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Experience Denver, a city with mountain views, a vibrant culture, great dining, museums, and more!

Parking
Guests arriving between 8:00–10:00 AM are encouraged to use the Tivoli Garage for parking. However, attendees arriving later in the morning or seeking street parking are encouraged to park near 7th Street, 5th Street, or the southwest edge of campus. Due to events at Ball Arena and a festival taking place on campus, the Tivoli Garage is expected to reach capacity around 1:00 PM. Parking locations can be found on the Auraria Campus Map below.
Hotel Information
A reduced conference rate of $239/night will be available at the SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown, conveniently located on campus. Map it!
Book your group rate for the American Conference for Irish Studies
Last Day to Book: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Phone: (303) 705-7300
For more information about the hotel, visit their website
A list of additional accommodations can be found here


Nearby Attractions
Denver has many restaurants, sporting venues, and cultural attractions, including museums relevant to Irish Studies
See Visit Denver to plan your trip!
There are many food options in downtown Denver, located within walking distance of the campus or a short bus ride down 16th Street. A directory of restaurants can be found on the Visit Denver website https://visitdenver.com/food-drink/restaurants/
On campus, you can find:
Starbucks–Tivoli Student Union
Subway–Tivoli Student Union
iPie–Tivoli Student Union
Los Molinos on the 9th Street historic mall
Campus locations will be open weekdays until 3 pm
Nearby options include:
Brooklyn’s on Auraria Parkway
Larimer Square
The Celtic on Market (a local Irish pub)
Market Street
16th Street Mall
Irish History, Culture, & Community
- Molly Brown House (join us for a reception held there)
- Leadville Irish Miner’s Memorial (sign up for a special trip to the memorial!)
- Celtic Tavern
- St. Patrick’s Church
- Sacred Heart Church
- Annunciation Church (Leadville)
- Riverside Cemetery


