Denver, CO

united states

Denver sits a mile high where the plains meet the Rockies, connected by I-25 running north-south and I-70 heading west to the mountains. Popular routes include the 75-mile drive south to Colorado Springs and the scenic US 36 northwest to Boulder. Denver International Airport lies 25 miles northeast via Peña Boulevard. The city's diagonal street grid follows the South Platte River, creating angled intersections that puzzle newcomers.