If you haven’t heard the news, Denver was recently named #1 of the 100 Best Places to Live by U.S. News for its desirability, job market, and overall quality of life! Are we surprised by this? Not even a little. However, we do have a few more reasons as to why we find the Mile High City to be the very best, including:

1.) Denver is home to some of the best outdoor recreational opportunities in the country.
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Biking, walking, running, swimming... no matter your preference, you're sure to find it!
2.) (And other kinds of recreational opportunities, if you catch my drift.)
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No comment needed for this one.
3.) Not only is the city itself gorgeous, but we also have a close proximity to the...
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4.) ...majestic Rocky Mountains...
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5.) ...and the rolling Eastern Plains.
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You are less than one hour from your perfect landscape!
6.) "Sunny day, sweepin' the clouds away..."
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Can you tell me how to get to Denver and its average 300 days of sunshine?
7.) Our storms are absolutely gorgeous...
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Seriously... should terrifying skies look this beautiful?

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8.) ...and so are our winters.
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As pretty as it is, the snow never sticks around for too long. (See: 300 days of sunshine per year.)
9.) Do you like beer? So do we.
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To give you an idea of just how much we like beer, Colorado is home to well over 200 spectacular microbreweries!
10.) Don't worry, wine lovers; there's a place (or 12) for you in Denver, too!
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Balistreri Vineyards FTW.
11.) There is never a shortage of arts...
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Pictured is the Denver Performing Arts Center.
12.) ...sports...
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Colorado Rockies baseball, Denver Broncos football, Denver Nuggets basketball... the gangs all here!
13.) ...or culture to go around.
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Denver is truly a melting pot for different races, heritages, and cultures, and we wouldn't have it any other way.
14.) Finally, our sunrises are remarkable...
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The only thing that will get me out of bed early in the morning is the opportunity to see one of Denver's cotton candy sunrises.
15.) ...and our sunsets are simply spectacular.
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Heaven on earth, right?

What are your reasons for living in (and loving) Denver?

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