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- City of Denver
- www.denvergov.org
- The city’s website is fairly easy to navigate and includes helpful options like “311” and signing up for street-sweeping-day parking alerts for residents. Look for the “Bike Maps” link to plan a two-wheeled excursion or route.
- Colorado Local First
- http://beta.coloradolocalfirst.com
- Do a search for a locally owned independent business in the directory and read reviews of listed businesses.
- Colorado Tourism Office
- www.colorado.com
- If you are a resident and just want a “day-cation” or are coming for a longer stay, be sure to check out this site with vacation ideas and vacation values.
- Denver Infill
- www.denverinfill.com
- Find out how Denver is growing in with infill projects where there were once industrial sites or parking lots.
- Denver Metro Convention and Visitors Bureau
- www.denver.org
- This site is designed for tourists, locals, and yes, conventioneers. The site is loaded with facts, and helps with finding hotels, restaurants, and upcoming events.
- Denver Urban Lifestyle
- www.denverurbanlifestyle.com
- New in spring 2008, this site has event listings and features monthly podcasts about a specific neighborhood or event.
- Gabby Gourmet
- www.gabbygourmet.com
- A radio show food critic now has a website with reviews, photos, and “find of the month” restaurant listings.
- Greenprint Denver
- www.greenprintdenver.org
- An interesting look at the whole concept of a “sustainable city” and what plans are in the works to make Denver more “green.”
- The Intersection
- http://the-intersection.blogspot.com
- Denver street style captured in color photos and with a little commentary from local blogger Renee Mudd. A fun diversion to see if you agree or disagree with her fashion picks.
- Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation
- www.metrodenver.org
- An affiliate of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the Metro Denver EDC has a lot of statistical data for the greater seven-county area. Request a Relocation Package and Guide if you are a newcomer or relocating to the Denver area.
- Regional Transportation District
- www.rtd-denver.com
- Not only can you find bus and light rail schedules and fare information, but the Regional Transportation District (RTD) website also has a trip-planning feature to help you figure out your mass-transit route.
- State of Colorado
- www.colorado.gov
- What isn’t on this site? You can get a hunting or fishing license, find out current weather, view maps, buy a state park pass, and much more.
- Westword
- www.westword.com
- Find out about the latest events around town and check out the annual “Best Of” lists, as well as restaurant reviews.
© Mindy Sink from Moon Denver, 1st Edition
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