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Suggested Activities during the 2012 Leadership Convention

Shopping at Park Meadows – 2 Miles –Park Meadows combines the best of the Colorado outdoors with over 185 of the finest restaurants and retailers. Relax beside the bubbling mountain stream or get lost in the lush landscaping and soaring timber ceilings that are reminiscent of a Grand Mountain Lodge.


Denver – (18 miles) – Urban sophistication meets outdoor adventure in the Mile High City. Below are just a few sights to see while in this spectacular city:

Denver Botanic Gardens strives to entertain and delight while spreading the collective wisdom of the Gardens through outreach, collaboration, and education. Our conservation programs play a major role in saving species and protecting natural habitats for future generations.

Denver Museum of Nature and Science this museum is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.

Denver Zoo it all began with a special gift to the mayor of Denver, a black bear named Billy Bryan. Today, the Denver Zoo is one of the most popular zoos in the United States.

Downtown Aquarium this entertainment and dining complex features a public aquarium boasting more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world. Over 500 species of animals, the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank, Dive Lounge, and the Aquarium Restaurant are just a few of the amusements for the entire family.

Rocky Mountains – Of all the great things Denver has to offer, the greatest may be its ability to serve as a base camp for incredible excursions. The Rocky Mountains is the state’s biggest attraction, where a wealth of parks, forests, and other scenic areas fill your senses. Below are just a few:

Georgetown – a delightful Victorian village set in a spectacular mountain valley with 200 restored buildings from the 1870’s. The main street has shops and restaurants and many of the old homes have been turned into antique stores. The Georgetown Loop Railroad operates in the summer months with narrow gauge steam locomotives curling down a mountain ledge, at one point crossing over a 90-foot high trestle.

Mount Evans – Mount Evans has the highest paved auto road in North America snaking its way to the 14,260’ summit (the road frequently has snow on it even in July). The view from the top takes in the entire Front Range and the summit is 60 miles from downtown Denver. On your way up the mountain, be sure to stop at M. Walter Pesman Trail for a wildflower hike; you won’t see anything like the rare flowers and 1,500-year-old bristlecone pine trees anywhere else in the world.

Pikes Peak Country – Located 60 miles south of Denver, Pikes Peak Country features more than 40 attractions centered around 14,000’ high Pikes Peak. Things to see include the Air Force Academy, one of three United States military colleges; the famous Broadmoor Resort with its lake and three golf courses; and Garden of the Gods which has gigantic 500’ high red sandstone rock monuments at the base of Pikes Peak.

Rocky Mountain National Park – Located 71 miles NW of Denver, Rocky Mountain National Park features 400 square miles of scenic beauty, including Trail Ridge Road, the highest continuous highway in the world crossing the Continental Divide at over two miles above sea level. The park has two information centers, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, tranquil lakes, waterfalls, wildlife and horseback riding. Estes Park is a resort town on the edge of the park with restaurants and shops.