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the lay of the land

If you found this page because you’re considering a move to Denver, Colorado, congratulations. This area has so much to offer, it would take approximately 2.5 bazillion web pages to tell you about it. But with this one page, we’ll try to give you a mountain bluebird’s view of the region and our little corner of it here at The Canyons. And of course, we’d love to have you come for a visit and experience it all for yourself.

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( LOCATION )

A special part
of a special place

It’s fair to say most people know at least a little something about Denver. But a short way south of Denver lies a place where the landscape gets dramatic. With rolling hills and rocky outcroppings. Stands of ponderosa pine and Gambel oak. Green meadows dotted with wildflowers. Some people say this is where Denver becomes Colorado again. Or as we like to say: city close, nature closer.

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( regional highlights )

A state of happiness

Art, music, local food, world-class skiing, big nature, big fun … it’s all here in Colorado.

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Denver

The capital of Colorado is renowned for its ready access to the Rocky Mountains, its thriving music and performing arts scene, and its professional sports. Welcome to the Mile High City.

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Nature

The Canyons abounds with parks and trails. Rueter-Hess Reservoir is minutes away. And the camping, hiking, biking, skiing and snowboarding of the Rocky Mountains is just to the west.

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Castle Pines

One of Colorado’s premier communities, Castle Pines is distinguished by its striking natural beauty and its golf courses, including the Nicklaus-designed Castle Pines Golf Club.

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Castle Rock

The small town just south of The Canyons is named for the iconic butte that rises above a historic downtown known for its local restaurants and its festivals and community events.

( economy )

Diverse, thriving and
overflowing with
opportunity

Being in metro Denver means taking part in one of the country’s most robust regional economies, offering opportunities in a number of industries. Major employers include:

Healthcare: CommonSpirit Health, UCHealth, Kaiser Permanente, Children’s Hospital Colorado, DaVita
Technology/Software: Amazon, Arrow Electronics
Aerospace/Defense: Lockheed Martin, United Launch Alliance, Raytheon
Business/Finance: Deloitte, Charles Schwab
Construction/Engineering: Kiewit Corporation

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( Things to do )

Treat yourself to a taste
of Canyons Living

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Here for a Day?

Grab coffee at The Exchange.
Explore Daniels Park with its wildlife and stunning views.
Enjoy lunch or dinner at the award-winning Canyon House Kitchen + Cocktails™.
Stroll around downtown Castle Rock.
Do a little browsing at Park Meadows Retail Resort.

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Here for a Weekend?

Visit the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre (even if there’s no concert).
Enjoy the galleries and eateries of RiNo, aka Denver’s River North Arts District.
Discover Union Station in Lower Downtown Denver (LoDo).
Play a round at The Ridge golf course in Castle Pines North.
Get up close and personal with the T. rex at Denver Museum of Nature & Science.
Catch a concert at Denver Botanical Gardens.
Dig into a little agritourism at Chatfield Farms.
Have your mind blown at Meow Wolf.

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Here for a Week?

Head to the mountains: soak it up at the Ouray Hot Springs, hike the Colorado Trail, hit the slopes at Breckenridge, fish the Big Thompson River, drive Trail Ridge Road.
Discover Golden: do the Coors Brewery Tour or get a bite at an outdoor bistro along Clear Creek.
Explore Boulder: stroll along Pearl Street Mall, visit the historic Chautauqua Park, hike the Flatirons.
Travel south to Colorado Springs: visit the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum, walk among the sandstone towers in the Garden of the Gods or indulge in some serious thigh burn on the Manitou Springs Incline.