Seven Reasons I Love Living in Denver
I’ve had the pleasure of living in the Denver area for more than 40+ years. I can’t imagine living anyplace else. Here is why I love living, working and playing in Denver.
1. Weather- Last year, Denver had 300+ days of sunshine. The snow falls and usually melts within a few days. If you are looking to get out of the rain and high humidity, Denver is the place to be. Since the snow melted from our
holiday storms, it has been amazing weather. Interested in the current forecast?
2. Seasons- Denver has all four seasons. Spring brings new growth, daffodils and tulips and afternoon rain storms. The summer is warm, but seldom too warm to get outdoors. The fall is decorated with bright golds, oranges and reds. If you’ve never seen our mountain colors in the fall, you definitely need to visit. The winter gives us snow that in most cases falls slowly and blankets the city in wonderful silence. 3. Sports- Denver is a sports city. If you are a sports fan, you will be busy all year round. Here are just a few of the teams.
4. Outdoor activities- Denver has been recognized three times as one of the Top 10 Cities for Cycling by Bicycling Magazine and has an active bicycling program. An interconnected network of trails an interconnected network of trails crisscrosses the Denver Metropolitan area. Bicylists, walkers and joggers are welcome. Just a few miles into the mountains, you’ll find hiking and mountain biking trails as well. Don’t forget the winter skiing, snowshoeing and snowboarding.
5. Culture- Denver has a wonderful collection of museums Denver Art Museum and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. The Denver Performing Arts Complex is the second largest in the nation and offers a wonderful night out experiencing the theatre. The Denver Zoo is the fourth most popular zoo in the nation. Check out our events schedules on Denver365.com and Artstozoo.com
6. People- It is easy to get to know your neighbors in Denver if you enjoy working in your yard or taking the dog for a walk. People are friendly and happy to stop and chat. Neighbors are active in their communities and in the development of the city.
7. Education- Denver has a large selection of higher education institutions including the University of Denver, the University of Colorado and Johnson and Wales University, to name just a few. If you are not looking for a degree, but want the learn about a variety of topics, the Colorado Free University offers a wide variety of courses for people looking to expand their knowledge. The classes are not free, but a great deal of fun.
I could spend all my time writing about Denver. Instead, I’m looking forward to getting out in the fabulous weather later this week. I wonder if my bicycle tires need air.
Colorado is a fantastic place to live. Steamboat Springs is my favorite destination
I was so delighted to see Colorado Free University cited as a reason to love Denver.
As president of CFU, I love it when people are aware of what a special resource CFU
is. There are only about 15 free-standing, independent adult-education centers in the US
and Canada. CFU is one of the largest. There aren’t many places that have the diversity
of offerings–everything from meditation to marketing to wine-tasting to Spanish to Computer
skills to soap-making to pole dancing! The “Free” in Free Unversity comes from the Free
Speach Movement in the late 60’s and refers to the fact that this is education that is accessible
to everyone and that there is no outside regulation. No requirements for participation, no hoops
to jump through, and no grades. It is the coolest thing to walk by our classrooms and see
independent-minded adults who have taken their free time (and paid a small amount of
money) to gain new skills or have new experiences.
Colorado Free University is a special place. Hope to see you in class!
Helen,
I’ve taken many classes at Colorado Free University, including classes in drawing and stained glass.It is a fabulous place and while I haven’t been to the Theater yet to see one of the plays, it is definitely on my list of things to do. Thanks for clarifying the information on how “Free” is meant. That makes a lot of sense.