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Denver, CO
Overview
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Denver is a city, county and the capital of Colorado. The 2005 population estimate in Denver was 579,744 making Denver the largest city in Colorado. Denver is notorious for being nicknamed "The Mile High City" due to its official elevation of one mile or 5280 feet above sea level.
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Geography
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Denver is located on the Colorado Front Range region with the Great Plains to the east and Rocky Mountains to the west. Downtown Denver is on the east side of the South Platte River. Denver covers a total area of approximately 155 square miles and is approximately 80-100 miles east of the popular ski destinations Breckenridge and Vail.
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Climate
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Denver has four distinct, unpredictable seasons. Measurable amounts of snow have fallen as late as Memorial Day and as early as Labor Day. Summer temperatures usually average 85 degrees F for a high but with the low humidity days are very comfortable. Denver enjoys around 300 days of sunshine annually.
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Housing
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Real estate sales in Denver are on the rise. According to the 2000 Census median house values were listed at $ 165,800. The Spring 2006 market snapshot lists the median house value at $ 247,000. Denver offers a variety of real estate to fit everyones needs.
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In Summary
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Denver hosts an abundant list of historical points of interest such as the 16th Street Mall, Black American West Museum, Confluence Park, Denver Art Museum, Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater. For the sports enthusiast, Denver is home to several sports teams like Superbowl Champs the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies (MLB) and Colorado Avalanche (NHL) just to name a few. Recreational activities are endless in Denver. Take a ballon ride, go hiking, biking, fly-fishing, golfing or just enjoy the beautiful views. Denver is a vibrant, thriving city and a perfect place to call home.
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Denver Real Estate Links
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