitor’s Guide
• Official Colorado Tourism Office Web Site
• Free State Vacation Guide and Map

Help Wanted

We are looking for ideas and suggestions from visitors: what do you want to see? Are you curious about anything about Denver or Colorado in particular? Locals: would you like to help out at the con for an hour or two answering questions and helping visitors find their way around Denver? Got any ideas for interesting places to see? E-mail us at member-services@denvention.org and let us know.

Restaurant Recommendations

We want to know about your favorite restaurants, brew- pubs, night clubs, cafes, etc. in the Denver area for our Restaurant Guide. Send your recommentations to Melissa Morman.

We've also been collecting some restaurant and bar information online - check Fan-recommended Restaurants, Bars and Clubs in Denver for more information.

• My First Visit to Denver
• Ten Things to Know About Denver