Index - Key Threads - PHOTO TOURS - Updated 27 June 2009 (Denver: obgyn, rentals)

[Mike from back east]

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Air Conditioning vs Swamp Coolers (Should your house have either?)
- Swamp Cooler vs Air Conditioner
- Whole House Fan vs. Air Conditioning

Airports (10+ threads)
- Places to live within an hour of the airport
- Moving to Denver: DIA for work...help with areas.
- Nice Homes Close to DIA
- Denver Airport

Applewood- Applewood

Architecture, see also HOUSES and the PHOTO TOURS, below
- Architecture study ranks Denver No. 8

Arts
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...m-photo-s.html WITH PHOTO'S
- Info about the arts?

Arvada (11+ threads)
- Arvada?

Asian Interests
- Colorado Dragon Boat Festival

Aurora (30+ threads)
- Southeast Aurora, CO -- PHOTO TOUR
- Mission Viejo & South Central Aurora -- PHOTO TOUR
- Aurora, CO / Iliff Ave -- PHOTO TOUR
- Aurora question
- Great Things About Aurora, Colorado
- Southeast Aurora
- Aurora?
- Centennial or Aurora?
- where to live commutable to Aurora
- Your Honest take on SE Aurora

Baker Neighborhood -- PHOTO TOUR
- Baker area -- Photo Tour

Bakeries
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/color...ml#post2635034

Belle Creek
- Belle Creek sales center closing?!?!? New Town Builders

Botanical Gardens
- Denver Botanical Gardens -- PHOTO TOUR

Brighton (5+ threads)
- What About Brighton or Commerce City??

Brown Palace Hotel -- (PHOTO TOUR)
- What is there to do besides outdoor activities?

Buckley AFB (7+ threads)
- Buckley AFB relocation advice

Bugs
- Bugs in Colorado
- Roaches?
- Miller Moths

Buildings and Churches (PHOTO TOURS)
- Denver Historic Churches -- PHOTO TOUR
- What is there to do besides outdoor activities?
- Moving to Colorado?

Cable / Internet / Phone
- magicJack in Denver?
- Internet and telephone - Qwest or Comcast?
- Internet Options in Denver
- Comcast service
- DirectTV vs. Cable
- Cell Phone service
- CB Radio

Capitol Hill area (5+ threads)
- best areas to live in Denver (PHOTO TOUR)
- Where to Live - Within Capitol Hill

Cars / Registration / Plates / Hot Rods / Driving
- Plates and License
- Car Title/Registration Fees
- DMV Fees
- some elaboration please? re:car tag renewal prices...
- Car Free living in Denver
- What kind of car do we need!
- Driving in the snow
- Winter tires for Denver
- Denver traffic 13th worst in U.S.
- Driving in Denver - Good / Bad / Agressive
- Classic/Hot Rod Car Culture

Centennial (14+ threads)
- DTC & Centennial Airport -- PHOTO TOUR
- Centennial

Cheesman Park / Condo’s (PHOTO TOUR)
- Condos around Cheesman Park

Cherry Creek (13+ threads)
- Cherry Creek State Park -- PHOTO TOUR
- Cherry Creek North: Shopping & Neighborhood -- PHOTO TOUR
- Cherry Creek Area

Cherry Hills Village
- Cherry Hills Village/Cherry Creek Mall

Colfax Street (6+ threads)
- Colfax?

Colleges in Denver
- Favorite quiet places to study?
- University of Colorado at Denver?
- University of Colorado at Denver Questions
- UC Denver, Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora

Commerce City (6+ threads)
- Commerce City, CO -- PHOTO TOUR
- Commerce City

Commuting Issues (there are 60+ threads, search on keywords: commute or commuting)
- How long a commute from Lafayette to Centennial?
- Commute from Cheesman Park to Centennial Airport?
- Downton Denver to Boulder Commute
- Commute time from Broomfield to Highlands Ranch
- Would the commute from Erie to DEN Intl airport kill me?
- Commute from Castle Rock to downtown Denver?

Comparisons
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/30035...ins-other.html
- Arizona vs Colorado?
- Denver vs Asheville
- Denver vs Austin
- Denver vs Chicago
- Denver v. Cleveland
- Denver vs Dallas
- DC or Denver?
- Denver vs Indianapolis
- Denver vs Minneapolis
- Denver vs Phoenix
- Denver vs. Pittsburgh
- Denver vs. Portland, OR
- Denver VS. The OC
- Denver vs Salt Lake City
- Denver or Seattle?
- Denver vs Seattle

Coyotes(known to kill cats and small dogs left outside)
- Aggressive coyotes cause concern
- How much do you fear coyotes in your neighborhood?
- 5 humans attacked by coyotes this winter in Denver!
- coyotes/foxes-how much of an issue is it for you?
- coyotes and our outdoor cat

Crime / Gangs (short answer: not that much of either in Denver)
- What parts of downtown Denver should I avoid??
- bad areas?
- Gang activity in the Denver?
- Is Denver overrun with gangs?
- Denver Ghettos
- Denver more dangerous than New York, San Francisco

Dating / Single Life
- Why Does Denver Attract So Many Young People?
- How's the single life in Denver?
- Dating - Are there a lot of good guys?
- What's the BEST way in Denver to meet Ladies?
- Nice girls in Denver??
- 32 - Single Christian guy considering Denver
- Dating in Denver?

Denver Tech Center (DTC) (12+ threads)
- Would like info on living in DTC

Diversity - see Race Relations, below

Dogs / Dog Parks
- Dog Parks???
- Is Denver dog friendly?
- Dog Breed Restrictions

Downtown Photo Tours
- White Fence Farm & Downtown Denver Fall 2008 -- PHOTO TOUR
- Downtown Denver on a Thursday Night -- PHOTO TOUR
- Christmas in Capitol Hill, Golden Triangle, Parade of Lights -- PHOTO TOUR
- Comment Thread on Denver - Downtown at Christmas - Photo Tour (Discussion only, the post by Averie with the links no longer works)

Downtown / LODO (30+ threads)
- Downtown Denver --about 50 pics -- 4.13.2008 PHOTO TOUR
- LoDo
- Where to live- South of Downtown, near the light-rail???

Edgewater
- School In Edgewater ?

Englewood/Arapahoe Acres (PHOTO TOUR)
- Englewood / Arapahoe Acres / Mid-Century Modern -- Photo Tour

Englewood (9+ threads)
- Englewood

Events / Fun / Entertainment / Nightlife
- Dr. Martin Luther King Parade in Denver -- PHOTO TOUR
- Fun things to do in Denver 07 and 08
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...s-photo-s.html WITH PHOTO'S
- Things for Kids?
- Elitch Gardens
- What is there to do besides outdoor activities?
- Nightlife Events Website

Fishing
- Fishing in Denver?

Five Points area
- Five Points Area - House Shopping
- 5 points revitalized?

Food (Hey, ya gotta eat!)
- Burgers, Best Burger in Denver ?
- Asian / Mexican / ItalianBest places for Asian, Mexican, Italian, ... food?
- Chinese, Does Denver have a Chinatown?
- Coffee, Favorite coffee places
- Cuban, Relocating from Miami - Cuban Food??
- Italian, Italian Restaurants in Littleton/Denver
- Pizza, http://www.city-data.com/forum/27106...ally-good.html
- Pizza, Chicago Style Pizza
- Mexican, Tacos and Good Mexican Food (incl. green chili)
- Mexican, Mexican Restaurant (includes places open 24-hours)
- Mexican, Where are the best authentic burritos / taquerias?
- Mexican, jack in the box, whataburger,taco cabana
- Misc, Best places for Asian, Mexican, Italian, ... food?
- Misc, best restaurant in denver
- Misc, Give us some best kept secrets of denver...
- Misc, Your favorite eats
- Misc, Restaurants in Denver
- Misc, Best Breakfast (not Burrito)
- Steak, Where can I get a great steak within 2-3 hour's drive of Denver?

Gay / Lesbian Community
- gay friendly
- Gay scene

Glendale
- Glendale???

Golden (4+ threads)
- Golden Colorado Q&A

Greenwood Village (15+threads)
- Need advice Greenwood Village or South Aurora - horses + tons of kids

Green Valley Ranch
- Green Valley Ranch????

Gun Ranges
- Gun ranges?

Harvey Park (PHOTO TOUR)
http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...hoto-tour.html

Henderson
- Henderson and relocation questions

Highland
- What can people tell me about Highland

Highlands
- Highlands in Denver

Highlands Ranch (30+ threads)
- Highlands Ranch Information
- Highlands Ranch or Stapleton?

Hiking
- Hiking In Near Around Denver

History
- denver in the 60's70's
- Ridge Home Information

Horses (also see the main Colorado forum)
- Good Equestrian Centers near Denver Metro Area
- Horse Property Near Denver Metro Area?

Houses
- Mediterranean / Tuscan Style Homes -- PHOTO TOUR
- Yards - The hardest thing to find in Denver
- home inspections - the real deal?
- Yards - The hardest thing to find in Denver
- Basement shifting / Foundations / Soils / Bentonite
- Basement floor: Wood or Concrete?
- Newer Craftsman, larger yard, good schools and safe

Italian Festival (PHOTO TOUR)
- Italian Restaurants in Littleton/Denver

Jobs / Employment (24+ threads)
- Job search for out-of-towners
- Using a local address to job hunt
- How is the IT Market out there?
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...tech-jobs.html
- Employment ? for those who relocated from out of State

Kid Stuff
- Amusement Arcades for kids - WITH PHOTO'S

Lakewood (10+ threads)
- Belmar-Lakewood

Landscaping
- Xeriscaping in Denver: Smoky Hill PHOTO TOUR
- Denver landscaping

Libraries
- Denver Public Library

Littleton (20+ threads)
- Littleton

Lone Tree
- Heritage Estates, Lone Tree

Longmont (9+ threads)
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/color...-longmont.html

Medical / Nursing / Hospital / Pharma / Education (10+ threads)
- We're #1 in Children's Hospital Category!!
- Brainstorming needed for nursing school in Colorado
- Nursing Careers - Denver / Education / Employment
- National Jewish Medical and Research Center
- pharma jobs in Colorado?
- Recommend OB/Hospital for high risk?
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...endations.html

Meet ups / Coffees / Teas / Happy Hours
- Anyone game for a Happy Hour in the Tech Center or Lonetree Area?
- Happy Hour?
- Coffee/Tea Meetup

Mexican Interest
- Cinco de Mayo Festival, Denver, 2009 -- PHOTO TOUR

Moms
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...-programs.html
- Calling All Moms....
- Mothers Day Out - Broomfield Area

Money
- Banking?
- Credit Union Recommendations?

Mountain View
- Anyone know anything about Mountain View?

Neighborhoods (30+ threads)
- Good Areas in Denver Metro that are not as well known
- Good place to live, young professional, early 30s
- Communities for 30-somethings withOUT kids?
- Where not to live?
- Need Advice...
- Areas that will hold/increase in value
- Good Neighborhoods for Kids of Working Parents in/around Denver
- Best places to live in/near Denver with kids
- Where is the best place to relocate with a young child in Denver/Denver Sub?
- Where to buy in older Denver neighborhood?
- Cole Neighborhood or Ford Addition?
- Relocating and need hip family friendly neighborhood info
- Jewish Neighborhoods
- Neighborhoods with no HOA or lax HOA
- That Community Feel
- Where would you invest in Denver?
- Best place to live & invest?
- Solterra and New Construction
- What is your favorite Denver surburb??
- Best Denver Suburbs
- HOA-free neighborhoods?

Opinions
- Is Denver a Great City?
- Urban living in Denver
- Give us some best kept secrets of denver...
- Back from Denver
- Thoughts after 2 months living here
- Denver Impressions - Day 2
- Can it really be 6 months already? My thoughts about Denver!
- Observations from a Newbie
- Newcomer's Perspective...5 months in
- 5 top pros and cons
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...er-denver.html
- Should I give Denver some serious consideration?
- Am I crazy...leaving all my friends behind to move to Denver?
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...sus-ocean.html
- So far from an ocean
- Questions for Denver natives (and LONG time residents)
- Is Denver boring?
- The People
- How easy/hard is it to make friends?

Parker (30+ threads)
- Parker Rd/ Leetsdale Dr -- PHOTO TOUR
- Parker CO questions.
- Parker Co Particularly Old Town Parker: Town and Country Townhomes

Parks (PHOTO TOUR)
- Denver -- Misc. Photos from 3 Parks

PHOTO TOURS - MISC
- Questions for Denver natives (and LONG time residents)
- Denver, Late Summer 2008 & Presidential Convention -- PHOTO TOUR
- Halloween Spirit, Denver, CO -- PHOTO TOUR
- Berkeley, Lakeside and Regis Neighborhoods -- PHOTO TOUR
- Regis University and Hilltop area -- PHOTO TOUR
- 16th Street Mall, Central Platt Valley, LoDo, Riverfront, Commons, Confluence Park -- PHOTO TOUR
- West Highlands Neighborhood -- PHOTO TOUR
- Hilltop Neighborhood, Historic Denver Modern/Mid-Century Homes -- PHOTO TOUR
- South & SE Denver -- PHOTO TOUR
- My first trip to Denver, CO, March 22-28, 2008 PHOTO TOUR
- Denver Metro Various Areas -- PHOTO TOUR
- Arapahoe Road -- PHOTO TOUR
- East Colfax Avenue -- PHOTO TOUR
- Colorado Blvd -- PHOTO TOUR
- Denver Freeways -- PHOTO TOUR
- Federal Blvd -- PHOTO TOUR
- East 6th Avenue Parkway -- PHOTO TOUR
- Denver I-25 -- PHOTO TOUR
- The Exurbs of Denver: Elbert & Eastern Douglas Counties -- PHOTO TOUR
- Photo Tour: La Piazza Chalk Art, Larimer Square, Denver, CO.

Platt Park (aka Old South Pearl) area (PHOTO TOURS)
- Platt Park area (Old South Pearl) -- Photo Tour
- Platt Park / S Broadway / S Pearl Photos (HIGH SPEED INTERNET ONLY ~ 175 pics)
-------- The following four sets are the above, broken down into smaller amounts for dial up users---------
- Platt Park in Manageable Bytes -- Part 1 -- Broadway Station and B'way / Louisiana area
- Platt Park in Manageable Bytes -- Part 2 -- Antiques District and Acoma Street
- Platt Park in Manageable Bytes -- Part 3 -- Residential
- Platt Park in Manageable Bytes -- Part 4 -- S Pearl Street Commercial Area and Misc. Photos (schools, skyline, etc.)


Platte Valley & Highlands area (PHOTO TOUR)
- Platte Valley & Highlands -- Photo Tour

Platte Park
- moving to Platte Park/Rosedale area

Population / People
- The People
- Why Does Denver Attract So Many Young People?
- gay friendly
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...tyle-pace.html

Race Relations / Diversity
- Moving to Denver ....?'s on Racism
- Race relations in Denver?
- Diversity in Denver
- Racial Diversity??
- Facts about Diversity in Denver
- Is Aurora a good idea for a interracial relationship?

Realtors
- Is a buyers agent necessary?

Rentals (6+threads)
- Best place for rental listings
- Suggestions sought... Areas of Denver... Rentals...

Schools (PHOTO TOUR)
- Denver HIGH SCHOOLS!

Schools / Teaching (42+threads)
- Best school districts in Burbs
- Best School Districts In Denver Area
- good schools in urban area?
- Interesting City Neighborhoods vs High Schools
- Progressive/Liberal Suburbs with Good Schools?
- Teaching Jobs in the Denver Area
- Interesting City Neighborhoods vs High Schools
- Top Denver high school
- Moving to Denver- best high schools with IB program
- Which is Better...Cherry Creek or Douglas County School District?
- Douglas County Schools Question/ Year round?
- Year Round Schools?
- Average Amount of Homework for Kids
- Private schools preK-12 Denver Metro area
- Homeschooling and Charter Schools in Denver?
- Denver HIGH SCHOOLS!
- K-8 Catholic Schools?
- special needs schools

Shopping & Malls & Groceries & Liquor Sales (7+ threads)
- Furniture stores in Denver
- Ikea coming to Centennial. Questions about the area.
- Trader Joes coming to Denver?
- Trader Joe's
- Considering Denver: Liquor Laws??
- Whats the deal with Park meadows mall
- Lakeside Mall?
- Favorite Denver Mall
- What part of town does the Northfield Shopping Center pull from?

Ski / Skiing (12+ threads)
- Skiing /for children and greenbelts / camping
- Ski Resorts near Denver?
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...r-boulder.html
- Ski groups?
- Closest and best ski resorts to Denver?

Stapleton (6+ threads)
- Stapleton Development
- Lowry and Stapleton

Thornton (6+ threads)
- Thornton?

Transit / Rail / Bus (also see “Walkable”)
- Car Free living in Denver
- Denver without driving?
- Your Opinion Please
- Light Rail
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...on-system.html
- Mass Transit to hit Denver
- A question about the light rail...

Trees and Greenery (PHOTO TOURS)
- DC or Denver?
- Need Advice...

University of Denver
- University of Denver (DU) PHOTO TOUR

Vacation or Visiting in Denver
- Denver Vacation!! What to do and see????
- Ideas for a Colorado "Staycation"
- Downtown for 1 day

Vegetarian
- Vegetarian/Celiac Moving To Denver

Walkable Areas – Car Free Living
- Car Free living in Denver
- Walkabout neighborhoods
- Where are the walkable neighbohoods?
- Walking Downtown
- Car or not to car, that is the question...
- how walkable/bikeable is denver?

Weather / Environment / Snow / Cold / Hail (10+ threads)
- The Official Colorado Front Range Weather Thread
- Cold weather does it suck?
- http://www.city-data.com/forum/denve...bout-cold.html
- How are the winters?
- Denver Area Air Quality & Allergies...
- Denver area in the winter
- Is it really that dry in Denver?
- Dry sinus treatment in Denver
- School me on humidity... I don't get it
- So many complaints about snow?

Westminster (7+ threads)
Westminster, CO?

Wheat Ridge aka Wheatridge (4+ threads)
- Wheat Ridge
- Curious about Wheatridge