Tagged : Mile High City

Denver, which bears the nickname of the Mile High City due to its elevation, is the state capital for Colorado. Denver is a city and a county. The city of Denver is located on the South Platte River Valley to the east of the Rocky Mountains. Denver has excellent transportation links to the rest of the region. Much of the city's economy is based on its location, with many goods being transported through the city to the smaller towns and cities that surround it.

The city of Denver was found in 1858 after gold was found in the region. The site of the earliest settlement, which was originally called Montana City, can still be seen in the Grant Frontier Park, where visitors can tour a replica of a 19th century log cabin and see some historic mining equipment.…