The city and county of Denver is where the world’s first cheeseburger was made. It also boasts seven pro-sports teams and is a favorite locale for novelists who want the perfect setting for their stories. Bikers, hikers, snowboarders and skiers also love Denver for its many off-road trails throughout the city.
Culture
Denver is a melting pot of many cultures and ethnicities. South Federal Boulevard houses many Chinese, Vietnamese and Thai shops, markets and restaurants. You can study African-American history in at the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center located in Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, where you will find many soul food restaurants and shops. Denver’s Highland neighborhood houses a vibrant Latin American community, and Japanese culture flourishes in Denver’s Sakura Square.
Recreation
Denver offers plenty of recreational facilities. There are wildlife parks that showcase native Colorado species as well as animals and species from the other side of the country. You can visit the Denver Art Museum and see many displays of Western art, or marvel at the displays of dinosaur bones at the Museum of Nature & Science. If you prefer the outdoors, Denver has more 4,000 acres of parks and open space throughout the region. The city of Denver brews more beer than any other city in the nation. Take a wine and brewery tour at the Coors Brewery in Denver to see why the city is known as the “Napa Valley of Beer”.
