The Towns in the Colorado Foothills
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 downtown Denver, 30 minutes west of Evergreen.
>>Blackhawk/Central City: One hour from downtown Denver, around Golden Gate Canyon state park, famous for a casino
>>Conifer: 40 minutes from downtown Denver, off Hwy-285, half-way to Bailey and other further mountain towns
>>Evergreen: 40 minutes from downtown Denver. Classic mountain town famous for their lake and art culture
>>Genesee: 30 minutes from downtown Denver, up the road from Golden featuring Golden schools
>>Georgetown: 50 minutes from downtown Denver, home of the famous Georgetown train
>>Idaho Springs: 40 minutes from downtown Denver. Quaint mountain town on the way to ski towns
>>Idledale: 30 minutes from downtown Denver, just west of Morrison
>>Indian Hills: 30 minutes from downtown Denver, south-west of Morrison
>>Kittredge: 40 minutes from downtown Denver, outside of Morrison, right before you get to Evergreen
>>Morrison: 25 minutes from downtown Denver, home of the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater
>>Nederland: 1 hour from downtown Denver, almost to Boulder
>>Pine: 1 hour from downtown Denver, south of Conifer
Let’s get going
Ready to get going? Need help deciding? Let me be your guide to mountain living in the foothills. Let’s go!
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