Denver is the capital city of Colorado, USA and the largest city in the state. Known as "The Mile-High City", Denver has an altitude of 5,280 feet/1,600 meters and lies where the Midwestern plains give way to the Rocky Mountains.
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Denver Information
Population: Approx. 555,000
Time Zone: GMT - 7
Languages: English (official), Spanish, Native American
Currency: American Dollar ($USD)
Currency Exchange: Purchase your USD cash and travellers cheques before you leave Australia
Electricity: 110v - 60Hz
Denver Climate
Denver residents enjoy a mild climate and tons of sunshine, but they are subject to four very pronounced seasons.
The winter months of December through March can and do bring biting temperatures and heavy snow to the region. Winter is also when the Denver area gets hit by a phenomenon known as the "chinook". That's when air flows over the mountains to the west and sinks on the leeward (eastern) slopes of the foothills and warms up.
Spring in Denver is pleasant, though generally rather brief. Trees begin budding by late March and are in full leaf by late April to mid May. March, on average, is Denver's snowiest month. Severe weather is most prominent in Denver during June, so keep your eyes to the skies (and the local weather reports) if you're visiting during this time.
By mid-June, Denver enters its summer season. Temperatures typically rise in earnest at this time, with most heat waves beginning toward the end of June and continuing through July, usually Denver's hottest month.
Denver Airport
Name: Denver international Airport
Address: Pena Boulevard Denver Colorado
Distance to city: 37km
Car Rental: Great choice of hire cars at mates rates from our car suppliers
Transfers: Shuttle buses are widely available outside the ground transportation area
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Warwick Denver Hotel
4 Star Property
The Warwick Hotel Denver is located in the Uptown neighborhood, near the State Capitol, 16th Street Pedestrian Mall and the Convention Center. All pro sporting venues and the Cherry Creek shopping district are within 3 miles of the hotel. This entirely smoke free hotel offers 219 oversized guest rooms and suites, each equipped with a private terrace with views of the Denver skyline and the Rocky Mountains.
Red Lion Denver Central
3 Star Property
This convenient location is within walking distance of the Quebec Square Retail Center and one mile from the new Shops at Northfield, Harkins Theatre and much more. This hotel offers complimentary transportation to Denver Intl Airport and our local shopping district. Upon arrival at the Red Lion Hotel Denver Central you will immediately feel the warmth of our intimate setting.
Ramada Denver Downtown
3 Star Property
The Ramada Downtown Denver is in Denver's Capitol Hill area, nine blocks from the State Capitol and about 21 miles from the Denver airport. Renovated in 1999, this hotel's interiors feature decor reminiscent of a western lodge as well as a cozy library with ample seating, a fireplace, and comfy leather furniture. During warmer months, guests will enjoy the property's seasonal outdoor swimming pool and accompanying whirlpool spa.
Crowne Plaza Downtown
3.5 Star Property
The Crowne Plaza Denver is located in the heart of Downtown Denver adjacent to the Denver Pavilions and a block and a half from the Denver Convention Center, 16th Street Pedestrian Mall and the Performing Arts Complex. If you prefer to stay in and like to work out, take advantage of the fitness rooms cardio machines, free weights and weight machine. An outdoor pool overlooking downtown is open during warmer months.
Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel
4 Star Property
The Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel is located along the 16th Street Mall, five blocks from the Civic Center Park, and approximately 28 miles from Denver International Airport. Local attractions include Pepsi Center, Coors Field, Invesco Field at Mile High, Elitch Gardens, and Denver Art Museum.
Hyatt Regency Denver
4 Star Property
Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center in downtown Denver is across from the convention center and approximately 24 miles from the Denver International Airport. Local attractions include Elitch Gardens Amusement Park, Coors Field, Denver Art Museum, and the Denver Zoo, which are all three miles or less from the hotel.
Dining
Mexican food is abundant and satisfying and takes a local Denver flavor. Green Chili is the order of the day: a brown, chunky and spicy sauce made from pork and Pueblo or Hatch green chilies that works well on everything from chorizo and eggs to tamales. Denver is also known for "western" food using ingredients such as angus beef, buffalo, rattlesnake, cutthroat trout and Rocky Mountain oysters. The city also embraces its cultural diversity with a wide-range of ethnic restaurants.
Southeast Asian restaurants are especially abundant with a multitude of Thai and Vietnamese restaurants in every style and price range. Denver has most types of cuisine as other large cities and has several restaurants recently noted in top food publications. A recently passed bill had outlawed smoking in bars and restaurants statewide.
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