Known as the "mile high city", Denver is one of the fastest growing cities today that still boasts a pioneer spirit, friendly and neighborly helpfulness, and is a focal point for commerce, culture, industry and technology.
Besides the beautiful mountain vistas, plenty of sunshine, and a short distance from some of the best skiing in the nation, Denverites are practically located in the middle of the United States giving them an advantage when it comes to doing banking, commerce, and buisness both nationally and internationally as well as air travel.
Opportunities to participate in a growing economy that has grown over 50 percent since 1970, make Denver a desirable place to work and live. With a well educated work base, and low cost operation expenditures, businesses and corporations find Denver an ideal location.
Culture abounds in Denver. Denverites can enjoy performances at the Denver Performing Arts Complex, Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Central City Opera or at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The Colorado Ballet and the Colorado Contemporary Dance organizations have outstanding dance performances year round. Museums are plentiful and include the Denver Museum of Art, the Denver Museum of Natural History as well as many historical sites and outdoor art abounds throughout the city.
Stroll along tree-lined streets or in one of Denvers numerous malls for a unique shopping experience. Boulder offers some of the most creative and desirable shops along Pearl Street, only minutes from downtown Denver. There is something for everyone.
Sports enthusiasts will definitely find Denver abundant in golf courses, tennis courts and almost every indoor sport such as swimming, skating, bowling and racquetball courts. For those who enjoy spectator sports, Denver is home to the Denver Broncos, baseball's Colorado Rockies, hockey's The Colorado Abvalanche and soccer's Colorado Rapids. The college sports scene is home to Colorado State University, the University of Colorado in Boulder, University of Denver and the Air Force Academy. Of course, only a short drive from downtown Denver is one of the nations best skiing located in Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge, Copper and Winter Park, just to mention a few.
Colorado is nationally known for providing its residents with exceptional elementary and secondary educational opportunities. Equally, public and private higher education institutions excel in reputation nationally and internationally.
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