Welcome to Denver!

One look and you will want to stay. Metro Denver has an enviable quality of life that makes it simply one of the best places in the United States to live and work.

Just step outside. Metro Denver offers a panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains, the nation's largest public park system, and more than 300 days of sunshine a year. As a result of these and other amenities, the metro area consistently tops the lists of most livable cities.

Recreation and an active lifestyle beckon. It's no wonder that metro Denver's young, active residents are among the nation's healthiest—in both mind and body. Area residents dabble in everything from skiing to hiking, mountain biking to river rafting. Perhaps that's why the area is one of the fittest cities in the country.

When they're not enjoying the region's great outdoors, citizens take advantage of championship sports teams and cultural attractions, such as events at the Denver Performing Arts Complex— the largest such facility outside of New York City.

An Ideal Climate

The metro Denver area is situated on the high plains at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Moderate temperatures, low levels of humidity and abundant sunshine provide an ideal climate for year-round activities. In fact, the area has more annual days of sunshine than either San Diego or Miami Beach.

Winter storms are normally short-lived, and snow melts rapidly. However, the nearby mountains and ski resorts receive significant annual snowfall, allowing residents to enjoy the best of both worlds—a mild climate for hiking, biking and a variety of outdoor activities, as well as a nearby climate for snow skiing, snowboarding and other mountain activities.