Optional Tours and Events
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Sunday, July 29
Denver City Overview Tour***
This three-hour city tour is an entertaining drive that will immerse you in the local history and culture of Denver. From Lower Downtown (LoDo) to several surrounding neighborhoods, including the fun and hip River North (RiNo) District, you will hear aspiring stories that make Denver unique. Significant sites like Denver Union Station, Coors Field, the Denver Mint, Colorado State Capitol Building, Civic Center Park and Molly Brown House will be included in the tour.
Cost: $65 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, private tour, water, snacks and boxed lunch.
The Denver Tour is currently on a waitlist.
Monday, July 30
Food Bank of the Rockies
Volunteer with the Food Bank of the Rockies. Spend your afternoon in the organization’s warehouse packing, sorting and distributing goods to local agencies to help feed those in Denver in need.
Cost: $25 per person
Tour Includes: Round-trip transportation only.
*Participation is a limited.
Tuesday, July 31
Denver Botanic Gardens
Take a tour of the world class art exhibitions and plants from the Rocky Mountain region at Denver Botanic Gardens, including the sculpture exhibit “Pixelated” by Mike Whiting. Afterwards, enjoy a private lunch at Bigsby’s Folly, a local Denver craft winery.
Cost: $70 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, docent tour at the gardens and lunch.
This event takes place during Tuesday’s General Session.
Denver Zoo – Offsite Event
The Denver Zoo is the place for the final offsite event where we can have a chance to relax and enjoy what the zoo has to offer after hours.
Cost: $120 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, entertainment and dinner.
Wednesday, Aug. 1
Denver Craft Brewery Tour
Denver’s craft brewers are among the most innovative in the nation. Their new American perspective on beer emphasizes brewer style and local culture, while celebrating the independence of microbreweries. On this four and a half hour tour, you will learn local beer and be immersed in Denver’s different neighborhoods and entrepreneurial vibe. You will meet local brewers who are masters of their trade, learn more about their passion and sample hand-picked selections of their delicious beer.
Cost: $75 per person
Tour Includes: Roundtrip transportation, guided tour, snacks and beverages.