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Denver Named Among 2010 Best Winter Locations
Denver Named Among 2010 Best Winter Locations
Move over, California! The Weather Channel has named Denver, Colorado among its, “2010 Best Winter Locations” list. Yes, we’ve bragged about Denver’s mild winter weather to non-residents for years, but they never seem to believe us!
Well, the Weather Channel has finally validated these claims by ranking Denver as the 7th “Best Winter Location” with the reasoning, “When you analyze Denver’s 2009-2010 winter, it’s nearly non-descript. When a winter season is non-descript that usually is a good thing. Denver’s winter lacked any significant winter storms with an active storm track that generally stayed to Colorado’s south. Yes, temperatures did remain at or below average for the majority of the season but a winter season without any crippling snowstorms in the city is a win in our book.” Other cities named included Los Angeles (#9 – yes, it was ranked lower than Denver after its heavy rain this winter), Honolulu (#4), Portland, Oregon (#3), Taos, New Mexico (#2), and Seattle (#1).
These rankings may be up for debate – let’s see Los Angeles or Denver in January? Maybe the judges forgot or totally overlooked our massive Halloween snowstorm? We’ll take it, though! We’ll see if our good fortune holds since March is usually one of Denver’s snowiest months. And, what is wrong with a little snow in Colorado?
If the Weather Channel’s judges think Colorado’s winters are good, they should come and visit during Denver’s beautiful, mild summer months. Denver’s low humidity, mild temperatures, and cool nights, arguably makes it once of the best cities for summer weather.
For information on Denver’s weather, or regarding Denver relocation, please contact TeamCox Realtors – Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.
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Colorado Named Among Country’s Happiest States
Colorado Named Among Country’s Happiest States
Colorado has been named among the happiest states in the country. The 2009 Gallup-Healthways Well-Being Index conducted interviews with 350,000 American adults. The well-being score was calculated from the average of six sub-categories, including life evaluation, emotional health, work environment, physical health, healthy behavior, and basic access.
Other high-ranking “happy” states included Hawaii, Utah, Montana, Minnesota, Iowa and Vermont.
It’s easy to see why people are happy living in Colorful Colorado – our state offers endless recreational, professional, and cultural opportunities, along with some of the most beautiful scenery in the country.
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Aurora, Colorado, Named Among the Most Affordable Places to Retire
U. S. News & World Report Names Aurora, Colorado as One of America’s Most Affordable Places to Retire
There are certainly some nice things being said about Aurora, Colorado. Earlier this year, The Rocky Mountain News singled out Aurora (population: 310,000) as having the best tasting tap water in the Rocky Mountains.
U.S. News & World Report has also named Aurora as one of the country’s most affordable places to retire. Aurora’s median home price of $138,000 certainly makes it more affordable than other areas. It is approximately $40,000 less than neighboring Denver.
There are other many other things that make Aurora a desirable retirement destination, including its East End Arts District, the city’s many trails and recreational offerings, and the Aurora Center for Active Adults.Aurora also has excellent medical facilities, including the Anschutz Medical Campus and a new VA Hospital that is currently under construction.So, pour yourself a large glass of some of the best tasting tap water around, and enjoy the good life in Aurora, Colorado.
For more information on retiring in Aurora, Colorado, or anywhere in the Denver area, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.
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Prime Viewing Times of Colorado’s Autumn Colors
Fall is finally in the air. One of my most favorite things about the autumn season is to head up to the Colorado Rockies to view the changing colors of the aspen trees. When is the best time to see this gold brilliance? According to 9News.com, the prime viewing times for the Colorado’s aspen trees are:
Northern Mountains: September 19th- October 4th
Central: September 22nd – October 10th
Southern: September 25th- October 13th
Extreme South: September 18th- October 16th
For information on traveling through Colorado’s high country, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060.
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Colorado’s Most Scenic Byways
Fall is already in the air, so it is time to start planning your annual fall getaway to the beautiful Colorado Rocky Mountains. Our partners at Land Title have compiled, “Scenic Byways in Colorado,”a must-readpiece for all fall travelers. A few of the recommended routes to view the fall foliage are a short drive from the Denver metro area, including Central City to Estes Park, Estes Park to Grand Lake, Georgetown to Grant, Garden of the Gods to Sedalia, and many more.
For information on traveling through Colorado’s high country during any season, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. Happy Traveling!
Denver Tourism Faring Well in Economic Downturn
It’s summer in Colorful Colorado, which means it’s prime tourism season. According to Visit Denver, Denver tourism bucked a national decline tourism spending last year – Denver visitors spent a record $3.1 billion, which is a 9 percent increase from 2007.
While the number of overnight visitors was virtually unchanged from 2007 to 2008, the travelers spent more money. Where are these visitors coming from? California, Texas, and Florida residents make up the most Colorado tourists, so please, be nice to the Texans.
This trend isn’t surprising since Denver has so much to offer its visitors – the Cherry Creek mall, LoDo, the 16th Street Mall, are just a few of our city’s most-popular tourism spots.
For information on tourism in Denver, or regarding Denver relocation, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialist – at 300-400-6060.
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Top Tourist Attractions in the Denver Area
Top Denver-Area Attractions
Top Denver-Area Attractions
16th Street Mall
Cherry Creek Shopping District
Denver Zoo
Castle Rock Factory Outlets (Castle Rock)
LoDo Historic District
Larimer Square
Coors Brewery (Golden)
Colorado Rockies
Colorado State Capitol
Denver’s Downtown Aquarium
Top Paid Admission Sites in the Denver Area
Denver Zoo
Colorado Rockies
Downtown Aquarium
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Denver Art Museum
Colorado History Museum
Children’s Museum of Denver
Red Rocks Amphitheatre (Morrison)
Denver Botanic Gardens
Elitch Gardens
For information on Denver entertainment and attractions, please contact TeamCox Realtors – your Denver real estate specialists – at 303-400-6060. Have a fun summer!
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Metro-Denver 4th of July Events!
DON’T MISS OUT ON YOUR NEGIHBORHOOD’S 4TH OF JULY EVENTS!
AURORA
4th of July Spectacular
Date: July 4th at 7:00pm
Activities: Largest Fireworks Display in the Metro-Area. Activities start at
Location: Aurora Municipal Center Lawn
Sounds of Southlands
Date: July 3rd & July 4th from 6:00pm – 8:00p
Activities: Kick-off to Summer Concert Series
Location: Southlands Mall in Aurora
CASTLE ROCK
The Meadows
Date: July 4th from 11:00am-3:00pm
Activities: Misc. activities Fireworks
Location: Butterfield Crossing Park in The Meadows
Rockin’ the Fourth
Date: July 4th at 5:00pm
Activities: Misc. Activities, Fireworks at Dark
Location: Metzler Ranch Community Park, 4175 Trail Boss Road in Castle Rock
CENTENNIAL
4th of July Celebration
Date: July 4th
Activities: Misc. Activities, Fireworks at Dark
Location: Centennial Olympic Park
DENVER
Coors Field
Fireworks after the Rockies Game on July 3rd
Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Date: July 3-5
Location: Denver’s Cherry Creek North Shopping District, from 2nd to 3rd Avenues, on the six streets between Clayton and Steele Streets.
Invesco Field
Activities: Fireworks after the Outlaws game on July 4th
Location: Invesco Field in Denver
LITTLETON
Four Mile Historic Park Celebration
Activities: Misc. activities
Date: July 4th: (10:00am-4:00pm), Fireworks (9:30pm)
Location: Belleview, Cornerstone and Progress Parks (near South Windermere and West Belleview Avenues) in Littleton
LONE TREE
Lone Tree’s 12th annual Independence Day Celebration (residents only)
Activities: 5K Run, Community Parade
Date: July 4th: (4:00pm), Misc. activities, Fireworks (9:15pm)
Location: Sweetwater Park in Lone Tree
PARKER
Let Freedom Sing
Activities: Misc. activities
Date: July 4th at (2:00pm), Fireworks (9:00pm)
Location: East side of Town Hall; 20120 E. Mainstreet in Parker
Event Admission is Free
Denver Named Most Photo-Friendly City in the United States
Get your cameras out! Popular Photography magazine recently named Denver as the “Most Photo-Friendly City in America, ” out of the most 30 populous cities in the United States. According to the magazine’s press release, Denver was singled out “for the fantastic backdrops in its historic LoDo —Lower Downtown—section, as well as for weather that often serves up sparkling mornings and dramatic bulbous thunderheads above the Front Range peaks on the western edge of the city. Capricious weather can give you 70-degree temperatures and quaking aspen trees one day, blizzards the next. Plus, the rugged Rockies are just a short ride away.”
Denver ranked above San Francisco (2) and Austin (3), both beautiful cities. This is another sign of Denver’s growing reputation as a prime destination for travel and leisure. Thank you, Popular Photography magazine for recognizing our city’s unique charm and beauty. We are truly lucky to live here.
Denver Tops List of “Best Places to Live”
The secret is out! Washington-based Pew Research Center has picked the Mile High City as the “number one big city to call home” in the country. Our great city, which was chosen from the 30 largest metropolitan areas in the United States, is in good company with San Diego and Seattle also ranking in the top three.
What makes Denver great place to live? Size. It is not too big, and not too small, so you never feel overwhelmed here. Denver truly has it all – a sophisticated night life, fine dining, a wonderful arts district, premier museums, shopping, and much more. For some stress relief, City Park, Washington Park, Sloan’s Lake, and the Botanic Gardens are only a few minutes from Downtown Denver. Our state-the art light rail system, which already provides transportation to most parts of the city, is on track for future expansion. Denver’s sports teams are an important part of life in Denver. We love our sports, especially the Denver Broncos (with a new coach!), the Colorado Rockies, the Denver Nuggets, and the Colorado Avalanche.
If you need a getaway from hectic city life, the Rocky Mountain’s foothills are within a 30-minute drive from Denver. How about a little fly fishing in gorgeous Clear Creek Canyon, which is only 30 minutes away? Colorado’s world-class ski resorts are less than two hours away from Denver.
The median age of a Denver resident is 34, which makes it a young, family-oriented city. Young families present a need for top-notch schools, so the Denver metro area boasts some of the finest school systems in the country, which offer advanced programs for gifted children, along with premier programs for children with developmental challenges.
Denver is truly a wonderful city, and we are proud to call it home. If you have questions about living in Denver, or regarding the Denver real estate market, please contact TeamCox Realtors at 303-400-6060. We’ll do our best to not over-sell it!
