Accommodations & Traveling to Colorado
Hotels
The Conference Facility is only minutes away from several hotels in Castle Rock. Group discounts have been arranged with several of the newer hotels in Castle Rock, providing an affordable place for families to stay. Please reference the “Family Economics Conference” when making your reservation.
Days Inn and Suites (3.3 miles from Conference)
- King Bed - $55/night + taxes
- 2 Beds or Suite - $59/night + taxes
Call (303) 814-5825 for reservations. Event rate NOT valid for reservations made within one week of conference.
Best Western
- $73.99/night + taxes (3.2 miles from Conference)
Call (303) 814-8800 for reservations
Holiday Inn Express - $74/night + taxes (4.3 miles from Conference)
Call (303) 660-9733 for reservations
Things to Do in Colorado
If you’re coming to Colorado from another state, consider making it a destination for the entire week. Enjoy the beauty of the Rocky Mountains in a variety of ways, from the ski slopes and snow tubing to mountain lodges and shopping. We’ve even arranged some discounted rates at popular family-friendly destinations. Bring your family to Colorado for a week they’ll never forget!
Misty Mountain Lodge - A Mountain Retreat in Estes Park, CO
If you enjoy the mountains, the great outdoors, and quaint Colorado mountain towns, this is the perfect excursion for you. Estes Park, CO is conveniently located less than 2 hours outside of Denver Metro, and is an international tourist destination. You can ride one of the tallest trams in the world, going shopping in hundreds of little boutique shopping stores, or visit Rocky Mountain National Parker minutes away.
Misty Mountain Lodge is owned by a Christian family, and is equipped with lodge rooms and individual cabins. Situation just blocks from downtown Estes park, you can still feel like you are in the heart of the Rocky mountains. For 2010 Conference Registrants, you can receive up to 20% off plus additional per person discounts. Please contact Misty Mountain Lodge for details: 1-800-586-8778
(Please note: The Misty Mountain is NOT withing daily driving distance of the conference, and is intended for an extended stay in Colorado before or after the conference.)
Tubing
For a fantastic tubing adventure down an incredible
mountain hillside in Fraser Colorado, check out the Fraser Tube Hill, complete with
tube rentals and pulleys to pull you back the top of the hill for one more ride.
This is one excursion sure not to disappoint. Please call for availability, rates,
details, and weather conditions.
Located behind the Alco shopping center in Fraser. Groups welcome. (970) 726-5954
Skiing
When you’re in Colorado, you’re just a few hours from some of the most popular and exciting ski resorts in the world. And, with our exclusive conference discounts, skiing with the whole family doesn’t have to break the pocketbook! In the heart of the Rocky Mountains, these ski areas are the perfect way for your family to experience the fun and beauty of Colorado. Whether you make a short day trip, or decide to pack in some snowy fun for several days before or after the conference, skiing the Colorado Rockies will be an unforgettable adventure.
Arapahoe Basin
Arapahoe Basin is a close and convenient, yet exciting ski area less than 2 hours from Denver and the Castle Rock conference center. Ski any day in March before or after the conference for only $49/lift ticket for adults (regular price: $65), or $20/lift ticket for children (regular price: $28). All you have to do is bring your conference badge from the 2010 Family Conference and ask for the special conference discount at the ticket window. Equipment rentals are also available at standard prices.
More about Arapahoe Basin
An
immortal winter giant, the mountain stands tall with a summit elevation of 13,050
feet, blanketed in fresh snow. From the base it invites you, calm and silent. Over
a hundred trails expertly carved through its depths and seven chairlifts raising
excited patrons to the sky, you stand in awe, captivated by its brilliance as the
sun peaks curiously through the snow-filled clouds. It is the Legendary Arapahoe
Basin.
Since 1946 Arapahoe Basin has been serving up a fantastic ride for skiers or riders from the Colorado area as well as the world. A-Basin opened on October 15, 2008 and was one of the first to open nationally. Arapahoe Basin receives over 350 inches of snowfall annually.
Shopping
If shopping is your thing, you’ll find some of the best shopping in Colorado just 5 minutes from the conference center and downtown Castle Rock. The outlet malls at Castle Rock are a great place to pick up incredible deals on name brand clothing, gear, electronics, household items, and so much more. With over 120 Brand name stores sitting at the foot of the Rockies, Castle Rock boasts some of the best shopping in the entire state.
Outlet Malls at Castle Rock
Historic Downtown Castle Rock
Downtown Castle Rock offers a variety of quaint mountain shopping, antique boutiques, coffee shops – with full Colorado moutain flavor – and all within driving distance (or in some cases, walking distance) from your hotel.
