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Optional Spouse/Guest Programs
 Boulder Walking Tour
Monday, May 18, 2015 9:00AM - 4:00PM
$75.00
“The Rocky Mountain city of Boulder, Colorado is located twenty-five miles northwest of Denver and is home to some of the most breathtaking natural beauty in the United States. Boulder sits at 5,430 feet above sea level. The area was first settled when prospectors came with dreams of riches to Red Rocks at the mouth of Boulder Canyon. The city was founded in 1859 and officially named the 'Boulder City Town Company”.
A bus will pick up at Springhill Suites at 9:00 am and drive west to the city of Boulder. We will join a tour guide at 10 am in downtown Boulder or Chautauqua Park for a two-hour tour of the Park or downtown.
“Key to community, Boulder’s Chautauqua is one of the few remaining Chautauqua sites in the nation ~ and the only continuously operating Chautauqua west of the Mississippi. Emerging from a cultural movement of the late 19th century, the Chautauqua represents Boulder’s original land purchase on behalf of community – in 1898!”
The afternoon can be spent having lunch at the Chautauqua Dining Hall followed by a hike from one of the many trailheads in the park. Alternatively the afternoon can be spent in downtown Boulder lunching and shopping on the Pearl Street Mall or walking along the beautiful Boulder Creek.
** We can offer a choice of 2 different tours – one of downtown Boulder or one of Chautauqua depending on the number of people who sign up and the interests of the group.
The bus will depart from Chautauqua Park or downtown Boulder at 3:00 pm
Cost for the bus and tour: $75.00 per person
Georgetown Train and Silver Mine Tour
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 9:00AM – 4:00PM
$75.00
Ride to Remember
The beauty of the rugged Rocky Mountains surrounds you as our old-time steam locomotive or our powerful diesel locomotive winds up the Clear Creek canyon. Pass by remains of gold and silver mines and breathtaking views along the line, in fully enclosed cars.
A bus will pick up at Springhill Suites at 9:00 am and drive into the mountains to the historic town of Georgetown. The train tour, including a walking tour of the Lebanon Silver Mine will take about 2 1/2 hours. Seating will be in heated covered cars.
After the tour there will be time to have lunch and shop or wander through the art galleries in downtown Georgetown.
“Georgetown was founded in 1859 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush by George and David Griffith, two prospectors from Kentucky. It was named "Georgetown" in honor of the older of the two brothers. Although founded during the gold rush, the town grew rapidly following the discovery of silver on September 14, 1864. Georgetown was a historic center of the mining industry in Colorado during the late 19th century, earning the nickname the "Silver Queen of Colorado".
The bus will leave Georgetown at 3:00 pm.
Cost for the bus and train tour: $75.00 per person, not including lunch or tips.
Brown Palace Hotel Tour
Wednesday, May 20, 2015 10:00AM – Noon
$10.00
“The distinguished Brown Palace Hotel & Spa has been open every day since Aug. 12, 1892. Many changes have taken place over the years, but one thing remains the same - the grandeur and grace of one of Denver's most elegant hotels.”
The Brown Palace Hotel is located a little over a mile from the Springhill Suites. The walk or drive will take us through a small part of Denver’s historic downtown. There will be a guided tour of the historic hotel which has hosted US Presidents and dignitaries (Cost $10). After touring the Brown Palace, the group may elect to walk back through Larimer Square.
“Larimer Square is an area as rich in history as it is in fine shopping and dining. As the Mile High City’s oldest and most historic block, its buildings tell vividly the story of the birth and early years of Denver. The city block of Larimer Square housed Denver’s first bank, bookstore, photographer, and dry goods store. The block was also the site of Denver’s first post office (where Nest is currently located) as well as the site of the first theater (in the Lincoln building where the store Eve is now located.)”
OPTIONAL AFTERNOON ACTIVITY.
Following the Brown Palace Hotel tour, conference attendees could join their spouses/guests at High Tea in the elegant lobby of the Brown Palace Hotel. High Tea is $31 - $50 per person.
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