The "Mile High City" of Denver is counted by many as among the most picturesque major cities in the US, with its high elevation and status as gateway to the Rocky Mountains providing panoramic views. The city has grown considerably since its founding in 1858, transforming from a boom town in the days of the Wild West to the economic hub of the Mountain West region. Denver’s location as a mid-point between the West Coast and Midwest has led several major corporations to select it as a distribution point for goods and services.
While the economic and cultural identity of the city has diversified in recent years, energy and beer remain iconic industries associated with Denver. The US operations of Molson Coors are headquartered in Denver, which constitutes part of the city’s long history of beer-making. Coors Field is the downtown home of Major League Baseball’s Colorado Rockies. And numerous energy companies have offices in Denver region to take advantage of the rich oil and mineral deposits found in the Rocky Mountains and surrounding areas. Conservation is also an important part of the city’s culture, with more than 200 parks within Denver itself and 14,000 acres of city-owned mountain parks in the nearby Rockies. This includes Red Rocks Park, home to the famous musical venue of Red Rock Amphitheatre.
A total of 5 interstate highways traverse through the city making it a significant hub for commerce and leisure travel as cars and trucks make their way across the Rocky Mountains. A well-developed mass transit system that includes nearly 40 miles of light rail helps residents and visitors get around the city with ease.
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