Denver

[mr_blove]

Who has been, I have tickets to a Broncos game and am looking for a hotel. I would like to be in downtown where the night life and all the excitement is. If I understand what I have found online that is only 1-2 miles from the stadium with light rail access to the stadium. Where are some nice places to stay with walking distances to attractions? Downtown.

 

[GOAT]

http://denver.citysearch.com/

http://www.westword.com/

 

[mr_blove]

Ya I found websites like those but I was hopeing to draw from personal experiance.

 

[Greg]

I've been to Denver many times, but I know nothing about nightlife or downtown attractions. I'm usually there for work or picking up parts... I'm not much of a 'nightlife' person, I'd rather be in the mountains above Denver. You should check out the Rocky Mountain Nat. Park, if you want to see some neat country and a lot of animals.

 

[RockMonkey]

I've been to Denver many times, but I know nothing about nightlife or downtown attractions. I'm usually there for work or picking up parts... I'm not much of a 'nightlife' person, I'd rather be in the mountains above Denver. You should check out the Rocky Mountain Nat. Park, if you want to see some neat country and a lot of animals.

Yup, exactly what he said. I go to Denver every month or two, but I always stay in the same hotel, and don't indulge in much night life. I always rent a car, so not much help on mass transit either. If I were to travel there vacationally, I would probably look for a hotel around Cherry Creek. It's pretty centrally located (Denver has sprawl that even Salt Lake can't rival), and it's a nice area. Unless you're alcohol-averse, I would highly recommend the Coors Brewery tour in Golden. Also, I really enjoyed a hike I took above Golden, to Buffalo Bill's grave.

 

[GOAT]

We try to visit new cities as often as possible, and find good places to eat and slum from the local rags. Denver actually has a pretty cool downtown scene. There is a kick-ass pizza parlor downtown. old school new york style at its finest.

 

[Amy]

Look for LODO!! Thats where everything is happening as far as nightlife.
Dont forget to go to six flags!! lol

http://www.lodo.org/

 

[Gravy]

I'm from denver. Anywhere near mile high stadium will keep you close to nightlife. Six Flags Elitch Gardens is fun, denver has a huge skatepark if you like that: its just across the street. The childrens museum has a fake ski hill across the street too. Casa bonita is legit: don't forget the sopapillas. Cinderella city dollar movie is fun if you like people watching.

 

[Amy]

Oh man I remember Casa Bonita! lol Its like an older version of our Myan Restaurant with the divers and such.

 

[Spork]

Stayed at a place off of 16th and it seemed like it had a ton of things close by. There is a bus that goes up and down 16th street so you can get around.
http://www.denver.com/16th-street-mall/

 

[mr_blove]

Thank you everyone for the info. I have booked into The Westin at 1672 Lawrence Street. I will have to give a trip report when I get back to include how bad the Lions beat the Donkeys that sunday, a game I will be attending.

 

[Spork]

I love BD's Mongolian BBQ on Wazee if you're looking for somewhere to eat. :greg:

 

[mr_blove]

I do love a good Mongolian BBQ:thumbs: