The state of Colorado’s most populous city is Denver with a population of more than 590,000. In 2008 the United States Census Bureau estimated that Denver was the 24^th most populous city in the country. Denver is also the Colorado state capital. The city is a consolidated city-county, and it is located on the High Plains on the South Platte River Valley. Denver is also just east of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Find other large cities in Colorado in the Colorado business directory. Denver’s official elevation is exactly one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level which is the reason the city’s nickname is Mile High City. Denver’s metropolitan area is extremely large and in 2008 was ranked the 21^st most populous metropolitan statistical area.

There are multiple opportunities for family fun in Denver. The yellow pages offer insight into the various shopping centers, restaurants, and tourists attractions. Denver also houses exciting outdoor events like city and state parks. There are over 200 parks in Denver, and many of the parks were acquired in the late 19th and early 20th centuries from state lands. Some of Denver’s parks include City Park, Chessman Park, and Red Rocks Park which is a mountain park. Other tourist attractions are the Denver Zoo for the family, the Lumber Baron Murder Mystery Dinner Theater for couples, or the Denver Art Museum for art lovers. For a shopping fix, visit one of Denver’s premier shopping centers like the 16^th Street Mall or the Denver Pavilions. You can also check out BestDenver.net for the best businesses in Denver, CO.