The "Wow" factor is high in Denver. The city is beautiful, bold and energetic offering incredible vies of the 120 mile panorama and almost 200 peaks of the Rocky Mountains. Denver boasts impressive statistics. About 350 people per day move to Denver and over 10 million business and leisure travelers visit the Mile High City each year. The seven-county Denver metropolitan area is three times the size of the State of Rhode Island and it really is one mile high. Denver has the highest percentage of college graduates and the largest number of Baby Boomers in the country. Denver brews more beer than any other city. And, when first-time visitors are asked if they will return to Denver; a resounding majority say Yes!
Denver International Airport (DIA) is a showcase for arriving travelers. Served by 23 airlines and over 1,400 flights per day, it ranks 5th in busiest airports in the U.S. and has been cited as the most efficient airport with the best customer service. The unique architectural design of 34 Teflon-coated peaks echoes the Rocky Mountains on the horizon. Before you rush off to baggage claim, admire the largest public art program in America. Denver transportation includes taxis, major rental car agencies and light rail between Denver Tech Center and Platte River Valley. Getting around Denver is a breeze on foot or via free shuttles along the 16th Street Mall.
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