Denver

Denver is the capital of Colorado and sits at roughly 1600 meters elevation in the Front Range Urban Corridor between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains. The city spreads across a large area where modern high-rises downtown meet residential neighborhoods with low buildings and wide streets.

The settlement began as a mining town in 1858 during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and was named after Kansas Territory Governor James W. Denver. In the late 19th century, it grew into a major railroad hub and expanded rapidly as a key city in the American West.

Locals spend much of their free time outdoors, using parks and public spaces for jogging, cycling, and gathering with friends. On weekends, neighborhoods fill with people visiting farmers markets, stopping at local breweries, or attending outdoor music events.

Denver International Airport lies northeast of the city and connects the region with domestic and international destinations. Visitors moving around should keep in mind that the altitude can be noticeable during physical activity and staying hydrated is important.

The Denver Mint produces up to 50 million coins daily, marking each with a distinctive D to indicate origin. On the 13th step of the Capitol staircase, there is an engraved marker showing exactly one mile above sea level.

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

Website: https://denvergov.org

GPS coordinates: 39.73917,-104.98472

Latest update: December 14, 2025 20:54