Denver City Guide

Denver has tons of great sights and activities to help you make the most of your conference experience! Take advantage of its endless outdoor opportunities, both outside the city and in its public parks. Enjoy its thriving arts and culture scene, museums, shopping, dining, and more.

See The City!

PA Adventures

Explore Denver with exclusive experiences, insider tours, and curated fun just for you and your fellow PAs.

Outdoor Adventures

Denver is known for its outdoor recreation, so take advantage of the beautiful views and sunny weather.

Endless bike trails and hiking trails await you.
City Park tracks along the city’s 5280 contour line, so you can exercise at exactly a mile high!
Get fit and sightsee at the same time with these fun workouts.

Family Fun

Bringing your family to the 2025 AAPA Annual Conference? There are many family fun spots to enjoy.

The Denver Zoo has animals from all over the world and is one of the most popular zoos in America!
With an interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, check out the Downtown Aquarium.
The Children’s Museum has programs for all ages.

Food and Drinks

Denver is home to great beer! Check out all the amazing breweries along the #DenverBeerTrail
Not a fan of beer? Stranahan’s is a whiskey distillery that has been in high demand since it opened.
Denver has emerged as a top dining location in the country with tons of food options for everyone.
Got a sweet tooth? Head over to Hammond’s Candy Factory for a tour of how candy is made.

Museums

Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums between Chicago and the West Coast.
Check out the History Colorado Center to see their hands-on and high-tech exhibits to make you feel like you’re going back in time.
Check out the interactive art museum, Meow Wolf for an immersive and unique experience for all ages.

Shopping

Only a short distance away from the convention center is the 16^th Street Mall which offers outdoor cafes, shopping, historic buildings, and more.
Larimer Square is the Mile High City’s oldest and most historic block.

Other Popular Sights

Denver Union Station is a timeless historic landmark so even if you aren’t traveling by train it is worth stopping by to check out!
Sports fan? Grab tickets to a baseball game at the 76-acre Coors Field, and enjoy spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains.
Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre offers a variety of fun with hiking, biking, shopping, dining and a summer concert series.

“Cannot wait for Denver!”

“It was a very memorable experience! Look forward to attending next year.”

“Love this conference and look forward to Denver 2025!”