The Denver Traveler

Once upon a time the nation laid down the right of way inviting the world in-land and across uncharted territories. Trains carried produce, goods and people. The train stations of large cities and small one cow stops told stories about the towns. Travelers came through and mingled with folks hanging out and sharing dreams of their own.
Denver’s Union Station hearkens back to the days of old with a futuristic appeal. The tall wooden benches are surprisingly comfortable and cool. The vast tall ceiling leaves lots of room to imagine where you might want a train to take you. The old …read more

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Our nation’s capitol, Washington D.C., was thorough in its city planning to provide no easy way out of or around town. The seeming chaotic, no rhyme or reason street plan of D.C. is exactly what the planners had in mind so that no one could attack or plunder any of our national treasures and get out of town easily.
When roaming around Denver, and navigating its Mile High Wonders, you may have noticed something similarly chaotic in its layout. Denver doesn’t quite have as lofty a reason as D.C. but we come upon the outcome honestly. Our City Planners simply did …read more

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1776 Grant Street is the address for the Warwick, Denver Hotel. A location in trendy Uptown that marks, depending upon which direction you are headed, the start or the end of Downtown Denver; either way you go it’s a great place to start. Also, not so coincidentally, a tad more convenient to get to from DIA as one doesn’t need to go through downtown traffic. They claim the time to travel to the airport is only 25 minutes and this could be true if no traffic gets in the way.
Warwick Denver boasts a touch of elegance and rightfully so …read more

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Unfortunately, Denver has been rated third in the nation for Worst Traffic. However, most of this traffic happens during the morning and evening rush hours. Also, there is a rise in traffic because so many people are moving to our great city that we haven’t had time to expand our highways and byways.
If you are visiting our fine town you may not even notice the traffic as you can meander during the off peak times when the roads are clear and manageable. This is a viable solution. Though, here in Denver there is even a better choice for visitors and …read more

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In yesterday’s Must See, Alicia shared her great photo of the 16th Street Mall street sign and it got me thinking. Denver and the surrounding Metro area, heck even all of Colorado, is home to many similarly named streets as the rest of the nation. However, as some of the streets may look the same in name- how we say them may differ greatly.
Street Name Pronunciations
If you take our advice to ride along the 16th Street Shuttle- you may notice that one of the stops is Tremont Street. Now, I am certain that The Boston Traveler and Boston residents alike …read more

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If you are anywhere near Downtown Denver Proper chances are you have seen our Must See this week- and if for any reason you haven’t, then it is time you discovered…
The 16th Street Mall
Spanning the expanse of Downtown, The 16th Street Mall is one of the most convenient and accessible places Denver has to offer. Pick an end of Denver, either Civic Center at Broadway and Colfax, or Market Street Station- the 16th and Market side or hop on one of the FREE 16th Street Mall Shuttles and ride the Mall from start to finish.
The Shuttle Buses run every few …read more

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In accordance with The League of American Bicyclists- June is Bike to Work Month in Denver and the fourth Wednesday of June is Bike to Work Day.
Denver is a town that is serious about ecological standards and biking! Many residents bike to work on a regular basis in Denver, especially throughout the summer months. There are many bike lots and even some that are like lockers that you can fit your entire bike inside. Bikes are allowed on the Light Rails and every RTD bus has a bike rack on the front. Denver has many bike trails, though in reality- …read more

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Do your travel plans include a layover at Denver International Airport? While it would be ideal to just hop a bus and come into town to enjoy what Denver has to offer, unless your layover is at the very least four hours, you will probably want to stay at the airport.
This isn’t such a bad thing- Denver International Airport has a lot to offer.
Public art was commissioned for the terminal and concourses. A fountain greets you as you embark off the escalator from the airport train and into the Main, Jeppesen, Terminal. There are many recognizable chain restaurants, a deli …read more

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When catching a glimpse of Colorado’s Capitol Building you may imagine yourself to be in Georgia or Iowa if you have only noticed the Gold Dome. However, if you take a longer look and go beyond the Dazzling top of the building decorating Denver’s skyline- why you might just feel like you are in the Nation’s Capitol itself! Even the streets, Lincoln and Pennsylvania, that surround Colorado’s Capitol building are reminiscent of our Nation’s Capitol. This is no coincidence, The Capitol Building of Colorado was built in the image of the one in DC.
Though it had an admirable start to …read more

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So, you’ve made it to Denver for the weekend?! You won’t have to go too far to find something to do. In fact, staying right in Denver proper has its rewards this weekend.
Stroll on down the 16th Street Mall to Skyline Park for Open Air Denver-
This weekend festival will host over 50 performers and have open mics- everyone will be playing for you for free for the love and for the glory!
Then hop onto the 16th Street Shuttle and take it to the Civic Center Stop, walk across Colfax toward the Library, see all those white tents… It’s The Denver …read more

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