Explore Denver
Getting to Denver takes some coordination, so we are here to help you plan a smooth trip!
Flying to the Conference? Here is what you need to know:
- Denver International Airport is about a 45-minute drive from Grand Hyatt Denver.
As of 2025, a REAL ID or other acceptable form of ID, such as a passport, is required for domestic flights. The DHS recommends you apply for a REAL ID at least four weeks before your flight, since TSA will not accept a temporary paper ID. You can only get your REAL ID in person. The DHS website has a handy interactive tool and state-specific details to help you get REAL ID ready. Check it out here.
- Click here to more about flying to Denver
🚗 Transportation Options from DEN:
- Car Rental
Prefer to drive? NALA members, enjoy savings with your Avis and Budget Partnership Perks. Rental options are available at Denver International Airport. Parking fees apply at Grand Hyatt Denver. Click here to view rates.
- Rideshares & Taxis
Uber, Lyft, and traditional taxis offer easy, hassle-free rides. Click here for more information.
- Bus and Rail System
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Get ready to visit Denver!
This travel guide is designed to help you navigate the city, find great dining options, discover fun activities, and make your stay as memorable as possible.
Visit Denver can help with all your questions about your visit!
🍴 Bite into Denver: Restaurants for Every Craving
- Guard And Grace
Cuisine: Steakhouse & Seafood | Location: 1801 California St | Walking Distance: 3 minutes | Driving Distance: 1 minute | Business Hours: Mon: 4pm-10pm, Tue–Thu: 11am-10pm, Fri–Sat: 4pm-10pm, Sun: 4pm-10pm | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended for dinner
- Corinne Denver
Cuisine: American & Contemporary | Location: 1455 California St | Walking Distance: 8 minutes |Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Mon–Wed 6:30am-10pm, Thu–Fri: 6:30am-11pm, Sat: 7am-11pm, Sun: 7am-10pm | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended for dinner
- Stout Street Social
Cuisine: American & Bar & Grill | Location: 1400 Stout St. | Walking Distance: 7 minutes | Driving Distance: 2 minutes | Business Hours: | Mon–Wed: 11am-11pm, Thu–Sat: 11am-12am, Sun: 11am-11pm | Happy Hour: Yes
- West Saloon & Kitchen
Cuisine: Western & American | Location: 501 16th St Mall | Walking Distance: 8 minutes | Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Mon–Thu: 11am-10pm, Fri–Sat: 11am-12am, Sun: 11am-10pm | Happy Hour: Yes
- Savina’s Mexican Kitchen
Cuisine: Mexican | Location: 1801 Broadway Unit 116 | Walking Distance: 9 minutes | Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Mon–Thu: 11am – 9pm, Fri–Sat: 11am-10pm, Sun: 11am-9pm | Reservations: Recommended particularly for large groups
- Panzano
Cuisine: Northern Italian | Location: 909 17th St. | Walking Distance: 7 minutes | Driving Distance: 2 minutes | Business Hours: Mon -Fri: 7am – 9pm, Sat: 8am – 9pm, | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended
- Earl’s Kitchen + Bar
Cuisine: Global / American | Location: 1600 Glenarm Place, Ste. 140 | Walking Distance: 6 minutes | Driving Distance: 2 minutes | Business Hours: Mon-Thu: 11am-11pm, Fri: 11am – 12am, Sat: 10am-12pm, Sun: 10am – 11pm | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended in the evenings
- Tamayo
Cuisine: Modern Mexican | Location: 1400 Larimer St. | Walking Distance: 9 minutes | Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Mon – Thu: 11:30am-10pm, Fri -Sat: 11:30am-11pm, Sun: 10:30am – 9pm | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended
- Rioja
Cuisine: Mediterranean & Spanish | Location: 1431 Larimer St. | Walking Distance: 10 minutes | Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Mon-Thu: 11:30am – 9pm, Fri: 11:30am-10pm, Sat: 10am-10pm, Sun: 10am-9pm | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended
- Urban Farmer Denver
Cuisine: Steakhouse | Location: 1659 Wazee St. | Walking Distance: 10 minutes | Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Mon – Fri: 4pm-10pm, Sat: 9am – 10pm, Sun: 9am – 9pm, | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended
- ChoLon Modern Asian
Cuisine: Asian | Location: 1555 Blake St., Ste. 101 | Walking Distance: 12 minutes | Driving Distance: 4 minutes | Business Hours: Sun: Closed, Mon – Thu: 4:30pm – 9:30pm, Fri – Sat: 4:30pm-10pm | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Recommended
- Sam’s No. 3 Downtown
Cuisine: American Diner | Location: 1500 Curtis St. | Walking Distance: 8 minutes | Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Sun – Sat: 7am – 10pm | Happy Hour: No | Reservations: Not required
- Pony Up
Cuisine: Sandwiches & Bar | Location: 1808 Blake St. | Walking Distance: 9 minutes | Driving Distance: 3 minutes | Business Hours: Mon – Thu: 11am-12am, Fri – Sat: 11am-1am, Sun: 11am – 10pm | Happy Hour: Yes | Reservations: Not required
🔎 Things to do in Denver:
- Denver Botanic Gardens – 23-acre public botanical garden
- Denver Art Museum – art museum near Civic Center, one of the largest art museums on the West Coast
- Denver Museum of Nature & Science – immersive exhibitions, giant screen theater, and planetarium
- Denver Zoo – 80-acre nonprofit zoological garden and conservation in City Park
- Molly Brown House & Museum – home of American philanthropist, activist, and socialite Margaret Brown who survived the sinking of the Titanic
- Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum – museum preserving the Lowry Air Force Base’s history in its collection
- Downtown Aquarium – state-of-the-art aquarium with 500+ species
- 16th Street Mall – stores and restaurants, free shuttle
- Colorado State Capitol – mile high step outside the building
- History Colorado Center – museum dedicated to the history of the state of Colorado
- Museum of Illusions – collection of interactive exhibits and optical illusions
- Forney Museum of Transportation – transportation museum with a one-of-a-kind collection of over 800 artifacts relating to historical transportation
- River North (RiNo) Arts District – arts district with creative businesses, colorful murals, and craft distillers, brewers, winemakers, and coffee roasters
- MeowWolf
⛰️ Day Trips:
- Boulder – Flatirons, Pearl Street Mall, Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse
- Breckenridge – Historic gold mining town, charming main street, typical CO mountain town
- Garden of the Gods – 1,341-acre public park with beautiful views and a National Natural Landmark
- Golden – Lookout Mountain, Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave, scenic downtown
- Idaho Springs – Historic town, gold mine tours, whitewater rafting, hot springs
- Mount Blue Sky Scenic Byway – 28-mile route reaching 14,130 feet making it North America’s highest paved road with dramatic high-alpine views
- Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre – open-air amphitheater about ten miles southwest of Denver with beautiful views as well as concerts & events