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Known as a vibrant, cosmopolitan area with more than two million people, Denver Colorado is situated against the backdrop of the spectacular Rocky Mountains. Called the "Mile High City" due to its towering location on the high rolling plains at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, it has also been called the "Queen City of the Plains" and the "Gateway to the Rockies". The City of Denver is the capital and largest city of Colorado. It is the twenty-second largest metropolitan area in the U.S. Denver has the nation's largest city park system, with more than 200 parks within city limits and 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains. Denver is a geographically isolated city sitting exactly one mile above sea level and over 600 barren miles from the next closest major city. A city of many cultures, Denver is the third fastest growing city of the last decade.
Come stay in one of Denver's luxurious hotels and then take a short drive to the Rocky Mountain National Park. With 359 miles of trails, the park is ideal for hikers, campers, horseback riders or those who just want to take a close-up look at the beautiful Rocky Mountains. Encounter wildlife including bears, moose, cougars and eagles. Winter months offer many opportunities including skiing and snowshoeing. You won't want to miss this beautiful park during your next stay in Denver Colorado.
Denver is a unique combination of urban sophistication amidst natural splendor. LoDo, the city's birthplace, is considered to be the most exciting, fun, and trendy part of the city. At an altitude of 5,280 feet, Denver's proximity to the Rocky Mountains offers visitors an abundance of recreation options. If you come to Denver looking for outdoor recreation, you won't be disappointed. People flock to Denver for world-class skiing and biking, serene hiking and intense rock climbing. Also enjoy free walking tours, the Colorado Rockies, the Colorado Convention Center, the 16th Street Pedestrian Mall, Denver Performing Arts Center, Union Station, The Pepsi Center, Elitch Gardens Six Flags and "LoDo" - Denver's LOwer DOwntown restaurant, entertainment and shopping district. Visit Denver Botanic Gardens which is recognized as one of the top botanical gardens in the United States. There you can explore 23 acres of fragrance and foliage any time of the year at the beautiful facility.
Although mild and dry much of the time, Denver's winters can have brief periods of cold temperatures and varying amounts of snow. Denver's mild climate of only 15 inches of precipitation a year and more annual hours of sunshine than Miami or San Diego makes Denver an enjoyable place to visit. Even with all the big town glitz, Denver has managed to maintain its earthiness. Fossils tend to cost less in Denver because they are more abundant here than in other places. Take advantage of convenient access to the business and entertainment districts, just outside the doors of your Denver lodging. Regardless of your choices, there are many memories that await anyone visiting Denver Colorado.
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