About the Denver Area
Climate
The city of Denver is one mile high, or 5,280 feet. Denver experiences a semi-arid climate with 15.81 in (402mm) of precipitation per year, and due to the high altitude, days are typically warm and nights cool. Drink lots of fluids to keep yourself hydrated and to help with your adjustment to the one mile high altitude.
Parking
The Four Points Sheraton SE does not charge for parking.
The Newman Center for the Performing Arts has an attached parking garage, and permits will be available at the registration table for a price of $6, cash only. If you need a parking pass for more than one day, please purchase all days together. With this permit, you will be able to enter and exit the parking structure all day long. There is also reasonable availability of on-street parking at the end of July. There is a 20 minute loading zone at the main doors, north end of the building, should you wish to come into the main lobby to purchase a daily parking pass.
Transportation From Hotel to Campus
Limited shuttle service is available from the hotel to the Lamont School of Music. Shuttles are available during heavy morning and evening hours. Hotel guests may also request shuttle service at other times by calling 303-758-7000.
Air Travel and Directions
The Denver International Airport (DIA) is located 31 miles northeast of the University of Denver. Access to campus is easily available via shuttle, bus service, taxi or car rental at the main terminal. Ground transportation is on level 5. Super Shuttle is available all hours except 12 midnight - 5am, but not recommended if you are transporting more than one tuba. The University of Denver Newman Center, 2344 E. Iliff Ave. is located off exit #205 of Interstate 25 (the main N-S highway) which intersects Interstate 70 (the main E-W highway) at downtown Denver. From exit #205, travel south to the intersection of Iliff Ave. & University Blvd., location of the Newman Center. The conference hotel, the Four Points Sheraton SE is located at the intersection of I-25, the main north-south expressway and Hampden Avenue, two miles south of the exit for the University of Denver.
Auto Rental
Denver International Airport has great car rental availability. It is an easy drive from Denver International Airport to the University of Denver Campus and the Four Points Sheraton SE Hotel.
Please send inquiries to:
University of Denver Lamont School of Music
Alan Hood/2007 RMBI
2344 E. Iliff Avenue
Denver, CO 80208
303-871-6918
