CO
West38th state
Colorado
The Centennial State
Capital
Denver
Population
5,773,714
Area
104,094 sq mi
Founded
August 1, 1876
Highlights
- Rocky Mountain National Park, with over 300 miles of hiking trails
- World-class ski resorts including Aspen, Vail, and Breckenridge
- Denver, the 'Mile High City' at exactly 5,280 feet elevation
- Mesa Verde National Park, home to ancient Ancestral Puebloan cliff dwellings
Top Metropolitan Cities
Denver
715,522
The 'Mile High City,' a gateway to the Rockies with a booming economy and outdoor culture.
Colorado Springs
478,961
Home to the US Air Force Academy and Pikes Peak, a major military and tourism center.
Fort Collins
164,224
Home to Colorado State University and a thriving craft beer scene.
Lakewood
155,984
A suburb of Denver with easy access to Red Rocks Amphitheatre and the mountains.