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.
One of the major companies headquartered in Denver is Qwest.
The main airport serving Denver is Denver International Airport.
Leading education 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.
Sports teams in Denver include the baseball team, the Colorado Rockies, the basketball team, the Denver Nuggets, the ice hockey team, the Colorado Avalanche, and the NFL American football team, the Denver Broncos.
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Its mild climate and abundant sunshine make Denver, one of America’s fittest cities, a welcoming place for a walk any time of year. Colorado’s capital is the country’s fifth most walkable city. There is so much to see when out for a stroll through downtown or a hike in the nearby foothills. This exceptional guide explores the best of the city from Dinosaur Ridge and Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre to the Mile High Loop in City Park and public art scattered throughout downtown.
These 30 specially designed urban treks are not only good exercise but are a great way to soak up the history, culture, parks, and vibe of the Mile High City. The walk’s commentary includes trivia about architecture, local culture, and neighborhood history, plus tips on where to dine, have a drink, or shop. Each tour includes a clear neighborhood map and vital public transportation (where appropriate) and parking information. Route summaries make each walk easy to follow, and a Points of Interest” section lists each walk’s highlights.
Insider Mindy Sink guides the urban adventurer from the Mile High Loop, the city’s newest footpath in City Park, to the Golden Triangle’s cultural and architectural gems, and the ever lively Art District on Santa Fe. From the Auraria Campus (home to three universities), to the city’s oldest still operating cemetery, this book reveals part of the city even seasoned locals overlook.
Journalist Mindy Sink has lived in Denver for more than 15 years, and she shares her insider’s perspective on the Mile High City with interested travelers. Sink covers must-see sights such as the Colorado State Capitol Building and Confluence Park, plus local secrets like the Dikeou Collection, an international contemporary art collection on display to the public in a downtown office building. She also includes unique trip strategies for a variety of travelers, such as An Almost-Free Day in Denver and 10 Places to Go on a Snow Day Without Heading to the Slopes. With detailed information on restaurants and nightclubs in LoDo and nearby outdoor recreation like kayaking and bouldering, Moon Denver gives travelers the tools they need to create a more personal and memorable experience.
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.
This guidebook 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. Each hike has it's own map, and includes essential at-a-glance info as well as additional trail-use data such as which trails are suitable for children, dogs, horseback riding, and mountain bikes.
From famous Rocky Mountain Cuisine” and a diverse shopping scene to walking tours, golfing, and snowboarding, this authoritative guide helps you enjoy everything the greater Denver area has to offer.
Product Description: Place: Denver Country: United States Map type: City Map for download to an ebook reader. More information: The eBook with the map contains index of streets (hypertext).
DESCRITPION The Mile High City looks over the Great Plains at an elevation of 5,280 feet from its high plateau just east of the majestic Rocky Mountains.
The city of Denver, Colorado was founded in 1858 after gold was discovered at the junction of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River. This western town flourished with the construction of the railroads and an influx of fortune seekers over the next several years. By 1870, Denver had become the second largest city in the Western United States after San Francisco, California.
Denver, the capital city of Colorado, is a sprawling metropolis, with heavily populated suburbs. Many Denver residents are employed in the aviation and electronics industries, as well as in federal government jobs and the massive Coors beer brewery.
With its prime mountain location, skiing and tourism have become two of the top industries for Denver and other towns in Colorado. The climate is cool, dry, and sunny, with 300 sun-filled days per years, more than San Diego or Miami Beach
FAST FACTS 1. According to Denver tradition, the first permanent structure in the city was a saloon. Its most famous brothel at 2009 Market Street is preserved as a historic Denver landmark! 2. Because of long distances and mountainous terrain, Coloradans have become extremely auto-dependent. Denver ranks among the very highest in per capita automobile ownership with almost one vehicle for every man, woman and child. 3. In 2005, city voters passed legislation making Denver the first large American city to legalize marijuana for private use by adults. City officials continue to enforce Colorado state laws that make possession a petty offense, still more lenient than in much of the U.S.
ATTRACTIONS Denver Museum of Nature & Science The Denver Museum of Nature & Science was founded in 1900. Edwin Carter, a pioneer and naturalist, arrived in Breckinridge, Colorado in 1868. He devoted his time to the birds and mammals of the Rocky Mountains, and over time, assembled an impressive collection of Colorado fauna, which he displayed is his log cabin home.
Today, the Museum offers a variety of permanent exhibtions, programs and other activities about the natural history of Colorado, the earth and universe. There are over a million objects in its collections. The permanent exhibits include the Discovery Zoo, Egyptian Mummies, Wildlife Exhibits, Space Odyssey, Gems & Minerals, Indian Cultures and Prehistoric Journey.
Temporary exhibits are offered throughout the year.
Denver Zoo The Denver Zoo is a model of modern natural habitat creation and conservation programs. Visitors from around the nation voted the Denver Zoo as one of the finest in the United States. Families can spend hours exploring the wildlife of Africa, North America, Asia and every other continent on Earth.
The Bear Mountain exhibit, home to Grizzlies, Black Bears, and playful Koatis, was formed using giant plastering casts of the rock formations near Morrison, Colorado. The new Tropical Discovery is an indoor rainforest featuring temple ruins, waterfalls, mangrove swamps, bright tropical birds and aquariums full of fish from South America and other rain forest locations. The Zoo is home to a successful hippo breeding program and hippo babies are a popular part of the visit.
Elitch Gardens Amusement Park Elitch Gardens is a huge Six Flags amusement park in the center of Denver. Guests of all ages will enjoy the pulse-pounding roller coasters and thrill rides, such as the Tower of Doom that gives riders a free fall drop of 22 stories, or the one-of-a-kind ride where adrenaline freaks get strapped onto a giant snowboard to twist and shoot backward and forward through a simulated Half Pipe.
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