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.
The main airport for Denver is Denver International Airport.
A leading company that have sited their headquarters in Denver is Qwest.
Professional 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.
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.
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Here are a few books about Denver that you might find interesting:
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Product Description: 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.
Product Description: 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.
Product Description: DESCRIPTION: Visit Denver through the photography of Colorado resident John Kieffer and enjoy stirring images of America s Mile-High City and the regal Rocky Mountains at its back door. This book depicts the historic architecture of America s Mile-High City: the Colorado State Capitol building, the Denver Civic Center, the City Park Pavilion, the famed Fillmore Auditorium, the Mayan Theatre, revitalized Larimer Square and the Lodo District, Union Station, and the Capitol Hill Historic District. Denver is also a city of wonderful modern architecture. Photos include the Denver Performing Arts Complex, the Colorado Convention Center, the Wellington Webb Municipal Building, the Pepsi Center, the Tabor Center, the Jefferson County Government Center and I.M. Pei's distinctive Mile High Center at the Wells Fargo Center. Denver's extensive bike path networks from the Denver foothills, throughout Sloan Lake Park, Confluence Park, along Cherry Creek, and City Park. Images of the city's world class museums include the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Children's Museum, the Colorado History Museum, Museo de Las Americas, the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Kirkland Museum, the Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, the Forney transportation Museum, the Denver Firefighters Museum, the Black America West Museum, the Foothills Art Center, the Air and Space Museum, the Wildlife Experience, and the Astor House Museum. Denver's renowned sports teams and facilities are captured in images of Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium, home to the Denver Broncos, Coors Field, occupied by the Colorado Rockies baseball organization, as well as the Pepsi Center, host to the NBA's Denver Nuggets and NHL's Colorado Avalanche. Denver's commitment to the environment is reflected in its numerous green spaces adorned with public art, as well as the growth of the Denver Botanic Gardens. A variety of cultural exhibits and festivals in this expansive metro, reflect one side of a city that also embraces a love of outdoor activities such as skateboarding, cycling, kayaking, rock climbing, hiking and skiing, and a bond with the beauty and strength of the Rockies.
Denver, Boulder, and the surrounding region offer an amazing natural panorama for outdoor enthusiasts and contain some of the best hiking in the world. With such a bewildering wealth of hikes at their disposal, author Kim Lipker presents travelers with a variety of the very best trails in the area, and most within an hour's drive or less. Extensive key-at-a-glance information makes it easy to choose a hike based on length, difficulty, scenery, and more. Including hikes near Fort Collins, Boulder, and Colorado Springs, 60 Hikes Within 60 Miles: Denver and Boulder is the only guidebook that pinpoints great hikes that are also close to home.
Product Description: 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.
Product Description: The durable and convenient EasyFinderTM of Denver, Colorado will take all the wear and tear your journey can dish out. The laminated design allows you to mark your route, make notes, then wipe the surface clean for further use.
This map features enhanced cartography with: Clearly indicated highways, County Boundaries, Streets, Points of Interest and National Parks.
Product Description: For budget travelers and big spenders alike, Colorado delivers experiences that surpass expectations. "Hidden Colorado" helps travelers find adventures, from whitewater rafting, trekking the high country with a llama, or mountain biking to a forgotten ghost town. 10 illustrations. 12 maps.
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