Arvada Colorado is a Denver suburb to the northwest with a convenient location to Boulder and the foothills– but there is a lot more to Arvada than just being another Denver suburb.
As early as 1850, the earliest traces of the city of Arvada were on the map when Lewis Ralston discovered gold in what is now known as “Ralston Creek“ flowing through Arvada. While Arvada didn’t prove the gold riches that many were seeking during the nineteenth century gold rush- it has remained on the map for many other reasons.
The communities in Arvada vary from Olde Town Arvada to the newer neighborhoods, some including horse property.
For the neighborhoods nearest to Olde Town Arvada, the ‘walkability’ of a home or business is important. Olde Town Arvada has had plenty of investment as new businesses have moves in including restaurants, specialty shops and community oriented bars such as the “D Note.” The main streets that comprise Olde Town Arvada include Olde Wadsworth and Grandview. The area has some turn of the century home as well as newer lofts and apartments.
Outside of Olde Town Arvada are several other neighborhoods that meet the needs of Arvada residents and families. Arvada schools are within the Jefferson County School district which is well regarded in the state for testing scores and achievement. Additionally there is access to trails and recreation with nearby Stanley Lake and the APEX center.
The span of Arvada has grown North and West with several neighborhoods benefiting from the accessibility to Highway 93 to Boulder. This provides a nice Denver metro alternative for those who work in Boulder but do not want to pay the premium to live in Boulder.
While Arvada is still very accessible to Denver with Highway 58 and I-70, you need not wander far for cultural activity. There are several cultural resources including annual festivals in Arvada and the Arvada Center for the Performing Arts with enrichment programs for youth and adults.
Arvada is a community of its own rather than just a suburb of Denver or commuter’s city from Boulder, and has a lot to be discovered by residents as well as nearby communities.
