Denver, City in Colorado, US
Denver is the capital and most populated city of the U.S state of Colorado.
Founded in 1858 as a gold mining town during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush, Denver evolved into a major city by the late-19th century.
It's known for its thriving arts scene and cultural institutions like Denver Art Museum and Denver Performing Arts Complex.
Nicknamed the 'Mile High City' because it sits exactly one mile (5280 feet) above sea level.
Denver has 300 days of sunshine a year, boasting more annual hours of sun than San Diego or Miami Beach.
Location: Denver County
Inception: November 22, 1858
Population: 715522
Elevation above the sea: 1,609 m
Website: denvergov.org
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Denver is the capital and most populated city of the U.S state of Colorado.
Blue Mustang is a 32-foot-tall fiberglass sculpture of a horse located at Denver International Airport.
Coors Field is a baseball park located in downtown Denver, Colorado. It is the home field of the Colorado Rockies, the city's Major League Baseball franchise.
Elitch Gardens Theme Park is a family-friendly amusement park with a variety of rides and attractions.
The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado.
The Molly Brown House Museum is an emblematic Victorian-era home.
The Denver Art Museum is one of the largest art museums between the West Coast and Chicago.
The Colorado General Assembly is the state legislature of the State of Colorado.
The 16th Street Mall is a pedestrian and transit mall in Denver, Colorado.
Lakeside Amusement Park is a family-owned amusement park in Lakeside, Colorado.
The Denver Mint is a branch of the United States Mint that struck its first coins on February 1, 1906.
