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September 09, 2013
October in Denver is a Month of Wacky and World Record Events // More
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August 22, 2013
Different Elevations Make it Possible to Enjoy Fall Colors from Mid-September to Mid-November // More
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August 21, 2013
The Great American Beer Festival® (GABF) Sold Out In Minutes – Giveaway Includes Roundtrip Airfare, Accommodations and Tickets to GABF // More
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August 20, 2013
The Rocky Mountain Showdown Brings the Colorado State Rams and the University of Colorado Buffaloes to The Mile High City // More
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August 15, 2013
With the new Mile High Culture Pass tourists can visit seven of Denver’s most popular attractions for the “mile high” price of $52.80 – a savings of more than $25. // More
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August 09, 2013
One of the best ways to celebrate Labor Day Weekend in The Mile High City is at the top of the continent – 14,264 feet high to be exact. // More
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July 31, 2013
Citywide Celebration Of All Things Beer Takes Place October 4-12 // More
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July 22, 2013
Contest Offers A Sports Lover’s Dream Vacation, Including the USA Pro Challenge and the Denver Broncos
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July 16, 2013
Best Spots to See the World’s Top Riders Along the Mile High City Course // More
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July 02, 2013
The Photographer With The Most Votes Wins One BIG Prize Jackpot // More
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June 26, 2013
And with 300 Days of Sunshine, there’s Plenty of Outdoors to Love // More
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June 19, 2013
Visitor Numbers and Spending at All Time High // More
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June 14, 2013
Denver’s Independence Day Week Celebrations Include Free Festivals and Concerts, Pro Sports and Fireworks // More
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June 13, 2013
Largest International Travel Trade Show Booked for May 2018 // More
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June 13, 2013
Can’t-Miss Jam Band Concerts In The Mile High City // More
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June 13, 2013
Purple Mountain Majesty Giveaway Winner Will Fly To Denver For An Unforgettable Holiday Weekend
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May 21, 2013
Record Setting 436,650 Meals Served – 8% More than 2012 // More
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April 18, 2013
Winner Will Fly to The Mile High City for Denver Day of Rock, a Concert at Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre and Much More
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April 17, 2013
VISIT DENVER and Denver Sports have announced the finalists for the Denver Sports Top 9 Moments, presented by Bank of the West. // More
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April 04, 2013
The Mile High City Defeats Portland, OR, Minneapolis, MN and Washington, D.C.
in REI’s Cycle Town Showdown // More
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March 22, 2013
The Mile High City’s Spring Weekends Are Filled With Festivals, Family Fun and Much More
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March 01, 2013
VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, has become the first convention and visitors bureau in the world certified in a new international sustainability standard designed to promote responsible environmental and social practices in the events industry. // More
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February 21, 2013
The 9th annual Denver Restaurant Week (DRW), organized by VISIT DENVER and presented by Lexus, got off to a “flaming” start with Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock cooking a Bananas Foster as a promotion for the event. // More
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February 13, 2013
Denver’s second largest industry will honor some of its top leaders at the Denver & Colorado Tourism Industry Hall of Fame dinner and silent auction March 6, 2013 at the Seawell Grand Ballroom. // More
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February 11, 2013
The 9th annual Denver Restaurant Week (DRW), organized by VISIT DENVER and presented by Lexus, has set a new record with a total of 351 restaurants participating, up 4 percent from 339 last year. // More
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February 01, 2013
Turn up the romance this year with music, theatre, cocktails and only-in-Denver activities. // More
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January 28, 2013
Grand Prize Includes Round-Trip Airfare for Two, Deluxe Accommodations, a Denver Restaurant Week Gift Card and Much More // More
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January 15, 2013
Denver Restaurant Week Menus Go Live on Wednesday, January 16 at 9 a.m. // More
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January 09, 2013
Denver’s second largest industry will honor some of its top leaders at the Tourism Industry Hall of Fame dinner March 6, 2013 at the Seawell Ballroom. // More
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January 08, 2013
Winner Will Receive A Western-Themed Weekend Excursion,Including Roundtrip Airfare, City Slicker Accommodations, Pro Rodeo Tickets and Much More // More
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December 22, 2012
Win a Downtown Denver Hotel Room and Get Your Dance On This New Year’s Eve! // More
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December 13, 2012
Say Goodbye to 2012, Mile High City-Style! // More
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December 12, 2012
The board of directors of Metro Denver Sports Commission (Denver Sports) voted Monday, December 10, 2012 to align themselves with VISIT DENVER’s sports marketing efforts, beginning in 2013, according to Jean Galloway, chairwoman of Denver Sports. // More
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December 05, 2012
Winner Will Receive An Uber-Chic New Year’s Weekend Package,
Including Roundtrip Airfare, Four Seasons Accommodations,
a Rockin’ New Year’s Eve Party and Much More
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December 03, 2012
Take Advantage of Hotel Deals as Low as $52.80* and Discover the Best Denver Has to Offer During the Holiday Season // More
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November 27, 2012
Denver had more convention delegates, and more convention-associated room nights in October 2012 than any other October in the city’s history. // More
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November 21, 2012
Hotel Rooms at the “Mile High” Starting Price of $52.80 // More
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November 20, 2012
From Van Gogh to Saber Tooth Tigers,
Denver’s Museums Are Filled With Exceptional Exhibits
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November 19, 2012
The 2012 Mile High Holidays advertising campaign, an integrated $1 million marketing campaign to promote Denver as a holiday destination. // More
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November 02, 2012
Grand Prize Includes a Year-long Membership to Five of Denver's Top Cultural Facilities // More
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October 26, 2012
Denver Arts Week Kicks Off With Mayor Creating Original Piece of Art
Press Conference on Oct. 31 at 10 a.m. at the Dry Ice Factory // More
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October 17, 2012
Borrowing an idea that has been wildly successful in Europe, Denver will host its sixth annual Night at the Museums, an evening where 22 of the city’s top museums will stay open late and open their doors for free from 5 to 10 p.m. on a Saturday night, November 3, 2012. // More
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October 04, 2012
Denver Beer Hotspots Will Highlight Colorado Beers During Denver Beer Fest – and Offers a Chance to Win Sold-Out Great American Beer Festival® Tickets // More
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October 03, 2012
Fourth Annual Celebration of All Things Beer Features 100 Suds-Centric Events // More
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September 25, 2012
The International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA) presented the City of Denver with their 2012 IFEA World Festival & Event City Award, presented by VISA, during the 57th Annual IFEA Convention & Expo, held in Denver, Colorado. // More
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September 19, 2012
Giveaway Includes Roundtrip Airfare, Accommodations,
VIP Tickets to Becoming Van Gogh and the Starz Denver Film Festival,
and a Limousine Tour through Denver’s Art Districts // More
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September 14, 2012
Brewing Begins at Denver Beer Co. on September 19 at 2:30pm // More
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September 13, 2012
Citywide Culinary Festival Offers Multi-Course Meals for
the “Mile High” price of $52.80 for Two, February 23 – March 8, 2013 // More
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September 07, 2012
Denver’s Mayor Michael B. Hancock and a group of tourism and civic leaders marked a major construction milestone on Denver International Airport’s South Terminal Redevelopment Program on August 29, 2012. // More
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September 05, 2012
Giveaway Includes Roundtrip Airfare, Accommodations and Tickets to GABF // More
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August 29, 2012
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock and VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, is welcoming visitors to The Mile High City with a ten minute video in 550 Yellow Cabs, thanks to a recently launched program. // More
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August 24, 2012
Civic Center Park, August 26, 11am – 6pm // More
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August 15, 2012
Visitor website, hotel packages and public ticketing now underway for Becoming Van Gogh exhibition at DAM // More
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August 14, 2012
There’s no such thing as the “dog days of summer” in The Mile High City. // More
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August 01, 2012
Annual Citywide Festival Offers Eight Days of Artistic Immersion – through Art Walks, Free “Night at the Museums,” Performing Arts and More
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July 24, 2012
Fourth Annual, Nine-Day Celebration of Beer Returns Oct. 5-13 // More
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July 05, 2012
Maybe it’s the altitude, but come summer, the Mile High City unleashes a series of kooky happenings ranging from the world’s largest Zombie Crawl (a horde of 7,000 blood-splattered zombies) to the world’s largest gorilla run (1,200 fully costumed gorillas…and growing). // More
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June 20, 2012
The Colorado Tourism Office and VISIT DENVER reports record increases in marketable leisure trips and visitor spending; Denver reports record-breaking visitation, spending and double-digit business travel growth // More
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June 13, 2012
More than 600 Travel Communicators coming June 14-17, 2012 // More
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June 05, 2012
From Railroads to Outdoor Concerts, Denver explodes with fireworks and fun // More
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May 23, 2012
Barely two weeks after launching nonstop international service between Denver and Reykjavík, Iceland on Icelandair (with connecting service to 26 European cities), United Airlines announced daily, nonstop flights between Denver International Airport (DEN) and Narita International Airport (NRT) in Tokyo, Japan beginning on March 31, 2013. // More
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May 21, 2012
With Custom Badges and Check-ins, the App Helps Users Find, Experience and Share Denver Adventures with Friends // More
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May 18, 2012
Record Setting 404,400 Meals Served – 12% More than 2011 // More
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May 15, 2012
Memorial Day Weekend Hosts Denver’s Largest Free Music Festival // More
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May 15, 2012
During the summer of 2012, Denver cements its reputation as one of the nation’s best bike cities, thanks to a Tour de France-style pro-cycling event, a pioneering bike-sharing program, and 850-miles of bike trails. // More
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April 19, 2012
Just Ask Jamie Moyer, Denver Rockies Pitcher // More
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April 17, 2012
Free Outdoor Music Festival, Professional Sports Games and Can’t Miss Exhibits Kick Off The Mile High City’s Spectacular Summer // More
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March 28, 2012
Be A Part of Mile High March Madness This Year // More
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March 15, 2012
Can’t-Miss Mile High City Events for the Whole Family This Spring // More
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March 12, 2012
The Program Celebrates Spring with Early Bird Specials and Discounts for
NCAA Women’s Final Four Championships in Denver // More
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March 08, 2012
March Madness springs into the Mile High City with Denver B-cycle’s inaugural ride of the year, coinciding with Selection Monday for the 2012 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Championships. Selection Monday is the tipoff to “The Road to Denver”, when the top 64 women’s basketball teams will be revealed, with four eventually making their way to the Women’s Final Four in Denver from March 30-April 3. // More
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March 01, 2012
St. Patrick’s Day falls on a Saturday this year – the perfect excuse for a weekend full of Irish revelry in the Mile High City. As luck would have it, Denver is offering great hotel deals for the weekend along with parades, traditional (and not-so-traditional) music and dance, day-long parties, family-friendly events and more. // More
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February 24, 2012
Logistics Meeting to Provide Story Ideas and Credentialing Information for NCAA Women’s Final Four // More
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February 23, 2012
Site Celebrates the Fresh, Local Food Scene In and Around the Mile High City // More
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February 23, 2012
$52.80 dining deals enjoyed Feb. 25 to March 9 // More
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February 17, 2012
Created in Tandem with the Denver Art Museum’s Yves Saint Laurent: The Exhibition, Videos Feature Denver Designers and Fashionistas // More
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February 17, 2012
Great Tickets Still Available for $20 million event that Will Bring 30,000 People to Mile High City // More
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January 31, 2012
Valentine’s Day in Denver This Year is Both Romantic & Affordable // More
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January 26, 2012
Following a European tradition, Denver Mayor Michael Hancock joined tourism and snow sports representatives today, ringing cowbells to kick off the 2012 SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show, the world’s largest snow sports tradeshow. // More
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January 09, 2012
Social Campaign includes Collecting “Badges” // More
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January 06, 2012
This year, Denver will once again be the center of the snow sports universe when the SIA Snow Show, the world’s largest snow sports trade show, is staged in the Mile High City, Jan. 26-29. // More
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December 22, 2011
On December 20, 2011, Denver’s Regional Transportation District (RTD) board approved plans for redeveloping Denver's Union Station with a new 130-room hotel. The hotel will be affiliated with the 80-room, historic Oxford Hotel, which is located across the street and run by Sage Hospitality. The hotel is projected to open in the spring 2014. // More
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December 19, 2011
Bruce James, managing partner of Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, a leading law and policy firm headquartered in Denver with offices throughout the West and in Washington, D.C., is the 2012 chair of VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau. He replaces Ed Bucholtz, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center. // More
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December 15, 2011
Singer John Denver Will Also be Honored // More
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December 06, 2011
Denver Cocktails and Beers Filled With Holiday Cheer // More
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December 01, 2011
Fireworks Displays, Family Friendly Activities, Concerts and Decadent Parties Make Denver the Place to Ring in 2012 // More
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November 29, 2011
VIP Hotel Packages Available At Luxury Hotels // More
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November 21, 2011
Denver Mayor Michael B. Hancock joined VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau, and other business leaders at a press conference staged at Denver Pavilions on the 16th Street Mall to kick off the eighth annual Mile High Holidays campaign. The marketing promotion, valued at more than $1 million, is designed to market Denver as the ultimate holiday vacation destination. // More
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November 17, 2011
WHAT: Denver Mayor Michael Hancock will join VISIT DENVER and other business leaders at a press conference at Denver Pavilions on 16th Street Mall to kick off the 2011 Mile High Holidays campaign that runs through January. // More
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November 09, 2011
To help promote the City’s vibrant arts and cultural scene, Arts and Venues Denver and VISIT DENVER, the Convention & Visitors Bureau, launch the “Denver Gallery Guide,” an online resource that currently features more than 60 galleries. The guide can be found at www.GalleryGuideDenver.com, with additional galleries and studios to be added in the coming months. // More
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November 08, 2011
From Dazzling Lights to a Scuba Diving Santa, Denver is the Place To Be During the Holiday Season
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November 03, 2011
A Citywide Celebration of Art Galleries, Museums and Performing Arts // More
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October 24, 2011
Explore Denver’s Creative Side During This Citywide Celebration // More
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September 30, 2011
TEN WAYS TO CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN IN DENVER // More
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September 27, 2011
Dates Set for February 25 to March 9, 2012 // More
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September 23, 2011
THE NINE-DAY CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF SUDS BEGINS WITH A FIRKIN TAPPING ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THE NINE-DAY CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF SUDS BEGINS WITH A FIRKIN TAPPING ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 THE NINE-DAY CITYWIDE CELEBRATION OF SUDS BEGINS WITH A FIRKIN TAPPING ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 // More
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September 22, 2011
Beer Bellies Begone! // More
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September 20, 2011
From Butterflies to Burlesque, Nine Days of Beer-Centric Craziness in Denver // More
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September 01, 2011
Annual Citywide Festival Offers Eight Days of Art Walks, Free “Night At The Museums,” Cinema and More // More
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August 26, 2011
Official Website Now Live // More
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August 16, 2011
Free City Celebration to Greet World’s Top Riders at the State Capitol Finish Line // More
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August 16, 2011
Denver’s Top Wildlife Attractions // More
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July 19, 2011
Free Festivals, Live Music, The Highest Paved Road in North America
And A Little Band Called Phish Make Denver the Place To Be This Year
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June 28, 2011
Visitors and Locals to Enjoy Budget-Friendly Festivals, Parades, Concerts, Outdoor Movies and Fireworks During The Long Weekend // More
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June 21, 2011
Colorado, Denver outperform national trends; break records for total visitors,
overnight visitation, tourism spending and other travel segments
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June 10, 2011
Third Annual Celebration of All Things Beer Features 200 Suds-Centric Events // More
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May 26, 2011
On Saturday, May 28 from 2:30 to 9:30 p.m., Denver Day of Rock will have 25 bands playing on five stages along the 16th Street Mall, all for free. Last year, the event attracted 100,000 fans.
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May 25, 2011
Event Serves Seven Percent More Meals in 2011 vs. 2010 // More
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May 19, 2011
Parades, Festivals, Music, & Fireworks to Explode in the Mile High City // More
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May 17, 2011
Television, Print and Internet Advertising
Showcases Denver as “Two Vacations in One” Along With Summer Highlights
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May 16, 2011
Denver’s Largest Free Music Festival Kicks off Memorial Day Weekend // More
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May 06, 2011
An enormous blue bear; an escalator with the giggles; a wild-eyed mustang; and a life-size horse atop a larger-than-life chair. These are just a few examples of unique works of art, created by renowned local and International artists as part of the Denver Public Arts Program, which now features more than 150 pieces on view throughout the Mile High City. // More
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April 26, 2011
Completely rebuilt site – using input from planners – offers multiple ways to help planners with their Denver events.
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April 26, 2011
From Blackbeard to Billy the Kid, Summer Events Follow Famous Cowboys, American Indians and Pirates
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April 08, 2011
New Website Provides More Than 130 Adventure Ideas in the Mile High City and Nearby Mountains // More
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March 29, 2011
Part of a Series of Mobile Planning Tools for Visitors // More
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March 17, 2011
Pirate-Themed Hotel Packages Available for Mile High Visitors. // More
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March 17, 2011
Long before gold brought pioneers to Colorado in 1858, the territory was home to a wide number of Native American tribes. This spring and summer, visitors can get a new look at Old West history at a variety of special events that range from authentic Indian powwows to world class exhibitions of Native American artworks. // More
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February 25, 2011
At a press conference today, Denver Mayor Guillermo (Bill) Vidal, dressed in chef’s “whites” and joined 50 of the participating chefs to read a proclamation declaring February 26 to March 11, 2011 as Denver Restaurant Week. Mayor Vidal offered a toast to the chefs with Denver Restaurant Week wine sponsor E&J Gallo, stating, “I’m wearing chef’s whites for the same reason I wear jerseys from Denver’s sports teams – it’s to honor and respect the chefs who do so much for our city.” // More
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February 17, 2011
Ed Bucholtz, general manager of the Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center, is the 2011 Chair of VISIT DENVER, the Convention & Visitors Bureau. He replaces Bruce Alexander, president & CEO of Vectra Bank, who is now past chair. // More
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February 14, 2011
Nearly 300 Restaurants Will Offer Two Dinners for $52.80 // More
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February 08, 2011
Denver’s meeting and convention business rebounded in 2010, finishing the year as the second best convention and meeting year in the city’s history. Denver hosted 75 conventions in the Colorado Convention Center and 423 other meetings in 2010, for a total of 371,003 delegates with an economic impact of $653 million. The city had 378,863 delegates in the best year of 2008, and dropped to 313,540 delegates in 2009. // More
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January 19, 2011
When the SIA Snow Show, the world’s largest snow sports trade show, schusses into Denver from Jan. 27-29, 2011, Colorado’s capitol city is going to welcome them in high style with the Mile High SnowFest – six days of all things snow. // More
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January 11, 2011
Menus for the 2011 Denver Restaurant Week (DRW) went live online at high noon on Tuesday, January 11 at the website: www.DenverRestaurantWeek.com. // More
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January 05, 2011
A panel of convention and meeting experts put together by the Toronto Globe & Mail selected Denver as the No. 1 destination in the world for conventions.
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December 16, 2010
Lonely Planet travel guides has named Denver as the sixth best place to visit in the United States in 2011. // More
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December 14, 2010
Two spectacular fireworks shows will herald in the New Year in the Mile High City. A family-friendly show occurs on New Year's Eve at 9 p.m., followed by the traditional midnight extravaganza. Both shows are identical and both occur in the sky high above the 16th Street Mall, Downtown Denver's mile long pedestrian promenade. // More
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December 02, 2010
Immersive Exhibition Showcases Treasure and Artifacts from First Fully Authenticated Pirate Ship Discovered in U.S. Waters // More
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November 23, 2010
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper joined VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau and other business leaders at a press conference staged in front of the Wizard’s Chest toy store in Cherry Creek North to kick off the seventh annual Mile High Holidays campaign. The marketing promotion, valued at more than $1 million, is designed to advertise Denver as the ultimate holiday vacation destination. // More
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November 19, 2010
Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper will join VISIT DENVER, and other business leaders at a press conference in front of The Wizard’s Chest toy store in Cherry Creek North to kick off the 2010 Mile High Holidays campaign. // More
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November 05, 2010
U.S. Bureau of Transportation Report Shows
Denver’s Airfares Decrease 33.5 percent in Past Decade // More
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November 04, 2010
A Citywide Celebration of Art Galleries, Museums and Performing Arts // More
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October 25, 2010
New Four Seasons, AAA Five-Diamond Award for Ritz Carlton Denver, Trendy New Eateries, and Street Improvements Changing the Face of Mile High City // More
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October 25, 2010
The Colorado Convention Center announced its certification in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings (LEED-EB), awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The achievement makes the Colorado Convention Center the largest LEED certified building in the state and one of the three largest convention facilities to earn this designation in the U.S. // More
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September 29, 2010
Denver will have an exceptionally busy fourth quarter with nine citywide conventions bringing nearly 70,000 delegates to the Mile High City between now and the end of 2010. The conventions are expected to generate $141 million in new spending in Denver. // More
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September 13, 2010
Local Favorite on September 10 Sold Out Once Again – More than 2,700 Guests Attend // More
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September 08, 2010
Mayor John Hickenlooper to Toast Colorado’s Team in the “Olympics of Beer” // More
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August 26, 2010
Denver Beer Fest Offers Fresh Air, Fresh Beer and Fun Festivals in the Great Outdoors // More
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August 18, 2010
The Denver American Indian Commission (DAIC) and Denver’s Division of Theatres and Arenas, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, announced the park’s first American Indian Art Show to be held at Red Rocks Trading Post on August 22 from 10 AM - 3 PM. The event will showcase authentic American Indian artwork from local and nationally known artists who reside in the Rocky Mountain region. Admission and parking are FREE. // More
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August 12, 2010
Phenomenal Food and Beer Pairings, Exclusive Menus, and Creative
Brew-themed Culinary Concoctions Make Denver Beer Fest a Foodie’s Delight
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August 03, 2010
Grand Scale Show from Co-Founder of Cirque du Soleil Features 60 Artists and 50 Horses from Around the World in Multi-Media Extravaganza // More
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July 28, 2010
Some 200 Events Will Honor City’s Rich Beer Legacy at Locations Throughout the Mile High City
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July 20, 2010
Meet the Lovely Mystic Mermaids of Downtown Aquarium Denver July 21
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July 15, 2010
200 Events Will Celebrate All-things Beer at Locations Across the Mile High City // More
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July 15, 2010
Denver Art Museum and Denver Museum of Nature & Science Announce Special Discount // More
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July 14, 2010
A Taste of Colorado, Red Rocks Concerts, Blockbuster Summer Exhibits, and Professional Baseball and Soccer Highlight the Long Weekend. // More
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July 09, 2010
The weight-loss program is looking for teams and individual contestants for its 11th season. // More
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July 07, 2010
Beginning July 6, Denver Yellow Cab Taxi will stop the meter as soon as the price of the ride reaches $52.80 from most areas in Denver to Denver International Airport. There is no charge for extra passengers or luggage and this promotion is available to all taxi users starting immediately, whether traveling from a residence, business or hotel within the boundaries of E-470, circling the north, east and south, and C470 to I-70 to Simms Street extended on the west. // More
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July 07, 2010
A mayor sets a healthy example for his employees. // More
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July 02, 2010
The 2010 Biennial of the Americas kicks off today, beginning a month-long celebration of the culture, art, music and ideas of the Western Hemisphere. Hosted by the City of Denver, the first-of-its-kind festival offers a cross-cultural experience filled with art exhibitions, concerts, food, film and dance, all celebrating the 35 countries of the Americas. // More
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June 28, 2010
Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs Opens June 29, 2010 // More
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June 25, 2010
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science announced today that the popular Gunther von Hagens' BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart will continue its run for an additional four weeks, providing extra time to see the dramatic specimens on display this summer. Originally scheduled to close next month, the world-renowned health and anatomy exhibition will remain open through Sunday, August 15. // More
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June 15, 2010
The VISIT DENVER Foundation awarded $59,400 in scholarships to 27 students in June 2010. The students are all pursuing degrees in travel, tourism, and hospitality at Colorado colleges and universities, including Johnson & Wales University, the University of Denver, Metro State, and Colorado State University. // More
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June 08, 2010
Anthony E. Graves is the new Director of Government & Community affairs for VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitor Bureau, where he will be responsible for the Bureau’s government and community outreach. // More
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May 27, 2010
Tickets to Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs went on sale to the public on May 14. Because of strong interest in the exhibition, the dates have been expanded. King Tut will open to the public on June 29, remaining on view until January 9, 2011. // More
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May 21, 2010
The fourth annual Denver Arts Week, November 5-13, 2010, will offer an eight-day celebration of the Mile High City's vibrant arts and culture scene with some 200 events, many of them free.
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May 05, 2010
An Anticipated 200 Events Will Celebrate All-things Beer at Locations Across the Mile High City
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April 23, 2010
Downtown Denver was featured in USA Today this week. // More
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April 22, 2010
DENVER (April 22, 2010) - Some 500 new, shiny red Trek bicycles are now available for sharing at 40 stations around the Mile High City, all part of Denver B-cycle, the nation’s first citywide bike-sharing program. // More
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April 13, 2010
DENVER (April 12, 2010) – Denver’s summer music schedule is bigger than ever in 2010, ranging from the dueling hipster havens of the Denver Post Underground Music Showcase and the Westword Music Showcase to the blockbuster Mile High Music Festival and Red Rocks concert series. // More
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April 06, 2010
VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau has worked with local historians Thomas J. Noel and Debra B. Faulkner to produce a new coffee table book that tells the history of the city’s tourism industry. // More
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March 10, 2010
Visitor Web site, hotel packages and group ticketing now underway for King Tut exhibition at DAM // More
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March 04, 2010
Tax-Free Stimulus Expected to Create 40,000 Jobs and Boost Inbound Travel to United States // More
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February 19, 2010
Dine With New Restaurants or Revisit Old Favorites During Two-week Culinary Showcase // More
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February 10, 2010
Spectacular Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs exhibition opens July 2010 // More
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January 28, 2010
DENVER (January 28, 2010) – Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper joined officials from VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau and Colorado Ski Country USA at the Colorado Convention Center today to welcome the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show – the largest convention booking in Denver’s history.
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January 15, 2010
All-new BODY WORLDS exhibition reveals the intricacies of the cardiovascular system // More
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January 05, 2010
Denver’s second-largest industry will honor some of its top leaders at the Tourism Industry Hall of Fame dinner March 4, 2010, in the Grand Hyatt Denver. // More
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December 22, 2009
It's often the less noticeable features — great playgrounds, long-lived pizza joints, memorable bookstores — that truly mold our sense of who we are and where we belong. // More
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December 08, 2009
Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart reveals the intricacies of the cardiovascular system // More
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December 02, 2009
Kiewit Building Group Makes Bold Start for Asian Animal Exhibit & Conservation Center // More
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November 18, 2009
Local Businesses Unite in Citywide Effort to Highlight Holiday Offerings
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October 21, 2009
Weekly Deals Provide Consumers With Unparalleled Discounts on
Upcoming Events and Entertainment // More
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October 07, 2009
PHILADELPHIA AND DENVER GET READY FOR FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS IN ROAD TO WORLD SERIES // More
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September 24, 2009
Blockbuster First Friday, Free Access During Night at the Museums and Backstage Tours at Sunday on Stage Events Kick Off the Week // More
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September 17, 2009
First Annual Citywide Celebration of All Things Beer
Features 130 Beer-centric Events // More
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September 17, 2009
Due to the regional summit on urban issues sponsored by President Barack Obama's Office of Urban Affairs being held in Denver on September 18, Mayor Hickenlooper will not be able to hold a Denver Beer Fest press conference at Denver Oktoberfest on that day, as had previously been announced. Instead, the Denver Beer Fest Press Conference with Mayor Hickenlooper has been rescheduled to TODAY, Thursday, September 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Wynkoop Brewery at 18th and Wynkoop streets. // More
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September 08, 2009
FREE Business Expo Open to the Public // More
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August 21, 2009
No Longer Blasé: Denver Beer Experiences Elevate Craft Brewing // More
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July 22, 2009
An Anticipated 125 Events to Celebrate All-things Beer at Locations Across the Mile High City
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June 18, 2009
Denver bucked a national decline in business and leisure travel in 2008 to set a new record for visitor spending of $3.1 billion, up 9 percent over the $2.9 billion spent in 2007. // More
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May 13, 2009
To all of our VISIT DENVER Media RSS feed subscribers, you may have received duplicate feed items early this week.
Please disregard these duplicate items, we are simply updating our story links. We apologize for any inconvenience this update may have caused.
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May 07, 2009
84% More Meals Served in 2009 than 2008 // More
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April 27, 2009
The CTO rally is still on thanks to a weather report for clearer skies by 12:30. Please join us! // More
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April 23, 2009
These cities' "exemplary initiatives are improving neighborhoods, transforming lives, and helping build better, faster cities for the future." // More
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April 23, 2009
This year's Discover Colorado Rally will be held on Monday, April 27th from 12:30-2:00pm at the west steps of the State Capitol. Governor Ritter will be speaking at the press conference and he will proclaim the month of May as "Re-Discover Colorado Month." // More
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April 16, 2009
The Mile High City is a great spot for couples to spend those tax refund dollars ... // More
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April 14, 2009
2009 Spring/Summer Marketing Campaign // More
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April 14, 2009
Sports, Special Events, Shopping, Cultural Attractions and Hotels Throughout Denver Offer More Than 100 Deals at $52.80 Price-point
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April 13, 2009
Mayor Hickenlooper’s tourism stimulus program will be unveiled during a press conference outside the Colorado Convention Center tomorrow. // More
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April 10, 2009
Popular Photography Magazine Awards Top Honors to the Mile High City // More
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April 10, 2009
Meeting planners interested in Denver for future bookings will benefit from the Denver Alliance – the cooperation of five key entities who have joined forces to make the meetings process more streamlined than ever. // More
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April 07, 2009
Joint Effort to Serve as Launching Pad for Greening Initiatives // More
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April 02, 2009
Popular Photography magazine, published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (www.hfmus.com), today announced that Denver, Colorado earns top honors as the "Most Photo-Friendly City in America." // More
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April 01, 2009
The 31st International Association of Culinary Professionals annual convention will be held for the first time in Denver, April 1–4, with more than 100 foodie events, workshops, and master classes. Nearly 800 culinary professionals, food journalists and authors will be in town, including reporters from The New York Times, National Public Radio, Gourmet, Bon Appétit, Fine Cooking and Eating Well magazines. // More
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March 27, 2009
To make Denver a leader in sustainability and to make measurable improvements in energy use, water consumption, waste management, air quality and other environmental areas, ten Denver venues joined together on March 19, 2009 to create the Rocky Mountain Greener Venues Partnership for Sustainable Communities (RMGVP). // More
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March 27, 2009
Staff and Individual Recognition for Dedication, Service and Creativity // More
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March 27, 2009
Colorado's Mile High Music Festival returns to the Fields at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 18 and 19. // More
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March 27, 2009
Denver is getting greener, thanks to an infusion of cash into its Environmental Protection Agency Branch. // More
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March 18, 2009
The City and County of Denver showcased its commitment to environmental sustainability and the green economy today with the launch of the area’s newest solar power system. // More
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March 06, 2009
March 21-29, The Denver Art Museum will be free for kids under 18. // More
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February 17, 2009
Mayor Hickenlooper and Denver’s Top Chefs to Proclaim Feb. 21-27, 2009, as Denver Restaurant Week. // More
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February 16, 2009
Due to President Obama’s historic visit to Denver and the bill signing, the Denver Restaurant Week Press Conference scheduled for Tues., Feb. 17 has been canceled. New date to be announced shortly. // More
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February 04, 2009
These two downtown hotels made the influential magazine’s 2009 “T+L 500,” its list of the world’s 500 best hotels. // More
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January 29, 2009
A national survey names Denver as the most desirable city to call home. // More
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December 29, 2008
The public is invited to view the talent of young artists this holiday season at the Butterfly Pavilion during its annual Student Art Exhibition going on now through January 16, 2009. The annual art exhibition promotes art education in K-12 schools while encouraging the learning and discovery of invertebrates. // More
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December 18, 2008
The Mile High City's festive seasonal lights are featured alongside some of the world's most famous displays in this photo essay. // More
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December 18, 2008
Time is running out to see Houdon from the Louvre and Daniel Richter: A Major Survey. Both exhibitions end in early January. // More
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November 26, 2008
ABC News’ Good Morning America has selected Denver to be one of three cities featured in the window of their Times Square studio, offering the Mile High City an unprecedented opportunity for national publicity to millions of viewers and New Yorkers. Ten cities competed for the opportunity with the show selecting Denver, Kansas City and Atlanta. // More
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November 25, 2008
Encouraging Denver residents to “buy locally” and rediscover their hometown during the holidays, Mayor John Hickenlooper today also invited visitors from throughout the state and region to “visit the ‘big city’ and participate in the magic of Mile High Holidays.” // More
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November 25, 2008
Both Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and Colorado Governor Bill Ritter have officially proclaimed November 28 through December 5, 2008 as "Buy Local Week," in recognition of the important role local businesses play in our community. A part of the Mile High Business Alliances's Colorado Local First campaign, Buy Local Week promotes patronizing local businesses during the biggest retail-shopping week of the year. // More
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November 20, 2008
This holiday season, enjoy art and share that gift with family and friends. Three beautiful and varied exhibitions are on view at the Denver Art Museum through the holidays, ranging from classic French sculpture to contemporary German painting—all included with general museum admission. // More
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November 14, 2008
The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee announced today that Denver will be the host city of the 2012 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Final Four. It marks the first time Denver will serve as host of the event. The event will be held March 30- April 3, 2012, at Pepsi Center, with the tournament games scheduled for April 1 and 3. // More
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November 14, 2008
The Colorado State Capitol will be open for historical and dome tours on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Tours will be conducted from 9am - 2:30 pm. Tours are free of charge. Tours last 45 minutes for each tour and depart every 30 minutes. The public entrance is on Colfax and Sherman (north side of the Capitol). Basement entrance is for wheelchair and stroller visitors. Groups of ten or more need to make reservations for both tours. // More
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November 13, 2008
For 99 years, the city’s convention and tourism marketing agency has gone by a variety of names, everything from the Denver Tourist and Publicity Bureau to the most recent Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s a mouthful of a name that everyone from the Mayor to our own Board of Directors has trouble remembering and saying,” states Bureau president Richard Scharf. // More
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November 13, 2008
Denver Arts Week (November 14-22) gives parents an affordable opportunity to introduce kids to the exciting cultural scene in the Mile High City…all for free or at greatly reduced prices. // More
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November 13, 2008
Denver Public Works is piloting new "smart" parking meters in the Downtown area in an effort to explore ways to make parking more convenient. The parking meters, which debut today, are solar powered, wireless and accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards. The meters also accept nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar coins. // More
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November 13, 2008
The second annual Denver Arts Week, November 14-22, celebrates all aspects of the Mile High City’s growing cultural scene, from world-class museums to hip art galleries, from Broadway-worthy performing arts to cutting-edge theater. Sponsored by VISIT DENVER, the arts celebration has more than 150 events that are being staged at seven arts districts around Denver and at dozens of museums, galleries and theaters. // More
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October 31, 2008
Find your holiday spirit this season by joining the Yuletide Project in Cherry Creek North, Denver’s premier outdoor shopping and dining district where guests are part of the authentic outdoor holiday experience! // More
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October 30, 2008
Guests can see White-haired Infant Held by Black-haired Mother // More
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October 29, 2008
The second annual Denver Arts Week, taking place November 14-22, 2008, highlights all sides of the Mile High City’s growing cultural scene, from world-class museums to hip art galleries, from Broadway-worthy performing arts to cutting-edge theater. // More
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October 29, 2008
Marking a hugely successful first year in the new building, MCA DENVER welcomed its 50,000th visitor on Friday October 24. The Museum set this unprecedented goal of first year attendance seeking to welcome 50,000 visitors from Denver and around the world by October 28, 2009, the one-year anniversary of the opening of the new facility at 1485 Delgany. // More
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October 23, 2008
Opening on November 8, In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein celebrates the life and art of one of New Mexico’s most accomplished painters. The 66 pieces on view, including major paintings, sketches and illustrations, provide a comprehensive view of the artist’s colorful and inventive works. // More
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October 23, 2008
See Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in a different light this holiday season, as you wind through a charming forest path decorated with more than 1 million colorful lights at the inaugural Trail of Lights – a new holiday tradition. // More
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October 16, 2008
Carried out in the form of a pop-up gallery, the museum will exist for less than one year - an institution with an expiration date. Contents for the Museum's monthly, rotating exhibitions are based entirely on community submissions. // More
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October 16, 2008
The Inverness Hotel in Englewood, Colo. is coordinating its first annual ‘Trash to Trees’ decorating competition to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and making eco-friendly choices, in particular during the holiday season. // More
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October 02, 2008
The “Super Bowl” of beer returns to Denver, Colorado October 9-11, 2008, when the 27th Great American Beer Festival (GABF) taps its first keg. This year, the granddaddy of all U.S. beer festivals offers the largest collection of U.S. beer ever assembled – more than 1,900 different American beers will be available for tasting in one ounce samples. // More
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October 02, 2008
Denver Post Office and local officials invite the community to celebrate a new Latin Jazz stamp at a FREE reception on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the Museo de Las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. There will be live music performed by the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts and live dance performances. // More
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October 02, 2008
Based on a popular event in Paris, Denver will introduce “Night at the Museums” on November 14, 2008 – a festive evening where nearly a dozen of the city’s top museums will stay open late on a Friday night offering special events, music, food and fun – all for free! // More
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September 11, 2008
Light your fire September 26 at the final Untitled of the season // More
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September 04, 2008
Many events, including concerts, sports, signings and more are open to the public // More
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August 21, 2008
The final day to see Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism is Sunday, September 7. // More
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August 19, 2008
In time for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Industry-leading Carbon Calculator Provides Tools to Reduce Carbon Footprint // More
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August 19, 2008
TAG Restaurant Brings the Concept of “Continental Social Food”
to the Mile High City’s Most Cosmopolitan Dining District // More
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August 18, 2008
21,000 square foot comedy club, restaurant, lounge, & event facility. Tickets go on-sale Monday, August 18th at 10am // More
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August 13, 2008
Negotiate the challenging twists and turns of the newly designed cornfield this fall at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s annual Corn Maze – one of the most attended corn mazes in the country. // More
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August 11, 2008
List based on TripAdvisor® editors and traveler popularity // More
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August 04, 2008
The Denver Independent Network of Restaurants (DINR) (www.eatdenver.com), comprised of the area’s top independent restaurants, has created Harvest Week, a weeklong celebration of Colorado’s exceptional produce and products. Harvest Week is presented in partnership with the Colorado Wine Board, Colorado Proud, a statewide program that promotes local food and agriculture, and VISIT DENVER. // More
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July 31, 2008
On Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, 2008 the Tesoro Foundation will host the Eighth Annual Rendezvous at The Fort, from 10am to 5pm both days. // More
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July 16, 2008
The City and County of Denver’s Division of Theatres and Arenas and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced today that the Boettcher Concert Hall Acoustician Selection Committee has selected Akustiks to lead the acoustical design of the symphony hall renovation and expansion project. // More
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July 15, 2008
Original benches at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, installed for the venue’s opening in 1941, have deteriorated over the course of the last 60 years. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a piece of Red Rocks! // More
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July 08, 2008
The Congressional Medal of Honor Society members will award the Hollywood icon the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment. // More
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July 08, 2008
The City and County of Denver’s Division of Theatres and Arenas will celebrate the 100th birthday of the Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium this week. The Newton Auditorium – now home to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House – is the oldest performance venue still operating in Denver. // More
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July 02, 2008
The Magnolia Hotel Denver today announced completion of a complete $7 million renovation, which has ramped up the landmark hotel’s style and superior service just in time for one of the hotel’s busiest summers on record. // More
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June 27, 2008
Denver had its best year as a tourism destination in 2007 with a record 12.2 million overnight visitors, four percent above 2006, according to figures released by Longwoods International. The study, commissioned by VISIT DENVER, found that visitors also spent a record $2.9 billion in the city, a 6 percent increase over 2006 figures. // More
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June 27, 2008
The RMJM Hillier architecture firm ranked Denver no. 8 in a list of the top 10 U.S. cities for architecture and design. // More
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June 25, 2008
Associates at The Westin Tabor Center are implementing a cutting-edge commercial recycling program, in which food scraps, liquids such as beer, milk and juice as well as other organic materials are collected for composting. Westin Tabor Center is the first hotel in the Denver area to institutionalize a composting program to this extent, and the first to dedicate a compactor to its composting material. The compost material will begin its transformation into an environmentally beneficial product. // More
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June 12, 2008
Denver Public Library’s Fresh City Life and Denver Open Media, in partnership with Westwood College and Westword, announce the 1st annual EyeBelieve Independent Filmmakers Festival and Competition. The festival will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008.
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June 10, 2008
VISIT DENVER has launched a creative new online initiative targeting meeting planners that reinforces the Mile High City as a leading convention destination. The creation of ‘The Denver Blue Bear’ computer game, www.denverbluebear.com, leverages one of the fastest growing internet trends (online game play) to present an interactive opportunity for planners to learn more about the city. // More
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May 23, 2008
Located at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver is a city of outstanding natural beauty. The city also has a colorful history, a variety of outstanding cultural attractions and the largest city park system in America. The following are some of the best viewpoints and locations for visual stories about the Mile High City.
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May 14, 2008
The Democratic National Convention, coming to Denver Aug. 25-28, 2008, is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the Mile High City’s 150-year history. How can the public get involved? While the Convention itself will be closed to the general public, there will be a myriad of tie-ins that will allow Denverites to be a part of Mile High history. Here’s a look at a few Convention-related activities that are already underway! // More
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May 13, 2008
Denver has seen its fair share of history-making political events throughout its 150-year history. The city has hosted Presidents from Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton in its luxury hotels, fine dining establishments and elsewhere. Here's a look at Denver's political backstory. // More
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May 13, 2008
Denver’s going to be a little more crowded than usual this summer. With close to 50,000 people expected to converge upon the Mile High City during the Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 25-28, convention planners and the City of Denver are making sure that this once-in-a-lifetime event is as eco-friendly as possible. // More
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May 13, 2008
The Mile High City celebrated its vibrant creative community last year with the wildly successful Denver Arts Week. In 2008, this unique citywide happening returns with an even bigger and better lineup of innovative, inspiring and fun activities and events. Clear your calendar for November 14-22 – this is one Denver party you don’t want to miss. // More
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April 18, 2008
A favorite summer music venues for locals, the Denver Botanic Gardens announced their 08 line-up this week. The eclectic mix includes Latin icons The Gipsy Kings, southern originals Buckwheat Zydeco and Cowboy Mouth, and contemporary crooners Chris Isaak and KT Tunstall. Heads up: Tickets always go fast for the intimate outdoor spot. // More
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April 02, 2008
Some 158,340 diners participated in Denver Restaurant Week (DRW) 2008, up 32.8 percent over the 119,200 who dined out during the event last year. // More
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March 31, 2008
In the historic tradition of Venice and Sao Paolo, the world’s newest international contemporary art biennial is coming to Denver, Colorado. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper announced the city has received a $2 million grant from the Colorado-based Boettcher Foundation to help launch the Mile High City’s inaugural Biennial of the Americas. Scheduled for the summer of 2010, the two-month-long curated event will be a celebration of contemporary art and ideas from throughout the Americas. // More
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