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The Fountain Valley loop is an easy beginner hike, while Willow Creek South Rim loop offers more challenge.
For dance and nightclub vibes, one local suggested Bar Standard, Club Vinyl, Temple, and Beacon's.
“Bar Standard, Club Vinyl, Temple, 1134 Broadway are all good options for general dance/nightclub vibes.”
From 9 resident comments about meeting people and the social scene.
One resident said they could only find very small venues and no bigger venues when searching for places to see shows.
“I can't tell if Google is failing me or maybe my expectations aren't jiving with reality. I have found a few very small venues but no bigger venues. I...”
Read the full commentOne resident made good friends through activity-based meetup groups without needing a special friend-finding app.
“I made some really good friends on activity-based meetup groups and doing the same in Denver. No need for special app like Bumble for Friends.”
Read the full commentOne resident suggests using meetup.com to find groups for 20-30 year olds, saying they met many people this way.
“Go to this website called meetup.com or download the app and find groups for 20-30 year olds. I've met so many people through this to the point...”
Read the full commentOne resident advises going to group gatherings like clubs, volunteering, or bars and simply talking to people normally.
“Go to a group gathering with expectations of socialization (club, volunteer, bar, etc). Talk to people like a normal human being. Rinse and...”
Read the full commentOne resident of eight years says it can be hard to actually make new friends as an adult in Denver.
“I’ve lived in the Denver area for about eight years and something I’ve noticed is how hard it can be to actually make new friends as an adult.”
Read the full commentOne resident describes mixed feelings, saying Denver dating is both bad and great due to lots of young people and activities.
“Denver is so bad for dating. Denver is great for dating. There are tons of young people, lots of activities and places to meet. the people are...”
Read the full commentOne resident has lived in Colorado for over 15 years and has noticed many people calling it one of the worst cities to meet singles.
“I have lived in Colorado for 15+ years and recently have noticed so many people talking about how it’s one of the worst cities to meet singles and potentially...”
Read the full commentOne resident described feeling discouraged after three dates and one cancellation.
“Im feeling very down today about my long term dating prospects in this city. In the last week, I had 3 dates and then one date that canceled...”
Read the full commentFor dance and nightclub vibes, one local suggested Bar Standard, Club Vinyl, Temple, and Beacon's.
“Bar Standard, Club Vinyl, Temple, 1134 Broadway are all good options for general dance/nightclub vibes. Beacon's also a good option for r/...”
Read the full commentOne resident said Avanti and Happy Camper work well as upscale hangout spots with music but not a full club scene.
“Avanti and Happy Camper would be your upscale hangout and eatery spots which are also great places to drink with music but not your club scene.”
Read the full commentOne resident said the altitude adjustment is real and can cause headaches and fatigue for the first few weeks after moving.
“The altitude adjustment is real. First few weeks can feel rough - headaches, fatigue. It passes, but I wish I'd known. TheDeskVet. •. 9mo ago.”
Read the full commentOne resident finds people in Denver much more friendly, often having strangers strike up conversations at stores or on walks
“People, from my perspective, are much more friendly here. I have had numerous times where a random person at a store or on a walk strike up a...”
Read the full commentOne resident described eight months of job hunting in Denver that ended in repeated rejection.
“It's now been three months since I graduated and about eight months of applying to jobs in Denver and I have essentially fallen flat on my face.”
Read the full commentOne resident said the typical salary for a single person in Denver is 50 to 57k, noting roommates are common.
“The average /typical salary for a single person in Denver is 50-57k. Which is $24-$28 an hour. Like the role I posted. Roommates are a thing.”
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The Fountain Valley loop is an easy beginner hike, while Willow Creek South Rim loop offers more challenge.
“Do the Fountain Valley loop if you want a really easy trail or the Willow Creek/South Rim loop if you want something a little more challenging.”
Read the full commentMt. Falcon offers relatively flat, high trails with sweeping views of the city below.
“Mt. Falcon has some great, relatively flat but high trails that give you great views of the city. Waterton Canyon to Cheesman Reservoir.”
Read the full commentOne resident suggested Waterton Canyon to Cheesman Reservoir as another hike option.
“Mt. Falcon has some great, relatively flat but high trails that give you great views of the city. Waterton Canyon to Cheesman Reservoir.”
Read the full commentFor dance and nightclub vibes, one local suggested Bar Standard, Club Vinyl, Temple, and Beacon's.
“Bar Standard, Club Vinyl, Temple, 1134 Broadway are all good options for general dance/nightclub vibes. Beacon's also a good option for r/...”
Read the full comment“Denver ticks many of the boxes I'm looking for”
What's nearby
Within 5 miles of the center of the Denver area.
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What rent costs
Of about 419,327 rented homes in the Denver area, 63% rent for under $2,000 a month and 93% for under $3,000.
Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.