The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is a 5-star pompous hotel. It is not only classy and lavish but boasts on an age old history as well. It is a popular conference destination amidst the Rocky Mountains. The resort proudly owns 3 18-hole lush golf courses, which are favorites for many golf championship tournaments.
The Broadmoor Colorado Springs is endowed with 744 guest rooms and suites for utmost luxurious stay of the guests. The 18 restaurants, and cafes and lounges offer luscious food and beverages as an add-on to the plush vacationing at the Broadmoor. The world class spa at the Broadmoor pampers the guests with utmost care and treats with invigorating therapy to make the guests feel on cloud nine with ultimate solace.
Broadmoor Colorado Springs History
The Broadmoor Hotel started operating in the year 1891 as a small hotel with casino. The present huge and lavish Broadmoor resort was initiated by Spencer Penrose and Charles L. Tutt in the year 1918. During the early 20th century The Broadmoor was very popular among the elite class gusts, mainly due to its location and the panorama around it.
The Broadmoor Hotel was previously the Broadmoor World Arena site, an ice arena where World Figure Skating Championships were held for five times between the years 1957 and 1975. The rink of the arena was brought down to make a new wing of The Broadmoor Hotel in the year 1994. Inside the hotel, there is a memorial in honor of the US team Broodmoor skaters, who were killed in a flight crash in 1961.
The Broadmoor operated a small skiing area just beneath the Cheyenne Mountain between 1940 and 1980, but due to less snowfall and inadequate fund the facility had to be discontinued.
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Denver International Airport
Denver International Airport, Denver n Colorado, is the 3rd largest airport of the world and largest airport of United State of America. Denver International Airport was the 10th busiest airport in the world in 2009. The airport was elected as the best airport in North America for five consecutive times by the Business traveler Magazine from 2005-2009. DIA started operating since 1995.
Denver International Airport is well known for its extremely efficient security system. Transport Security Administration (TSA) manages the security system at Denver International Airport. There are 28 Denver International Airport security lanes, 14 metal detectors, and 6 mm wave Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) machines.
Wi-Fi is available throughout Denver International Airport. If somehow the auto-connect device fails to connect with the Wi-Fi then the 24/7 customer support phone-line open, call (888) 547-4947 for help. The airport facilitates with wheelchair assistance on request. There are Co-Op Network ATMs throughout the airport. The Public Service Credit Union has its branch office in Denver International Airport, at Jeppesen Terminal atrium on Level-6. The airport has a specific area for pet relief, just outside of Jeppesen Terminal on Level-2.
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Denver International Airport, the 3rd largest airport of the world, in Denver, Colorado, is flourished with a number of restaurants and pubs serving yummy foods on the platter and quenching the beer thirst to the fullest. Get almost all sorts of cuisines, ranging from American to Denver or Colorado signature style, Asian to Mexican, from crunchy munching snacking items to delicious spread of delicacies, from steamy creamy coffee in cafés to great selection of cocktails, beers, and full bars, at the airport complex itself.
Get a full list with location details of all the restaurants, pubs, cafeterias and take-away counters below :
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Colorado Rockies
It’s that time of the year again where the legends of modern American Major League Baseball vie to be the best! Part of the Colorado Rockies game is the Colorado Rockies Home Opener where the mighty Colorado Rockies take on the Arizona Diamondback.
The Colorado Rockies Home Opener 2011 is being showcased by the Colorado Rockies Baseball Club.
Colorado Rockies Baseball:
Colorado Rockies is a supreme Major League Baseball team from Denver in Colorado. The team was formed back in 1991 and started playing in 1993.
Colorado Rockies Baseball Game
The Colorado Rockies name was inspired and adapted after the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Colorado Rockies home games usually take place in downtown Denver at Coors Field.
Colorado Rockies Home Opener Tickets 2011:
Fans of the Colorado Rockies and all those interested in watching the Colorado Rockies Home opener 2011 can get tickets from the official website of the Colorado Rockies. For updates and information on the Rockies tickets, you can also call (303) 292-0200.
Colorado Rockies Schedule:
A complete and up-to-date schedule of all the games and events can be found on the official website.
Date & Timings:
April 1st to April 3rd, 2011; the show timings are as follows:
- Friday- 2:10 pm
- Saturday- 6:10 pm
- Sunday- 1:10 pm
Venue:
Coors Field
Blake Street, Denver.
Directions to the Colorado Rockies Home Opener at Coors Field:
Coors Field Colorado
There are many routes you can take if you are traveling by road, such as:
- From North – Take the I-25 South to Exit #213 (Park Avenue West)
- From the North-East – Take Southwest on I-76 to I-25South at Exit #213 (Park Avenue West)
- From the West- Move East on I-70 to I-25 South, then Exit #213 (Park Avenue West)
- From East- Travel west on I-70 to I-25 South, Exit #213 (Park Avenue West)
- From South – Go North on I-25 to Exit #213 (Park Avenue West)
A Shuttle service is also available to the venue via the RTD and other services like the RockiesRide, LightRail, the Broadway Shuttle and other regional or local routes. For more details on rates and schedules, please call (303) 299-6000 or visit www.rtd-denver.com.
Parking Details:
On-site and Off-site Parking- Parking space is available on-site at Coors Field in Lot A for $15 and at Lot B for $13. R.V and bus parking is also possible at $25 at 22nd and Wazee Streets, 27th and Blake Streets. Also, parking space is there for motorbicycles in Lot A for $13. There are also many parking spaces near the field. Please note that the Coors Field parking lots open 2 1/2 hours before game time. Parking tickets cane be purchased at the Coors Field ticket windows.
Contact Details:
Address – Coors Field
2001 Blake Street
Denver, CO 80204.
Official Website: http://colorado.rockies.mlb.com/index.jsp?c_id=col
The Grand Valley Winery Association is an aggregated forum of 8 winery areas, to create awareness among the people about viticulture. Grand Valley is the largest and oldest of the American Viticulture Areas in Colorado. The most awaited Denver wine tasting event is about to be back in vineyards again. The 2011“Barrel Into Spring” Wine Tasting Event will be held on 30th April and 1st May 2011, and 14th & 15th May 2011.
The “Barrel Into Spring” Wine Tasting Event is a fine get together for wine lovers and people involve in viticulture, to explore more about the fruit and the beverage made out of it.
Event Schedule
29th April 2011
Reception at the Grand River Vineyard : 6pm
Dinner at the Grand River Vineyard : 7pm
30th April & 1st May 2011
10am – 4pm : Main wine tasting events
14th & 15th May 2011
10am – 4pm : Main wine tasting events
The main events during the wine tasting event stretch consists of a detailed tour around the vineyards and winery, expect to be treated with unexpectedly delicious gourmet meals, barrel tasting for all, and definitely the main focus of the event which is wine tasting. Some of the most rare and classy wines which are not much readily available in open market to the people will be served in the event.
Tickets/Coupons
The tickets could be purchased by contacting the GVWA. The tickets would cost $60 each person if purchased before 29th April 2011. The tickets for dinner on 29th April 2011 is $87.50 each person. GVWA wineries offer the participants a discount of $15 on the barrel tasting even.
The profits from the wine tasting event after the basic expenses will be donated to the Marillac Clinic.
Contact Details
Address : 2011 “Barrel Into Spring” Wine Tasting, Two Rivers Winery – 2087 Broadway Grand Junction, Colorado – 81503
Phone : (970) 255-1471
Website : www.grandvalleywine.com
Loveland Ski Area Colorado
Loveland Ski Area altitude is as high as 13,010 feet (3965.448 meter) at the summit, which makes it one of Colorado’s highest Ski Areas both incase of altitude and annual snowfall.
The Loveland Ski Area opening day or season changes according to weather related issues and due to other reasons. The opening day months usually begins in mid- October and closes by early May. Loveland Ski Area has then been known as one of the earliest opening and also closing Ski Area. Loveland Ski Area Colorado has around 10 Ski Lifts, 93 trails and 1 terrain park.
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The Cave of the Winds is definitely one of the best among the Colorado natural wonders. This one of a kind cave of the Pikes Peak region of Colorado is located in Manitou Springs barely outside of Colorado Springs.
Cave Of The Winds History
Legend has it that the Great Spirit of the Winds rests in one of the caves of this region.
These spooky legends trace its origin from the Jicarilla Apaches, a native tribe said to have migrated to Colorado via the Pikes Peak region around 1000 A.D
However it was the Pickett brothers, George and John Pickett who accidentally discovered these enchanting caves during a church exploration.
The year marked 1800 and thus began the modern era of the caves.Today Cave of the winds Colorado is considered a ‘must see’ attraction for every visitor from around the world.
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The Arapahoe Basin Ski area or the ‘A-basin’ is a skiing and snowboarding haven, cradled in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is situated at a height of 13,050 feet (3977m); the ski resort opens early in mid-October and stays open till July. The Arapahoe Basin area has difficult and advanced terrain for skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts.
Arapahoe basin ski area Dillon has 3 distinct lodges, each offering the best of cuisine and also has a ski school for learners. It was started by Max and Edna Dercum in the 1940’s along with the Ski Tip Lodge. In 2006-2007, the Arapahoe Basin Ski Resort became the first resort to open in the US with a single lift, run and terrain park. Since then it holds the record for the earliest opening date of a ski area in history.
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Aspen Highlands Ski area has been a favorite amongst the locals for over 50 yrs and is located in Pitkin County, Colorado. The Ski Resort was established in 1946 by Walter Paepcke and is operated by the Aspen Skiing Company as part of the Aspen Snowmass Complex.
The ski area is famous for the Highland bowl which opened in 2002, and is known for its intense terrains. Aspen Highlands Bowl is at an elevation of 12,392 feet. It has less crowded trails, some of the most challenging terrains and gives a panoramic view of the mountains.
Aspen Highlands’ elevation is 11,675 ft/3,559 m, it consists of 118 trails. The Aspen Highlands Highland bowl has been an integral part of the Ski area since 2002.
Trails are categorized into easy, difficult, very difficult and expert terrain. Season begins in December 11th and stretches up to April 24th. The Maroon Bells can be beautifully seen from its summit.
It has two restaurants- Cloud Nine Alpine Bistro and Merry-Go-Round. The ski resort also provides lodging for different budgets. Aspen Highlands was opened in 1958 and is thronged by locals and outsiders. Aspen Highlands’ opening day is on December 11th; Aspen Highlands’ closing day is April 24th.
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The Annual High Plains Snow Goose Festival is back celebrating its 9th anniversary this year. The festival would start from 24th February 2011 and go on till 27th February 2011. Jeffrey Gordon, the new President of American Birding Association, is the keynote speaker this year. Apart from being a bird guide, he’s also a naturalist.
Cherish the view of milky white and shiny slate-grey flocks of snow geese at flying back to their homeland in Canadian Arctic and resting for a while mid-way at Lamar in south-east Colorado.
These migratory species of birds halt in Lamar on their way back from their migration in spring season. They perch near the various lakes of the plain land and nourish on the adjoining patches of lush.
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