Colorado state university is one of the research universities in Colorado. In 1876, Colorado territory became a state. Just a few years before that, that is, in 1870, Colorado state university was established. Initially it was founded just as an agriculture college. The college is basically known for its research faculties. Besides environmental studies, atmospheric science, infectious diseases, clean energy technologies, etc are some of the basic research faculties.

It has been estimated that 30% of Colorado population perform their science, math, engineering etc from this university. Along with the basic faculties, the CSU also offers programs in veterinary medicine, journalism, agriculture, construction management etc.

Being mainly a research university, there are many research programs available for the interested people. Whole universe is facing dangerous consequences of air pollution, nutritive defects in certain parts of the world and bioterrorism. The university is providing research facilities regarding these critical issues. Located in Fort Collins, the university includes main campus, mountain campus, an agricultural campus and foothills campus. It is just an hour away from Denver International Airport and is located in the North of Denver metro area.

It is a land grant institution that has around 24,700 resident students with 1450 faculty members and 55 academic departments. The university is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of North Central Association. Being a research oriented institution; CSU has extended the basic cancer research and treatment from academic world globally. Similar is the case with infectious disease research and treatment. Bridging academics and business world is the motto of this Super clusters acceleration of the university. Public health solutions for the needy people are being carried out here.

There are two parts of research super clusters- Academic infrastructure and enterprise infrastructure. The former has a multidisciplinary coalition of economists, researchers, and business experts that work on research. The later is for promoting business alliances, commercial applications of research, and investment in research products. In addition to these, the graduate school of CSU offers necessary skills and training for practical utility based programs. The university also offers undergraduate degrees in 65 fields of study, masters in 55 fields, doctoral degrees in 40 fields, and degrees in veterinary medicine and biomedical sciences. Co-curricular programs like leadership and diversity programs, women’s programs and studies, learning communities, ROTC, Army and air force, applied studies in American ethnicity etc are done at the university.

The university also offers optional programs for the students who are undecided about the major studies. Health professions, teacher licensure, and law are available as pre-professional preparation.

By: Peters Salazar

Before Denver grew into the big metropolitan city that it is today; it used to be regarded as only an airport stop over for visiting the mountains and ski areas. This is a bustling city that has a lot to offer. Although it is called a modern city, Denver has a rich, long history.

It is a cultural city and you will enjoy visiting the Denver Arts Complex which covers over four city blocks and has eight theaters. Here you will find the new Opera House, and you will also be able to see concerts and dance performances year round.

Denver has diverse neighborhoods that each has their own separate personalities. For instance, the Berkeley Park neighborhood is home to many art galleries, boutiques, bakeries and coffee shops. The Old South Pearl Street neighbor has an eclectic mix of shops and businesses. It also hosts a farmers market every summer.

Denver is a spread out bustling metropolitan city and Denver International Airport is the nation’s largest and is 53 square miles. Denver also has the nation’s largest city park system. There are more than 200 parks within the city limits. Denver is considered to be a sports capital and has all four major league sports teams, plus two professional soccer teams.

There are so many things to do here and in the surrounding areas that you will never run out of places to go. You are only about thirty minutes away from world class skiing, hiking and snowboarding. Inside the city limits you will find a variety of parks and museums to explore. There is also the zoo and aquarium which are great for the whole family.

If you want to explore somewhere unique you can visit the Red Rocks which combines natural wonders and concerts and events. You can visit and view the red sandstone formations which are said to be over 250 million years old. In the evening you can enjoy concerts and see some of the biggest stars take the stage.

If you are a garden buff you should visit the Denver Botanic Gardens. It is spread over 23 acres and has a variety of plants from all over the world. Besides having spectacular gardens there are a variety of other things to see and do here. There are art exhibits, summer concerts and a fall plant and bulb sale. In September and October you can have fun in the gigantic eight acre corn maze at Chatfield. There is also the Pumpkin Festival where you and your family can visit and pick out your pumpkins for Halloween.

No matter what your interests are, you will find places to go and things to see in this sprawling city. It doesn’t matter whether you prefer outdoor or indoor activities there are plenty of both here. There are many places to shop and dine. All of the neighborhoods that make up Denver each have their own boutiques and food specialties. You can visit them all to find the place that suits you best.

By: Lawrence Reaves

The City of Colorado Springs is the second most populous city in the State of Colorado and the 48th most populous city in the United States. The city is the county seat of El Paso County, with a small portion of the city lying in Teller County.

Colorado Springs is located just east of the geographic center of the state and 63 miles south of Denver, the state’s capital city. At 6,035 feet (1839 meters) Colorado Springs sits over one mile above sea level, though some areas of the city are significantly higher. The city is situated near the base of one of the most famous American mountains, Pikes Peak, at the eastern edge of the Southern Rocky Mountains.

Colorado Springs Hotels and Resorts

Finding a room can be daunting task. Every traveler requires different amenities. Number one in top ten is the Broadmoor. A luxurious retreat conveniently located just minutes from downtown Colorado Springs, The Broadmoor is the pinnacle of meeting locations in North America. It has 700 rooms and suites, 185,000 square feet of flexible event space, 15 restaurants, caf?s and lounges, three golf courses, a tennis club, and world-class spa. These lush 3,000 acres are easily accessible, with non-stop flights from Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago, Atlanta, Dallas, and Phoenix directly to Colorado Springs Airport, or from anywhere in the United States through Denver International Airport, just 90 minutes away.

Restaurants

In Colorado Springs, you’ll find the best places to unwind, kick back and leave the day behind. Jack Quinn Irish Alehouse and Pub is a nationally-recognized establishment located in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs, Colorado. One block from the Antlers Hilton Hotel, the pub is open seven days a week for lunch and dinner.

The restaurant offers a full menu of Irish fare and continental cuisine. A popular Sunday Brunch is available weekly from Noon to 3 pm. Banquet facilities offer great space for celebrations of every size. The pub includes two spacious floors of dining and bar service with authentic interiors imported from Ireland.

Nightlife

One of the must-go in Colorado Springs is the Golden Bee. It is an understatement to call this bar an authentic English pub: the Broadmoor Hotel bought the pub and had it moved from England to the hotel’s Colorado Springs property. The atmosphere is warm and inviting–perfect for enjoying one of its many imported beers. Drinking from one of the Yard glasses is a quick way to get intoxicated. If you require food, dig into an English delight like a piping hot meat pie. Stop by in the evening for live piano entertainment and bar-wide sing-alongs.

Attractions

Colorado Springs’ featured attraction is the Seven Falls, located just ten minutes from downtown Colorado Springs via Cheyenne Blvd. and nestled deep within Cheyenne Canyon, is Colorado’s only waterfall to be listed in National Geographic’s “List of International Waterfalls”. It cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of Pikes Peak granite. Crystal clear water from the southern most edges of the Pikes Peak watershed have, over the ages, carved this unique scenic masterpiece in an easily accessed location.

Next to the Falls, a 224-step stairway leads to a system of trails that will take you to “Midnight Falls” and then onto Inspiration Point with a breath-taking view of Colorado Springs and the great plains beyond. Wildlife is everywhere, including hummingbirds, rainbow trout and the rare, waterfall nesting- American Dipper. Blasted 14 stories straight up through solid granite, a mountain elevator safely transports all who venture here to the “Eagles Nest” platform, where the most spectacular view of Seven Falls is experienced.

By: Michael Tasner

Boulder is nestled in the foothills, where the rolling plains meet the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Centrally located within an hour of Denver, Denver International Airport, Eldora Ski Resort and Rocky Mountain National Park. A few hours from many of Colorado’s world-famous ski resorts makes Boulder the ideal Colorado destination.

Recently rated the “#1 Sports Town in America” by Outside Magazine, offering countless year-round recreational activities. Take advantage of the 200 miles of public hiking and biking trails, approximately 30,000 acres of open space or the Boulder Creek Path, which runs through the middle of town.

Accommodations

Best Western Boulder Inn – Prominently located directly across from the University, the Boulder Inn gives guests easy access to Boulder’s principal attractions, NIST, NOAA, premier shopping, and extraordinary dining. Stylish, well-appointed rooms reflect a gracious ambiance, found throughout the hotel.

During your visit, enjoy our complimentary continental breakfast, free in-room high speed internet access, 24-hour business center, and full service health club privileges. Other guest facilities include a large outdoor pool, sauna, hot tub, on-site restaurant, and conference center.

Best Western Golden Buff – The Best Western Golden Buff Lodge has one of the best locations in Boulder, with over 30 restaurants, shopping, University of Colorado and movie theaters all within walking distance.

Boulder Broker Inn – Enjoy their full service Victorian style hotel featuring meeting and banquet facilities, Bentley’s Lounge and the Broker Restaurant. The broker offers all the amenities you need including wireless internet, a complimentary shuttle downtown and a full hot breakfast buffet. We are located within walking distance to CU as well as several restaurants. The Broker Inn is Boulder’s hub of the airport Super Shuttle Service.

Attractions

Boulder, Colorado offers a variety of interesting and entertaining attractions year-round, and many are free or almost-free. There is something for everyone in Boulder, and after spending some time here, it’s easy to see why Boulder sets itself apart from most cities its size.

Banjo Billy’s Bus Tours – Banjo Billy’s Bus Tours departs at 2115 13th Street in front of the Hotel Boulderado. Daily tours from Memorial Day through Labor Day. This is an 80 minute, PG-13 funky guided tour of downtown Boulder, “The Hill” and Chautauqua is filled with ghost, history and crime stories. Ride a saddle, sit in a lazy boy, this ain’t no typical bus.
BookCliff Vineyards – “Wine that You Will Like” is the tasting room and wine bar of BookCliff Vineyards, a Colorado winery located in Boulder. They offer wine tastings and wine by the glass to enjoy with chocolate, cheese and speciality meats as we share the space with the Belvedere Belgian Chocolate shop. Come and taste their award winning wines and selected wines from other Colorado wineries made from 100% Colorado grown grapes.

Nightlife

7 Eurobar – Seven’s head chef and co-owner, Michel Wahaltere, has created his version of hot spots called “euro bars” in cities such as Madrid, Paris, and Rome. At seven, Michel transforms traditional flavors into various nouveau small plates that reflect the popular tastes of Spain, France, and Italy.

Boulder Dinner Theatre – Dinner, dessert, and a show! The Boulder Dinner Theatre has a 20+ year history of bringing the best of Broadway to Colorado, and most shows are extremely family-friendly.

Dark Horse – A Boulder landmark since 1975, this unique food and beverage emporium is adorned with movie props and turn of the century antiques. The Dark Horse truly “boggles the mind”. The menu includes award-winning gourmet burgers, jumbo wings, chicken and vegetarian dishes, and children’s favorites. Dine indoors or on the patio with spectacular mountain views. The bar features Front Range microbrews and quality spirits, along with 25 TV’s, a satellite dish, pool tables, air hockey, football and video games. Karaoke on Thursday night.

By: Michael Tasner

If you’ve ever wanted to move to Colorado, the time is perfect to start experiencing Denver. Denver’s city council has approved plans designed to transform Denver into one of the most desirable and livable cities in the country. Denver’s popular 16th Street Mall’s side streets will be redeveloped to entice people to venture off the mall. Denver’s once popular streetcars will be brought back to life to reconnect neighborhoods to downtown. Some of Denver’s major boulevards will be made more pedestrian friendly.

Union Station, Civic Center Park and Denver’s Arapahoe Square neighborhood located near Coors Field will have beautiful new pedestrian promenades along some of Denver’s historic downtown buildings, all of which will be renovated, updated and preserved but used for different purposes. Denver’s city fathers have visions of revitalization during the next 20 years. Many people are already waiting for their chance at making their own personal impact on the future growth of Denver. Are you?

About Denver Today

-Denver is located in the middle of the united states and it is approximately 346 miles west of the center of the U.S.A.

-Denver is the largest metropolitan area in the middle of the country (within a 600 mile radius).

-Denver is known as “The Mile High City” because the thirteenth step on the west side of the Colorado State Capitol Building is exactly one mile high (5,280 feet — above sea level).

-Denver is the thinnest city in America and Colorado is tied for the thinnest state with Hawaii.

-Denver’s well-defined downtown area is within walking distance of many of the city’s major attractions by design.

-The City and County of Denver covers approximately 155 square miles.

-Denver has the nation’s largest city park system, with more than 200 parks within city limits and 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby Rocky Mountains.

-Denver International Airport, known as “DIA”, is the countries largest airport, it covers approximately 53 square miles and could hold both the Chicago O’Hare International airport and the Dallas-Fort Worth International airport combined.

-Denver’s climate is mild and semi-arid. The city receives approximately 8-15″ of moisture a year, compareable to Los Angeles Calif, and it records 300 days of sunshine a year — (more than San Diego or Miami Beach), Denver has the perfect climate! Winters are pleasant with an average daily high of around 52 degreest. Snow does fall, but it usually melts in a short time due to the chinook winds that blow down from the mountains. Winter days often reach 60 degree Fahrenheit.

-During the day people frequently enjoy Denver’s parks, gardens, boating, mountain climbing and hiking, visiting museums and many of Denver’s historical landmarks.

-Denver’s performing Arts Center is the countries second largest.The Denver Performing Arts Complex has eight theaters and seats over 9,000 people.

Tourism:

Tourism is the second most important sector of the Colorado economy. It accounts for approximately 7 percent of Denver’s work force. Every year tourism brings in over $6 billion dollars into Colorado.

“LoDo”, Lower Downtown Denver is the place to live!

-Lower Downtown Denver “LoDo”: LoDo District Inc. is a unique historic neighborhood in Denver that has shops, restaurants, and entertainment. LoDo District Inc. is located in lower Downtown Denver

-”LoDo” was the original area of Denver and is the cities oldest district covering approximately 23 acres.

-You’ll find historic buildings as well as landmarks mixed in with the rejuvenation of the area. Many of Denver’s historic buildings have been converted flats, lofts, condo’s and townhome living.

-”LoDo ” is the place to go for entertainment, nightlife, great restaurants, shopping and people watching!

-Paramont Theater: Denver’s premier performing arts and entertainment center since 1929, features all genres of music, comedy, dance, films and speakers.

-The 16th Street Mall is a mile-long pedestrian walkway through the heart of downtown Denver, lined with shops, department stores and outdoor cafes. chichi boutiques and salons Free buses leave either end as often as every 90 seconds, making this the best spot for “people watching” in the city. In summer, the Mall is decorated with 25,000 flowers including 8,400 impatiens, 6,528 petunias, 648 snapdragons and 370 geraniums.

-Cherry Creek North: is an eclectic mix of galleries, restaurants, shops, clothing designers and cafes, all on pleasant tree-lined streets directly adjacent to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center

-Pepsi Center: Located at the edge of downtown Denver, the Pepsi Center anchors Denver’s thriving LoDo’s entertainment district and is the region’s newest sports and entertainment venue.

-Larimer Square: Is a restored section of Denver’s oldest street where the beautiful Victorian buildings have been restored to house a collection of art galleries, clothing stores, restaurants, cafes and nightclubs

-The Shops at Tabor Center is a modern complex on the 16th Street Mall with 80 shops and restaurants in a three-story, glass-covered, greenhouse-like building that offers festive views of downtown and the mountains.

-Park Meadows is one of the Denver areas newest additions to the shopping scene. Featuring a Nordstrom, Dillard’s, Foleys and Joslins the shopping center was created to resemble a ski lodge, complete with a huge center court fireplace

-Denver Pavilions opened in November 1998 and features a Wolfgang Puck Caf?, Maggiano’s Little Italy, Virgin Records Megastore and Barnes & Noble Superstore.

-Colorado Ocean Journey Denver’s Aquarium, Ocean Journey, is a $98 million, world-class aquarium. Since it opened its doors in June 1999, this Denver aquarium has offered an amazing look at water and the creatures that live in it. More than 15,000 fish, plants and mammals live in the building in tanks holding more than a million gallons of water.

-The Colorado State Capitol Building Site – presented by the Colorado State Archives. Colorado’s State Capitol Building …

-The Molly Brown House Birthplace of the Titanic’s “unsinkable” passenger, this museum offers a history of the building and a biography of its famous floating occupant. … Molly Brown & The Titanic. History of the Molly Brown House. Located @ 1340 Pennsylvania Street. Denver, Colorado 80203. 303.832.4092. Fax: 303.832.2340. Museum Hours: September – May.

-”Unsinkable Molly Brown’s” Summer Home when built was in the country west of Denver, it later became Lakewood but in the 1990′s Denver annexed it and it is now located at 2690 S. Wadsworth Blvd., Denver Colorado. It is privately owned by descendants of the family that originally purchased it from the Browns, it is now open to the public for events, you can call (303) 989-6639 for information.

The U.S. Mint

-Denver Performing Arts The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the second largest Performing Arts complex in the United States, with a total of nine theatres/performing spaces and over 10,000 seats. The Denver Performing Arts Complex is located in the heart of downtown Denver Colorado.

-Colorado Ballet: Now in it’s 42nd season, Colorado Ballet presents five contemporary and classical ballets each season.

-Central City Opera Association: Three summer productions in out intimate Victorian opera house west of Denver. It is one of the very few opera companies in America to own its own opera house.

-Four Mile House & Historic Park: The park is dedicated to presenting programs that celebrate the diversity of the men, women, and children who lived and worked in the west. Four Mile House & Historic Park located in Denver Colorado.

-Colorado Sports Hall Of Fame: Colorado Sports Hall of Fame Museum located at Invesco Field at Mile High features great moments in Colorado Sports history. Colorado has such a rich sports history, which includes many championship athletes, teams and coaches from a local and national level

Whatever your interest, Denver has it all. And if it doesn’t, it soon will! Come experience the beauty of Denver, Colorado first hand. It’s never to late to find your home.

By: Jim Lux

You can’t beat the beautiful Rocky Mountains in Colorado for great snow skiing, hiking and outdoor adventure. And with all the cozy resorts that have such wonderful dining and lodging, it’s easy to see why a place like Vail is such a popular destination in the winter months.

According to the airport operators at Vail’s nearby Eagle Airport, the most popular time of year to spend time in Vail is during Christmas holiday season and the week after Valentines Day. Kids are off school and families head to the slopes to have some winter fun. Most of these travelers choose to fly on the airlines, however some decide to charter their own private jet so that they can bypass the potential delays in and out of Denver International Airport and skip the oftentimes scary winter driving conditions on Interstate 70.

People are often surprised how easy it is to rent a jet to Vail, and even more surprised at how reasonable the cost is. Oftentimes, people just aren’t aware of how easy it is to do it.

One way to find a charter outfit to fly you to Vail is to call up your local airport and track down an FAA certified operator. Once you’ve found them, give them the details of your trip and request they send you their best quote to perform this flight. Within a few hours, they’ll have a quote to you, giving you a pretty accurate expectation of what the flight will cost.

Another option is to use a charter broker to find you the right airplane. A broker already has the in-depth knowledge of the charter industry and will know immediately what type of aircraft you’ll need to perform your trip. For instance, if there are only four people going on this trip, there’s no need to charter a jet that has eight seats. Or, if the trip length is anything over 300-400 miles, a turboprop airplane will likely end up costing you more than a jet. The broker will be able to track down the right airplane from a qualified charter operator and negotiate a good rate on your behalf. In the end, with the exception of a few circumstances, it should save you money to use a broker when arranging a charter flight and it will make the whole process a lot easier.

When a charter operator quotes the cost to do the trip, they base their calculations on the hourly retail cost to fly their airplane. They then add other costs on top of the hourly rate, such as a fuel surcharge fee, landing fees, parking fees, crew charges and a 7.5% federal excise tax. All of these charges are included in your retail charter quote. However, unplanned costs that may be incurred along the way aren’t included and will be billed to you after the completion of the flight. Examples of these costs include possible air traffic delays, unplanned change in routing because of poor weather and other fees for airport services that may be required such as deicing the airplane or putting the aircraft in a hangar to avoid impending weather. Pilots will try to avoid these costs in order to keep the service as reasonable as possible for you, however in order to complete a flight safely, they may have to use these services like these and the operator will pass these costs onto you.

Most modern private jets are able to go nonstop from anywhere in the country to any of the Colorado ski towns and should be able to complete the leg to Vail without refueling. A flight from Teterboro, NJ, an airport on the outskirts of New York City, to Vail should take anywhere from four to five hours, depending on the aircraft flown. To get to Vail from anywhere on the West Coast should be under three hours. There are exceptions, though, depending on factors such as the total number of passengers going, the winds aloft on the day of travel and the weather conditions forecast for your arrival time. Some operators will have to make a fuel stop along the way in order to have adequate reserve fuel in case of a change of plans.

Upon arriving in Vail, your crew will taxi up to Vail Valley Jet Center, a jet service center known for their excellent customer service, as well as the giant grand piano in the lobby. Even though this business has a monopoly on jet traffic coming in and out of Eagle, they’re known to be very helpful and friendly to their clients. If you’ve arranged for ground transportation to pick you up at the airport, this is where they’ll find you. If for some reason you don’t have transportation lined up in advance, the staff at the jet center will arrange for transportation on your behalf.

Depending on the length of your stay and your agreement with the charter operator, your flight crew will either remain in town until your departure date. If your flight was booked and charged as a one-way flight, they’ll likely have the airplane serviced and refueled, then be on their way back to their home base. And by the way, alhough it certainly isn’t expected, pilots and cabin crew always appreciate a thoughtful tip.

Your broker or the charter operator themselves can help take care of all the additional details of your stay. If you need help with reservations at hotels or restaurants, most brokers and operators will do all they can help you and may even have special connections established with local businesses already. Make sure to let them know ahead of time if you need any assistance with extra details.

As a side note, the benefit of flying into Vail’s Eagle airport as compared to Aspen is that it is less restricted and enjoys better weather due to its unique location and altitude. Because of the nearby mountainous terrain that surrounds Aspen, charter operators must adhere to certain procedures that limit their access at night or during times of poor weather. In addition, the available parking space at Aspen is fairly limited and during popular times of the year, it may require that charter crews simply drop off their passengers and fly to Eagle to park the airplane. From a client’s perspective, if their final destination is Aspen, it’s much more convenient to fly into Aspen Pitkin Airport than to fly into Eagle.

During the ski season when jet traffic in and out of Vail, Aspen and Garfield is especially busy, your charter operator will have to schedule a “slot,” essentially a reservation to land at the airport. These slots are subject to availability and issued on a first come, first serve basis. That’s why if you absolutely have to be in Vail at a specific time, make sure to plan your charter as far in advance as possible.

If you would like to charter a jet to Vail, there are several resources to learn more specifics about the charter process. National Business Aircraft Association provides plenty of useful information that will help you prepare for a trip.

By: Denver A Wilkinson

Located in the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains just to the East of the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains, Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. As of the 2005 census, its population was 557,917. Additionally, the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area, which combines the city and county of Denver with nine suburban counties, had an estimated 2006 population of 2,408,750, and the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area had an estimated population in 2006 of 2,927,911.

Denver has been nicknamed “The Mile-High City”, because its official elevation, as engraved on the fifteenth step of the state capitol building, is one mile (1,609 meters) above sea level.

Attractions in Denver include:

- Denver Art Museum

- Denver Zoo

- Six Flags Elitch Gardens

- Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

Here is some more information about the area:

- One of the major companies headquartered in Denver is Qwest.

- Important education institutions in Denver include Auraria Campus, Regis University and University of Denver. Auraria Campus houses facilities of three separate universities and colleges: the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Community College of Denver, and Metropolitan State College of Denver. Regis University a coeducational Roman Catholic university. University of Denver is an independent coeducational university.

- The principal airport serving Denver is Denver International Airport.

- Professional sports teams in Denver include the baseball team, the Colorado Rockies, the basketball team, the Denver Nuggets, the ice hockey team, the Colorado Avalanche, and the NFL American football team, the Denver Broncos.

By: Sunil Tanna

Are you flying out of Denver airport and wish to avoid the hassle of parking at the airport? There are a number of different options available for places to leave your vehicle:

1) The DIA Value Park is located at 17151 E 32nd Ave. The rate last quoted was for $4.99 for parking outside and $7.99 for parking indoors. It is almost fourteen miles from the Denver Airport but this distance explains why the pricing is low.

2) A second option is WallyPark. This parking center is located at: 24200 East 78th Avenue It is around 5 miles from the airport terminal. To park outside the rates are 9.00 a day and the valet parking service is 10.95 a day.

3) A third choice for parking near Denver International Airport is PCA Airport Parking, located at 19901 E. 56th Avenue, has an outdoor rate of $7.50. This location is about 12 miles from airport so also a bit of a drive.

4) Finally don’t forget you can also park at the airport itself. Long-Term Parking, located at 8500 Pena Boulevard, has an outdoor rate of $9.00, an indoor rate of $18.00, an economy rate of $5.00, and a valet rate of $27.00.

When you make your decision , think out certain factors such as do you want coverage from the elements such as snow or ice? Do you wish to have valet service or are you fine with a shuttle? Do you have extra time in case you decide to use a place fourteen miles away from the terminal? You may also need extra time to wait for the shuttle and for a ride to and from the terminal so keep that in mind as well as you make the decision that will work best for your travels.

Also you can always ask a friend for a ride, take a cab and see if there is public transportation near where you live that goes to the airport. The main thing is to give yourself time in case there is traffic or any delays. When you use a service you need to remember there may be a line or the shuttle to airport can take a few minutes more than you think.

By: Dee Cohen