Mention the state of Denver to someone and the words “Colorado” and “Mile High City” instantly spring to mind, but there’s so much more to Denver than just rising a mile above the sea.
This article contains 7 key facts that anyone looking to move to Denver should read!
1. Denver, as you probably know, is the capital of Colorado and is home to over 600,000 people. It is the 24th most populous city in the US and is the largest city within 500 miles. It is also the second largest city in the Mountain West, after Phoenix.
2. The city has a semi-arid continental climate, with average temperatures hovering around 51oF. The National Weather Service records an annual average of sunlight for about 69% of all daylight hours.
3. The city has the 10th largest central business district in the United States by population. The area is connected to some of the largest transportation systems in the country, which means office space in Denver is in high demand. High-profile companies that have taken over executive suites in Denver include Newmont Mining Corporation, Coors Distributing Company, and United Airlines.
4. Denver is home to some of the largest museums in the country, including the Denver Art Museum, and is filled with bustling neighborhoods like LoDo, which are filled with art galleries, bars, restaurants, and clubs.
5. The city is home to a variety of sports teams and actually has a team in all 8 major US sports leagues. These include the Denver Broncos, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Rapids.
6. Denver is a great place for cyclists. Most of its streets have bike lanes, and there are more than 850 miles of paved bike trails in city parks and along bodies of water like Cherry Creek.
7. Denver has fantastic transportation connections. It is served by Interstates I-25 and I-70, and the Regional Transportation District provides the city with thousands of buses every day. Amtrak also has a rail system in the city, and Denver International Airport is the main airport for the area.
