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Nearby Denver is one of America’s most exciting cities. Founded in 1859 as a gold mining camp, this diverse city now has a population of 2.4 million and is the largest city in a 600-mile radius. Blessed with spectacular views at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and 300 days of sunshine a year, residents love to enjoy the outdoors. Denver boasts the largest city park system in the nation, 90 golf courses and more than 650 miles of bike trails. Enthusiasts can find a multitude of offerings within the local national forests and state parks. The recreation benefits for its residents include dude ranches, biking, hiking, camping, fly fishing, golf, skiing and white water rafting. There are beautiful stretches of whitewater throughout Colorado, from mild float trips to wild Class V rapids, just minutes from Hampden and Hampden South.
Denver has a diverse population, architecture and lifestyle. With such a short proximity to the downtown area, the arts, theatre and a bustling nightlife are readily available to the residents of Hampden and Hampden South. Denver has one of the highest educated populations in America and a great love of the arts. The Denver Art Museum is in the process of doubling with a new wing, while the Denver Performing Arts Complex is the second largest in the nation with ten theatres seating 10,000 people for theatre, symphony, opera and ballet. Other star attractions are the Denver Zoo, the Botanic Gardens and Mile High Stadium.
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