High-impact meetings with style, sports and scenic vibes
By Eming Piansay
Looking to elevate your event and meet your attendees’ expectations? Denver may be a mile high, but that’s not just geography. It’s how the city approaches everything: standards, impact and style that will leave a lasting impression on you and your guests. The Mile High City not only has excellent meeting spaces but also a fantastic culinary scene, amazing art experiences and a wide range of sports entertainment.
Visit Denver
Lee Ann Benavidez, senior vice president | chief sales & services officer
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Visit Colorado Springs
Dina Worthen, MBA, director of sales
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5 Reasons Planners Love Denver

Sports fans love it. It doesn’t matter what sports you’re a fan of; Denver has all of them. Home to the NFL’s Denver Broncos, MLB’s Colorado Rockies, NHL’s Colorado Avalanche and the Colorado Mammoth lacrosse team, guests have a vast collection of sports events throughout the year to choose from.
Michelin-starred. Hungry for an experience? Denver has many Michelin-starred restaurants. Consider adding some of these offerings to your schedule: Alma Fonda Fina, Beckon, Bruto, The Wolf Tailor, Blackbelly Market and Bramble & Hare.
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Explore urban trails. For the outdoor activity fans, Denver has a vast offering of natural gems to explore; guests can bike around the South Platte River, jog through Washington Park or explore the Denver Botanic Gardens.
Get your art on. Denver offers a wide range of art experiences, including the Denver Art Museum, the Clyfford Still Museum and the MCA (Museum of Contemporary Art). Guests can also take a public art walking tour or attend a live performance at the Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Live music. Denver hosts live musical events throughout the year. This year, Denver will host the Colorado Music Festival, Red, White & Rock!, Punk in the Park, Underground Music Showcase 2025, Unhinged Fest, City Park Jazz, Denver Botanic Gardens’ Summer Concert Series and so much more!
5 Places to Meet

Meow Wolf Denver | Convergence Station offers a flexible setup, a beautifully built-in bar and the ability to host up to 1,500 guests. The venue also provides custom video content projection.
7,228 sq. ft. of event space; 3 event rooms

Colorado Convention Center is in downtown Denver, within walking distance of 13,000+ hotel rooms, restaurants and the Denver Performing Arts Center.
849,000 sq. ft. of flexible event space; 63 meeting rooms

Colorado Springs Marriott is located near the Rocky Mountains and is excellent for planners looking to host outdoor group adventures at locations like Pikes Peak and Cave of the Winds.
24,001 sq. ft. of event space; 15 event rooms; 10 breakout rooms; 309 guest rooms

The Westin Denver Downtown offers many exciting services for guests, such as whiskey tastings. Guests can also lounge on the poolside daybeds or rent bicycles to ride for the day.
36,686 sq. ft. of event space; 25 event rooms; 8 breakout rooms; 432 guest rooms

The Broadmoor offers many activities, including golf, tennis, pickleball, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Guests can also fly fish in a nearby private river!
315,000 sq. ft. of meeting space; 92 meeting rooms; 784 guest rooms
This article appears in the July/August 2025 issue. You can subscribe to the magazine here.