1. Everyone In Denver Talks About Bagging A Fourteener
You’ll hear people throwing around the term “fourteener” like it’s nothing. It refers to a mountain peak that exceeds 14,000 feet. The fine state of Colorado has 58 of them. Denverites love to talk about defeating fourteeners and sometimes, they actually have.
2. Denverites Wear Orange And Blue, Or Else
Anything else you might miss as far as fitting in can be overlooked as long as you have on your orange and blue. You’ll have instant friends. Go Broncos!
3. Say It With Me: LoDo, RiNo, LoHi, NoDo, SoCo and SoBo
There’s LoDo (Lower Downtown), RiNo (River North), LoHi (Lower Highland), NoDo (Northern Downtown), SoCo (South of Colfx), SoBo (South Broadway), and if given the chance, Denverites abbreviate even more spots. They’re busy movers and shakers, they can’t be bothered with full names.
4. Denverites Were Born Hipsters
Flatlanders think Denver is full of hipsters, but not so. Things like craft beer, flannel shirts, scruffy faces and all that jazz is how they’ve always been. Everyone else is trying to be like them.
5. People In Denver Sound Just A Little Different
If you’re feeling a little confused by the lingo, just remember that Denverites aren’t really into pronouncing T’s. You’re likely to hear us say we’re going up on the “moun’ain” (mountain), or “si’en” with our “ki’en” (sitting with our kitten). It’s just our way. Have fun deciphering our ‘t-less’ words!
6. If You Snooze, You Win—Brunch, That Is
Everyone wants to know where to get the best brunch. Let’s just say that if you snooze, you lose, but if you Snooze, you win. Don’t oversleep and miss out on Snooze’s brunches, because they are life-changing. They close their doors at 2:30pm. Get the pancake flight.
7. Winter Sports Are Mandatory
It is absolutely mandatory that you love winter sports, preferably snowboarding and skiing. Denverites will accept snowshoeing to a degree (okay, not really), but if you’re going to spend time here, you must learn to love the powder. If you don’t, pretend you do.
8. Denver Is Still Kind Of Like The Wild West
Sure, it’s urban and cosmopolitan here, with plenty of high-tech companies. But Denver’s still a cow town in many respects. Grab a bite at the Buckhorn Exchange, check out the Four Mile Historic Park and the American Museum of Western Art, or visit during the National Western Stock Show. You might feel like you’ve gone back in time.
9. Craft Beer Is King…
Forget everything you’ve heard about “Colorado Kool Aid,” aka Coors Light - just for the moment. There’s also the Wynkoop Brewing Company, Great Divide Brewing Co, Breckenridge Brewery, Denver Brews Cruise, Denver Microbrew Tour, and we could go on and on. Craft beer is booming here.
10. … But Denverites Still Love Coors
It’s not that we don’t drink Coors anymore. We do. We definitely drink it at the Coors Field, but that’s the only place.
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11. Everyone Looks For An Alternative To Interstate 70
It’s not always possible to stay off 70, but anytime it snows it’ll be stop-and-go traffic all the way. Actually, it’s clogged during summer weekends, too. Basically, you’ll need to look for an alternative way to get where you’re going. There aren’t many, but the people who know best are Denverites.
12. Every Day Is Casual Friday For Denverites
T-shirt and jeans? Throw a flannel over it and boom: Instantly dressy. Yoga pants and sporty shirt? Throw a scarf around your neck, and you’re set to go anywhere.
13. ...But Derby Parties Are Fancy
We dress up, too. We just do it with flair and style. Okay, so Denverites only get dressed up for a Derby Party or some other special event that make them feel like they’re wearing costumes, but honestly, they know how to dress up. Really.
14. Denverites Would Always Rather Be Outside
Always. No explanation really needed.
15. Rocky Mountain Oysters Are NOT Seafood
Think about it. Denver isn’t anywhere near the ocean. When you see ‘Rocky Mountains Oysters’ on the menu, stop and ask yourself, “Do I think I’ll like bull calf testicles?”
Hey, some people love them, but you should know the truth.
16. Everyone Heads For The Green Crosses For A Pick-Me Up
Everyone wants to know. How do you find the weed? Now you know. Green Cross. If it says ‘REC” and/or “+21,” then it’s for recreational use. If it says “MED,” it’s just for medical use. Now you know.
17. And Afterwards, It’s Straight To Voodoo
When you have the munchies Voodoo is basically the best place on the planet. When you’re stone-cold sober it’s still the best place on the planet. The bacon maple bar doughnut is a gift from the gods. Or at least a gift from Portland.
18. Everyone Finds The Spirit Of Stan, Kyle, Eric And Kenny In Fairplay
South Park in Park County is actually a grassland flat. Fairplay is the town within South Park that the show we all know and love is based on. They were also influenced by Boulder, so you might want to check that out, too.
19. Denverites Know Pizza Crust Is For Honey
Why so much crust on the Colorado style pizza? Pizza crust is your dessert. You get all the ooey gooey cheesy yumminess in the center and then you dip your crust in honey. Look for the honey on your table. The best place is at Beau Jo’s.
20. Denverites Layer, Layer, Layer
The weather here is nuts. You never know when the temps might drop. Every Denverite knows to dress in layers just in case. Everyone should always bring a cardigan or a flannel, wear a scarf or a light jacket and keep some layers around for varying temps. You’ll be happy you did.
21. The Best Burgers In Denver Are At Cherry Cricket
Some people will argue the fact, but it’s just the way it is. The Cherry Cricket in Cherry Creek is hands-down the best burger in the city. You can build your own burger, too.
22. Denverites’ Obsession With Green Chili Is Warranted
You won’t get the usual chili in Denver. Here the chili is made with tart tomatillos and pork, and is absolutely amazing. Denverites love it on Mexican dishes like burritos and tamales, but they don’t stop there. They put that stuff on everything.
23. Make No Mistake—Red Rocks Amphitheater Is Part Of Denver
It doesn’t matter that it’s not “technically’ in Denver. Locals claim Red Rocks as their own. It’s the best place on earth to watch a concert. Yes, on earth. Maybe the universe.
24. Denverites Love Their Subaru Outbacks
They hold workout gear, camping gear and yoga mats. They can take our dogs and friends with us. They handle the icey roads and snow. They aren’t just a vehicle—they’re our best friends. They name them. Starting to get the picture?
25. Everyone Knows To Not Look At Blucifer’s Red Eyes
What is up with the big blue horse at the Denver International Airport? Well, it’s officially known as “Blue Mustang,” but Denverites call it ‘Blucifer’. It’s serious bad luck to look into his glowing red eyes. He killed his creator, you know, when a large piece of the structure fell on him. It’s no joke.
26. Folks In Denver Can (And Do) Bring Their Dogs Everywhere
Denverites must love dogs. They bring them hiking and camping, to restaurants, bars, stores… Denver is most definitely one of the most Fido-friendly places you’ve ever been.
27. People In Denver Always Keep It Tight
You want to know how Denverites stay so gorgeous? Well, they never sit still. If they aren’t working out, biking, climbing a mountain or racing down one, they’re out drinking and dancing with their friends. Fitness comes easy when you live in a city this awesome.
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