The climate in Denver and throughout the state is very pleasant with relatively mild, sunny winters and warm, dry summers. Denver boasts more than 300 days of sunshine per year. The adjacent Rocky Mountains offer a spectacular array of outdoor recreational activities, including skiing, hiking, camping, biking, fishing, and a variety of water sports. Popular vacation and sightseeing spots include Rocky Mountain National Park, Great Sand Dunes National Monument, Steamboat Springs, Lake Dillon, Telluride, and Aspen. The CU-Health Sciences Center is located in an attractive residential setting in east Denver.
Students can find suitable inexpensive housing within bicycling or walking distance of the campus.
Recreational activities in Denver are far too numerous to mention. Recreation and Sports The University of Colorado Health Sciences Center does not endorse any statements made on external pages. 1999 University of Colorado Health Sciences Center. All rights reserved. Send comments to webmaster .