The 2012 International Conference on Collaboration Technologies and Systems (CTS 2012) May 21-25, 2012 The Westin Westminster Hotel Denver, Colorado, USA CTS 2012 Location Information (Local Lodging, Dining, Shopping and Attractions)
LODGING (Numbers match locations on Hotel Map below.) 1) CONFERENCE HOTEL: Westin Westminster 10600 Westminster Blvd, Westminster, CO 80020, USA (888) 625-5144 NEARBY HOTELS 2) Spring Hill Suites 6845 W. 103rd Avenue, Westminster, CO 80221 (303) 464-1999 4) La Quinta Inn & Suites Westminster - Promenade 10179 Church Ranch Way, Broomfield, CO 80021 (866) 670-5933 6) Comfort Inn Northwest 8500 Turnpike Dr, Westminster, CO 80031 (866) 215-6641 7) Hampton Inn Denver/NW/Westminster 5030 W. 88th Place, Westminster, CO 80030 (303) 427-0700 8) Residence Inn-Denver N 5010 W 88th Pl, Westminster, CO 80031 (303) 427-9500 9) La Quinta Inn Denver - Westminster Mall 8701 Turnpike Drive, Westminster, CO 80031 (866) 670-5932 5) DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver - Westminster 8773 Yates Drive, Westminster, CO 80031 (866) 235-1099 10) Comfort Inn Northwest 8500 Turnpike Dr., Westminster, CO 80030 (303) 428-3333  WESTMINSTER AREA MAP (DENVER TO THE SOUTHEAST AND BOULDER TO THE NORTHWEST CONNECTED BY HIGHWAY 36)  WESTMINSTER, DENVER AND BOULDER, CO TRAVEL AND TOURISM: For more information about the Westminster/Boulder/Denver area, you can visit the following sites: City of Boulder (approximately 25-minute drive to the northwest): http://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/ Downtown Denver (approximately 20-minute drive to the southeast): http://www.denver.org/ DINING, SHOPPING AND ATTRACTIONS: RESTAURANTS Restaurants within walking distance of Westin Westminster Hotel (Promenade across street)
Restaurants 0.75 mi on west side of highway 36 (Shops at Walnut Creek) It is feasible to also walk to these restaurants: There are two ways to walk there. One is obvious, there's an overpass you walk across. There's a second option that doesn't even require going over the overpass. For this second route, follow these directions: From The Westin Westminster walk towards the Ice Centre. On the north side of the Ice Centre walk across the bridge towards the AMC Westminster Promenade 24 Theater. Turn right at the theaters and walk towards Fat Cats Bowling Alley. When you’ve reached Promenade Drive North turn left and walk under the bridge. The shopping area on the west side of Highway 36 is Walnut Creek.
$ = Inexpensive, usually $10 and under $$ = Moderately expensive, usually between $10-$25 $$$ = Expensive, usually between $25-$45 Shopping: Westminster Promenade (across the street from conference hotel) http://thewestminsterpromenade.com/ The Shops at Walnut Creek (west side of Highway 36) http://shopsatwalnutcreek.com/default.asp Pearl Street Mall in Boulder and 16th Street Mall in Denver are also good shopping areas as well as for dining and attractions (see attractions) FlatIron Crossing (5 miles NW of hotel) http://www.flatironcrossing.com/ One West FlatIron Crossing Dr Broomfield, CO 80021 (720) 887-7467 Attractions / Entertainment: WALKING DISTANCE FROM WESTIN (IN PROMENADE) Butterfly Pavilion: http://www.butterflies.org/ AMC 24 Movie Theaters: http://www.amctheatres.com/Westminster/ 888-AMC-4FUN Ice Centre at the Promenade http://www.icecentre.com/ 303.469.2100 MadCap Improv Comedy Theater: http://www.madcapimprov.com/ (303) 460-3854 FatCats Bowling Alley http://fatcatsfun.com/index.php/locations/westminster-colorado (303) 466-7515 METRO DENVER Denver Art Museum 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy., Denver, CO 80204 720-865-5000 http://denverartmuseum.org/home A wide range of world-class European, American and Western art, including one of the nation's most extensive Native American collections. Denver Museum of Nature and Science 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, Colorado 80205 303-322-7009 http://www.dmns.org/ Sit back for the planetarium show, tour fascinating exhibits, and experience the excitement of an IMAX® film. The Denver Center for the Performing Arts Speer & Arapahoe, Denver, Colorado 303-893-4100 http://denvercenter.org/ Only Lincoln Center offers more seating than this premier Western cultural complex featuring nine theaters, and offering a vibrant calendar of nationally touring productions as well as local performances. Denver Botanic Gardens 1005 York St., Denver, CO 80206 720-865-3585 http://www.botanicgardens.org/ With a wide range of stunning gardens, The Denver Botanic Gardens define and celebrate our Western identity, and our unique high altitude climate and geography. Denver Zoo East 23rd Ave. & Colorado Blvd. Denver, CO 80205 http://www.denverzoo.org/ View 3,500 different animals, representing over 650 species, in particular Predator Ridge, Tropical Discovery, Primate Panorama and the Dragons of Komodo exhibit. Sports Authority Field at Mile High Stadium (formerly Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium) 1701 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80204 720-258-3000 http://www.sportsauthorityfieldatmilehigh.com/ Exposed steel girders arch to the sky, making the Broncos' home a striking addition to the downtown skyline. 1STBANK Center 11450 Broomfield Lane., Broomfield, CO 80021 303-410-0700 http://1stbankcenter.com/ Formerly known as the Broomfield Event Center, 1STBANK Center is the premiere mid-sized event venue in the Denver area, and it's just 10 minutes from the Westin Westminster. The venue can hold up to 6,500 people and can accommodate live music, family shows, sporting events, community functions and more. Coors Field 2001 Blake St., Denver, CO 80205 303-292-0200 http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com Enjoy a fun-filled afternoon or evening watching the Colorado Rockies play ball at Denver's downtown ballpark, which offers some of the best mountain views in the region. Pepsi Center 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver, CO 80204 303-405-1100 http://www.pepsicenter.com/ Home to the Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche, the Pepsi Center also hosts a full calendar of concerts and special events. The Can, as locals call it, is an area landmark. Water World 1800 W. 89th Avenue, Federal Heights CO 80260 http://www.waterworldcolorado.com/ Water World, one of America's largest family water parks, is located just 15 minutes north of downtown Denver, Colorado, on 64 beautifully landscaped acres. Water World is celebrating it's 30th year of operation this year. Since we opened in 1979 with the first two water slides in the state of Colorado, we now boast over 46 water adventures, and have been rated as one of America's top ten water parks by the Travel Channel. Adventure Golf & Raceway 9650 N. Sheridan Blvd. Westminster, CO 80031 www.adventuregolfandraceway.com Welcome to the premier Denver miniature golf and Denver Go Karts facility located in Westminster, Colorado where you will have an incredible time of Denver family fun. At Adventure Golf and Raceway you can golf on 3 of America's most unique 18-hole miniature golf courses and race around Colorado's first and only outdoor electric go-kart track, and much more. Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre 18300 W. Alameda Pkwy,. Morrison, CO 80465 720-865-2494 www.redrocksonline.com This striking one-of-a-kind outdoor performing arts venue is majestically set between natural massive red rock boulders. A concert here is as captivating for the breathtaking views of Denver as it is for the world-renowned acoustics. Downtown Denver & LoDo http://www.lodo.org/ Historic Lower Downtown Denver - known as LoDo - has been transformed into the city's hottest place to shop, eat, and play. From locally-owned boutiques and galleries to fine dining, and the hottest clubs, relax on one of LoDo's famous rooftop decks or explore Denver's 16th Street Mall. Elitch Gardens Theme Park 2000 Elitch Circle, Denver, CO 80204 303-595-4386 http://elitchgardens.com/ Elitch Gardens Theme Park presents over 45 rides and attractions. Ride the thrilling Boomerang roller coaster, the Mind Eraser coaster, or make a splash at Island Kingdom Water Park. Downtown Aquarium 700 Water St., Denver, CO 80211 303-561-4450 http://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/default.asp This world-class attraction offers an underwater adventure that spans the world's waterways. Coors Brewery 12th St. and Ford St., Golden, CO 80401 303-277-2337 www.coors.com In nearby Golden, the famed Coors Brewery offers daily tours complete with complimentary beer tastings; it produces more beer than any other brewery in the country. METRO BOULDER Downtown Boulder Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall (15 miles NW of conference hotel) http://www.boulderdowntown.com/ Downtown Visitors Center 1301 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302 303-417-1365 |