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Denver, State capital in Colorado, United States.

Denver stands at exactly 1,609 meters above sea level in the Front Range Urban Corridor between the Rocky Mountains and the High Plains region.

The settlement began as a mining town in 1858 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and received its name from Kansas Territory Governor James W. Denver.

The city maintains more than 200 public parks and multiple recreation centers, offering residents year-round access to sports facilities and green spaces.

Denver International Airport connects the region with major destinations through six runways, serving as the largest airport in North America by total land area.

The Denver Mint produces up to 50 million coins every day, marking them with a distinctive 'D' mint mark to indicate their origin.

Location: Colorado

Inception: November 22, 1858

Elevation above the sea: 1,609 m

Part of: Denver metropolitan area, Southwestern United States

Shares border with: Aurora, Lakewood, Englewood

Address: Denver, CO, USA 80127 Denver

Website: https://denvergov.org

GPS coordinates: 39.73917,-104.98472

Latest update: July 17, 2025 10:52

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Hidden gems of Denver

Denver, often called the Mile High City, presents great views of the Rocky Mountains. It is home to local favorites, important historical sites, and cultural institutions. This selection includes various experiences that highlight different aspects of Denver and broaden the opportunities for exploration.

Best rooftop bars in Denver

Explore a selection of rooftop bars located in Denver, Colorado. These venues offer elevated outdoor spaces where you can enjoy drinks while taking in panoramic views of the city. The collection includes restaurants with terraces, breweries with beer gardens, and specialty bars situated on the roofs of buildings in Denver.

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Blue Mustang
United States of America

Blue Mustang

28.4 km
Empower Field at Mile High
United States of America

Empower Field at Mile High

3.1 km
Mile High Stadium
United States of America

Mile High Stadium

3.3 km
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
United States of America

Elitch Gardens Theme Park

2.6 km
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
United States of America

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

3.8 km
Molly Brown House
United States of America

Molly Brown House

438 m
Denver Art Museum
United States of America

Denver Art Museum

453 m
16th Street Mall
United States of America

16th Street Mall

1.5 km
Lakeside Amusement Park
United States of America

Lakeside Amusement Park

7.7 km
Denver Mint
United States of America

Denver Mint

667 m
Denver Public Library
United States of America

Denver Public Library

340 m
Denver Zoo
United States of America

Denver Zoo

3.2 km
Jesus the Homeless
Canada

Jesus the Homeless

2 km
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
United States of America

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

16.1 km
Republic Plaza
United States of America

Republic Plaza

571 m
The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection
United States of America

The Brown Palace Hotel and Spa, Autograph Collection

609 m
Denver Botanic Gardens
United States of America

Denver Botanic Gardens

2.2 km
International Church of Cannabis
United States of America

International Church of Cannabis

3.3 km
Wells Fargo Center
United States of America

Wells Fargo Center

605 m
Cherry Hills Country Club
United States of America

Cherry Hills Country Club

10.9 km
Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum
United States of America

Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum

7.9 km
Washington Park
United States of America

Washington Park

4.1 km
Convergence Station - Meow Wolf
United States of America

Convergence Station - Meow Wolf

2.7 km
Daniels & Fisher Tower
United States of America

Daniels & Fisher Tower

1.4 km
Basilica of the Immaculate Conception
United States of America

Basilica of the Immaculate Conception

274 m
Colorado Governor's Mansion
United States of America

Colorado Governor's Mansion

1.2 km
Water World, Colorado
United States of America

Water World, Colorado

13.3 km
Westminster Castle
United States of America

Westminster Castle

12.7 km
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