Upper Downtown

As any conference attendee can attest, proximity to restaurants, retail, and lodging can make or break a work trip. Attendees seeking a great learning experience in Downtown Denver, enjoy convenient access to large-group dining options, lively entertainment and comfortable beds in Upper Downtown. The bustling Colorado Convention Center is key to area businesses – supporting high levels of year-round foot traffic and hotel occupancy in downtown Denver year-round. In 2022 alone, the Colorado Convention Center hosted nearly 600,000 attendees – creating an economic impact of more than $600 million.

Accessible via RTD light rail and the free, electric 16th Street bus systems, Upper Downtown is about hustle and bustle. Every day, consumers of all ages descend on the district seeking a bite to eat, gifts for loved ones, and affordable entertainment options. Outside of visitors, the district is also central to a well-educated consumer base of nearly 3,700 residents – 71% of whom have a bachelor’s degree or higher. Businesses are also frequented by the local workforce, including employees of the City and County of Denver and State of Colorado governments – all seeking opportunities to grab lunch or happy hour with colleagues or a quick cup of coffee between meetings. All told, Upper Downtown generates the highest foot traffic rates on 16th Street.