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THE CENTENNIAL STATE

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There are over three hundred golf courses to choose from, so it’s easy to find a course and tee time that’s right for you. At Denver’s mile-high altitude golf balls travel about 10% further, and even longer in the mountains. 1

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The Eisenhower Tunnel is the highest auto tunnel in the world - The Dwight Eisenhower Memorial Tunnel between Clear Creek & Summit counties is the highest auto tunnel in North America. Bored at an elevation of 11,000 feet under the Continental Divide, it is 8,960 feet long and the average daily traffic exceeds 26,000 vehicles.3

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The 13th step of the state capital building in Denver is exactly one mile high above sea level. 2

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The world's largest natural hot springs pool is located in Glenwood Springs - The two-block long pool is across the street from the historic Hotel Colorado, a favorite stop of former president Teddy Roosevelt.4

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