Denver, Denver

Denver around midnight
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Denver is the capital and biggest city in Colorado. With a population of 610,000 as of 2009, it is also the 24th biggest city in the United States. It is located within a metropolitan area with over 2.5 million inhabitants.

Denver is often known as the Mile High City, because it is located one mile (5280 feet, 1609 meters) above sea level. This, and the vicinity of even higher mountains, has an impact on its climate, which is classified as semi-arid continental. The average temperature in Denver is 50.1°F (10.1°C), although it drops to 0°C in winter. In summer in may reach 88°F (31.1°C). The wettest month in Denver are June and July while the driest is January.

Colorado State Capitol
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Due to its located at the center of the United States, Denver is well placed as a regional transportation hub of the country. It has also become a popular location as the base for many large corporation that benefit from such a location.

Travel to Denver

By Plane
Denver International Airport (DEN) is the ninth biggest airport in the world. It is located some 20 miles to the east of downtown Denver. Frontier Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines maintain a regional hub at Denver International, occupying Concourses A, B and C respectively.

Arriving at the airport, you have the option of renting a car, taking the taxi, or taking the skyRide buses. The buses offer five different routes to various places in Denver for a fare of between $6 to $10 one way.

By Car
You can drive to Denver on Interstate 25, 70 and 76. U.S. Highway 40 connects it to Salt Lake City while U.S. Highway 36 connects it to Boulder.

Downtown Denver, Colorado
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Travel within Denver

As Denver is was a sprawling city, it is most convenient to explore it by car. Rental cars are available at the airport. You can also take the bus and light rail operated by the Denver Regional Transportation District.

Places of Interest in Denver

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