Local & Long Distance Moving Companies in Denver, CO

Denver, Colorado

With a population of over 2.7 million people there's a reason why so many people are moving to Denver. Often referred to as the Mile High City, Denver is situated at the base of the Rockies where new residents can look forward to occasional snow and mild temperatures. Each neighborhood in Denver has its own unique attributes from the stately Victorian homes in Five Points to the hip and young area of LoDo to the shopping Mecca that is Cherry Creek. Whatever you are seeking you will discover it in Denver.  

Economy:
Denver's location near the mineral-rich Rocky Mountains encouraged mining and energy companies to build there. Denver is also home to several large corporations including the TriZetto Group Inc., the Gates Corporation, DirectTV and Dot Hill Systems. Denver has also enjoyed success in the fast food  industry. Chipotle Mexican Grill, Quizno's and Smashburger were all founded and are currently headquartered in Denver.

History: 
Denver City was founded as a mining town in 1858 by a group of miners that traveled from Georgia. Although this didn't bring about much; the mention of “gold” was enough incentive for more explorers to come to the area. The Denver City territory was claimed in 1861 that was renamed to Denver. In the late 1890s, the city developed there was also a huge rise in corruption, which was infamous with the crime boss, Soapy Smith. Today a major center of social change and development, it's no wonder why Denver moving companies are so busy. 

Tourism:
There is much to see and do while in Denver. Royal Gorge Bridge and Park is a fantastic spot to soak in the areas natural offerings while enjoying 20 plus rides. There are also numerous attractions and museums to explore like Denver's Art Museum, the Black American West Museum or any outdoor adventure at one of Denver's 40 plus state parks. The Denver Botanic Gardens and Commons Park area are just some of the many exciting attractions that await you in Denver.

Colleges/Universities:
• Metropolitan State College of Denver
• University of Colorado at Denver
• University of Denver
• Community College of Denver
• Art Institute of Colorado

Interesting Facts:
• Denver is the most populous city in Colorado.
• Fittingly enough, the first permanent structure in Denver was a saloon
• Denver is one of the few cities in history that was not built on a road, railroad, lake, navigable river or body of water when it was founded. It just happened to be where the first few flakes of gold were found in 1858

Helpful Links:
• Denver Real Estate
• Denver Insurance
• Denver Dental Offices
• Denver Moving Guide