Population:

555,000+

Time Zone:

Mountain

Climate:

To the surprise of many visitors, Denver has a mild, dry and arid climate. The city receives only 8 to 15 inches of precipitation a year, which is about the same amount Los Angeles receives. Its 300 sunny days a year means Denver enjoys more annual hours of sunshine than San Diego or Miami Beach. Winter temperatures are mild, with an average daily high of 45 degrees. Snow falls, but often melts in a short time, meaning golf courses remain open all year. Chinook winds (a wind blowing down from a mountain that gains heat as it loses elevation) allow for 60-degree days occasionally throughout the winter. Summers are comfortable, thanks to the dry mountain air.

Airport:

Denver International Airport (DEN)
8500 Peña Boulevard
Denver, CO 80249
303-342-2000

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Bus:

Greyhound
800-231-2222

Getting Around Denver:

Regional Transportation District (RTD)
City Bus and Light Rail
303-299-6000

Taxis:

Metro Taxi
303-333-3333

Mile High Pedicabs, LLC
303-PEDICABS

Denver Yellow Cab
303-777-7777

Visitor Information:

Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau
1555 California Street, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
303-892-1112

Dining:

Barolo Grill
3030 East 6th Avenue
Denver, CO 80206
303-393-1040

Snuggle up next to the fire and choose from one of the many pasta, seafood and a la carte menu selections, sip on a glass of wine and sit back and scan the crowd for celebrities or local personalities.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse
1745-61 Wazee Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-295-2664

This classic 40’s era steakhouse offers smooth jazz in the background as you dine on premier steaks and seafood and sip on bourbon, single malt scotch or cognac..

Tamayo
1400 Larimer Street
Denver, CO 80202
720-946-1433

This contemporary Mexican eatery offers gorgeous views from the rooftop as you sip delicious margaritas and taste the wonderful spicy dishes such as shrimp and pork.

Sushi Den
1487 South Pearl Street
Denver, CO 80210
303-777-0826

The Sushi Den is an award winning eatery offering sushi treats and other dishes such as the teriyaki sesame chicken and roasted sea bass with wasabi-caper beurre blanc.

Cafe Brazil
4408 Lowell Boulevard
Denver, CO 80211
303-480-1877

Cafe Brazil serves up spicy Latin American dishes with smoked meats, fresh seafood, fried rice, scrumptious sauces and bold spices.

Restaurant Kevin Taylor
1106 14th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-228-0770

This four star restaurant is located in Hotel Teatro where chef Kevin Taylor provides patrons with delicious New American dishes in a luxurious atmosphere.

Nightlife:

Comedy Works
1226 15th Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-595-3637

One of the top stand-up comedy clubs in the country offering well-known acts such as Bob Saget and Brett Butler. The best place in Denver to get your laugh on! They offer appetizers, full dinners, and beverages! Call ahead for show schedule and reservations.

Jazz at Jacks
500 16th Street, #320
Denver, CO 80202
303-433-1000

Let the stress of the day melt away as you sip on a cool drink and bask in the glorious sounds of jazz music performed by local and national musicians.

Stories on Stage
216 S. Grant Street
Denver, CO 80209
303-494-0523

Enjoy dramatic readings of short fiction on stage! Well-known guests tend to frequent here for these entertaining, inspiring and humorous stories! Call ahead for schedule and tickets.

Dave & Buster’s
2000 South Colorado Boulevard
Retail Complex, Suite D
Denver, CO 80222
303-759-1515

Adult recess is here! Eat, drink, play and have a grand ole time! Late night Happy Hour, Grand Sports Café, billiards, shuffleboard and an elegant dining area!

The Church
1160 Lincoln Street
Denver, CO 80203
303-832-2383

Popular nightclub offering upbeat music, a dance floor, cigar bar, wine bar, and sushi bar. Dance the night away as a DJ spins the latest dance tunes at this venue with stained glass art, Gothic architecture, 70 foot ceilings, ten rooms and three dance floors.

Rise Nightclub
1909 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80202
303-383-1909

This huge club offers four dance floors, five full-service bars, go-go dancers, an outdoor SkyBar, a 5000 square foot tropical patio and fun that will last way into the night.

The Shelter/Milk
1037 Broadway
Denver, CO 80203
303-572-8700

Two clubs in one, Milk offers jazz musicians in a relaxed atmosphere while The Shelter boast four bars, live bands and a large urban patio.