Arvada, Colorado is a large suburban city located near Denver, Colorado. It is very close in proximity to the Rocky Mountains. The city was named after Hiram Arvada Haskins, who was a prominent settler in the area in the late 18th century. Gold was first discovered in the area by Lewis Ralston during this time period. It has a large history of agriculture farming. Celery is one of the main crops that was produced. Flour was a major product produced in Arvada. The city has a population of 108,172 residents according to the United States Census Bureau taken on July 1st, 2009. It has a downtown area with many shops and restaurants. Many antique shops are in the area and can be found in the Arvada, CO Yellow Pages.Arvada has many retail shops located along Wadsworth Boulevard and on Ralston road. Popular activities include golfing and skiing. There are many ski resorts that are in short distance. Many of the companies in Arvada focus on customer service. Arvada is the home to many professional companies in the insurance and medical fields. The Arvada, CO business directory has listings for their services.
Arvada is located between Boulder and Denver Colorado. The commute time between these two cities is twenty minutes. Public transportation in Arvada is by bus and is easily accessible. Arvada has many walking and biking trails that extend throughout the city. There are many parks in the area with scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. The climate in Arvada is very moderate.Major highways that are in Arvada are I-70 and I-76. They provide easy access to and from Denver. They are the routes taken to nearby cities, such as Golden, CO and Lakewood, CO. Denver International Airport is close by and serves as the major airport. The city is also served by the Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport. Rail service is available at the nearby Denver Union Station. The popular Amtrak California Zephyr train passes through Arvada in the morning and the evening. It travels through the scenic Rocky Mountains and is nationally acclaimed. The location of Arvada is within Jefferson and Adams counties.
Written by Lyndsey Morgan
