Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews on lifts work on the exterior of the Grand Lodge at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction continues for the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction continues for the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostThe over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center under construction Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews work on the interior of the Grand Lodge at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews work on a sports bar area that will feature a 75' X 14' LCD television monitor at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostInside look at a model of a two-bed room at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostInside look at a model room at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostInside look at a model of a room at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews work on the Aurora Ballroom and Exhibit Hall in the convention center of the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostDavid Bray, RIDA Development Corporation VP, architecture and construction, stands in the Aurora Ballroom and Exhibit Hall in the convention center of the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews work on the Aurora Ballroom and Exhibit Hall in the convention center of the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostSwimming pool that will feature a lazy river and slides under construction at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews work on the convention center side of the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews on lifts work on the exterior glass facade of the Grand Lodge at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews work on the tennis courts surface at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews on lifts work at the peak off the exterior facade of the Grand Lodge at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostA Virgin America plane takes off from Denver International Airport with the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center under construction in the foreground Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction continues for the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
Andy Cross, The Denver PostConstruction crews work on a lazy river feature at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
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Construction crews on lifts work on the exterior of the Grand Lodge at the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center Dec. 7, 2017.
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Construction continues on the over 1500-room Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center near Denver International Airport Dec. 7, 2017.
The resort is scheduled to open in late 2018.


















