Denver, Colorado is one of the fastest growing cities in the nation: 60% of the population is made up of newcomers. Denver is an upscale, trendy city that has retained its Western heritage by combining the polished glass of the newer high-technology firms with the older renovated buildings of the past for a charming eclectic mix. With an altitude of 5,282 feet above sea level, Denver has earned the name of the ""Mile High City"". Denver itself is actually flat with a backdrop of the Rocky Mountains that helps block severe storms and keeps the climate mild (over 300 days of sunshine a year). It is popular with visitors for its proximity to the exciting ski resorts of the Arapaho Basin as well as to some of the Western United States' most dramatic national parks. Its dedication to the cultural arts offer many opportunities for cutting edge performances and exhibits, and the professional sports teams promise great competitions year-round.
Denver Westword - weekly alternative covering the local arts, entertainment and dining scene.
Neighborhoods - Cherry Creek
The Cherry Creek neighborhood is just east of the Denver Country Club and is considered to be Denver's premiere retail and arts district. The Cherry Creek Mall is a favorite of Denverites and visitors alike.
Neighborhoods - Downtown
centers around 17th Avenue, know as ""restaurant row"" for its trendy dining spots. The Capitol Hill area has most of the historic mansion tours ; a stretch of Grant Street was once known as ""Millionaires Row"". Many of the mansions have now been converted to condos, offices, and bed and breakfast inns.
Neighborhoods - Five Points District
The Five Points District, located northeast of Downtown, was built in the 1870's to house black railroad workers and today it is still prominently an Afro-American community.
Neighborhoods - Lower Downtown Historic District - LoDo
LoDo is a revitalized district bordered by 14th and 20th and Larimer and Wynkoop streets. It was developed in the 1860s and has some of the oldest commercial buildings in Denver, some with Victorian or interesting architectural features. LoDo is the trendy section of Denver with lots of boutiques, restaurants, art galleries, and nightclubs and is a happening place any time of day or night.
One month after celebrating its 10th anniversary, Denver law firm Kamlet Reichert LLC is merging with Kansas City, Mo.-based Lathrop & Gage LLP, the oldest law firm west of the Mississippi.
Even though more prominent Republicans are pulling their support for Republican gubernatorial candidate Dan Maes, Maes told 7NEWS Friday afternoon that he's staying in the race.
Some people will try and tell you that $10 won't get you much these days. To those people we cry foul, because every weekend in Denver there is more than enough to do for ten bucks and less.
It's no secret that this summer was a tough one for the concert business. With everyone from Limp Bizkit to the Jonas Brothers canceling shows in Denver and even huge bands struggling to sell tickets, you'd think a lot of folks in the music biz would just be glad to see the end of shed season.
Listening to a young band can be as fun as opening the door of an outhouse. Unfocused songwriting and lackluster instrumentation, spoon-fed by the blind adoration of equally young, equally uninformed fans, can make for an unpleasant experience, to put it mildy.
Fraulein Von Herms-man samples an H-burger float. As the days get shorter and the back-to-school-zit-free! Proactiv commercials get more frequent, its apparent that summer 2010 is winding down.
Local law enforcement officials are scraping together money as grants funding the 22nd Judicial District Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Task Force threaten to dry up.
Our idea of preservation today is to look good while we're still here, sometimes by turning to cosmetic solutions, but that was not the case in the time of the Boy King, aka King Tutankhamun.
When it's about classy Asian food, Hunan City Asian Restaurant in Denver, Colorado is a 'must visit' place! Owned and run by a family, this restaurant stands out for its outstanding service and cleanliness.
Hank Brown, the former U.S. senator and former University of Colorado president, on Wednesday said he is no longer backing GOP gubernatorial hopeful Dan Maes and is "looking around" for a new candidate.
Dianne L. Briscoe, an assistant Denver city attorney since 1996, has been appointed a Denver County Court judge to succeed Herbert Galchinski, who will leave the bench next January.
A Denver resident tossed around like "rag doll" by two Denver police officers in Lower downtown, a dog owner beaten in broad daylight and an inmate killed inside the Denver County jail: They are just some of the disturbing events that forced Safety Manager, Ron Perea, out of a job.
The inspiration for this venture stemmed from getting burnt out on the city's ice cream/froyo/gelato scene -- specifically from eating far too much of it all.
More Denver Vistor Information
Denver Visitors Information Center
918 16th St
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 892-1505
Burnsley All-Suite Hotel
1000 Grant St
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 830-1000
Visit Denver the Cnvntn & Vstr
1555 California St, #300
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 892-1112
Denver Visitor Information Center at DIA
8500 Pena Blvd, Fl 5th
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 317-0629
Denver Visitor Center
1600 California St, #6
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 892-1505
Byers Evans House
1310 Bannock St
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 620-4933
Denver Botanic Gardens
1005 York St
Denver, CO Phone:(720) 865-3500
University Club
1673 Sherman St
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 861-4267
Red Lion Hotel Denver Downtown
1975 Bryant St
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 433-8331
Marriott-Denver City Center
1701 California St
Denver, CO Phone:(303) 297-1300
