One look and you will want to stay. Metro Denver has an enviable quality of life that makes it simply one of the best places in the United States to live and work.

Just step outside. Metro Denver offers a panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains, the nation’s largest public park system, and 300 days of sunshine a year. As a result of these and other amenities, the metro area consistently tops the lists of most livable cities.

Recreation and an active lifestyle beckon. It’s no wonder that Metro Denver’s young, active residents are among the nation’s healthiest—in both mind and body. Area residents dabble in everything from skiing to hiking, mountain biking to river rafting. Perhaps that’s why the area is one of the fittest cities in the country.

When they’re not enjoying the region’s great outdoors, citizens take advantage of championship sports teams and cultural attractions, such as events at The Denver Performing Arts Complex—the largest such facility under one roof outside of New York City.