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Lookout Mountain, Colorado
Population: 1,500
Located in Jefferson County
Lookout Mountain sits in the heart of Jefferson County. Filled with serene mountain settings, parks, trails, historic areas, wildlife habitats, this community is certainly a sight to behold.
Attractions near Lookout Mountain include the Astor House Hotel Museum and Victorian Gift Shoppe. This is the first stone hotel built west of the Mississippi River. Both guided and group tours are available. Clear Creek Living History Ranch and the Boettcher Mansion are also historical attractions. History buffs will love the Buffalo Bill museum. Displays and photos tell the story of how Buffalo Bill played his role in opening America's western frontier.
Lookout Mountain is a small community, and rather exclusive - houses start at $500,000. But the view from the windows of those houses is truly worth the price and the peace of mind!
The city of Golden is located at the bottom of Lookout Mountain and chocked full of treasures! Enjoy a stroll down Golden's historical district, where you can by anything from a hand-made teddy bear to a ten-gallon hat! Be sure to have an appetite for lunch. Whether your taste buds crave deli or pizza, or you desire an atmosphere from Chinese to Victorian, lunchtime in Golden will be a special treat.
Just one half hour away from Lookout Mountain is the mile high city of Denver. Denver has all the big city perks with the balance of natural tranquility. With a backdrop of beautiful mountain scenery, Denver is full of upscale shopping, fine dining, state of the art movie theaters and more. If a day riding the roller coasters with Bugs Bunny sound like fun, be sure to visit Six Flags-Elitch Gardens. For a quieter afternoon, try The Denver Botanic Gardens. Housing over 15,000 plant species from around the world, it is recognized as one of the top urban gardens in the United States.
Educational opportunities are endless as the city of Denver is home to several universities, community colleges, technical and vocational institutes and more. Denver also offers plentiful employment opportunities.
For a taste of Colorado scenery, hit the video stores to view City Slickers, Thelma & Louise or Indiana Jones & the Last Crusade; all of which were filmed in Colorado. However, the silver screen cannot do justice to the beautiful mountains, rivers and streams that make their way through the Lookout Mountain landscape. Why not come see for yourself what so many other homeowners and investors are discovering!
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