Mountain living but close to a major city? Yes, please. Here are the main foothills towns that provide ideal mountain living while still having access to amenities and Denver.

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Towns

>>Bailey: One hour from Denver, “down the hill” from Evergreen.

>>Blackhawk/Central City: One hour from Denver, around Golden Gate Canyon state park, famous for a casino

>>Conifer: 40 minutes from Denver, off Hwy-285, half-way to Bailey and other further mountain towns

>>Evergreen: 40 minutes to Denver. Classic mountain town famous for their lake and art

>>Genesee: 30 minutes to Denver, just up the road from Golden featuring Golden schools

>>Georgetown: 50 minutes to Denver, home of the famous Georgetown train

>>Idaho Springs: 40 minutes to Denver. Quaint mountain town on the way to ski towns

>>Idledale: 30 minutes to Denver, just west of Morrison

>>Indian Hills: 30 minutes to Denver, south-west of Morrison

>>Kittredge: 40 minutes to Denver, outside of Morrison, right before you get to Evergreen

>>Morrison: 25 minutes to Denver, home of the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater

>>Nederland: 1 hour to Denver, almost to Boulder

>>Pine: 1 hour to Denver, south of Conifer

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