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  Denver, also known as the mile high city, is the capital of Colorado. It's a youthful city with a lot of great public events and it is nestled just east of the foothills in the Rockies. Moving to Denver isn't too difficult, and there are plenty of places to rent or buy a home, apartment or loft.
  
  

Finding the Best Neighborhood in Denver

• Depending on what type of neighborhood you're looking for, you'll find it in Denver. Despite a commercial center with many high rises, the majority of Denver is residential, with many distinct neighborhoods. For instance, the Baker district, also called the South Broadway neighborhood, is an up and coming neighborhood with numerous restaurants and bars, suitable for young couples and singles. A similar area is the East Colfax strip, which is filled with bars and music venues. The Highlands neighborhood is more for couples and young families, as is the Stapleton district. The Cherry Creek region is a more expensive area suitable for more established families. And Capitol Hill is a broad mix of families, singles and couples. For maps and information on Denver's neighborhoods, check out Visit Denver's Neighborhoods page.
  
  

Getting to The Mile High City

• When moving to Denver, the journey is the most difficult part. Driving across the midwestern plains is a long, lonely drive. Make sure you rest often, especially if you're driving a large truck or hauling a trailer. If you're coming from the west, climbing the Rockies will put a toll on your vehicle. Even I-70, the easiest route over the Rockies, has steep grades that will tax your brakes and transmission. Once you make it to Denver, however, you should find your new home rather quickly. Denver is laid out on a mostly square grid and is easily navigable by major streets.
  
  

Now That You're Here

• Denver's a youthful city with a median age of about 34, according to HomeInsight. So there's a lot going on, from hip restaurants in the heart of downtown Denver, to the spots in your neighborhood. The city has a vibrant nightlife and most nationally touring bands will play at one of the city's music venues, like the Fillmore Auditorium, the Bluebird Theatre, the Gothic Theater, the Ogden Theatre or some of the city's smaller venues. The city also has many public events from a large Cinco de Mayo festival to one of the biggest Pride festivals, a national stock show or weekly jazz in the park events. A local paper, the Westword, has great lists of events you might be interested in. And then there's the mountains: by driving just 30 minutes west of Denver you can start enjoying the Rockies. Numerous mountain hiking and biking trails are near by, and as you go farther west the mountains and adventures you can have in them get bigger.