All tours on Wednesday, as well as Thursday morning tours, are open to guests and families only. Conference attendees are expected to attend the general session and the breakout sessions. Conference attendees are welcome to join their guests and families on the Thursday afternoon tours.
All tours will gather at the Tower Lobby. Please wear comfortable shoes for walking tours and dress appropriately for the weather and type of tour.
Pikes Peak Cog Railway
Wednesday, July 13 | 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Climb through four different climate zones on your way to the 14,115-foot summit of Pikes Peak on the world’s highest cog railroad. At the top, you’ll spend 30 to 40 minutes exploring and taking photos of the stunning vistas. Guests are encouraged to dress in layers, as there can be up to a 40-degree temperature swing from the base to the summit.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 75-90 minutes
Lunch will be provided
Red Rocks Hike and Amphitheater Tour
Wednesday, July 13 | 8:30 am – 12:00 noon
Thursday, July 14 | 8:30 am – 12:00 noon / 12:45 pm – 4:15 pm
Take a guided tour of the Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre, an unparalleled symbol of nature’s majesty. This geologically formed open-air amphitheater consists of two 300-foot monoliths that provide acoustic perfection for any performance. Note: Hikers must be at least 5 years old. Guests are encouraged to wear comfortable walking shoes for the hike and tour.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 30 minutes
Whitewater Rafting
Wednesday, July 13 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday, July 14 | 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Beginner to advanced rafters will delight in riding the rapids down Clear Creek in the heart of Colorado’s gold mining towns. Note: Rafters must be at least 7 years old and over 45 inches tall. Guests will be provided with an overall-style wetsuit, lifejacket, helmet and neoprene booties. Guests are encouraged to wear a bathing suit and/or some other kind of quick-dry clothing.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 45-55 min
A boxed lunch is included.
Water World Park
Wednesday, July 13 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Thursday, July 14 | 9:30 am – 2:30 pm
Make a splash at Water World Colorado, the most fun under the sun! With the best variety of rides and slides for the entire family, Water World Colorado has something for everyone. Guests are encouraged to wear athletic/bathing suits and to bring sunscreen. On-site lockers are available to rent for storing personal items.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 25 minutes
A voucher for lunch will be provided
Denver Zoo Tour
Wednesday, July 13 | 9:45 am – 12:15 pm
Explore the Denver Zoo, the number one cultural attraction in Colorado and dedicated to conservation and education. The zoo, which opened in 1896 with one black bear, has grown to 4,000 animals, over 750 species and 80 acres of lush park right in the heart of Denver.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 10 minutes
Denver Historic Walking Tour
Wednesday, July 13 | 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Lower Downtown – or LoDo, as the locals call it – is Denver’s oldest neighborhood and home to some of the city’s best restaurants and attractions. On this 1.5-mile walking tour, your savvy local guide will share the area’s fascinating history and point out local hot spots, bringing the past, present and future of our beloved city to life and leaving you feeling like a local.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 7 minutes
Denver Food Tour
Wednesday, July 13 | 11:15 am – 2:45 pm OR 11:45 am – 3:15 pm
Thursday, July 14 | 11:15 am – 2:45 pm OR 11:45 am – 3:15 pm
Explore tasty and unique local fare on this historic downtown Denver Food Tour. Savor generous samples of food and drink as you hear directly from restaurant owners, chefs and managers about their food vision and learn fascinating local history.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 10 minutes
Children’s Museum of Denver
Wednesday, July 13 | 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Thursday, July 14 | 8:45 am – 12:15 pm
Future leaders, innovators and adventurers are invited to explore, create and learn at the Children’s Museum of Denver. Geared toward kids through age 8, the young in age and young at heart alike will delight in the museum’s unique hands-on, interactive exhibits.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 10 minutes
Aerial Adventure Park
Wednesday, July 13 | 11:00 am – 4:45 pm
Thursday, July 14 | 11:00 am – 4:45 pm
Built on historic mining claims, Colorado Sky Trek Aerial Adventure Park has over
55 challenges and ziplines for adventurers of all abilities. Note: Adventurers must be at least 7 years old with a reach of 46 inches for the Beginner Course, and maximum guest weight is 275 pounds. Guests are encouraged to wear athletic gear and closed-toe shoes.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 45-55 minutes
A boxed lunch is included
Meow Wolf Tour
Wednesday, July 13 | 1:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Thursday, July 14 | 1:15 pm – 4:45 pm
Meow Wolf’s third permanent exhibition, Convergence Station, is an all-ages interactive art experience in the heart of Denver. Discover immersive psychedelic, mind-bending art and a rich underlying narrative as you take a journey of discovery into a surreal, science-fictional epic of converged worlds. Arrive as you; leave transformed.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 8 minutes
Denver Museum of Nature & Science Tour
Wednesday, July 13 | 1:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Thursday, July 14 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Walk among dinosaurs, explore the Egyptian Mummies gallery, learn about the human body in the Expedition Health exhibit, and tour the wildlife halls to experience animals large and small at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, the fourth-largest museum of its kind in the nation.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 15 minutes
Denver Botanic Gardens
Thursday, July 14 | 9:30 am – 12:30 pm
Delight all of your senses on a stroll through the Denver Botanic Gardens, a favorite local destination for over 50 years. With more than 23,000 plants from such faraway places as Australia, Africa and the Himalayas, Denver’s 23-acre Botanic Gardens is recognized as one of the top five botanical gardens in the United States.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 10 minutes
Colorado Rockies vs. San Diego Padres Baseball Game
Thursday, July 14 | 12:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Game time: 1:10 pm
Spend an afternoon at Coors Field, a state-of the-art stadium designed to look like the ball fields of yesteryear, and the only major stadium in the country with its own brewpub. Enjoy peanuts and Cracker Jack as you watch the Colorado Rockies play the San Diego Padres. Guests are encouraged to bring hats and wear sunscreen. Game starts at 1:10 pm.
Transfer time from hotel to stadium: 8 minutes
E-Bike Foothills Tour
Thursday, July 14 | 1:00 pm – 5:30 pm
Hop on an electric bike in downtown Boulder and wind your way along Boulder Creek and through this nearby city’s charming neighborhoods. No need to worry about traffic or parking as you explore Boulder’s amazing sights on two wheels. Note: Bikers must be at least 18 to participate. Guests are encouraged to wear closed-toe shoes.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 40-50 minutes
Denver Microbrew Tour
Thursday, July 14 | 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm
Take a two-hour guided walking tour through downtown Denver’s River North Art District (RiNo) and discover why the city has been dubbed the “Napa Valley of Beer.” As you visit breweries and taprooms along the route, you’ll sample different varieties and learn about the history of beer and how it is made. Note: Guests must be at least 21 to participate.
Transfer time from hotel to tour: 10 minutes
