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Pediatric Residency Program
Where We Live
The dynamic city of Denver is located on the high plains against a backdrop of the majestic Rocky Mountains. Denver is unique in that it successfully blends the sophisticated urban beat of the city with easy access to the solitude and silence of mountain wilderness. Close to three million people of widely diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds live in the Denver metro area. About one-third of the population is of Hispanic background; another 10 percent are of African-American heritage. Denver’s cultural, culinary, and athletic offerings are world-class.
Yet just a few minutes’ drive from this highly livable metropolis are areas of complete openness and stunning natural beauty. Besides its world-renowned skiing, the foothills and mountains just west of the city offer every imaginable summer and winter outdoor activity. Coloradans enjoy some of the finest weather in the country, with 300 days of sun each year.
Cost of Living and Housing
Chiefs' Best of Colorado
Resident Photos
The Denver Skyline from City Park
For more information about Denver: VISIT DENVER, The Convention & Visitors Bureau
Cost of Living and Housing
Denver’s cost of living is very manageable on our resident salaries, and is quite low when compared to cities on both coasts, especially given our quality of life. This extends to the housing market. Residents live in a diverse array of neighborhoods in Denver and its surrounding towns, with about a 50/50 split between those who rent and those who purchase homes. A helpful website for housing options is www.apartmentguide.com, to view properties, floor plans, and pricing.
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Chiefs' Best of Colorado
Best Denver Parks
Washington Park
City Park
Cheesman Park
Best Annual Events
Cherry Creek Arts Festival (Cherry Creek North, July)
Cheyenne Frontier Days (Cheyenne, WY, July)
Great American Beer Festival (Downtown, September)
National Western Stock Show and Rodeo (Denver, January)
Best Athletic Events
Bolder Boulder (10k)
Boulder Backroads Marathon and Half-Marathon
Cherry Creek Sneak (5k)
Colorado Colfax Marathon
Courage Classic (3 day, 150 mile bike ride)
Denver Gorilla Run (5k)
Elephant Rock Century (100 mile bike ride)
Moonlight Classic (20 mile night bike ride)
Ride the Rockies (5 day, 400 mile bike ride)
Susan G. Komen - Race for the Cure (5k)
Best Day Trips
Celestial Seasonings Tea factory (Boulder)
Coors Brewery (Golden)
Fat Tire Brewery (Fort Collins)
Garden of the Gods (Colorado Springs)
Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall (Boulder)
Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs)
Rocky Mountain National Park (Estes Park)
Royal Gorge (History Train & Whitewater Rafting)
US Olympic Training Center (Colorado Springs)
Best Road Trips
Aspen/Glenwood Springs
Great Sand Dunes National Park
Mesa Verde National Park
Steamboat Springs
Telluride
Best Evening/Weekend Outings
Denver Botanic Gardens
Film on the Rocks (Weekly at Red Rocks, summer)
Jazz in the Park (Sundays at City Park, summer)
Red Rocks Concerts
Yoga Rocks the Park (Sunday evenings, summer)
Best Pro Sports
Colorado Avalanche (NHL)
Colorado Mammoth (Indoor Lacrosse)
Colorado Rapids (Soccer)
Colorado Rockies (MLB)
Denver Broncos (NFL)
Denver Nuggets (NBA)
Best Museums/Performing Arts
Denver Art Museum
Denver Center for the Performing Arts
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Molly Brown House Museum
U.S. Mint
Best Kid-Friendly Activities
Butterfly Pavilion
Children’s Museum of Denver
Downtown Aquarium
Denver Zoo
Elitch Gardens
Best Skiing/Snowboarding
Arapahoe Basin
Breckenridge
Beaver Creek
Copper Mountain
Keystone
Steamboat
Vail
Winter Park
Resident Photos
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