How is it possible that Denver is such a well-kept secret? With our friendly business climate, perfect weather climate, plethora of tasty restaurant choices and endless outdoor recreation opportunities, the Mile High City is surely the best in the country. We might know that it’s the best place to live, but in many ways, Denver is really underrated.

1. Denver is a great place for new businesses.
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The city's cash incentives for new businesses are just one reason that innovative, creative new companies start up here.
2. We're the Beer City of the country.
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It all started with Coors...but it morphed into something entirely different after that. Now you'll find breweries creating all kinds of delicious craft beers...all over the city.
3. Outdoor concerts here are far superior.
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Red Rocks is hands-down the best outdoor venue in the country - and it's right here!
4. Hiking is readily available.
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Mt. Falcon is just about a half hour from Denver, and it's one of hundreds of incredibly beautiful hiking spots nearby.
5. Our residents are happy and healthy.
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Denver's folks are almost always at the top of the list of healthiest people in the country.
6. The green chile is unbeatable.
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You'll find it everywhere here...why? Because we've perfected it.

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7. Denver is THE bike city.
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You'll find bike lanes as far as your eye can see in this city.
8. Jobs, jobs, jobs.
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Our unemployment rate is a measly 3.2 percent.
9. And, our jobs pay well!
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In April, Business Insider reported that our average annual income is $53,060 - higher than the national average of just $47,230.
10. All that money comes in handy, so we can buy season tickets to every kind of sport imaginable.
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How many cities can boast seven professional sports teams?
11. From kindergarten to a PhD, Denver knows how to educate its youngest citizens.
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Denver ranks well on the index of college readiness, and we have some great colleges here, too.
12. Denver is a foodie paradise.
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There's something about Denver that draws some of the most creative chefs here. In 2015, more than 400 new restaurants opened up.

While we think that everyone should live in Denver, we sure are glad it’s underrated – more Denver goodness for us to enjoy! What’s your favorite thing about living in Denver?

In case you need some more reminders, here are 13 reasons everyone should love Denver.

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