2008 ARS Spring National Convention & Rose Show

Proudly hosted by The Denver Rose Society                                                                updated 05/04/08

     
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DOWNTOWN DENVER 1-DAY
WALKING TOUR

 

Heritage Austin/English Shrub Rose
1. State Capitol building
You will be standing one mile high on the 13th step.  The building, modeled on the U.S. Capitol building, is constructed of Colorado Granite, the dome is gilded with Colorado gold and the interior is decorated with Colorado Marble and rare and priceless Colorado Rose Onyx. Tours are available Monday through Friday from 9:15 to 2:30. The tour is 45 minutes with the best time to visit in the morning.  

2. Molly Brown House
(From the Capitol building, walk east on 14th to Pennsylvania.) The home of the “unsinkable” Molly Brown, Titanic heroine, is restored to its original Victorian splendor. Tours are led by costumed guides.

3. Colorado History Museum
(From the Molly Brown house, walk four blocks west on 13th Avenue.) Get a quick dose of Colorado history without cracking a book.

4. Denver Public Library Main Branch
(Across Broadway from the History Museum). The new addition, designed by Michael Graves and completed in 1995, complements the 1956 building. Visit the 5th floor to explore The Western History and Genealogy departments.

5. Denver Art Museum
(Next door to the library)
The original building, designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti, is home to one of the finest collections of American Indian art anywhere, plus European, American, Asian and other collections. The Fredrick C. Hamilton, designed by Daniel Libeskind, addition which opened in October 2006, holds the modern/ contemporary, African, Oceanic and Western American art collections.

6. Byers-Evans House
(One block south of the Art Museum) This Italianate house, built in 1883 has been restored to the 1912-1924 period. This Denver landmark reflects the character of two early and important Colorado pioneer families.

7. U.S. Mint
(Two blocks north and one block west of the Byers –Evans House) Only two U.S. mints are open for tours – don’t miss your chance. Reservations are required.

8. 16th Street Pedestrian Mall
(Three blocks north east of the Mint.) Lots of people watching on the mall, which stretches across the downtown area. The free shuttle is the easiest way to get across town.

9. LoDo (Lower Downtown)
Take the free 16th street mall shuttle west. You will find plenty of shopping at Larimer Square, Writers Square and the Tabor Center, all on Larimer Street. The downtown branch of the Tattered Cover book store is located on Wynkoop. Coors Field is a short walk down Blake Street.

10. Brown Palace Hotel
Ride the 16th street mall shuttle east across town to Tremont. Walk two blocks north to the Brown. The hotel was built in 1892 and continues to be a beautiful example of 19th century elegance. You can eat lunch in the Ship’s Tavern or have afternoon tea (reservations recommended) in the nine story atrium lobby.
 

GEMS OF THE ROCKIES

 
Gems Of The Rockies

2008 ARS Spring National
Convention & Rose Show

June 26 - 30, 2008

Four Points Sheraton SE
6363 E. Hampden Avenue
Denver, CO 80222
303-758-7000

HOTEL, TRANSPORTATION, DINING,
DENVER & COLORADO TOURISM INFORMATION

 

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FOUR POINTS SHERATON SE
6363 E. HAMPDEN AVENUE
DENVER, CO 80222

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Discounted Room Rate
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Discounted Room Rate:
$95.00 / night + charges & taxes

Sheraton Four Points Hotel

 

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DENVER INFORMATION
Visit the following links for Denver tourism:
www.denver365.com www.milehighcity.com
www.denver.org www.denver.com


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Denver International Airport

Denver is a vibrant city with 300 days of annual sunshine, year-round adventure and the breathtaking Rocky Mountains in our backyard. From a thriving arts and culture scene, world class attractions and endless shopping possibilities, to nationally recognized chefs, exciting nightlife and abundant outdoor recreation, Denver welcomes you to experience, explore and discover all we offer. Located at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains, Denver is exactly one mile high – 5,280 feet above sea level – and our “Mile High City” will awaken your senses like nowhere else.

Cool, casual clothing is ideal for our warm, sunny summer days in Denver. Sunglasses are a must with more than 300 days of sunny Denver weather. When the sun goes down, the Denver weather may change. Evenings can be cool, so it might be advisable to have a light sweater on hand. Summer days in the mountains are quite pleasant. However, summer storms can arise suddenly and those who venture into the backcountry are strongly advised to have long pants, long-sleeved shirts, and a warm jacket close at hand.

In Denver’s high altitude and rarified air, golf balls go 10 percent farther. So do cocktails. Alcoholic drinks pack more of a punch than at sea level. The sun feels warmer, because you are closer to it, but your coffee is cooler, because water boils at 202 degrees.

The Mile High City is also extremely dry, so it is a good idea to drink more water than usual. With less water vapor in the air at this altitude, the sky really is bluer in Colorado, but there is 25 percent less protection from the sun, so sunscreen is a must.

 

COLORADO INFORMATION
Visit the following links for Colorado tourism:
www.colorado.com www.coloradoinfo.com
www.pikes-peak.com www.coloradowest.org

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