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Boulder – Boulder is an affluent community, brimming with cultural activities.  It is the home of the University of Colorado, which has 20,000 undergraduate students.  This city of 100,000 is blessed with the natural beauty of the foothills to the Rockies.  There are more than 50 parks and over 200 miles of biking and hiking trails.  It is just 30 miles from Denver and even closer to Rocky Mountain National Park. (Click here to view full report)

Colorado Springs – Colorado Springs is a city of 320,000 in a magnificent natural setting on a high plain nestled at the base of Pikes Peak and the spectacular Colorado Rockies.  It has a surprisingly mild climate with very few weather extremes.  In addition, there are an extraordinary number of parks, trails and open space facilities.  It is considered among the best small cities for its cultural and educational activities.  Colorado Springs is a primary training location for world class athletes.  (Click here to view full report)

Fort Collins – See Loveland report.

Grand Junction – Grand Junction (46,000) is on the Western Slopes of the Rockies in the fertile valley at the confluence of the Gunnison and Colorado rivers. It has a mild and dry four-season climate and is surrounded by magnificent landscapes. Grand Junction is in the wine country of the state and home of Mesa State College. It has a good many cultural activities, good healthcare facilities, year-round golf, and outstanding outdoor recreational opportunities. (Click here to view full report)

Loveland – As the “Gateway to the Rockies,” Loveland is nestled in a valley at the mouth of the beautiful Big Thompson Canyon.  Rocky Mountain National Park and Trail Ridge Road are just a short drive away.  Trail Ridge Road, at above 12,000 feet elevation at its highest point, is the highest paved through road in the United States.  It is just 30 miles west of town.  The historic centerpiece of Loveland is its downtown.  In the late 1800s, commercial buildings began sprouting up near the railroad tracks where passengers and freight arrived daily.  Since then, for more than 100 years, Loveland’s development has been reflected in the growth of this central business district.  (Click here to view full report)

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