Superior

Located between Boulder and Denver, Superior, Colorado, is a well-heeled small town filled with manicured, tree-lined streets and community amenities such as pools, parks and walking trails. . A new downtown area has sprouted bringing additional retail and restaurants to the area. Here, the small population of just over 13,000 people enjoy easy access to both Boulder and Denver.

Superior’s history is synonymous with coal mining. In fact, the community’s name supposedly derives from the “superior” quality of the area’s coal. The industry drove the local economy from the development of the first mines in the late 1800s until the last one closed in 1945.

In Superior, you’ll find high-end homes, lakefront townhomes and upscale condominium communities. The largest residential enclave is Rock Creek, which was launched in 1987 and is still growing today.

• Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge: Superior enjoys an ideal position bordered by the 5,237-acre Rocky Flats Wildlife Refuge, where an amazing array of flora and fauna roam freely along stunning Front Range scenery. Recreational opportunities include 10 miles of hiking trails, plus biking, horseback riding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and archery.
• Summer Concert Series: During the summer months, head to Superior Commons Amphitheatre to enjoy live music, food trucks and community togetherness, June through August.
• Superior Winter Festival: This beloved annual event is a two-day extravaganza celebrating the spirit of the season. Residents enjoy photos with Santa, a reindeer encounter, live music and dance performances, a Polar Express train ride and an enchanting winter market. Expand your skills at the ornament, snow globe, cookie and s’mores stations, and gaze in wonder at the annual tree lighting ceremony.