Visitor Web site, hotel packages and group ticketing now underway for King Tut exhibition at DAM // More

Tax-Free Stimulus Expected to Create 40,000 Jobs and Boost Inbound Travel to United States // More

Dine With New Restaurants or Revisit Old Favorites During Two-week Culinary Showcase // More

Spectacular Tutankhamun: The Golden King and the Great Pharaohs exhibition opens July 2010 // More

DENVER (January 28, 2010) – Colorado Governor Bill Ritter and Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper joined officials from VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau and Colorado Ski Country USA at the Colorado Convention Center today to welcome the SnowSports Industries America (SIA) Snow Show – the largest convention booking in Denver’s history. // More

All-new BODY WORLDS exhibition reveals the intricacies of the cardiovascular system // More

Denver’s second-largest industry will honor some of its top leaders at the Tourism Industry Hall of Fame dinner March 4, 2010, in the Grand Hyatt Denver. // More

It's often the less noticeable features — great playgrounds, long-lived pizza joints, memorable bookstores — that truly mold our sense of who we are and where we belong. // More

Gunther von Hagens’ BODY WORLDS & The Story of the Heart reveals the intricacies of the cardiovascular system // More

Kiewit Building Group Makes Bold Start for Asian Animal Exhibit & Conservation Center // More

Local Businesses Unite in Citywide Effort to Highlight Holiday Offerings // More

Weekly Deals Provide Consumers With Unparalleled Discounts on Upcoming Events and Entertainment // More

PHILADELPHIA AND DENVER GET READY FOR FIRST ROUND OF PLAYOFFS IN ROAD TO WORLD SERIES // More

Blockbuster First Friday, Free Access During Night at the Museums and Backstage Tours at Sunday on Stage Events Kick Off the Week // More

First Annual Citywide Celebration of All Things Beer Features 130 Beer-centric Events // More

Due to the regional summit on urban issues sponsored by President Barack Obama's Office of Urban Affairs being held in Denver on September 18, Mayor Hickenlooper will not be able to hold a Denver Beer Fest press conference at Denver Oktoberfest on that day, as had previously been announced. Instead, the Denver Beer Fest Press Conference with Mayor Hickenlooper has been rescheduled to TODAY, Thursday, September 17, at 11:30 a.m. at the Wynkoop Brewery at 18th and Wynkoop streets. // More

FREE Business Expo Open to the Public // More

No Longer Blasé: Denver Beer Experiences Elevate Craft Brewing // More

An Anticipated 125 Events to Celebrate All-things Beer at Locations Across the Mile High City // More

Denver bucked a national decline in business and leisure travel in 2008 to set a new record for visitor spending of $3.1 billion, up 9 percent over the $2.9 billion spent in 2007. // More

To all of our VISIT DENVER Media RSS feed subscribers, you may have received duplicate feed items early this week. Please disregard these duplicate items, we are simply updating our story links. We apologize for any inconvenience this update may have caused. Thanks for following VISIT DENVER via RSS. // More

84% More Meals Served in 2009 than 2008 // More

The CTO rally is still on thanks to a weather report for clearer skies by 12:30. Please join us! // More

These cities' "exemplary initiatives are improving neighborhoods, transforming lives, and helping build better, faster cities for the future." // More

This year's Discover Colorado Rally will be held on Monday, April 27th from 12:30-2:00pm at the west steps of the State Capitol. Governor Ritter will be speaking at the press conference and he will proclaim the month of May as "Re-Discover Colorado Month." // More

food and wine | romance

The Mile High City is a great spot for couples to spend those tax refund dollars ... // More

family | places to stay

2009 Spring/Summer Marketing Campaign // More

brand stories | places to stay

Sports, Special Events, Shopping, Cultural Attractions and Hotels Throughout Denver Offer More Than 100 Deals at $52.80 Price-point // More

Mayor Hickenlooper’s tourism stimulus program will be unveiled during a press conference outside the Colorado Convention Center tomorrow. // More

Popular Photography Magazine Awards Top Honors to the Mile High City // More

meetings | places to stay

Meeting planners interested in Denver for future bookings will benefit from the Denver Alliance – the cooperation of five key entities who have joined forces to make the meetings process more streamlined than ever. // More

An in depth look at everything you need to know about the Mile High City – attractions, climate, transportation and more // More

Just the facts about the Mile High City // More

Denver is the Place to Learn About ecology // More

A short summary of Denver's top attractions // More

brand stories | sport

Fun facts and interesting details about Denver & Colorado // More

food and wine | sport

Denver 2009 events offer entertainment anytime-anyone-anywhere // More

brand stories | meetings | places to stay

An update of new developments, structures and additions throughout the city // More

family | sport

Denver, a sports city that's second to none // More

A look at Denver's cultural renaissance // More

brand stories | family

With 200 parks and 17 tree-lined boulevards, Denver is a city of neighborhoods – small pockets that give the real flavor of Mile High living. // More

An overview of Denver's railroad history and attractions // More

A brief overview of Denver's Wild West ... east, north and south // More

Move over Milwaukee! More beer is brewed in Denver than in any other American city. // More

Some of the best viewpoints and locations for visual stories about the Mile High City // More

Denver has one of the biggest biking, hiking and jogging trail systems in the nation, a massive network of more than 850 miles of paved, off-road trails that crisscross throughout the seven county metro area. // More

brand stories | road trips

A quick look at 10 pioneering eco-friendly aspects of the Mile High City. // More

brand stories | family

Interesting facts about what makes Denver unique // More

Joint Effort to Serve as Launching Pad for Greening Initiatives // More

Popular Photography magazine, published by Hachette Filipacchi Media U.S. (www.hfmus.com), today announced that Denver, Colorado earns top honors as the "Most Photo-Friendly City in America." // More

The 31st International Association of Culinary Professionals annual convention will be held for the first time in Denver, April 1–4, with more than 100 foodie events, workshops, and master classes. Nearly 800 culinary professionals, food journalists and authors will be in town, including reporters from The New York Times, National Public Radio, Gourmet, Bon Appétit, Fine Cooking and Eating Well magazines. // More

To make Denver a leader in sustainability and to make measurable improvements in energy use, water consumption, waste management, air quality and other environmental areas, ten Denver venues joined together on March 19, 2009 to create the Rocky Mountain Greener Venues Partnership for Sustainable Communities (RMGVP). // More

Staff and Individual Recognition for Dedication, Service and Creativity // More

Colorado's Mile High Music Festival returns to the Fields at Dick's Sporting Goods Park on July 18 and 19. // More

Denver is getting greener, thanks to an infusion of cash into its Environmental Protection Agency Branch. // More

The City and County of Denver showcased its commitment to environmental sustainability and the green economy today with the launch of the area’s newest solar power system. // More

March 21-29, The Denver Art Museum will be free for kids under 18. // More

Mayor Hickenlooper and Denver’s Top Chefs to Proclaim Feb. 21-27, 2009, as Denver Restaurant Week. // More

Due to President Obama’s historic visit to Denver and the bill signing, the Denver Restaurant Week Press Conference scheduled for Tues., Feb. 17 has been canceled. New date to be announced shortly. // More

These two downtown hotels made the influential magazine’s 2009 “T+L 500,” its list of the world’s 500 best hotels. // More

A national survey names Denver as the most desirable city to call home. // More

The public is invited to view the talent of young artists this holiday season at the Butterfly Pavilion during its annual Student Art Exhibition going on now through January 16, 2009. The annual art exhibition promotes art education in K-12 schools while encouraging the learning and discovery of invertebrates. // More

family | Winter

The Mile High City's festive seasonal lights are featured alongside some of the world's most famous displays in this photo essay. // More

Time is running out to see Houdon from the Louvre and Daniel Richter: A Major Survey. Both exhibitions end in early January. // More

brand stories | Winter

ABC News’ Good Morning America has selected Denver to be one of three cities featured in the window of their Times Square studio, offering the Mile High City an unprecedented opportunity for national publicity to millions of viewers and New Yorkers. Ten cities competed for the opportunity with the show selecting Denver, Kansas City and Atlanta. // More

brand stories | family | Winter

Encouraging Denver residents to “buy locally” and rediscover their hometown during the holidays, Mayor John Hickenlooper today also invited visitors from throughout the state and region to “visit the ‘big city’ and participate in the magic of Mile High Holidays.” // More

shopping | Winter

Both Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper and Colorado Governor Bill Ritter have officially proclaimed November 28 through December 5, 2008 as "Buy Local Week," in recognition of the important role local businesses play in our community. A part of the Mile High Business Alliances's Colorado Local First campaign, Buy Local Week promotes patronizing local businesses during the biggest retail-shopping week of the year. // More

This holiday season, enjoy art and share that gift with family and friends. Three beautiful and varied exhibitions are on view at the Denver Art Museum through the holidays, ranging from classic French sculpture to contemporary German painting—all included with general museum admission. // More

The NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Committee announced today that Denver will be the host city of the 2012 NCAA Division I Women’s Basketball Final Four. It marks the first time Denver will serve as host of the event. The event will be held March 30- April 3, 2012, at Pepsi Center, with the tournament games scheduled for April 1 and 3. // More

family | Winter

The Colorado State Capitol will be open for historical and dome tours on Friday, November 28, the day after Thanksgiving. Tours will be conducted from 9am - 2:30 pm. Tours are free of charge. Tours last 45 minutes for each tour and depart every 30 minutes. The public entrance is on Colfax and Sherman (north side of the Capitol). Basement entrance is for wheelchair and stroller visitors. Groups of ten or more need to make reservations for both tours. // More

For 99 years, the city’s convention and tourism marketing agency has gone by a variety of names, everything from the Denver Tourist and Publicity Bureau to the most recent Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It’s a mouthful of a name that everyone from the Mayor to our own Board of Directors has trouble remembering and saying,” states Bureau president Richard Scharf. // More

Denver Arts Week (November 14-22) gives parents an affordable opportunity to introduce kids to the exciting cultural scene in the Mile High City…all for free or at greatly reduced prices. // More

Denver Public Works is piloting new "smart" parking meters in the Downtown area in an effort to explore ways to make parking more convenient. The parking meters, which debut today, are solar powered, wireless and accept Visa and MasterCard credit and debit cards. The meters also accept nickels, dimes, quarters and dollar coins. // More

The second annual Denver Arts Week, November 14-22, celebrates all aspects of the Mile High City’s growing cultural scene, from world-class museums to hip art galleries, from Broadway-worthy performing arts to cutting-edge theater. Sponsored by VISIT DENVER, the arts celebration has more than 150 events that are being staged at seven arts districts around Denver and at dozens of museums, galleries and theaters. // More

shopping | Winter

Find your holiday spirit this season by joining the Yuletide Project in Cherry Creek North, Denver’s premier outdoor shopping and dining district where guests are part of the authentic outdoor holiday experience! // More

Guests can see White-haired Infant Held by Black-haired Mother // More

The second annual Denver Arts Week, taking place November 14-22, 2008, highlights all sides of the Mile High City’s growing cultural scene, from world-class museums to hip art galleries, from Broadway-worthy performing arts to cutting-edge theater. // More

Marking a hugely successful first year in the new building, MCA DENVER welcomed its 50,000th visitor on Friday October 24. The Museum set this unprecedented goal of first year attendance seeking to welcome 50,000 visitors from Denver and around the world by October 28, 2009, the one-year anniversary of the opening of the new facility at 1485 Delgany. // More

family | Winter

Opening on November 8, In Contemporary Rhythm: The Art of Ernest L. Blumenschein celebrates the life and art of one of New Mexico’s most accomplished painters. The 66 pieces on view, including major paintings, sketches and illustrations, provide a comprehensive view of the artist’s colorful and inventive works. // More

family | Winter

See Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield in a different light this holiday season, as you wind through a charming forest path decorated with more than 1 million colorful lights at the inaugural Trail of Lights – a new holiday tradition. // More

Carried out in the form of a pop-up gallery, the museum will exist for less than one year - an institution with an expiration date. Contents for the Museum's monthly, rotating exhibitions are based entirely on community submissions. // More

meetings | places to stay

The Inverness Hotel in Englewood, Colo. is coordinating its first annual ‘Trash to Trees’ decorating competition to raise awareness about the importance of recycling and making eco-friendly choices, in particular during the holiday season. // More

food and wine | Fall

The “Super Bowl” of beer returns to Denver, Colorado October 9-11, 2008, when the 27th Great American Beer Festival (GABF) taps its first keg. This year, the granddaddy of all U.S. beer festivals offers the largest collection of U.S. beer ever assembled – more than 1,900 different American beers will be available for tasting in one ounce samples. // More

Denver Post Office and local officials invite the community to celebrate a new Latin Jazz stamp at a FREE reception on Saturday, October 11, 2008, at 2:00 PM at the Museo de Las Americas, 861 Santa Fe Drive. There will be live music performed by the Colorado Conservatory for the Jazz Arts and live dance performances. // More

family | Fall

Based on a popular event in Paris, Denver will introduce “Night at the Museums” on November 14, 2008 – a festive evening where nearly a dozen of the city’s top museums will stay open late on a Friday night offering special events, music, food and fun – all for free! // More

Light your fire September 26 at the final Untitled of the season // More

meetings | Fall

Many events, including concerts, sports, signings and more are open to the public // More

The final day to see Landscapes from the Age of Impressionism is Sunday, September 7. // More

meetings | Democratic National Convention

In time for the 2008 Democratic National Convention, the Industry-leading Carbon Calculator Provides Tools to Reduce Carbon Footprint // More

TAG Restaurant Brings the Concept of “Continental Social Food” to the Mile High City’s Most Cosmopolitan Dining District // More

21,000 square foot comedy club, restaurant, lounge, & event facility. Tickets go on-sale Monday, August 18th at 10am // More

Negotiate the challenging twists and turns of the newly designed cornfield this fall at Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield’s annual Corn Maze – one of the most attended corn mazes in the country. // More

List based on TripAdvisor® editors and traveler popularity // More

The Denver Independent Network of Restaurants (DINR) (www.eatdenver.com), comprised of the area’s top independent restaurants, has created Harvest Week, a weeklong celebration of Colorado’s exceptional produce and products. Harvest Week is presented in partnership with the Colorado Wine Board, Colorado Proud, a statewide program that promotes local food and agriculture, and VISIT DENVER. // More

On Saturday, September 27th and Sunday, September 28th, 2008 the Tesoro Foundation will host the Eighth Annual Rendezvous at The Fort, from 10am to 5pm both days. // More

The City and County of Denver’s Division of Theatres and Arenas and the Colorado Symphony Orchestra (CSO) announced today that the Boettcher Concert Hall Acoustician Selection Committee has selected Akustiks to lead the acoustical design of the symphony hall renovation and expansion project. // More

Original benches at Red Rocks Amphitheatre, installed for the venue’s opening in 1941, have deteriorated over the course of the last 60 years. Take advantage of this unique opportunity to own a piece of Red Rocks! // More

The Congressional Medal of Honor Society members will award the Hollywood icon the Bob Hope Award for Excellence in Entertainment. // More

The City and County of Denver’s Division of Theatres and Arenas will celebrate the 100th birthday of the Quigg Newton Denver Municipal Auditorium this week. The Newton Auditorium – now home to the Ellie Caulkins Opera House – is the oldest performance venue still operating in Denver. // More

meetings | places to stay

The Magnolia Hotel Denver today announced completion of a complete $7 million renovation, which has ramped up the landmark hotel’s style and superior service just in time for one of the hotel’s busiest summers on record. // More

Denver had its best year as a tourism destination in 2007 with a record 12.2 million overnight visitors, four percent above 2006, according to figures released by Longwoods International. The study, commissioned by VISIT DENVER, found that visitors also spent a record $2.9 billion in the city, a 6 percent increase over 2006 figures. // More

The RMJM Hillier architecture firm ranked Denver no. 8 in a list of the top 10 U.S. cities for architecture and design. // More

Associates at The Westin Tabor Center are implementing a cutting-edge commercial recycling program, in which food scraps, liquids such as beer, milk and juice as well as other organic materials are collected for composting. Westin Tabor Center is the first hotel in the Denver area to institutionalize a composting program to this extent, and the first to dedicate a compactor to its composting material. The compost material will begin its transformation into an environmentally beneficial product. // More

Denver Public Library’s Fresh City Life and Denver Open Media, in partnership with Westwood College and Westword, announce the 1st annual EyeBelieve Independent Filmmakers Festival and Competition. The festival will be held Saturday, September 27, 2008. // More

VISIT DENVER has launched a creative new online initiative targeting meeting planners that reinforces the Mile High City as a leading convention destination. The creation of ‘The Denver Blue Bear’ computer game, www.denverbluebear.com, leverages one of the fastest growing internet trends (online game play) to present an interactive opportunity for planners to learn more about the city. // More

Democratic National Convention | Denver | DNC

Located at the base of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Denver is a city of outstanding natural beauty. The city also has a colorful history, a variety of outstanding cultural attractions and the largest city park system in America. The following are some of the best viewpoints and locations for visual stories about the Mile High City. // More

Democratic National Convention | Summer

The Democratic National Convention, coming to Denver Aug. 25-28, 2008, is already shaping up to be one of the biggest events in the Mile High City’s 150-year history. How can the public get involved? While the Convention itself will be closed to the general public, there will be a myriad of tie-ins that will allow Denverites to be a part of Mile High history. Here’s a look at a few Convention-related activities that are already underway! // More

Democratic National Convention | places to stay | Summer

Denver has seen its fair share of history-making political events throughout its 150-year history. The city has hosted Presidents from Teddy Roosevelt to Bill Clinton in its luxury hotels, fine dining establishments and elsewhere. Here's a look at Denver's political backstory. // More

meetings | Democratic National Convention | Summer

Denver’s going to be a little more crowded than usual this summer. With close to 50,000 people expected to converge upon the Mile High City during the Democratic National Convention, held Aug. 25-28, convention planners and the City of Denver are making sure that this once-in-a-lifetime event is as eco-friendly as possible. // More

family | Fall

The Mile High City celebrated its vibrant creative community last year with the wildly successful Denver Arts Week. In 2008, this unique citywide happening returns with an even bigger and better lineup of innovative, inspiring and fun activities and events. Clear your calendar for November 14-22 – this is one Denver party you don’t want to miss. // More

A favorite summer music venues for locals, the Denver Botanic Gardens announced their 08 line-up this week. The eclectic mix includes Latin icons The Gipsy Kings, southern originals Buckwheat Zydeco and Cowboy Mouth, and contemporary crooners Chris Isaak and KT Tunstall. Heads up: Tickets always go fast for the intimate outdoor spot. // More

brand stories | food and wine

Some 158,340 diners participated in Denver Restaurant Week (DRW) 2008, up 32.8 percent over the 119,200 who dined out during the event last year. // More

In the historic tradition of Venice and Sao Paolo, the world’s newest international contemporary art biennial is coming to Denver, Colorado. Denver Mayor John Hickenlooper announced the city has received a $2 million grant from the Colorado-based Boettcher Foundation to help launch the Mile High City’s inaugural Biennial of the Americas. Scheduled for the summer of 2010, the two-month-long curated event will be a celebration of contemporary art and ideas from throughout the Americas. // More