HI-TEC 2012 - Things to Do

Things to Do In and Around Denver

We are pleased to welcome the HI-TEC attendees to beautiful Denver, the Mile High City! Denver is ranked as the fourth most walkable downtown in the nation. You can save on shoe-leather by riding the free shuttle bus on the 16th Street Mall. It makes everything downtown easy to reach.

You will find 23 restaurants (see area map) within walking distance or an easy hotel shuttle ride of the Marriott. There are also many things to do in and around Denver (page down to attractions.) For more information on area attractions, click here. For discount coupons and an event calendar, click here. You'll also find weather information along with airport and driving conditions. We hope you enjoy your stay and will bring your family!



POPULAR DOWNTOWN DENVER ATTRACTIONS


Colorado State Capitol
www.state.co.us
Stand exactly 5,280 feet above sea level (one mile high!) on the west steps, then climb to the rotunda for a panorama of snowcapped peaks. It is against state law to block the view of the 200 named mountains visible from the dome. Free tours on weekdays. Help restore the Capitol dome! Our magnificent, gold-plated dome is undergoing a massive restoration.

Denver Art Museum
www.denverartmuseum.org
There are two buildings: one a fortress-like structure from Italian architect Gio Ponti, the other, a structure that resembles a titanium crystal with peaks and shards designed by Daniel Libeskind. Inside, find the world's greatest collection of Native American art and 68,000 other art objects, including works from European masters, Old West classics and phenomenal traveling exhibits.

U.S. Mint
www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/index.cfm?action=StartReservation
Learn how to make money! The Mint produces 50 million coins a day, each one stamped with a little "D" for Denver. Free tours show every step in the process of turning a dull, blank, metal slug into shiny pocket change.

16th Street Mall - Pedestrian Mall
Lined with 200 trees and 50,000 flowers, this festive, mile-long pedestrian promenade has 28 outdoor cafes and offers Denver's best people-watching. I.M. Pei designed the gray and pink granite pathway to resemble the pattern of a diamondback rattlesnake. Hop on the bus. They're free and stop on every corner. After dark, horse-drawn carriages clatter up and down the Mall.
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Larimer Square
www.larimersquare.com
This trendy block of Victorian buildings is home to chic shopping, dance clubs, a comedy club, outdoor cafes and a dozen of Denver's best restaurants. For 40 years in downtown Denver, it's hip to be at the "Square."
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LoDo Historic District
www.lodo.org
Denver's happening historic district is filled with turn-of-the-century warehouses, now home to 90 brewpubs, sports bars, restaurants and rooftop cafes. Stop by Rockmount Ranchwear for a snap button Western shirt at the store where they were invented; browse from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Tattered Cover Bookstore; or listen to jazz at El Chapultepec, one of Esquire Magazine's 50 best bars.
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Confluence Park
Denver was founded here as a gold mining camp in 1858. Today, the river park is the heart of Denver's 850-mile bike trail network, and is surrounded by attractions. Gear up for the mountains at the REI Flagship store; ride the Platte River Trolley to the Downtown Aquarium to see stingrays and sharks; eat and drink in the nearby neighborhoods of Riverfront, LoHi and Highlands; or scream your head off on the Mind Eraser at Elitch Gardens, Denver's downtown theme park.

 



CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS/PHOTOS


"I don't think there is another conference that brings together educators and industry for the benefit of our technical workforce that is as effective in disseminating information and building relationships."


"I always make great new connections at HI-TEC and learn about various technologies outside of my immediate area."


"This is the most beneficial conference in terms of practical information that is disseminated that I have attended since I started teaching at the community college."


"The numerous networking opportunities and exhibits enabled me to meet directly with higher level sponsors to discuss changes that impact my delivery of classroom materials."


"I don't know of another conference that achieves the goals of relevance and collaboration for technical educators. It's the place to be!"


"The conference is an extremely important information exchange activity for technological workforce development."


"HI-TEC provides updates and trends in technical education and industry that I find invaluable."


"The information disseminated is extremely useful for program improvement and creation."


"HI-TEC offers a great opportunity for faculty/deans to see other areas cross-disciplinary opportunities."


"The availability of companies and colleagues is immeasurable."


"HI-TEC is targeted to exactly what is needed (academic and industry)."


"I will continue to attend and recommend HI-TEC to others."


"I am from a community college and this is the only conference organized 'for us'."


"HI-TEC is a great conference for exhibiting; the attendees were very engaging and interested in the exhibits."


"I often feel that it is impossible to keep up with new and changing technologies but HI-TEC has been the best opportunity that I know of to gain as much knowledge as I can."


"I firmly believe the best way to provide at-risk students with the necessary tools to grow into tomorrow's leaders comes from the training, workshops, and networking associated with conferences such as the HI-TEC conference."


"I often feel that it is impossible to keep up with new and changing technologies but HI-TEC has been the best opportunity that I know of to gain as much knowledge as I can."