Denver’s Clean & Safe Resource Guide

Our Standards are a Mile High

VISIT DENVER is continually monitoring developments surrounding COVID-19 and is following the lead of local, state and national health and travel authorities. The safety and well being of our community, partners and visitors is our number one priority. We are fully engaged with local and state officials to coordinate a safe return for visitors and meetings. Our hospitality community is working together to implement enhanced procedures to safely welcome you back with our Mile High Standards.

Last reviewed August 24, 2021

CITY AND STATE GATHERING AND FACE-COVERING MANDATES

Capacities

There are no capacity limits in Denver for indoor or outdoor events, offices, retail businesses, restaurants, gyms, recreation centers, personal services or bars.

Masks

In Denver, the decision to wear or require face coverings is currently at the discretion of individuals, each business or facility except that all individuals must comply with any state or federal mask requirements.
Masks are required for all people regardless of vaccination status inside Denver district, county, probate and juvenile courts.
Face coverings are still required for unvaccinated or not fully vaccinated patients, staff, residents, and visitors in jails and prisons, homeless shelters, and emergency medical and other healthcare settings throughout the State of Colorado.
Separately, a federal requirement for face coverings on public transportation, including public transit networks, airplanes, buses, trains, taxis, Ubers and Lyfts continues.

The Public Health Orders in Denver and Colorado are in effect through August 31, 2021. See Denver’s Public Health Order and Colorado’s Public Health Order.

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver International Airport
RTD's Airport Service Guide

Colorado Convention Center

The Colorado Convention Center is no longer housing an Alternative Care Facility on the exhibit level. Exhibit Hall Levels will be open beginning April 1, 2021 and our full facility is available for meetings. ASM Global and CenterPlate/Sodexo continue to manage the impact of COVID-19 and have clean and safe protocols in place to protect employees, clients, and consumers.

Colorado Convention Center
ASM Global Environmental Hygiene Program

CenterPlate/Sodexo Best Practices
Rise with Sodexo/Convention Centers

International Association of Venue Managers
International Association of Exhibitions & Events
Freeman Exhibitor COVID Resource

Accommodations

The Denver hotel community will closely monitor the COVID-19 situation, remain vigilant and follow recommended procedures and protocols from various health organizations, Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, other local authorities, and industry-wide hotel cleaning standards through “Safe Stay” initiatives – in an effort to ensure the continued safety & wellbeing of guests and colleagues.

American Hotel Lodging Association: AHLA Stay Safe
Associated Luxury Hotels International (ALHI)
Hilton's CleanStay with Lysol protection
Hyatt's Global Care & Cleanliness Commitment
Together by Hyatt: Reimagining Events
IHG Clean Promise
Marriott Commitment to Clean
Marriott Commitment to Clean - Hotels Spaces
Omni Safe & Clean Initiative
Radisson Hotels Health & Safety
Warwick Cares Program
Wyndham Count On Us Health and Safety Protocols

Homeshare

Colorado Guidance for Short-Term Rentals
Airbnb
VRBO

Audio/Visual

Meet Safe by PSAV
JSAV Stay Safe Stay Connected

Special Event Venues

Our Special Event Venues are collaborating with vendors across the city in an effort to safely welcome you back to their venues by practicing and following recommended procedures and protocols from various health organizations and industry partners.

Colorado Guidance for Temporary Outdoor Structures for Restaurants and Events
Colorado Event Alliance
Event Safety Alliance Reopening Guide

Attractions & Cultural Institutions

From downtown amusement parks to fascinating museums, Denver’s attractions deliver unique and unforgettable experiences. Below is a list of how our cultural facilities and attractions are ensuring a safe and healthy visit. And many of Denver’s attractions and cultural facilities are offering a wide array of online and virtual experiences.

Denver Art Museum
Denver Botanic Gardens
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Denver Zoo
History Colorado

Transportation

No matter how you get around The Mile High City, you can trust that transportation partners are taking extra precautions for a clean and safe journey.

Restaurants & Retail

Restaurants and retailers are committed to providing a memorable experience while ensuring staff and customer health. Denver restaurants are open for indoor and outdoor dining plus carryout, curbside, or delivery service.

Restaurants

Colorado Guidance for Restaurants and Food Service
Colorado Guidance for Temporary Outdoor Structures for Restaurants and Events
National Restaurant Association
Colorado Restaurant Association

Retail

Cherry Creek Shopping Center
Denver Pavilions
Colorado Retail Guidance

Stadiums /Arenas /Music Venues

Our Denver venues are taking proactive steps to protect the safety and well being of our products, people, communities and customers.

Empower Field
Ball Arena
Dicks Sporting Goods Park
Red Rocks Amphitheatre

Aramark Sports & Entertainment Venue Opening Plan
Rise with Sodexo/Sports & Leisure

Additional Resources

Local

City and County of Denver COVID-19 Information (including testing and vaccine information)
Denver Guidance for Businesses

State

Colorado Tourism Office
State of Colorado COVID-19 Information
Guidance for schools, workplaces, & communities
Guidance for Colorado ski areas and resorts
Colorado Exposure Notifications
Colorado Vaccination Dashboard

National

CDC Toolkit for Domestic Travelers
CDC's Travel Guidance
CDC's Info for Businesses and Workplaces
CDC Considerations for Events and Gatherings
CDC Guidance Public Transportation
OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
US Travel Association Industry Guidance for Promoting the Health and Safety of All Travelers
CDC Holiday Guidance

Other

Small Business, Tourism Worker & Artist Resources
Meetings Mean Business Coalition: Resources, Guidance Factsheet, and Meet Safe platform
Events Industry Council
PRA Tactical Design Checklist
World Travel & Tourism Council Safe Travels Global Protocols

We strive to post the most current and accurate information here, but changes do occur. Please check directly with individual businesses and organizations to confirm their most up-to-date guidelines.

Last reviewed August 24, 2021

Header images credits: Mural by artist Austin Zucchini-Fowler, photo by @vasuskin via Instagram; Bluebird Theater photo by sonj85 via Instagram.

Our Standards are a Mile High

CITY AND STATE GATHERING AND FACE-COVERING MANDATES

Capacities

Masks

Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Colorado Convention Center

Colorado Convention Center

Hyatt Regency

Accommodations

Homeshare

Audio/Visual

Denver Art Museum

Special Event Venues

Denver Botanic Gardens

Attractions & Cultural Institutions

Transportation

Transportation

Public Transportation

Ride Share

Rental Car

Chauffeured Transportation Industry

Additional Transportation Resources

Larimer Square

Restaurants & Retail

Restaurants

Retail

Red Rocks

Stadiums /Arenas /Music Venues

Additional Resources

Local

Other

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Our Standards are a Mile High

Capacities

Masks

Denver International Airport

Colorado Convention Center

​Colorado Convention Center

Hyatt Regency

Homeshare

Audio/Visual

Denver Art Museum

Denver Botanic Gardens

Transportation

Public Transportation

Ride Share

Rental Car

Chauffeured Transportation Industry

Additional Transportation Resources

Larimer Square

Restaurants

Retail

Red Rocks

Local

Other

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