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Wheat Ridge

Foundation/History:

The City of Wheat Ridge maintains a rich history that began with the Gold Rush of 1859. Wheat Ridge originally served as a respite for miners on their way to seek their fortunes in the gold rush bonanza of Central City and Georgetown. Senator Henry Lee remarked that when travelers passed through our area along the Overland Trail, they passed through ridges where wheat was grown, hence, the designation of the name Wheat Ridge. When unable to “strike it rich,” many gold miners returned to their roots as farmers, and moved back to the area to farm the rich, fertile soil.
 
Demographics/Amenities:

 
Today, Wheat Ridge has a population of 32,022 residents and serves as home to approximately 1,800 businesses. Applejack Wine and Spirits, the largest wine, beer and spirits store in the country, and Wheat Ridge Cyclery, the number one bicycle store in America according to VeloBusiness magazine, both call Wheat Ridge their home. Cabela’s, “The World’s Foremost Outfitter,” will soon make its first appearance to Colorado in Wheat Ridge.  
 
Within the 9-square-miles of Wheat Ridge, the City maintains 23 parks and 250 acres of open space; the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt. The five mile regional Clear Creek Trial runs through the Greenbelt connecting to trail systems on the east and the west. The Greenbelt contains four lakes, a three-mile crusher fine trail through a conservation area and a fully outfitted playground for the physically challenged.
 
Location:

Wheat Ridge's central location allows for easy access to three Interstate highways, I-25, I-70 and I-76. Wheat Ridge is minutes away from Colorado's playground - the Rocky Mountains - and minutes away from big city events in Denver.
 
 
 

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7500 W 29th Ave Wheat Ridge, CO 80033

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