Whether you're looking for big-city sophistication, high-country or urban adventure, our backyard has it all. From Western culture to professional sports, restaurants and shops, and a chic alternative scene, you'll find that Denver and Colorado provide a wide range of entertainment, recreation and intellectual opportunities.

Soaring one mile (1609 meters) above sea level, Denver is known as the Mile-High City. It sits at the base of the Rocky Mountains, and is the gateway to hundreds of outdoor adventures. The capital of Colorado, the city has a reputation for safety, cleanliness, friendly residents, and an excellent climate, with more than 300 days of sunshine per year. Denver has the nation's largest city park system, 90 golf courses and 650 miles of paved bike trails. So when you're up for an outdoor adventure, but don't want to leave the city limits, your options are plentiful.

When the weekend finally arrives, our students head for higher altitude. Winter, spring, summer or fall, the Rocky Mountains are a recreation wonderland filled with adventure.

During the warm weather months you have many options in Denver and throughout Colorado . Colorado is blessed with 15 national parks, monuments and historic sites, as well as more than 40 state parks with over 4,000 campsites. Many of our students make the most of these public spaces for camping, hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing, rock climbing and white-water rafting and more.

During the winter months our students hit the slopes. With more than 10 major ski resorts, Colorado is known worldwide for its champagne powder and incredible runs. You can find a resort that best matches your personality and skills at Colorado Ski Country USA, or you can try them all and pick a favorite. And if you just want to stay in the city everything is at your finger tips: Fine cuisine. Java joints. Independent cinema. Alternative music. Fine art. Edgy art. Symphonies and operas. Broadway shows. It's all part of the Mile High scene. Denver gives you plenty to do...

So, with all the world-class cultural venues, six professional sports teams, spectacular festivals, an energetic nightlife, and plenty of shopping options Denver has all the appeal and convenience of a large city without the noise, traffic, or pollution. In fact, Denver is often rated as one of the best cities to live in the United States.

Come see for yourself!

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http://www.planetware.com/colorado/denver-us-co-d.htm
http://www.denver.org
http://www.denver.com
http://www.denvergov.org