Denver is ready for primetime. The city has been selected to host the 30th Annual USHCC Conference; bringing the most important Hispanic business leaders to one of the nation’s most exciting metropolis.

A trip to Denver has much to offer.  Its history evokes images of an untamed ‘wild west’ but the 21st century has tarnsformed the city into a world renowned entertainment and shopping center filled with unparalleled natural beauty.

Denver has an infrastructure of hotels, restaurants, nightclubs and leisure and cultural venues to please the most demanding world traveler.The Mile High City sits 5,280 feet above sea level, its altitude accounting for the 300 days of sunshine. 

GETTING THERE AND GETTING AROUND
Multiple daily flights operate from most cities in the country making the Denver International Airport the 4th busiest in the nation and 9th busiest in the world.

 It’s only a 22 mile drive from downtown Denver yet is the largest in the nation covering 53 square miles.


THE ARTS
Denver is rich in culture and truly dedicated to art.  One percent of all construction must go to public art and $40 million a year are collected through a self imposed sales tax for cultural programs.

The Denver Performing Arts Complex (Speer Bl. & Arapahoe St., Denver, Co. 80204, Tel. 303-893-4100 www.denvercenter.org) is the largest in America, after Lincoln Center, with 10 venues seating 10,000 people. 
And The Denver Museum of Nature and Science (2001 Colorado Bl., Denver, Co. 80205 – Tel. 303-322-7009 www.dmns.org) is the country’s fourth largest.
The Museo de Las Americas (861 Santa Fe Dr., Denver, Co. 80204 Tel. 303-571-4401 www.museo.org) is a cultural Mecca for Latin American arts, ancient to contemporary.
New cultural institutions include the Museum of Contemporary Art which opened its doors in 2007 and the Ellie Caulkins Opera House which is one of only three in America to feature in-seat translation devices. 

Red Rocks Amphitheater & Park (Exit 259 off I-70, Denver, Co. 80465 Tel. 303-697-6047 www.redrocksonline.com), is a majestic 9,450 seat venue flanked by 300 foot red sandstone rock formations  that has hosted everyone from the Beatles to U2.
For all the information on these and many other cultural facilities and city happenings visit www.denver365.com


DOWNTOWN
Start your tour at the State Capitol with a dome covered by 200 ounces of 24k gold and modeled after the U.S. Capitol.  From there go to Civic Garden Park and proceed to the Colorado History Museum (1300 Broadway, Denver, Co. Tel. 303-866-3682 www.coloradohistory.org) honoring Native Americans, cowboys, explorers and miners.  Then visit the $64 million Denver Public Library (10 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, Co. 80204 Tel. 720-865-1472 www.denverlibrary.org) with 47 miles of bookshelves and a $20 million art collection.  Finally make it to the 16th Street Mall the true heart of downtown Denver.  

On the southern end there is a two square block entertainment and shopping complex featuring 50 stores and restaurants.  There is also Lower Downtown or the LoDo District (1616 17th St., Denver, Co. 80202 Tel. 303-628-5495 www.lodo.org) with more than 90 sports bars, cafes, brewpubs, restaurants and the 50,000 seat stadium Coors Field (2001 Blake St., Denver, Co. 80205 Tel. 303-rockies www.cooradorockies.com), home to the Colorado Rockies.

SHOPPING
There’s plenty of shopping to be done at the 16th Street Mall, but for those who hunger for more there’s nothing like the Cherry Creek Shopping District which is just 3 miles from downtown and is considered the largest and most varied shopping area between Chicago and San Francisco. The district offers the Cherry Creek Shopping Center (3000 E. 1st Ave., Denver, Co. 80206 Tel. 303-388-3900 www.cherrycreekmall.com) with 160 stores including Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Tiffany, Burberry and Macy’s. 
Across the street is Cherry Creek North (1st to 3rd Aves. and University Bld. to Steele St. Tel. 303-394-2904 www.cherrycreeknorth.com), a 16 block district with more than 300 boutiques, spas, restaurants and galleries.
Other shopping areas include Larimer Square (1430 Larimer St. Denver Co. 80202 Tel. 303-534-2367 www.larimersquare.com), a vibrant little enclave with Victorian buildings.
The Art District of Santa Fe just south of downtown Denver is a unique and cultural district with more than 40 galleries, restaurants and shops.  This is the largest concentration of art galleries in Colorado.


DINING & NIGHTLIFE
Filled with top name chefs there are plenty of world class restaurants, trendy neighborhood bistros and hip cafes.  It’s bound to be a happening place since Denver brews more beer than any other city. You can get a taste by taking the Anheuser-Busch Brewery Tour (2351 Busch Dr., Fort Collins, Co 80524 Tel. 970-490-4691 www.budweisertours.com) or the Coors Brewery Tour (13th & Ford St. Golden, Co. 80401 Tel. 303-277-BEER www.coors.com)
When it comes to restaurants the following stand out:
Zengo (1610 Little Raven St., Denver, Co. 80202 Tel. 720-904-0965 www.modernmexican.com) fuses Asian flair with Mexican fare.  Chef Richard Sandoval has created one of the liveliest restaurants serving some of the most exciting food in the world.
Prima Ristorante (1100 14th St. Denver, Co. 80202 Tel. 303-228-0770 www.ktrg.net) Located inside Hotel Teatro, Prima is the creation of revered Chef Kevin Taylor and serves contemporary Italian cuisine featuring handmade pasta and a modern take on Italian classics.
Samba Room (1460 Larimer St. Denver, Co. 80202 Tel 720-956-1701 www.e-brands.net) takes you on a getaway to Rio where the Latin fusion cuisine surpasses your highest expectations.
The Buckhorn Exchange (1000 Orange St., Denver, Co. 80204 Tel. 303-534-9505 www.buckhorn.com) is a landmark.  Denver’s oldest restaurant opened its doors in 1893 and is known for exotic meats including buffalo and elk steaks served in a genuine Old West setting
 With a young population Denver has plenty of places to party. Broadway (from the State Capitol south to Alameda) is the urban heart of the City while another option might be South of Colfax (1155 Sherman St., Denver, Co. 80203 Tel. 303-832-8628  www.coclubs.com) a hot club district that with several venues .

ACCOMODATIONS
There are more than 8,000 hotel rooms in downtown Denver and 42,000 rooms citywide.
Brown Palace Hotel & Spa (321 17th St., Denver, Co. 80202 Tel. 303-297-3111 www.brownpalace.com ) is a four star landmark built in 1892.  The centrally located hotel features five exceptional dining venues and a nine story atrium topped by a stained glass ceiling.   It’s only 5 blocks from the Convention Center.
Hyatt  Regency Denver (650 15th St., Denver, Co. 80202 Tel. 303-406-1234 www.denverregency.hyatt.com) has 1,100 rooms offering spectacular views of the city and the Rocky Mountains.
Hotel Teatro (1100 14th St., Denver, Co. 80202 Tel 303-228-1100 www.hotelteatro.com) is Denver’s most luxurious  and intimate boutique hotel.  Read more in the following page. 


COLORADO DAY TRIPS
Within an hour of downtown Denver exists unspoiled nature and countless adventures.  There are multiple national parks, national monuments, forests and state parks.  You can do it all: hike, kayak, horseback ride, swim and explore nature at its purest. 
A fine option is Colorado Adventures (800-462-7238 www.inaraft.com) which offers half to 10 day whitewater adventures, horseback riding, downhill mountain biking and  Jeep tours in its  17 acre riverside facility.
If skiing is your vice then check Colorado Ski Country USA (1507 Blake St., Denver, Co. 80202 Tel. 303-837-0793 www.coloradoski.com) which works to promote skiing and snowboarding at all 26 Colorado ski resorts.
 
Denver es una de las ciudades más excitantes en Norte América.  La ciudad se encuentra a una milla de altura y este verano obtuvo mucha atención gracias a la Convención Demócrata.  Denver tiene una larga y variada historia empezando con los indios, luego los vaqueros y la gran búsqueda de oro a mediados de 1850.  Hoy en día con 2.6 millones de habitantes la ciudad es una de las más grandes del país. Una visita a esta ciudad debe incluir sus espectaculares museos y centros culturales, incluyendo el segundo mayor centro de presentaciones en vivo después de Lincoln Center. Denver cuenta con grandes hoteles y más de 42,000 habitaciones; el área para compras más grande entre Chicago y San Francisco y el aeropuerto más grande del país.  La calidad de restaurantes es superior y la vida nocturna incomparable.  Denver tiene el mayor sistema de parques del país y muy cerca se encuentran grandes parques forestales y nacionales donde se puede hacer todo tipo de actividad y apreciar la naturaleza en todo su esplendor.  Esta es una ciudad que lo tiene todo y se debe