Posted in Colorado January 20, 2016 by

16 Things You Can Only Brag About If You’re From Colorado

If you live in Colorado, I would like to personally congratulate you for living in the most brag-worthy state in the nation. Aside from the spectacular scenery and world-class outdoor opportunities, you also have reason to brag about:

1. How we *obviously* have the greatest team in the NFL...
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Watch us as we cream crybaby Tom Brady and win the Super Bowl!
2. ...not to mention the best quarterback in the history of the game.
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3. Average 300 sunny days per year? Yeah, we got 'em.
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4. The longest commercial street in the country just so happens to run through Colorado.
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Colfax Avenue stretches a whopping 26.1 miles.
5. The majestic beauty of Pikes Peak inspired Katharine Lee Bates to pen one of the most iconic poems/songs about America.
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"America the Beautiful" was written in 1893.
6. Because of its several thousand ancient sites, Mesa Verde is known as North America's richest archaeological preserve.
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7. The Centennial State is home to more than 300 state wildlife areas and 42 state parks.
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8. With more than 300 breweries, Colorado easily makes the Top 5 list of most microbreweries per capita.
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According to the Brewer's Association 2014 State Craft Beer Sales & Production Statistics report, Colorado has 6.1 breweries per every 100,000 residents (aged 21+).
9. Rocky Ford, Colorado is considered to be the "Melon Capital of the World."
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Sweet Melon Capitol, indeed.
10. Colorado has more national designations than any other state in terms of scenic and historic byways.
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In fact, eleven of the twenty-six are designated by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation as "America’s Byway."
11. The dome atop the Colorado State Capitol is adorned in 65 ounces of (donated) .9999 pure gold.
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No biggie.
12. We're used to drinking at higher altitudes and have no trouble holding our liquor.
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13. At 10,430 feet, Leadville is considered to be North America's highest incorporated city.
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They can *really* hold their liquor.
14. Pueblo is home to four living Medal of Honor recipients.
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15. The world's first rodeo was held in Deer Trail, Colorado on July 4, 1869.
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16. Finally, Loveland (or "The Sweetheart City") re-mails more than 160,000 Valentines cards and letters each year as part of their annual Valentine Re-Mailing Program.
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The Valentine Re-mailing Program was started in 1947 by then-postmasters Ted Thompson and Elmer Ivers.

Why are you proud to live in Colorado? Let us know in the comments!

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