Posted in Denver
September 06, 2017
11 Ways Denver Quietly Became The Coolest City In The West
I don’t want to brag or anything, but Denver is a pretty stellar city. From our residents to our landscape to our frequent events and festivals, there is truly something for everyone to love about Denver, which helped the Mile High City become the coolest city in the west:
Seriously; what other city but Denver has massive Fountain Formation rocks with nearly 10,000 seats built into it? NYC? LA? No? We didn't think so.
In some unsurprising news, Denver once again made Travel +
Leisure's America’s Most Attractive Cities list, citing "The Mile-High City earns lofty scores for its beautiful locals, who don’t let their privileged location near the Rockies go to waste." (Hey, we don't make the news... just report it!)
Once again, we don't make this stuff up! (Source)
You know how most places just serve your standard Coors and Budweiser? Most places in Denver serve those generic domestics PLUS dozens of local options.
No matter the time of year, you can find us in flip flops, shorts, and a hoodie (which is basically the mandatory dress of Colorado).
See: Colorado becoming the first state to legalize weed and profit from its taxes. #genius
Basketball? Check. Soccer. Yes. LaCrosse? Duh! Whatever sport you enjoy, you are guaranteed to find it here in the Mile High City!
When it comes to GOOD jobs in Denver, there are plenty to go around, with some entry-level positions offering salaries of nearly $100K per year (source).
Much like the people of Denver, every neighborhood in Denver has a personality of its own, with the beautiful Santa Fe (pictured) dedicating both its buildings and (First) Fridays to the arts, Five Points boasting a number of charming restaurants and coffeehouses, and Capitol Hill telling the story of Denver through their 8 museums.
Denver (and Colorado in general) is home to countless cultures, religions, and beliefs... isn't it great?!
No matter the day, there is guaranteed to be something going on around the city, whether it be a fun festival, new-to-you shop, or just spending the day outside in one of our gorgeous parks.
For even more Denver fun, check out these 10 Surprising Things You Never Thought About Doing In Denver.
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