Interesting Facts about Denver, Colorado

Published: August 18, 2021

When you move somewhere new, there are always new things to learn about your new home and places to see! Here are several interesting facts about the city of Denver and state of Colorado. Even if you know a few of these, we hope that it helps you get to know the state a bit more before you consider moving there.

1. Denver brews more beer than any other city in the nation, with over 200 different beers brewed daily.
2. Louis Ballast, who operated the Humpty Dumpty Barrel Drive-In in Denver, was the first person to trademark the cheeseburger.
3. Denver’s nicknamed the Mile High City because it sits at an elevation of exactly one mile, or 5280 feet.
4. Denver’s bright blue sky really is bluer then many other cities’. Because of Denver’s elevation, the air has less water vapor.
5. In the early part of 1858, no one living in the area that makes up the city of Denver today. That changed in July 1858 when gold was found nearby, and the Pike’s Peak Gold Rush (later known as the Colorado Gold Rush) began.
6. Denver averages 300 days of sunshine each year, and more annual hours of sun than San Diego or Miami Beach.
7. The Denver Mint produces about 40 million coins a day or a total of 8 billion coins a year, all of which have a D mark.
8. The Denver Performing Arts Complex –one of the largest in the U.S. –covers four blocks and 12 acres. The DPAC contains ten performance spaces with more than 10,000 seats connected by an 80 ft. tall glass roof.
9. Similarly – thanks to its high elevation and dry air — baseballs fly further at Denver’s Coors Field, making it one of the best ballparks in the nation for home runs.
10. Denver has the largest city park system in the nation, with 14,000 acres of mountain parks and 2,500 acres of natural areas.

If you’re ready to move to Denver, CO, then UNITS® has your back for all your moving and storage needs. Relocation in every case can be difficult to accomplish, although it is very possible to make it a positive move. Remember, if you are in need of support, we are here to help with your big move.