Helpful Information

  
 
Childcare


We are unable to accommodate children aged 11 and under in regular conference sessions on Friday. No childcare services are provided by APFED. Below are local services you may wish to contact to arrange childcare. **

Love Certified
Phone: (303) 323-9886
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Jovie
Phone: (720) 721-3166

Premier Nannies/ Rent A Mom
Phone: (303) 322-1399


**Please note, APFED has provided this information as a courtesy only. APFED does not endorse or recommend any particular childcare service. We recommend you consult with other sources to determine the reputation, reliability, and safety of childcare services.
  
 
Explore the Denver-Aurora Area


This guide offers a sampling of things to see and experience, as well as some practical resources, during your visit to the Denver-Aurora area for APFED’s Annual Patient Conference.
Be sure to visit the website links for specific hours, ticket prices, exhibit descriptions, etc. If you have special needs, be sure to contact the venue and ask about its ability to accommodate.

Attractions
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
7711 East Academy Blvd, Denver, CO 80230
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; Sunday 12 PM-5:00 PM
Admission: Adult (17-64) $18.95, Seniors, Active Military & Veterans $14.95, Youth (4-16) $11.95
SNAP $1

Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd, Denver, CO 80205
Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Most Fridays 9:00 AM-9:00 PM
Museum Admission: Adults $22.95, Seniors (65+) $19.95, Youth (3-18) $17.95
Planetarium (Museum admission required): Adults $5.00, Seniors & Youth $4.00
Infinity Theater (Museum admission required): Adults $10.00, Seniors & Youth $7.00
“Bugs” (Museum admission required): Adults $9.50, Seniors & Youth $7.00
SNAP $1

Children’s Museum of Denver
2121 Children’s Museum Drive, Denver, CO 80211
Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Admission: Ages 2-59 $17, Seniors 60+ and children age 1 and under $15

Denver Zoo
2300 Steele Drive, Denver, CO 80205
Hours: Admission gates open daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM; entry gates close at 4:00 PM
Admission: Adults (12-64) $24, Seniors (65+) $21, Children (3-11) $18, Kids 2 and under free

Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204
Hours: Monday-Thursday 10:30 AM-8:00 PM, Friday-Sunday 10:30 AM-9:00 PM
Regular Admission: $64.99 (discounts available when purchased online), ages 2 and under free
Daily Parking: $25 per vehicle

Water World
8801 N. Pecos St, Federal Heights, CO 80260
Hours (Weather Permitting): Monday-Thursday 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, Friday-Sunday 10:00 AM-6:00 PM
Admission (Pre-Purchase Online, Mon-Thurs): Guests 48”+ $34.99, Senior $14.99, Guests under 47” $34.99
Admission (Pre-Purchase Online, Fri-Sun): Guests 48”+ $45.99, Senior $14.99, Guests under 47” $39.99
Ticket prices at gate are higher

Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204
Part of the Civic Center Cultural Complex, located on 13th Avenue between Broadway and Bannock in downtown Denver.
Hours: Open daily 10:00 AM-5:00 PM, until 9:00 PM on Tuesdays
Admission (Discounts available for Colorado residents): Adults $19, Seniors 65+ and Students (ID required) $16, Active Military & Veterans (ID required) $16, Youth 18 & Under FREE

Firefighters Museum
1326 Tremont Place, Denver, CO 80204
smuseum.org
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM-4:00 PM
Admission: Adults $9, Senior/Military/Firefighter $8, Children 3-12 $7

Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W. 104th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80020
Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM-5:00 PM with timed entry (last entrance at 4:15 PM)
Admission (Pre-purchase online, admission may be higher for walk-in): Adults $14.95, Seniors (65+) $12.95, Children (2-12) $9.95

Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206
Hours: Open daily 9:00 AM-8:00 PM (closes at 2:00 PM on Monday and Wednesday)
Admission: Adults $15, Seniors (65+), Military & Veterans $11.50; Children 3-15 & Students (with ID) $11

Meow Wolf Denver
Hours: Open daily, hours vary – live ticketing options reflect current availability
Admission (timed entry, exact pricing varies by date and time): Starting at $45

Littleton Museum
Home
Hours: Tuesday – Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. (Last entry at 4:30 p.m.)
Admission: Free general admission
Food and beverages are not allowed in the museum or on the farm sites

Other Colorado Attractions
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is located in Red Rocks Park near Morrison, Colorado, 15 miles west of Denver. The park is open from one hour before sunrise until one hour after sunset daily and free of charge. In the event of a performance, the Amphitheatre and Visitor Center will generally close to the public in the early afternoon hours.

Estes Park & Rocky Mountain National Park
Located about 60 miles (1-1.5 hours) Northeast of Denver. Come visit the beautiful scenery and downtown shopping. Includes a variety of hiking trails, horseback riding, kids events, local wildlife, fishing, and camping. Not too active? Drive the Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuously paved highway in North America, and take in the breathtaking sights.

Garden of the Gods
Located in Colorado Springs, about 1-1.5 hours south of Denver. Come visit one of Colorado’s most photographed views, the registered National Natural Landmark featuring towering sandstone rock formations. Heading this way? Also check out Pikes Peak, Cave of the Winds, Manitou Cliff Dwellings, and the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo.

There is also a number of neighboring cities that include hiking, rafting, horseback riding, rock climbing, mountain biking, camping, etc.

Search online for what you’re looking for! Check out http://www.denver.orgor more ideas!
  
 
Aurora Area Restaurants


Panera Bread(across street from hotel)
13100 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

Smashburger (3 minutes from hotel)
13700 East Colfax Avenue, Suite J, Aurora, CO 80011

IHOP (3 minutes from hotel)
13650 East Colfax Avenue, Suite I, Aurora, CO 80011

Noodles & Company (3 minutes from hotel)
13700 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

Chipotle Mexican Grill
13700 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

Which Wich (3 minutes from hotel)
13700 East Colfax Avenue, Aurora, CO 80011

BJs Restaurant & Brewhouse (10 minutes from hotel)
14442 East Cedar Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012

TGI Friday’s (10 minutes from hotel)
14150 East Alameda Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80012


  
 
Denver Area Allergy-Friendly Restaurants


City O’ City
206 E. 13th Ave. Denver, CO 80203
Labels gluten-free, vegan, and nut-containing items. Serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and pastries.

Happy Cakes Bakeshop
3434 W. 32nd Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
Offers gluten-free and vegan options. Kitchen is not dedicated gluten-free or nut free. Also offers an allergen-free cupcake available by special order.

Beau-Jo’s Pizza
7525 W. 53rd Ave. Arvada, CO 80002
2710 S. Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80222
Extensive allergen menu available online. Offers pizza served with Daiya cheese (dairy free, soy free), and a gluten-free crust.

The Gluten Escape
7255 S. Havana Street, Suite 110, Centennial, CO 80112
Wheat, soy, dairy, and egg free bakery. Call to see what is available that day.

True Food Kitchen
2800 E. 2nd Ave, Suite 101, Denver, CO 80206
Options for an anti-inflammatory diet and includes vegan and gluten free foods.




  
 
Emergency Care


UC Health Emergency Care – Anschutz Medical Campus
12505 E. 16th Ave, 1st Floor, Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: (720) 848-9111
Located across the street from the hotel

Children’s Hospital Colorado
13123 E. 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
Phone: (720) 777-1234
Located across the street from the hotel


  
 
Pharmacies


Walgreens Pharmacy at Children’s Hospital Colorado (across street from hotel)
13123 E. 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 262-4524
Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-4pm

Walgreens Pharmacy (1.7 miles from hotel)
15310 E. Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 262-4615
Store Hours: 7am-10pm daily
Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 10am-6pm

Walgreens Pharmacy (4.7 miles from hotel)
12051 E. Mississippi Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 340-8860
Store & Pharmacy Hours: Open 24 hrs

Walmart Pharmacy (6.8 miles from hotel)
3301 Tower Road, Aurora, CO 80011
(720) 374-0652
Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat 9am-7pm, Sun 10am-6pm

CVS Pharmacy in Target (2.1 miles from hotel)
14200 Ellsworth Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 214-0115
Pharmacy Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm, Sat-Sun 9am-6pm

CVS Pharmacy (17.4 miles from hotel)
16920 Lincoln Ave, Parker, CO 80134
(303) 805-0761
Store & Pharmacy Hours: Open 24 hrs




  
 
Grocery Stores


King Soopers (1.9 miles from hotel)
15109 Colfax Ave, Aurora, CO 80011
Store Hours: 5am-12am daily

Save-A-Lot (1.3 miles from hotel)
698 Peoria Street, Aurora, CO 80011
Store Hours: 8am-9pm daily

Super Target (2.1 miles from hotel)
14200 Ellsworth Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-11pm, Sun 7am-10pm

Walmart Super Center 6.8 miles from hotel)
3301 Tower Road, Aurora, CO 80011
Store Hours: Mon-Sat 7am-8pm, Sun 8am-6pm

Whole Foods (8.8 miles from hotel)
2375 E. 1st Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Store Hours: 7am-10pm daily




  
 
Getting Around


Hotel Shuttle
Complimentary shuttle service to and from Anschutz Medical Center, Light Rail and local restaurants is available. Contact the hotel front desk for additional information.

Taxi Services
The hotel concierge can also assist with arranging a taxi. Uber & Lyft services are also available.

Union Taxi
303-922-2222 Denver Yellow Cab
303-777-7777 All Cities Taxi
720-440-7000

Directions to Denver International Airport

  • Head north on E 14th Pl toward 14th Ave
  • Turn right onto E Colfax Ave
  • Turn left to merge onto I-225N
  • Use the right 2 lanes to take exit 12B to merge onto I-70 E toward Limon
  • Keep right at the fork to continue on Pena Blvd, follow signs for Denver Intl Airport






  

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