3 Hotels Where You Can Keep Learning

Ignite your curiosity and expand your horizons at hotels and lodges in Denver and Boulder during classes and activities designed for guests and locals alike.

1Thompson Denver

Thompson Denver
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Whether you are looking to shake things up or slow things down, find what inspires you at this chic boutique hotel in LoDo. Unleash your inner rocker in The Library at Reynard Social during a guitar lesson with music industry pro Chris Bloom, or delve into plant-based wellness during a tincture class led by Herbal Riot. On Fridays, Bitchin’ Stitchin’ is a community-building workshop designed to facilitate a tangible purging of whatever’s on your mind.

2The Oxford Hotel

The Oxford Hotel
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Cultivate a new appreciation for local art, music, merchants, and experiences through nightly happenings at the historic hotel in the Union Station neighborhood. From 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. nightly, The Oxford invites guests and neighbors to enjoy unique Colorado offerings like hosted spirit tastings, art activations from Art Students League of Denver and Colorado Photographic Arts Center, retail pop-ups, live music showcases, and more.

3The Colorado Chautauqua

The Colorado Chautauqua
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With a commitment to outstanding educational programming built right into its name, the historic Colorado Chautauqua has offered the best in arts, culture, and entertainment since 1898— which makes 2023 its 125th birthday. The calendar is filled with a myriad of ways to celebrate: musical performances, film screenings, festivals, educational talks, mindfulness sessions, theater hikes, forest baths, and so much more.