DENVER

Denver, Co. is the home of the Democratic National Convention. But this beautiful city has more to offer than just politics.

Here are a few fun facts for the city that will host the convention for this history making presidential race.

When you think of Denver, automatically you think of outdoor sports. Skiing, of course, top of the list. Dare I not mention the awesome Rocky Mountains. There are plenty of biking and pedestrian trails that allow you to catch a glimpse of this spectacular site. During the convention Freewheelin, a bike sharing program, has begun an intiative to provide 1,000 bicycles for use during the conventions.

Denver is now more than just outdoor sports. It now caters to sports fans and cultural connoisseurs. While in Denver, be sure to visit Downtown Denver or the Lo Do Neighborhood. You will see historic buildings that are now being used as lofts, stores, and hotels.

A great place to lodge is the Brown Palace Hotel. This is a 9 story triangular building that takes up a city block. Room rates start at $230 a night. There is also the option of the Comfort Inn right across the skybridge. Room rates start at $99 per night. A block from Union Station is the Oxford Hotel with rooms starting at $179.

The new mode of transportation for the Mile High City is the light rail.

A couple of wonderful places to dine in the Denver Area are Vistia Dipping Grill, Cry Baby Ranch, and the Wynkoop Brewery.

Denver has so much to offer, give them 36 hours and they will change your mind about this quiet mountain town.

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