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The Denver Traveler

Archive for the ‘Getting Around - Local Transportation’ Category

July 19th, 2008

All Aboard!

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 […]

By Alicia -- 3 comments

July 15th, 2008

Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tip- A Proper Tilt, to Your Map!

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 10th, 2008

Stay In Town- Warwick Denver Hotel

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 9th, 2008

Getting Around Town: Take the Light Rail

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

July 8th, 2008

Tuesday’s Traveler’s Tip: Street Name Pronunciations

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 3 comments

July 7th, 2008

Monday’s Must See: The 16th Street Mall

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. […]

By Shawn Marie -- 2 comments

June 25th, 2008

Bike to Work!!

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments

June 18th, 2008

Ah,Touching Down at a Mile-High

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 […]

By Alicia -- 1 comment

June 16th, 2008

Monday’s Must See: The Capitol Building

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 12 comments

June 14th, 2008

A Mile High Weekend!

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 […]

By Shawn Marie -- 0 comments