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Denver


Located in the South Platte River Valley on the High Plains just to the East of the Front Range of the Southern Rocky Mountains, Denver is the capital and most populous city in the state of Colorado. As of the 2005 census, its population was 557,917. Additionally, the Denver-Aurora Metropolitan Statistical Area, which combines the city and county of Denver with nine suburban counties, had an estimated 2006 population of 2,408,750, and the Denver-Aurora-Boulder Combined Statistical Area had an estimated population in 2006 of 2,927,911.

Denver has been nicknamed "The Mile-High City", because its official elevation, as engraved on the fifteenth step of the state capitol building, is one mile (1,609 meters) above sea level.

Attractions in Denver include: Here is some other information about Denver:
  • Some of the leading educational institutions in Denver include Auraria Campus, Regis University and University of Denver. Auraria Campus houses facilities of three separate universities and colleges: the University of Colorado at Denver and Health Sciences Center, Community College of Denver, and Metropolitan State College of Denver. Regis University a coeducational Roman Catholic university. University of Denver is an independent coeducational university.

  • One of the major companies with their headquarters in Denver is Qwest.

  • The main airport for Denver is Denver International Airport.

  • Sports teams in Denver include the ice hockey team, the Colorado Avalanche, the Major League Baseball team, the Colorado Rockies, the NBA basketball team, the Denver Nuggets, and the NFL American football team, the Denver Broncos.
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Travel Utah with Conoco / Travel Colorado with Conoco / Travel Denver, Colorado Springs and Vicinities with Conoco / United States Map and Mileage Chart (4 separate maps)

By Conoco Travel Bureau

Continental Oil Company
Map

Travel Utah with Conoco / Travel Colorado with Conoco / Travel Denver, Colorado Springs and Vicinities with Conoco / United States Map and Mileage Chart (4 separate maps)
 
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4 separate Conoco maps, circa 1935.

Streetwise Denver Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Denver, Colorado - Folding pocket size travel map with light rail map, trolley, Boulder inset

By Streetwise Maps

Streetwise Maps
Released: 2008-04-22
Map (1 pages)

Streetwise Denver Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Denver, Colorado - Folding pocket size travel map with light rail map, trolley, Boulder inset
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Streetwise Denver Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Denver, Colorado - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated light rail map & trolley stations, Boulder inset

This map covers the following areas:
Main Denver Map 1:40,000
Denver Area Map 1: 310,000
Boulder Map 1:57,000
Downtown Denver Map 1:14,000

Located at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a lively city with an active cultural life combined with great access to outdoor sports venues. This is Sports town USA. There are seven professional sports teams in Denver, and the STREETWISE® map of Denver will deliver you to each one if asked.

Downtown Denver is a bustling area centered along a mile-long promenade that is lined with outdoor cafes and shops. Whether walking or using mass transit like Light Rail or the Culture Trolley you’ll be amazed to see mountain views down every street.

The reverse side of the map features a Downtown Denver map which is site rich and designed to help navigate in, out and around the city center. Clearly indicated are the locations of all important downtown sites: Coors Field, Pepsi Center, Invesco Field, the Colorado Convention Center, and Union Station. In addition, other sites like hotels, government buildings, and the Auraria campus are laid out for the visitor.

The Denver Area Map will help you navigate around outlying areas of the city. This map is particularly useful if you are renting a car and need to drive to and from Denver International Airport or desire to spend the day in Boulder. In fact, included is a separate inset map of Boulder, Colorado just for this purpose.

Our pocket size map of Denver is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Denver map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Denver map today and you too can navigate Denver, Colorado like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.

Frommers Comprehensive Travel Guide: Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer's City Guides)

By Don Laine

Frommer
Paperback (256 pages)

Frommers Comprehensive Travel Guide: Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer s City Guides)
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Located near the Rocky Mountains, these three communities with a Wild West heritage are top destinations for business and leisure travellers. This city guide does its best to capture the beauty and upbeat pace of these cities, and details the cultural and outdoor activities that they offer.

Streetwise Denver Map - Laminated City Street Map of Denver, Colorado: Folding Pocket Size Travel Map [MAP-STREETWISE DENVER MAP-2008]

By Michael E.(Author) Brown

Streetwise Maps
Map

Streetwise Denver Map - Laminated City Street Map of Denver, Colorado: Folding Pocket Size Travel Map [MAP-STREETWISE DENVER MAP-2008]
 

Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer's Complete)

By Eric Peterson

Frommers
Paperback (256 pages)

Frommer s Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer s Complete)
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America’s #1 bestselling travel series

Written by more than 175 outspoken travelers around the globe, Frommer’s Complete Guides help travelers experience places the way locals do.

• More annually updated guides than any other series

• 16-page color section and foldout map in all annual guides

• Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and suggested itineraries

• Dozens of detailed maps in an easy-to-read, two-color design

Frommer's Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer's Complete)

By Eric Peterson & Barbara Laine

Frommers
Paperback (256 pages)

Frommer s Denver, Boulder & Colorado Springs (Frommer s Complete)
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You'll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer's. It's like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go--they've done the legwork for you, and they're not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer's Travel Guide is up-to-date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You'd be lost without us!

Meticulously researched by an experienced husband-and-wife team, Frommer's Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs offers complete coverage of all three Rocky Mountain cities. You'll discover the best places to buy Western wear and authentic Western art; the top restaurants, from downhome steakhouses to trendy brewpubs; and the best skiing, hiking, biking, and fishing in the glorious landscapes nearby. All the top sights are here: Pike's Peak, the Garden of the Gods, the U.S. Air Force Academy, the Coors Brewing Company, the U.S. Mint, and a host of gorgeous trails and canyons. You'll find accommodations to suit every taste and budget, plus nightlife, a complete shopper's guide, and a host of detailed, accurate maps.

Colorado Handbook: Denver, Aspen, Durango, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Parks (Colorado Handbook, 3rd ed)

By Stephen Metzger

Moon Travel Handbooks
Paperback (470 pages)

Colorado Handbook: Denver, Aspen, Durango, Mesa Verde, and Rocky Mountain National Parks (Colorado Handbook, 3rd ed)
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From the MOON TRAVEL HANDBOOKS series, an illustrated travellers' guide to Colorado, which covers the areas of Denver, Aspen, Durango, Mesa Verde, and the Rocky Mountain National Parks, with details of outdoor activities such as ski-ing, fishing and rafting, and information on accommodation.

Afoot & Afield Denver/ Boulder & Colorado's Front Range: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide

By Alan Apt

Wilderness Press
Paperback (348 pages)

Afoot & Afield Denver/ Boulder & Colorado s Front Range: A Comprehensive Hiking Guide
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Afoot & Afield Denver/Boulder & Colorado's Front Range takes hikers throughout the Colorado Rocky Mountains and their foothills, rivers, and plains. Featuring more than 200 trips, from trails near the state's Wyoming border to Pikes Peak near Colorado Springs, author Alan Apt maps out hikes both long and short, exploring trails accessible from Denver, Boulder, and other Front Range communities.

Highlights summarize the best features of each trip. Easy-to-read maps, plus complete trip descriptions and hiking directions make sure that hikers find their way.

  • More than 200 hikes ranging from short dayhikes to long weekend treks, each shown on a trail map.
  • At-a-glance essential information--distance, time, elevation change, and difficulty rating.
  • Additional trail-use data such as which trails are suitable for children, dogs, horseback riding, and mountain bikes.

60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder--Including Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park

By Kim Lipker

Menasha Ridge Press
Paperback (240 pages)

60 Hikes within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder--Including Colorado Springs, Fort Collins, and Rocky Mountain National Park
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A world-class recreation region with an enduring pioneer spirit, Denver and the surrounding area hosts some of the best hiking in the world. With such a bewildering wealth of hikes at your disposal, author Kim Lipker presents us with a variety of the very best hikes in the area, and most within an hour's drive or less. Including hikes near Fort Collins, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, this is the only guidebook that pinpoints great hikes that are also close to home.

Rand McNally Fab Map Denver, Colorado: Featuring the 16th Street Mall (Rand McNally fabMap Denver)

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Map

Rand McNally Fab Map Denver, Colorado: Featuring the 16th Street Mall (Rand McNally fabMap Denver)
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