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The Mile-High City
Uncovering Denver
Already named as the best place to live in the USA by US News & World Report, Denver is the capital, most populous city in the US state of Colorado. The city is nicknamed as 'The Mile-High City' because its elevation is about 5280 feet above sea level, and makes it the highest major city in the United States. Beautiful gardens, vibrant attractions, and prominent architecture are some of the primary attractions of Denver in the state of Colorado.
Know more about Denver
Globalization and World Cities Research Network has ranked the city as a Beta- World city. In 2015, Denver topped the list of the fastest growing major cities in the country with a growth rate of 2.8 per cent. The city is famous for the diversified tourist attractions that include 200 parks, vibrant culture and contemporary life, recreations, sports, television stations, radio stations, nationally recognized museums, restaurants, bars, clubs, galleries, and much more. Historically known as 'Queen City of the Plains' and Queen City of the West,' because of the significant role of the state as the agricultural industry in Eastern Colorado. Also, many US Navy ships have been named USS Denver to pay honor to the city.
Tourist Attractions
City Park: An urban park that hosts Denver Zoo, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, boathouse and many attractions alike is located in east-central Denver. Today, City Park has become a popular area among tourists with many restaurants, stores, and other businesses including free summer concerts.
Denver Botanic Gardens: Spanning over 24 acres, Denver Botanic Gardens is a beautiful spot that gathers diversity of floras as well as tourists from all around the globe. A flight booking to Denver is often best complimented by a visit to this sprawling garden.
Coors Field: Built in 1962, this sports stadium is the perfect example of a modern sports venue with a vintage touch to it. Coors Field is amongst the first new parks of the National League erected exclusively for baseball.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science: This museum is the leading source for informal science education. A variety of programs, activities and exhibitions help visitors savor the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth and the universe.
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative art: Now, those who are looking for an artsy travel, Kirkland Museum has it all. Along with the finest displays of major collections of decorative art ranging from the year 1880 to 1980, Kirkland is also a member of Historic Artists' Homes and Studios, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
Mount Evans Scenic Byway: A must visit for all kinds of nature lovers. This high-altitude natural wonder site climbs more than 7,000 feet in just about 28 miles and reaches an altitude of 14,264 feet.
Denver Zoo: Accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), Denver Zoo consists of more than 650 species of fauna and is home to near about 4,000 animals. The zoo also does its bit for the environment and till date, it has participated in near about 600 conservation projects.
When to visit
Denver lies along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains, and is subject to sudden changes in weather. The city also lies within the semi-arid, continental climate zone and has four distinct seasons. The best time to visit Denver is between the months of April to May and September to October. During these months, the city sees a huge rush of tourists. Moreover, Denver welcomes a majority of visitors between June and August too despite of hot and warm weather.
Major Airport
The major airport to Denver, Colorado is Denver International Airport. This airport is approximately 24 miles away from the center of Denver, Colorado and holds both international and domestic flights.
Getting Around in the City
- Bus
- Rail
- MallRide
- MetroRide
- Denver B-Cycle
- Pedi-Cabs & Small Vehicles
Other Popular Cities to Visit
- Austin
- Atlanta
- Texas
- Baltimore
- Orlando
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