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GSA 2016 ANNUAL MEETING & EXPOSITION

                                                                                         Local Tours

                       The following local tours are open to all registered GSA Annual Meeting attendees and guests. For short
                       visits and historical tours, it is valuable to have an experienced and knowledgeable tour guide to assist you
                       as you tour the city. Our tour groups are small and provide guests with an opportunity to ask questions and
                       get off the beaten path!

                       Photo courtesy of the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.  101. A Colorado Hike

                                                                                         Sun., 25 Sept., 8 a.m.–noon. US$150; min. 20 participants.
                                                                                           Hike at Matthews/Winter Park and Red Rocks Amphitheatre.

                                                                                         A creek that winds past wild plum and willow trees greets visitors
                                                                                         to Matthews/Winters Park, offering a bucolic setting for
                                                                                         picnickers and a starting point for reaching the City of Denver’s
                                                                                         Red Rocks Park by trail. Across State Highway 93, the Hogback
                                                                                         offers a different recreation experience, with a steep climb up to
                                                                                         the hulking ridge between plains and foothills. The group will
                                                                                         start this beautiful trail together and then can split off into
                                                                                         beginner and intermediate trail options. Snacks and water are
                                                                                         included.

                                                                                         102. Denver Bike Bar Microbrewery Tour

                                                                                         Mon., 26 Sept., 2 p.m.–4 p.m. US$76; min. 15 participants.
                                                                                           The Denver Microbrew Tour is a two-hour guided tour through

                                                                                         downtown Denver’s historic LoDo (lower downtown), and
                                                                                         Ballpark Neighborhood districts on a Bike Bar! Experience the
                                                                                         city in a whole new way, pedaling to each brewery to discover why
                                                                                         Denver has been dubbed the “Napa Valley of Beer.” Taste multiple
                                                                                         beers and learn more about the history of beer, how it’s made, the
                                                                                         different types and how they differ, as well as the history of
                                                                                         Denver and how it became the city it is today. This tour is sure to
                                                                                         be the most fun you’ve had in years!

                       Photo courtesy of the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.  103. Denver “Foodie” Tour

                                                                                         Tues., 27 Sept., 11 a.m.–2 p.m. US$99; min. 20 participants.
                                                                                           The Mile High City restaurant scene has exploded in recent

                                                                                         years with celebrity chefs joining creative Denver chefs to create
                                                                                         amazing culinary creations. Experience some of the best Denver
                                                                                         “foodie” restaurants with a walking tour that takes you through
                                                                                         the Theater District, Lower Downtown (LoDo), and historic
                                                                                         Larimer Square, stopping at four restaurants to enjoy samples of
                                                                                         their delicious fare and unique beverages. Our tour guide stops at
                                                                                         interesting locations along the way to share the unique history of
                                                                                         this fascinating part of the city.

                                                                                         104. Denver City Swing

                                                                                         Wed., 28 Sept., 9 a.m.–noon US$55; min. 20 participants.

GSA TODAY | JUNE 2016                                                                    The “Mile High City” has many unique and vibrant neighbor-

                                                                                         hoods that guests will experience on a Denver City Swing. You’ll

                                                                                         tour the downtown finance and business district as well as the

                                                                                         revitalized areas of “old” Denver that have been creatively

                                                                                         combined with powerful skyscrapers. See the spectacular State

                                                                                         Capitol building, one of the many “oohs and ahs” stops. Drive by

                                                                                         the spectacular architecture of the Denver Art Museum and Civic

                                                                                         Center Park. On the way to Denver’s City Park, the city’s gem that

                                                                                         showcases over 370 lush acres of outdoor space, you’ll enjoy

18 Photo courtesy of the Denver Metro Convention & Visitors Bureau.                      driving through trendy Uptown Denver.

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