Denver, Thursday, January 23, 2020

We arrive at Eppley Airfield, having been picked up by our travel mates, Howie and Lee Needelman for a short hop from chilly, snowy Omaha to colorful Colorado. A quick and uneventful flight in our economy (steerage) seats. Upon arrival at Stapleton Airport, we walk for miles to the baggage claim area. One good thing about the long walk is that, when we arrive at the carousel, our luggage has also arrived.

Next we head to the train stop for our senior price tickets and the train ride into downtown Denver, headed for Union Station. A pleasant but not speedy ride and we disembark. From there we walk a few blocks and pick up the free Mall transit bus to take us a few miles down the 16th Street Mall to the civic Center station. Alighting, we walk the four blocks to our hotel for the stay - The Art Hotel.

This property, adjacent to the Art Museum, near the State Capitol Building and the Library, is smack in the middle of central Denver. The hotel is a smallish (165 room) modern hotel with very acceptable rooms and a restaurant.lobby.bar on the fourth floor. We drop our luggage and head to the bar for an afternoon cocktail and a bite of hors d’oevres.

We decide to go see a movie and land a Lyft ride to the nearby movie theatre, settling in for the movie 1917. We all recommend this Oscar nominated film to any. Truly a mind opening look at World War I.

Next, we walk to the nearby Brown Place Hotel, Denver’s iconic hotel, founded in 1892. It’s stunning lobby and chandelier are amazing. We dine in the Ships Tavern Pub on sandwiches and chips with accompanying wine and beer.

We then head back for the 15 minute walk back to our Hotel and are down for the count by 10:00.