Travel

Flight

Denver International Airport

DIA is located 25 miles outside the city. This is typically a 30 minute drive if renting a car. If traveling via train, it is about 40 minutes travel time direct to the city. Planning on renting a car? Shuttles to the rental lots are located on Level 5, Island 4 on either East or West terminals.

Train

A line

No rental car needed. The A-line train is located inside the airport accessed from level 1. Follow signs for ground transportation. Tickets can be purchased for $10. The A-line will take you right to Union Station in downtown Denver which is nearby recommended hotels. The A-line leaves DIA every 15min before 8pm, every 30min after 8pm.

Shuttle

Shuttle pick up at Hilton Garden Inn to wedding venue

September 6, 2026 3:00 pm - 10:30 pm

Round trip shuttle will be provided with 1 pick up time at 3pm at the Hilton Garden Inn (1999 Chestnut Pl) to the venue in Idaho Springs and 1 departure time at 10:30. The drive is 30-45min from the city to the mountains. Please do not be late! We suggest arriving to the pick up location at least 15 min prior to departure. If the shuttle departure time from the venue at the end of the night is not favorable to you, please consider driving to the venue.

Hotel

Hilton Garden Inn Denver Union Station

SHUTTLE PICK UP/DROP OFF LOCATION We have a courtesy room block with starting rate $194+TAX. You can use this link or call the hotel and mention the Doherty Higinbotham Wedding. A direct number for our onsite coordinator is 720-943-5185 (Mario Avila) should you have any trouble. We recommend booking ASAP as it will be first come first serve for our rate. Available dates: Thursday September 3 - Monday September 7 Book by: August 6th I do recommend checking the standard website pricing first to see if their rate at the time of your booking is a better deal than the discount code we secured since standard rates do vary throughout the season.

Discount Code - DHW. Click "View" below to be taken directly to our page

Hotel

Hyatt Centric & Aloft Downtown Denver

Hyatt Centric (1776 Champa St, Denver, CO 80202): We reserved a courtesy block with rates starting at $189+TAX and include complimentary WiFi, a fitness center, and on-site dining and bar options—perfect for both business and leisure. Available Dates: Friday, September 4th to Tuesday, September 8th Book by: Sunday, August 16th Aloft Downtown Denver (800 15th St, Denver, CO 80202): Rates start at $159+TAX, with perks including free WiFi, access to the fitness center, and on-site lounge W XYZ. Available Dates: Friday, September 4th to Tuesday, September 8th Book by: Thursday, August 13th To reserve either of these hotels, click "View" below to be taken to our coordinator's web page. Then select which hotel you desire to book after you enter your travel dates. Need Assistance for Hyatt or Aloft hotel reservations? Reach out to our Travel Coordinator at Help@EngagedSourcing.com or 720.593.8534 with reference to the “Doherty-Higinbotham Wedding.”

Hotel

Alternative accomodations

There are many public transportation friendly hotels near Union Station and Denver Convention Center (off the 16th street free ride shuttle) with varying prices depending on your travel goals and budget. Airbnb is also a great accommodation for mountain getaways or larger friend/family gatherings in one place! Feel free to stay in an accommodation that meets your needs! Just be sure to meet at the Hilton Garden Inn 15min prior to shuttle departure for the wedding if you are using our transportation!