Getting There
By Plane
Denver International Airport (DIA) is 23 miles northeast of downtown, usually a 35- to 45-minute drive. Covering 53 square miles (twice the size of Manhattan), DIA boasts one of the tallest flight-control towers in the world, at 327 feet. The airport, which has 94 gates and 6 full-service runways, can handle around 33 million passengers annually.
Major national airlines serving Denver include American, America West, Continental, Delta, Frontier, Northwest, Sun Country, JetBlue, United, and US Airways. International airlines include Air Canada, British Airways, Lufthansa, and Mexicana de Aviación.
Regional and commuter airlines connecting Denver with other points in the Rockies and Southwest include Alaska Airlines, Aspen Air, Mountain Air Express, and three United Express airlines: Air Wisconsin, Great Lakes Aviation, and Mesa.
Travel Distances from Major US Cities
Getting To & From the Airport -- Bus, taxi, and limousine services shuttle travelers between the airport and downtown, and most major car-rental companies have outlets at the airport. Because many major hotels are some distance from the airport, travelers should check on the availability and cost of hotel shuttle services when making reservations.
The city bus fare from the airport to downtown Denver is $8; from the airport to Boulder and suburban Park-n-Ride lots, it is about $10.
The SuperShuttle (tel. 800-525-3177 or 303-370-1300; www.supershuttledenver.com) provides transportation to and from a number of hotels downtown and in the Denver Tech Center. The SuperShuttle has frequent scheduled service between the airport and downtown hotels for $18 per person each way; door-to-door service is also available.
Taxi companies are another option, with fares generally in the $30-to-$50 range, and you can often share a cab and split the fare by calling the cab company ahead of time. For instance, Yellow Cab (tel. 303-777-7777) will take up to five people from DIA to most downtown hotels for a flat rate of $45.
Those who prefer a bit of luxury may prefer Mile Hi City Limousine, also known as White Dove Limousine (tel. 800-910-7433 or 303-355-5002; www.whitedovelimo.com). Rates to different parts of the Denver metro area start at $65 but vary, so call for prices.
By Car
The principal highway routes into Denver are I-25 from the north (Fort Collins and Wyoming) and south (Colorado Springs and New Mexico); I-70 from the east (Burlington and Kansas) and west (Grand Junction and Utah); and I-76 from the northeast (Nebraska). If you're driving into Denver from Boulder, take U.S. 36; from Salida and southwest, U.S. 285.
By Train
Amtrak serves Union Station, 17th and Wynkoop streets (tel. 800-USA-RAIL or 303-825-2583; www.amtrak.com), in the lower downtown historic district.
By Bus
Greyhound, 19th and Arapahoe streets (tel. 800-231-2222; www.greyhound.com), is the major bus service in Colorado, with about 60 daily arrivals and departures to communities in and out of the state.
AIRLINE PARTNERSHIPS
Take advantage of our airline discounts! All fares are based on availability; the lowest fare will always be quoted. Be sure to inform the agent of the Convention code to obtain discounts.
UNITED
United has proudly been selected as the official airline for your AudiologyNOW! Book your travel today. Call the dedicated MeetingsPlus reservation service at 800.521.4041 or purchase your ticket online at www.united.com and receive a 10% discount off the lowest applicable fares. After you link to www.united.com, enter your origin and destination, travel dates and your promotion code number 563WB; then it will display the available flights. There are no fees for booking online at www.united.com when you use the special promotion code. Code is case sensitive so please use capital letters. If you already are a Mileage Plus member you will receive 1000 bonus miles. Not a member yet? Sign up at www.united.com to start your account towards free travel.
FRONTIER AIRLINES
Frontier Airlines, based in Denver is the second largest carrier out of Denver International Airport, with an average of 250 daily system-wide departures and arrivals. Travelers to AudiologyNOW! qualify for 10% off already-low fares. Call 800.908.9068 or visit www.frontierairlines.com. Be sure to mention or input meeting code: MC062H.
CAR RENTAL PARTNERSHIPS
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GETTING AROUND TOWN
By Public Transportation
The Regional Transportation District, or RTD (tel. 800/366-7433, 303/299-6000, or TDD 303/299-6089 for route and schedule information; 303/299-6700 for other business; www.rtd-denver.com) calls itself "The Ride." It operates bus routes and a light-rail system, with free transfer tickets available. It provides good service within Denver and its suburbs and outlying communities (including Boulder, Longmont, and Evergreen), as well as free parking at 65 Park-n-Ride locations throughout the Denver-Boulder metropolitan area.
The light-rail service is designed to get buses and cars out of congested downtown Denver; many of the bus routes from outlying areas deliver passengers to light-rail stations rather than downtown.
The local one-way fare is $1.25; seniors and passengers with disabilities pay 60¢, and children age 5 and under travel free. Regional bus fares vary (for example, Denver to Boulder costs $3.75). Exact change is required for buses, and train tickets can be purchased at vending machines beneath light-rail station awnings.
Depending on the route, the departure time of the last bus or train varies from 9pm to 2am. Maps for all routes are available at any time at the RTD Civic Center Station, 16th Street and Broadway; and the Market Street Station, Market and 16th streets. RTD also provides special service to Colorado Rockies (baseball) and Denver Broncos (football) games. All RTD buses and trains are completely wheelchair accessible.
Free buses run up and down the 16th Street Mall between the Civic Center and Market Street every 75 seconds during peak hours (less frequently at other times), daily from 6am to 1am.
Visitors should take particular note of the light-rail C Line. After diverting from the main north-south light-rail line at Colfax Avenue, it veers west and stops at Invesco Field at Mile High, the Pepsi Center, and Six Flags Elitch Gardens before chugging into Union Station at 17th and Wynkoop streets in lower downtown.
The fare is the same as on any other local route, but the schedule is extended, with the last train leaving Union Station at about 2am. By the end of 2006, a new train along I-25 from Broadway to Mineral Avenue in the south suburbs will begin running.
The open-air Platte Valley Trolley (tel. 303/458-6255; www.denvertrolley.org) operates year-round.
By Taxi
The main companies are Yellow Cab (tel. 303-777-7777) and Metro Taxi (tel. 303-333-3333). Taxis can be hailed on the street, though it's preferable to telephone for a taxi or wait for one at a taxi stand outside a major hotel. On weekends, however, hailing a taxi can be difficult when the bars close down for the night.
By Car
Because cars are not really necessary downtown, visitors can save the cost of renting and parking by arranging to stay downtown while in Denver, then renting a car to leave the area.
Per-day rentals for midsize cars range from $30 to $60, although AAA and other discounts are often available, and weekend and multiday rates can also save money. Four-wheel-drive vehicles, trucks, and campers cost more.
Parking -- Downtown parking-lot rates vary from 75¢ per half-hour to $15 per full day. Rates are higher near the 16th Street Mall, in the central business district, and in hotel lots (some downtown hotels charge as much as $26 per night). Keep a handful of quarters if you plan to use on-street parking meters.
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INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS
AudiologyNOW! attendees traveling from outside the country are encouraged to begin this process as early as possible. Information regarding visa policies and requirements may be found at the US Department of State web site. For a Letter of Invitation, contact Shannon Kelley at skelley@auidology.org
Business Hours
Generally, business offices are open weekdays from 9am to 5pm and government offices are open from 8am until 4:30 or 5pm. Stores are open 6 days a week, with many also open on Sunday; department stores usually stay open until 9pm at least 1 day a week. Discount stores and supermarkets are often open later than other stores, and some supermarkets are open 24 hours a day.
Banks are usually open weekdays from 9am to 5pm, occasionally a bit later on Friday, and sometimes on Saturday. There's 24-hour access to automated teller machines (ATMs) at most banks, plus in many shopping centers and other outlets.
Electricity
The electricity used in Denver, CO is standard electricity, which is 110 volts. European appliances brought here will require a voltage transformer.
Tipping
Tipping is voluntary; gratuities are not automatically added to the bill. Here are a few tipping guidelines: Waiters are usually given 15% of the bill. For outstanding service, tip 20%. Taxi drivers usually receive 15% of the fare, and doormen, skycaps and porters are usually tipped $1 per bag.