Recreation in Denver
Residents never run out of things to do in the historically and culturally rich city of Denver. The city offers an array of activities, fabulous nightlife, art museums, sporting arenas, five star restaurants, and much more. Denver, CO real estate is continuing to soar for this very reason, and the value of Denver homes is increasing steadily.
Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy more than 200 parks within the city limits of Denver alone, plus 20,000 acres of parks in the nearby mountains. The parks offer residents and visitors optimal opportunities for hiking, camping, picnicking, and more. There are also 850 miles worth of beautiful bike trails, and more than 90 golf courses. Nearby mountains allow for recreational skiing as well. A very active and healthy city, Denver was rated as one of the "fittest cities" in the nation in 2005 by Men's Fitness Magazine.
As the ultimate sports capital, Denver is ranked as one of the top sport cities in the country and the city is the proud home of eight major sports franchises. The franchises include teams within all of the four major league sports-The NHL Colorado Avalanche, NBA Denver Nuggets, NFL Denver Broncos, and Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies. There are also two professional soccer teams, a lacrosse team, an arena football team, horse racing, dog racing, and one of the world's largest rodeos, known simply as "the National Western." More than six million fans attend sporting events in Denver each year.
Denver has a remarkable appreciation for the arts, thanks to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts (DCPA), which is the second largest in the nation, following New York City. The DCPA boasts ten theaters, providing seating for 10,000 people to attend theatrical plays, symphonies, operas, and ballets. There are more theater seats in the DCPA than in New York City's Lincoln Center.
Art lovers also frequent the Denver Art Museum, which has recently undergone a major expansion. The Denver Zoo is the fourth most popular zoo in the country, and is presently undergoing $130 million worth of renovations and improvements. The Downtown Aquarium features more than 15,000 different fish and plant species, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science has recently added a space museum, plus a brand new digital planetarium.
In addition to outdoor recreation, sports, art, and theater, Denver provides residents and visitors with ultimate shopping, dining, and entertainment options. With so much to do and see, Denver, CO real estate is sure to continue to climb at a rapid rate. An experienced Denver Realtor can provide you with all the information you need on Denver real estate and lovely Denver homes. Contact our experienced Denver Realtors at 1-877-777-TURN today.
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