Denver

Beautiful, bustling Denver is Colorado’s capital and the state’s largest city, with approximately 715,000 residents. The Mile-High City boasts a thriving urban sensibility and rich cultural offerings set against a backdrop of coveted Rocky Mountain outdoor space and an exceptional climate. Add to that top-rated schools, over 200 parks and excellent community amenities, and it makes sense that Denver has racked up several accolades over the years, including multiple appearances on healthiest and fittest cities lists and being named The Best Place to Live by U.S. News & World Report in 2016. The city of Denver’s roots are deeply connected to the country’s Gold Rush era. In 1858, a group of prospectors established a mining town in what was then western Kansas Territory. The town was eventually named Denver in a failed attempt to gain favor with the Territory’s governor, James W. Denver, who had already resigned from his role. The frontier town first catered to miners with saloons and goods for trading. After the railroad arrived in 1870, Denver flourished, attracting well-heeled residents and a wealth of amenities, from opera houses to deluxe hotels. Today, Denver is home to five Fortune 500 companies, including DCP Midstream, DaVita and Ovintiv. Not surprisingly, this large, diverse city offers an extensive range of homes. Here, you’ll find multimillion-dollar historic mansions and new-construction modern masterpieces. Condominiums range from palatial high-rise homes to industrial loft residences. Handsome townhouses, single-family homes and apartments round out the local housing stock.

What to Do & See:

• City Park: Among Denver’s hundreds of parks, City Park stands out with 330 acres of outdoor space, including courts and fields for tennis, baseball, football, and soccer. Visit the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, enjoy a peaceful picnic or stroll among the centerpiece park’s lakes, monuments and statuary.
• Red Rocks: Possibly the world’s most well-known concert venue, Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre is a beloved destination for residents and tourists alike. Located just 15 miles outside of Denver, the amphitheater has hosted a who’s-who of performers from the Beatles to U2. Beyond music, this National Historic Landmark offers yoga, hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding and an onsite restaurant, all surrounded by signature sandstone vistas.
• Thriving Arts Scene: Fans of visual and performing arts will enjoy a full calendar of performances and exhibits in the Mile-High City. Spanning four blocks, The Denver Performing Arts Complex is one of the largest such centers in the U.S., featuring spaces for operas, symphony performances, Broadway musicals, plays, contemporary dance and ballet. Meanwhile, The Denver Art Museum and Museum of Contemporary Art Denver deliver exemplary collections and community events. The Sante Fe arts district also offers First Friday Art Walks for the public to enjoy the creative juices flowing from the vast array of art studios housed in this cool part of town.
• Professional Sports: Denver is one of just 10 U.S. cities with teams in all five major leagues, including the NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL and MLS. Come to Denver and cheer on the Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets, Avalanche or Rapids.