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Beyond the Great Outdoors
In the shadow of the Rockies, Colorado's urban culture is vibrant and progressive. Indus-
tries like high tech, communications and education propel a robust economy. Former cow
town Denver boasts iconic sports arenas, a revitalized downtown and plenty of bike
routes, breweries and hipster hangouts. Nearby university towns of Boulder and Fort
Collins pair stunning natural settings with progressive vibes. Even Aspen is known almost
as much for its summer music festival and think-tank intellect as its adventure opportunit-
ies. South of the Arkansas River, Colorado was once Mexico, and pockets of Hispanic
culture still thrive. Native American culture persists in the Ute Mountain and Southern
Ute Indian Reservations in southwest Colorado.
