New ShermansTravel Guides Showcase What’s Hot in Denver and Minneapolis Ahead of the Democratic and Republican National Conventions

New York (July 10, 2008) – With the Democratic and Republican National Conventions rapidly approaching, politicians of all stripes are seriously concerned not only about their party’s potential running mates, but also about potentially disastrous dinners and bored family members in convention cities far from home, in what may be the only trip some of them take this summer.

How will the Democrats figure out the best places to eat in Denver, and who will tell the Republicans what to do for fun in Minneapolis?   What about the visitors to Denver and Minneapolis hoping to rub elbows with the movers and shakers in American politics?  Where are the best places to go for people watching?

ShermansTravel.com, the web’s leading source for expert travel advice, unbiased reviews from travel pros, and more than 1,000 editor-reviewed travel deals, has published comprehensive travel guides for more than 300 destinations, from Denver and Minneapolis to other cities and countries around the world, as part of its redesigned web site.  The guides to Denver and Minneapolis are available now at www.shermanstravel.com.   

The Democratic National Convention is August 25-28, in Denver. Among the highlights of the ShermansTravel.com guide to Denver:    

•    Understanding the planet:  Traditionally green-leaning, many Dems will be sure to pay homage to 500-year old trees at the Botanic Gardens, then visit the Downtown Aquarium to experience a rain forest and learn how stingrays and rattlesnakes survive in their habitats; after all, how can you save something if you don’t understand it?  

•    History: Together, the Black American West Museum and Heritage Center combined with a visit to the Colorado History Museum will give this historically racially inclusive party a fascinating picture of what the Wild West was like from its earliest inhabitants to the homesteaders, rodeo performers, miners, and pioneer families that shaped Colorado’s development.

•    Food:  Democratic delegate and former Vice President Al Gore will be happy to find that many restaurants in Denver embrace the Farm-to-Table trend and use locally-grown, organic food on their menus. 

•    Tips and more:  ShermansTravel.com’s experts uncover everything the Dems need to know to enjoy Denver, including how to handle the mile-high altitude without a hitch and appropriate dress for any weather. The Republican National Convention is September 1-4, in Minneapolis. 

•     Shop ‘til you drop:  Want lower taxes?  How about no taxes?  GOPers can shop to their hearts’ content and not pay any sales tax on clothing in Minnesota.  Head straight to the Mall of America, which is referred to as the ”staggering pinnacle of American Consumerism,” for great tax free shopping.

•    Take the waters:  The majestic Mississippi runs right through town, and conventioneers can stretch their legs by rollerblading, walking, or biking across the 125-year-old Stone Arch Bridge.  Also check out Lake Calhoun to stay in presidential tip-top shape. 

•    Catch a show:  For a different kind of theater, Republicans can see Little House on the Prairie performed at one of the country's most respected playhouses, the Guthrie Theater, in a brand-new building designed by renowned architect Jean Nouvel.

•    Quiet Time: For a more sedate way to enjoy the twin cities, the Walker Art Center and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are both exceptional.

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