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| 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 Send Email 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
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