About Denver

Downtown Denver

About Denver

The pulse of Denver and surrounding suburbs is one of vibrancy, opportunity and amazing lifestyle choices - perfect for singles, couples, families and retirees alike. Whether you are looking for cultural events, spectator sports, or recreational adventures, Denver beckons with boundless possibilities. Throw in a transportation system that boasts 174 light-rail stops, 1,000 plus buses, and a vast roadway system and you have easy access to your favorite destinations. This is all provided amongst the breathtaking back-drop of the majestic Rockies, complete with over 300 days of annual sunshine.

10 Denver Random Facts

• Denver was founded during the "Pikes Peak Gold Rush" in 1859
• Denver is 5280 feet above sea level, hence the nickname "Mile-High City"
• Denver is home to over "4,000 acres of traditional parks and parkways (denver.org)
• The Denver Performing Arts Complex is second in size only to New York's Lincoln Center
• Denver, contrary to popular belief, is flat and sits on the high plains, East of the Rockies
• Coloradans rank as the 3rd most education rank in the USA
• Denver covers 44.7 square miles and is home to approximately 555,000 residents
• Denver ranks first in lowest obesity among adults category in the USA (Trust for America's Health 2006).
• Denver is 2nd in the nation for "total beer breweries in a city" (Colorado.com)
• Sporting News ranked Denver #5 as "best sports city in the country"