Denver is not for everyone...
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1/7/2007
I notice a lot of criticism for Denver coming from a certain part of society: cultured, liberal, single, and urbane folks who seem much happier in New York or Miami.
The truth is that Denver is indeed highly suburbanized. That's because it is most a city for families and religious folks. Urban hipsters probably won't find much to do or enjoy about the metro area. It's also true that culture here means "sports" or "skiing" or "church." Sorry, but we're just not that big on opera or art. Real art for us is a crisp touchdown pass from Jay Cutler to Javon Walker. Real art is a loving family dedicated to God raising decent kids.
We have western ambition and adventurousness. In that sense we are a very western city. But we are fundamentally midwestern. We are all about faith and family and reserved hospitality. That's what we care about. Yes we voted for President Bush and no we are not big on fancy-pants gourmet eating. That's just how we like it. If that sounds like you then you would love it. If that sounds terrible to you then you would either want to move elsewhere (if you live here now) or consider relocating to a different more hip place (if you are considering relocation.)
Bp | Lakewood, CO