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Welcome to Denver, CO

Denver, CO, nicknamed “the Mile-High City,” is located at the foot of the southern Rocky Mountains, in the South Platte River Valley. With humble beginnings as a mining town after the Pikes Peak Gold Rush of the 19th century, Denver slowly rose in prominence once the Colorado Territory was formed. It became the seat of Arapahoe County in 1861, and when Colorado was admitted to the Union in 1876, Denver was chosen to be its state capital.

Today, Denver continues to be Colorado’s political, cultural, and business center with a city population of over 560,000, and a metropolitan population of over 2.4 million. It is widely considered to be one of America’s most beautiful cities, showcasing spectacular panoramic views of the mountains basked in 300 days of sunshine every year. Denver caters to the outdoor enthusiast year-round; its mountains provide the perfect outlet for all winter sports, and for summer recreation, the city boasts the nation’s largest park system, 90 golf courses, and 850 miles of paved bike trails.

Residents of Denver are blessed with living in a place that not only has such intense natural beauty, but also has the character and sophistication of a world-class city. Denver nurtures a rich cultural atmosphere with an array of museums dedicated to humanity, the arts, wildlife and science. The Denver Performing Arts Complex is one of the largest in the United States, housing ten performance arts theaters. One of Denver’s most unique concert venues is the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a geologically formed arena carved out of giant red rock boulders indigenous to the region. The natural open air design is said to promote acoustic perfection for breathtaking performances.

The city of Denver is proud of its downtown neighborhood, which is the 10th largest in the U.S. Downtown Denver revolves around a pedestrian-friendly promenade that offers a mile of outdoor cafes and shops. Many of the city’s biggest attractions are downtown, including LoDo—Denver’s trendy historic district that features more than 90 bars, restaurants, pubs and jazz clubs, all housed in restored Victorian buildings. Downtown Denver is also home to the unique city amusement park, Elitch Gardens. Imagine what a thrill it would be to free-fall 160 feet or twist and turn at speeds of over 60 mph on Elitch Gardens’ most popular coaster, all while taking in incredible mountain views!

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