Airlines
United Airlines is offering special meeting fares for all attendees of OOPSLA who use the Special Meeting Desk to book their reservations. Book early and take advantage of the promotional fares that give you the greatest savings!

• Earn a 5% discount off the lowest applicable fare, including First Class, or 10% off the mid-week coach fare.
• By purchasing your ticket at least 60 days in advance of your scheduled travel you will receive an additional 5% discount.

Simply call (or have your travel agent call) 1-800-521-4041 and refer to Meeting ID Number 547XW . Mileage Plus members receive full credit for all miles flown to this meeting. Tickets can be mailed by United, picked up at your local travel agency or United Airlines ticket office. You or your travel agent should call today as seats may be limited.

Denver International Airport

Airport
Denver International Airport (DIA) is a modern airport facility that opened in 1995. The Jeppeson main terminal, the centerpiece of this facility, is a distinctive architectural landmark. The roof is Teflon-coated fabric shaped into 34 peaks that raise 126 feet above the ground, symbolizing the Rocky Mountains. Upon your arrival at DIA, deplane and walk toward the center of your concourse. Take an elevator or escalator down to the train station. Trains depart every two minutes. The train trip from the farthest concourse to the Jeppesen Terminal takes about five minutes. Exit the train at the terminal, and take an elevator or escalator up one floor to level five, the atrium of the terminal. At the center of the atrium are staffed Ground Transportation and Airport Information centers. Baggage claim is located on the east and west sides of level five. Once you get your bags, proceed directly out the doors to curbside, if you're taking commercial transportation to your conference hotel. If you are being picked up curbside by private car, take an elevator or escalator to level four. Hospitality Ambassadors, volunteers trained to assist travelers at DIA, can be found throughout the airport. They are easily recognized by their white cowboy hats.

Denver International Airport is served by Air Canada, America West, American Airlines, Aspen Mountain Air, ATA, British Airways, Continental Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Korean Airlines, Martinair, Mexicana, Midwest Airlines, Sun Country, TWA, United Airlines, United Express, US Airways and Vanguard.

DIA is located approximately 23 miles Northeast of Downtown Denver.

Shuttle Service
There is convenient commercial shuttle service to the conference hotels from DIA. Super Shuttle provides frequent service, every 15 minutes, to all of the hotels. Travel time is approximately 30 to 45 minutes depending on traffic and the number of stops en route. The ticket booth is located on the fifth level, and passengers catch their vans, shuttles and taxis outside the fifth level doors. OOPSLA`99 has a discounted conference rate of $27.00 round trip. Just let them know you are with "OOPSLA `99."

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Taxicabs
Taxi service is readily available, but is a bit more expensive. Some cabs have flat rate charges to downtown hotels, ranging from $35 to $45 one way plus a $2.50 gate fee, other services are metered at all times. Each taxi posts its own rates. Taxis are available on level five of the terminal, outside Door 507 on the East side and Doors 506 & 510 on the West side. Shared-ride taxis are available outside Door 510. A customary 15 percent gratuity is additional.

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Car Rental
Car rental agencies are well represented at DIA. The rental counters are located on level 5 in the middle of the main terminal between the baggage claim areas.

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Driving Directions
From the train station: Denver's Union Station is located on Wynkoop Street between 16th Street and 18th Street, just two blocks from the Market Street Regional Bus Terminal. All of the conference hotels are a short, free, 16th Street Mall shuttle bus ride away. Taxi service is also available.

Driving from the East and West: Take I-70 to I-25 (south). Take the Speer Boulevard (south) exit 212A and follow Speer to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence and it leads you into the downtown grid of streets (see below). Follow the map directions to your hotel.

Driving from the North and South: Follow I-25 to downtown. Take the Speer Boulevard (south) exit 212A and follow the above directions.

Driving from the airport: Take Pena Boulevard south from the airport to I-70 westbound. Follow I-70 to downtown and take I-25 (south). Take the Speer Boulevard (south) exit 212A and follow Speer to Lawrence Street. Turn left on Lawrence and it leads you into the downtown grid of streets (see below). Follow the map to your chosen hotel.

Downtown Denver: The grid of streets in which downtown is located is just slightly off center, but all streets are oriented either north-south or east-west in a regular grid - although there are some exceptions. North-south streets are named streets and east-west streets are numbered (always remember that the mountains are to the west). The majority of streets in downtown are one-way.

Note: click here to download a PDF version of this Denver map.

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Public Transportation
The public bus system, Regional Transportation District (RTD), operates a service to and from DIA. This service, called "SkyRide", is operated from many parts of the city including downtown, runs frequently, and is very convenient. The "AF / Downtown" route leaves DIA every hour at 45 minutes past the hour from 6:45 a.m. to 12:45 a.m. The route takes approximately 50 minutes and costs $6 each way. As you board the bus, insert your money into the fare box next to the driver, you must have exact change. Buses arrive at the Market Street station, located at Market & 16th Street. Once on 16th Street, you may ride on the free 16th Street Mall shuttle (schedule varies depending on the time of day). You should be aware of what street your hotel is on, so you can get off the shuttle at the correct intersection.

Wheelchair Accessible information: All of RTD's SkyRide buses are wheelchair accessible. All of the shuttle services have a limited ability to handle prior requests and reservations. Wheelchair Getaways at +1-303-674-1498 and Mobile Access at +1-303-274-9895 will handle special requests with prior notice for pickup with specialized transportation at DIA.

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Getting around Denver
With so much to see and do in Denver, we encourage you to take full advantage of the Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau Concierge Desk at the CCC. They will be able to assist you with maps, brochures, and recommendations for dining, entertainment, and sightseeing.

Downtown is served by the 16th Street Mall Shuttle, which is free (located outside the Adam's Mark and two blocks from the Convention Center). Shuttles run every 1 to 2 minutes from 6:00am-10:30pm and every half-hour until 12:55am (Note: It runs much less frequently at night and stops running at 12:55am). It is a perfect way to get from the hotels to the restaurants and entertainment in "LoDo," the Lower Downtown. It also is a great connection to the Market Street Bus Terminal for regional buses to the entire area, including Boulder. The light rail runs past the CCC and connects to other buses from downtown . The RTD information line is 303.299.6000 and will provide route and fare information through the Denver Metro area.

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Quick Facts on Denver

• Denver receives over 300 days of sunshine every year, more annual hours of sun than San Diego or Miami Beach.
• Denver has the fourth highest number of college graduates per capita, and the third highest number of high school graduates.
• Denver's park system is the largest in the nation with over 200 parks within the city limits.
• Denver brews more beer than any other city. Coors Brewery is the largest single brewery in the world.
• Denver is the baby boomer capital of the nation with more boomers per capita than any other city.
• Denver is one of only 10 cities to have all four major league sports teams, the Denver Broncos, the Colorado Avalanche, the Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Rockies.
• Denver-area ski resorts are listed in a comprehensive guide at the Skiing the Rockies webpage: http://coloradoskicountry.com/

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Location
Denver really is exactly 5,280 feet (1,609m) above sea level. Denver is known as the Mile High City. Contrary to popular belief, Denver is not in the mountains; it is near them. Denver is built on high plains and is one of the flattest of all American Cities. Just 15 miles west of the city, the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin a rising terrain that passes over the Continental Divide to peaks that soar to over 14,000 feet (4,267 meters). Although considered "Western" in character; Denver is actually just 346 miles (557 km) west of the exact center of the continental United States.

Weather
During November, the weather in Denver can vary widely. 50s is the average high temperature and 20s is the average low temperature. Denver receives 0.76 inches of precipitation during the month of November (snow being possible.)

Remember that Denver is a high altitude city! The air is thinner and dryer and you may tire more easily. Don't overdo exercise the first day or two. Let your body adjust. To keep from dehydrating, drink more water than you normally would (a water bottle is a Denver fashion accessory!). Consume less rich foods and note the effects of alcohol are greater at higher altitudes. Sunscreen, sunglasses, and lip moisturizer are a must.