Welcome to Denver, Bulldogs!
The University of Georgia Class of 2021 will send a wave of red and black from coast to coast when they depart the Classic City. With the help of alumni across the country, we curated guides to a few cities to which new grads may move to when they leave the Classic City. Welcome to the city, Bulldogs!
Denver, Colorado, combines natural beauty with city attractions. With six professional sports teams, a walkable downtown and proximity to the mountains, Colorado’s capital city brings is a modern-day metropolis set against the backdrop of the Wild West. President of the UGA Alumni Association Colorado Chapter Linda Fernekes (BS ’05) shares her advice for thriving in the Mile High City.
Favorite part about living in Denver.
“My favorite part of living in Denver is the weather. You can’t beat the 300 days of sunshine!”
How do you spend a free day in Denver?
“If it’s winter, I’d head up to the mountains for a day of skiing. The rest of the year, I’d head to a rooftop or patio to enjoy some coffee or a local Colorado brew.”
What makes Denver special?
“Denver has all the benefits of a large city (a great restaurant scene, world class museums, multiple professional sports teams) while being close to mountains to escape it all.”
Larimer Square is a historic block in Denver, Colorado. It was the city’s first designated local historic district.
One thing people may not know about Denver.
“There are still signs of the Wild West. Each year, longhorn steer parade through downtown to mark the beginning of the National Western Stock Show.”
Best cup of coffee in Denver.
“The Bardo Coffee House.”
Favorite restaurants in Denver.
“Fruition Restaurant, La Loteria Taqueria, Izakaya Den, Tavernetta, Angelo’s Taverna.”
Fa vorite park in Denver.
Denver’s best spot for live music.
Red Rocks Amphitheatre is an open-air amphitheatre built into a rock structure in the western United States, near Morrison, Colorado, ten miles west of Denver.
Denver’s must-see sights.
“Denver Art Museum, History Colorado Center, Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Zoo, Denver Botanic Gardens.”
Denver is known for its _____.
What is your favorite Colorado Chapter event for alumni?
“My favorite alumni event is SEC Ski Day. It’s great to get all the schools together for a day of tailgating and skiing.”
Name a well-known UGA graduate who lives in or is from your city?
“Knowshon Moreno (M ’10), who was a running back for the Denver Broncos.”
Advice for a Bulldog new to Denver.
“Connect with our alumni chapter. We typically hold several events throughout the year, so there is sure to be one that interests you. Events are a great way to meet other local alumni.”
To connect with the Colorado Chapter of the UGA Alumni Association, you can follow along on Facebook (Colorado Dawgs), Instagram (@codawgs) and Twitter (@Denver Dawgs).
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