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Moving to the metro Denver area? If so, you have made a fantastic choice. Those who live here understand that it is truly a privilege to live in Colorado and in the Mile High City area. Very few places in the country can rival Colorado’s breathtaking natural beauty, excellent business opportunities, and amazing climate with more than 300 days of sunshine each year.

The metro Denver area is characterized by an extraordinary array of attractions and amenities, including zoos, spacious parks, all major professional sports teams, historical sites, and a variety of museums, aquariums, planetariums and much more.

Residents enjoy quality schools and universities both public and private. Quality healthcare facilities are in abundance, including some of the most acclaimed hospitals and research institutions in the nation.

Metro Denver is served by environmentally friendly Light Rail and other convenient transportation systems. Denver International Airport is regarded as one of the finest airports worldwide, and the region is a world leader in the aerospace industry.

Sports and recreational facilities are among the finest in the nation, and dining, shopping, entertainment, and cultural attractions are found throughout Denver and suburban communities. Likewise, the best skiing and destinations resorts on the planet are just a short drive away in Colorado’s magnificent high country.

Real estate opportunities are as diverse as you’ll find anywhere, from luxury penthouses, lofts, and condominiums in or near downtown, to magnificent mansions, bungalows, Victorians and more in Denver’s historic neighborhoods.

Here are some fun facts that most people will not know, unless you’re a devout trivia buff. Louis Ballast, who operated the Humpty Dumpty Barrel Drive-In in Denver, was the first person to trademark the cheeseburger.

Famous Rock and Roll band Led Zeppelin played their first show in America at the Denver Auditorium Arena on December 26, 1968.

Denver was rated as the healthiest city in the country for pets by Ralston Purina, ranking high in categories such as veterinarian to pet ratio and a low number of fleas.

Denver has the largest city park system in the nation, with 14,000 acres of mountain parks and 2,500 acres of natural areas.

Elvis Presley once flew in his private jet from Memphis to Denver’s Stapleton Airport just for a sandwich. He ordered 22 Fool’s Gold Loafs, a sandwich containing a jar of peanut butter, a jar of grape jelly, and one pound of bacon, from the Colorado Gold Mine Company Steakhouse for him and his friends.

Doug James, Broker Associate, REALTOR ®

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