About Denver
Denver, nicknamed the "Mile High City," is described as "urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure" by the Denver Conventions and Visitors Bureau. Since Denver is one mile above sea level, you may want to take into consideration these tips for visiting the high altitude. Learn about local deals on your mobile phone by visiting this link for further details.
Extend your stay and plan to spend the weekend in Denver. There are many fascinating activities that you can partake in as a day trip from Denver:
- Visit the majestic Rocky Mountain State Park.
- Explore Pikes Peak Country - home of the Air Force Academy, Broadmoor Resort and red sandstone rocks in the base of the Pikes Peak mountains (60 miles south of Denver).
- Visit Boulder (30 miles from Denver) - stroll along the shops, bookstores and restaurants on Pearl Street, take a hike in Mt. Sanitas/Red Rocks, Chatauqua park and more.
- Go on a mine tour, visit a casino, or take in Victorian architecture in Central City and Black Hawk (just 42 miles from Denver).
Dining
Great restaurants can be found in neighborhoods all over Denver, and with the conference hotel, the Sheraton Denver Downtown, located on the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall, there are unlimited options for conference attendees to choose from. Suggestions for dining can be found here.
Entertainment
Denver abounds with activities for tourists of all interests. Click here for some suggestions or view the calendar of events. View this list of ten things to do in Denver.
Getting to Denver and Getting Around
There are multiple ways to reach Denver, depending upon your distance and budget. Detailed information is provided on the Transportation page. If you enjoy the outdoors and are looking for some trails to explore in Denver-Boulder-Fort Collins, visit this link.
Quick Links: Information for the 2012 Annual Conference
- About Denver
- Conference Attendees
- Conference Event Guidelines
- Fireside Dialogues
- Host Institutions
- Hotel Information
- Opening Keynote Speaker
- Pre-Conference Workshops
- Registration
- Schedule at a Glance
- Sessions
- Sponsor and Exhibitor Information
- Standards of Good Practice Institute: Outcomes Assessment in Education Abroad
- Transportation
- Travel Award
- Travel Grant