Denver Travel and Vacation News

Four new shopping centers set to open in October September 29, 2006 07:24

 
Denver shopping is, pardon the expression, hopping with four new shopping centers scheduled to open this month. Probably the most eagerly-awaited of these is called Twenty-Ninth Street. It replaces the old Crossroads Mall in Boulder and is an "open air" mall and will be anchored by a Wild Oats Market, Muttropolis, Macy's, Century Theaters, and Home Depot.

Other shopping areas scheduled to open in October are The Orchard, Phase I, at I-25 and West 144th Ave.; Northfield Stapleton at I-70 and I-270 at Quebec St.; and Main Street at Southlands, E-470 and Smokey Hill Road.

The Orchard, Phase I will feature stores by J.C. Penney, Macy's (next year) and Super Target, as well as a 12-screen movie theater set to open next year. Anchor tenants at Northfield Stapleton include Bass Pro Shop, Macy's and a Super Target. Main Street at Southlands is actually into Phase 3 of its build-out with new stores from the Gap, J.C. Penney, Banana Republic, and others.

So if shopping is your thing, you've got a lot to look forward to here in the Denver Metro area.

Our mountains have snow! September 28, 2006 09:53

 
If you're a skier or snowboarder, here's good news: Many of our mountains had up to a foot of snow last week with Arapahoe Basic reporting 15" to 18". In fact, one of our local TV stations had footage last week of some intrepid snowboarders already zooming down ungroomed slopes. While neither of our two most popular Front Range ski areas, Arapahoe Basin and Loveland, have yet to announce official opening days, we expect to see announcements very soon. Stay tuned and we'll keep you up to date. In the meantime, you can start waxing up those skis and 'boards 'cause the ski season is just about here

The Colorado Symphony Orchestra Announces a terrific 2006-2007 Season September 15, 2006 11:23

 
The Colorado Symphony Orchestra has jus announced what clearly will be one of its best seasons ever. Performers joining the CSO for specific performances will include Glenn Campbell, Sir James Galway, PDQ Bach, Eileen Ivers and many others. Click on the URL link to read the full story (Go to URL)

Good news -- we have three fun festivals left this Fall September 11, 2006 12:19

 
While the summer has set on Denver and many of our outdoor festivals have come and gone, there are three indoor festivals left that promise to be a lot of fun – especially one of them.

The 25th Great American Beer Festival.

Here's the nation's largest beer-tasting event with more than 1,600 ales, lagers, stouts, and porters from 380 American breweries and brewpubs. It will be held at the Colorado Convention Center, Sept. 28-30. Tickets are $30 to $345. If you can't have fun at this festival, well. maybe the next festival is for you.

Denver International Wine Festival

If beer isn't your idea of a good time, maybe wine is. The Denver International Wine Festival will be held at Mile High Station on Nov. 2-4. It features food and wine, chef competitions, seminars and tastings. Mile High Station is located at 2027 Lower W. Colfax Ave. This venue is not real easy to find just by its address, so before heading to the Wine Festival, you might want to check out the Station's map at http://www.milehighstation.com/MileHighStation.html

Starz Denver Film Festival

Details for the 29th Annual Festival aren't public yet, but expect an arrayof actors, directors and crowd-pleasing movies. It will be held at the Starz Film Center, Nov. 9-19. the stars film Center is located in the Auraria campus at 9th Street and Auraria Parkway.