Denver鈥檚 made many 鈥榯op 10鈥� lists in the past. From most enlightened to most fit, Denverites have many reasons to love their city. Now it鈥檚 been ranked on a new list: The Top 10 Cities For Nerds.
Compiled by the Realtor , the list has the Mile High City coming in at number 10. Ranked as one of the best based on conventions, books stores, museums, as well as closeness to a Renaissance festival.
And why not? There鈥檚 a lot of things that make the Mile High City a gathering place for geeks, nerds, and lovers of nerds. Let鈥檚 rundown the qualifications:
- was in 2012. 27,700 people attended the event over three days, making it the second biggest Comic Con opening ever. 2013 should be just as big, .
- Is Star Trek or science fiction your thing? We got that: , the city鈥檚 multimedia Science Fiction Convention held since 1977.
- Forsooth! The (just 38 miles down the road in Larkspur) is celebrating its 37th year.
- Denver is also home to the , everyone鈥檚 favorite independent book seller. They鈥檝e been turning the pages since 1971.
- Speaking of reading, you do remember that ?
- We鈥檝e got learning. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is
nowexhibiting , it鈥檚 also . - Does your town have a group of movie car buffs with ? Denver does, meet the .
- In the fall, the undead takeover downtown for the . Every year it just seems to get bigger鈥�
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It鈥檚 also a close-knit group. When tragedy unfolded at an Aurora movie theater during a midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises, the area鈥檚 .
The Complete Top 10 List:
- Atlanta, GA
- Seattle, WA
- Sacramento, CA
- Minneapolis, MN
- Las Vegas, NV
- San Jose, CA
- Denver, CO
So, what do you think Denver? Should we be higher on the list or 'worst list ever?' Let us know鈥�
Editor's Note: Konovalenko: Gem Carvings of Russian Folk Life is an ongoing exhibit at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. We regret our error.
