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Population 102,153
Counties: Jefferson & Adams
Arvada is only 8 miles west of the state capital of Denver. Arvada is accessible to three interstate highways (I-70, I-76 and I-25) and is also serviced by Colorado State Highway 58. Surrounding communities include Westminster (to the north), Golden (to the west), and Lakewood (to the south).
The origins of Arvada can be traced back to 1850, when traveling prospector Lewis Ralston made an unexpected gold discovery in a local mountain stream. The stream later became known as Ralston Creek and by 1859 other rich strikes in the same mountains led to the Colorado gold rush. An influx of gold miners led to a subsequent influx of farmers eager to irrigate the fertile soil and sell their crops to the prospectors. By 1870, a railroad appeared near the settlement and the new town of Arvada was formed, named by one of its early settlers (Mary Wadsworth) after her brother-in-law. Arvada was officially incorporated in 1904.
Arvada has over 3,000 acres of parks and trails. In addition, the city offers a wide variety of artistic and cultural options for residents and visitors to enjoy. The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities provides numerous cultural events and performances along with classes and exhibitions. Included are award-winning plays and musicals, concerts, classical and contemporary dance performances, and hundreds of arts and humanities classes each year. The Arvada Festival Playhouse began in 1874 as a gathering place for local farmers known as the Clear Creek Grange. In 1962 the building was turned into a theatre. Today the Playhouse serves as the home of the Players Guild, a group of talented community actors and actresses dedicated to providing the public with live entertainment. Lovers of the outdoors can enjoy Arvada's Majestic View Nature Center and Community Park. The 3,000 square foot Nature Center features interactive displays, wildlife exhibits, and more. The park spans over 80 acres of lakes, wetlands, trails, and an assortment of wildlife. Annual events in Arvada include the yearly Harvest Festival, held every September in the city's Olde Town area. The Festival, a city institution since 1925, recalls the time when Arvada was primarily a farming community. Jefferson County and its surroundings have plenty of other attractions within short driving distance from Arvada.
Many newer housing communities were built during the past 10 years. These developments offer a wide variety of styles and prices to choose from.
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