Denver, the city with the most educated and thinnest citizens in America, is not the cowtown it used to be. Denver is as well-known for its culture and city park system, the nation’s largest, as it is for its breweries and sports teams. With a diverse ethnic population of over 2.4 million, the nation’s baby boomer capital has a dry climate with 300 days of sunshine. If you want to try something different while in Denver, then order one of the local dishes – buffalo burger or buffalo steak.
Stay at the Hotel Monaco, a hip boutique hotel located in the downtown area. Its centralized location puts it within walking distance of art galleries, happening bars, boutiques, outdoor cafés, and trendy restaurants. The Hotel Monaco’s 189 stylish guest rooms and suites are based on an early Deco and French design. For the ultimate experience, reserve a Mediterranean Suite, complete with a Jacuzzi tub for two.
Since this AAA Four Diamond hotel is pet-friendly, pets get to stay for free. The hotel even provides a temporary pet for you, just in case you get homesick. Through the goldfish program, the friendly staff will deliver a goldfish to your room to keep you company. Another free perk, available to female guests at check-in, is a deck of ‘Oh My Goddess’ cards. These cards offer a wealth of safety and travel tips for your stay in Denver. Visit www.monaco-denver.com or call 800-990-1303 to book your reservations.
The Mile High City has a lot to offer during a weekend stay. The following is a sampling of places for cosmopolites to visit:
*16th Street Mall – a mile-long promenade lined with outdoor cafés and shops
*Art Museum – houses a Native American collection
*Colorado State Capitol – designed after the U.S. Capitol
*Coors Field – the purple seating is one mile above sea level
*Denver Pavilions – an entertainment complex with stores, cinema, restaurants, and nightspots
*Larimer Square – nightlife district
*LODO (Lower Downtown) – a twenty-five block historic district with beaucoup sports bars, pubs, restaurants, jazz cafés, and art galleries
*Molly Brown House – the Victorian home of the ‘Unsinkable Molly Brown’
*Sakura Square – Japanese community
*Six Flags – the only downtown theme park in the U.S.
*U.S. Mint – built in 1906 and established Denver as a financial center