Warm days in the 70s and cool nights in the 50s (and high 40s) require a wardrobe that includes jackets, jeans, sweaters and pants, as well as lighter pieces for getting outside during the sunny days. Most events and sessions are casual, but we love it when people get glammed up for the the OJA awards banquet on Saturday. \u00a0Also, meeting space is always fairly\u00a0cold so stuff something into your ONA attendee bag to warm you up during sessions.<\/p>\n
Oops, I forgot …\u00a0<\/strong>There is a large\u00a0Walgreens on the 16th Street Mall, 3 blocks from the host hotel<\/a>, open from 5:30 am to midnight. Champa Fine Wines & Liquor\u00a0<\/a>is four blocks away on the 16th Street Mall and Champa Street, and carries\u00a050+ Colorado spirits and wines\u00a0and\u00a0an\u00a0extensive craft beer selection.\u00a0The hotel also has a 24-hour store in the lobby, stocked with emergency toiletries, coffee, snacks and wine.<\/p>\n Denver! <\/strong>We hope you get a chance to explore the city<\/a> while you are here. Growth in innovation, entrepreneurship and abundant outdoor recreation\u00a0has attracted\u00a0tons of new residents in the last decade. Just\u00a0look out the window at those mountains!<\/p>\n Another thing that has changed the face of Colorado in the last few years is the legalization of marijuana. Here’s some tips<\/a>\u00a0from our friends at 5280 on how to explore\u00a0the local pot world\u00a0safely and legally.<\/p>\n Food scene: <\/strong>From microbrews, donuts and\u00a0food carts to lobster crepes, we have suggestions on cheap eats<\/a>\u00a0and restaurants that you shouldn’t miss<\/a> in Denver.<\/p>\n Hydrate, hydrate, stretch, stretch: <\/strong>The elevation here is no joke. We offer ideas<\/a> on how to stay\u00a0healthy and refreshed\u00a0while you’re at ONA16.<\/p>\n Network & have fun:<\/strong>\u00a0 Don\u2019t say we never encouraged you to\u00a0<\/strong>have a good time<\/a>. From special events for first-time attendees<\/a> (there are nearly 1,000 of you!), to our exciting opening night event\u00a0<\/a>at the nearby Ellie Caulkins Opera House, our\u00a0sponsors and supporters really brought it again this year. Don’t forget to bring your badge to get in!<\/p>\n![\"2015-12-10](\"http:\/\/ona16.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2016\/09\/2015-12-10-07.56.46-225x300.jpg\")
<\/a>An artsy\u00a0hotel<\/strong>: The Hyatt Regency Denver at Colorado Convention Center is full of local artwork, including a striking set of climbers headed up the soaring wall in the main lobby. \u00a0If you’re headed to your room alone and\u00a0hear the sounds of the ocean or children laughing, don’t freak out. It’s just part of the\u00a0moving art found in each guest elevator.\u00a0The front desk has details on of the hundreds of pieces and designs in the hotel.
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