A cheap place to stay in Colorado during democratic convention

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<p>A cheap place to stay in Colorado during democratic convention during Aug 25 through 28th . My kid received the democratic convention press clearance to cover the event as a person who will cover it for an Ivy League school newspaper. I am looking for a cheap place for my kid to stay. Since hotels are asking too much money, any parent willing to sublet for few days. Any serious suggestion is welcomed. </p>

<p>Is there a public transportation service in Colorado to travel to the convention site?</p>

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<p>Pueblo?</p>

<p>(Sorry. I have no idea what the real answer to your question is.)</p>

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<p>Who is Pueblo?</p>

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<p>Pueblo is a city in southern Colorado. (HIBT?)</p>

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<p>Check Craigslist: [denver</a> sublets & temporary classifieds - craigslist](<a href=“http://denver.craigslist.org/sub/]denver”>http://denver.craigslist.org/sub/)</p>

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<p>newparent, I might be able to help… PM me with details of your child’s arrivals, etc. I live within a couple of miles of all the events, right on the busline, can put up a young journalist in my home provided he/she is a democrat. </p>

<p>OK. That last sentence was kind of a joke.</p>

<p>BTW, my own 20 year old D will be attending at least one event (maybe Obama’s speech) and the kids could go there together.</p>

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<p>I live in Colorado Springs and would be happy to put him up – but katliamom’s location is tons better. PM if I can help.</p>

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<p>katlimom:</p>

<p>My kid is waiting to get a clearnce from Republican Convention. So as soon as this is done, I will contact you. Thanks a lot</p>

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<p>Hostels are good options for these situations, too. I know adults and younger people who have stayed in hostels for past Democratic/Republican conventions.</p>

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<p>Lucky kid, History in the making. I wouldn’t even try to go to sleep in this type of excitment. The local bus station and walgreens has everything he needs.</p>

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<p>You’ll be happy to know, LongPrime, that the kids are excited too. I know of a whole bunch who are going – and are giddy at the prospect. I just picked up my 20 year old from the airport, she’s home just for this event. Seing mom and dad is secondary. Whatever happens on election day, she and her friends know they will see history happen before their eyes. </p>

<p>But really, local bus stations and hostels aren’t necessary. There’s katliamom’s house, and kids visiting Denver for the convention are welcome.</p>

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<p>Lucky you. Lucky them.
Hope they find accommodations in the Minneapolis. They too should find walgreens and the bus station for comfort.</p>

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<p>Longprime:</p>

<p>I did not understand the slang Walgreens and bus station for comfort. I asked my kid and now understand it. I told him that he probaly has to do this in MN. At least this is our last option.</p>

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<p>newparent: could you enlighten the rest of us who don’t have kids handy to ask?</p>

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<p>Well accroding to him if a person does not want to pay for hotels as the accomodation could be expansive, they can use tent to sleep and then use walgrees or bus staion to celanup themselves in the mornings. Thus saving money. hahhahaah it is funny and practical to save money.</p>

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<p>Check with Cab drivers. </p>

<p>His problem is that the Convention Schedule are like student’s schedules. Nothing happens in the mornings and very little in the early afternoons. He needs to find something that matches. Fitness Centers (early opening) , Bus Station, Airport, emergency rooms, accommodating brothers/sisters of frats and sororites at local CC’s and colleges. The CC’s and colleges open fairly early and can provide a place to get a nap in the lounges, cafes, gym, and no one would really notice.</p>

<p>Tokens of appreciation to the provider. A college kid should be inventive and creative enough to figure it out and have “no fear”.</p>