Denver - The Mile High City!

Even by American standards, Denver is an awfully young city. The gold strike that launched it occurred just 140 years ago. Resting one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level, Denver is a town whose emerging urban personality attracts more fans every year.
Visitors no longer bypass this Western hub on the way to the mountains; they stay over and fall in love with it. Denver’s modern climate is marked by a growing technology sector and a completely refurbished lower downtown (LoDo) area. All the wonderful things about Denver- pro sports, outdoor adventures, extensive performing arts community, world-class airport, and a diverse menu of restaurants and shopping venues - have been enhanced dramatically in the last decade. While additions and upgrades have transformed Denver into a truly modern city, there has also been a tremendous effort to preserve the past: Historic downtown buildings have been renovated rather than wrecked. From bookstores and boutiques to parks and plays, there is an endless list of activities from which to choose. The Denver metropolitan area has about 2.1 million residents; just under 500,000 live within Denver city limits.