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Denver, Colorado Retirement Denver is located at exactly 5280 ft. elevation, hence its nickname, ‘Mile High City’. It even boasts its own brand of weird American food, the Rocky Mountain Oyster. Denver was founded where the first few flakes of gold were discovered in 1858, and fittingly enough, the first permanent structure was a saloon. Set against a brilliant Rocky Mountain backdrop, Denver blends its Old West heritage with cosmopolitan hip. Population: Denver's population was 612,193 as of 2011.

Climate: Denver is nestled at the base of the Rockies, not in them, so it has a mild-ish climate that surprises many people. In winter the average daily high temperature is 45 degrees, and days reaching 60 degrees are not uncommon. Good news for retirees, golf courses and outdoor cafes are able to stay open all year since snow doesn’t stay on the ground long.

Cost of living: Not bad for a major metropolitan area, the cost of living in Denver is 5% greater than the national average.

Housing costs: 2% greater than the national average, the median home cost in Denver is $225,700.

Colleges and Universities: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Denver is one of a network of more than 120 such programs across the United States that are meeting the needs of retirees who want to learn simply for the sake of learning. It is a membership program designed for men and women age 50 and "better" who wish to pursue lifelong learning in a relaxed non-competitive atmosphere. Transportation: Denver International (DIA) is the area’s high-tech, user-friendly international airport. Denver has a wide array of ground transportation options including public transportation, trains, car rentals, and taxi, limo, and shuttle services.

Travel and tourism: Retirees who enjoy sports will appreciate that Denver is one of only two cities in America with eight professional sports teams. Some of the city’s top attractions include Red Rocks Amphitheatre and Park, the Denver Art Museum, the Denver Zoo, and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

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