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 principal airport serving Denver is Denver International Airport.
One of the major companies that have sited their headquarters in Denver is Qwest.
Professional sports franchises 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.
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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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.
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Product Description: 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
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: Thirty of the best Denver hikes--from city walks to state park hikes to difficult mountain treks--all within a hour of town.
Denver sits next to the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and some of the best hiking and snowshoeing in the world. Denver also has one of the finest urban trail systems in the country, laid out much like those of many towns in Europe, with both urban and mountain trail systems. Start downtown with an excellent wheelchair-accessible loop around some city highlights, head for a fine stroll along historic Highline Canal, or venture into numerous state parks to enjoy a bit more solitude. And when you are experienced enough and up for an adventure, tackle some of the finest treks up nearby mountains in the Front Range. The Best Denver Hikes covers all levels of trails and includes tips for enjoying Denver-area trails all year long.
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: 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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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.
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