PRELUDE City Quiz

Think you know everything about our destinations? Why not test yourself to see how much you really know.

Test your knowledge of Denver, CO

1>True or false?
Denver is the thinnest city in the country, and Colorado is the thinnest state.

2>Denver International Airport, which was opened in 1995, is a very busy airport. Which of the following about it is true?
a. It is the 10th busiest airport in the world
b. It is the 10th busiest airport in the US
c. It is the 50th busiest airport in the world

3>There is a memorial to which famed 1935 dining event at 2776 North Speer Blvd?
a. The world’s fi rst delivery pizza restaurant was built there
b. The world’s fi rst cheeseburger was made at drive-in restaurant Denver Humpty Dumpty
c. Denver’s first vegetarian restaurant was built at this spot

4>The Pikes Peak railway is the highest cog railway in the world. How high does it climb?
a. 20,200 feet
b. 14,110 feet
c. 9,870 feet

5>What is special about the dome on the Colorado State Capitol?
a. It is retractable
b. It is covered with nearly 200 oz. of gold
c. It is reputed to be home to a family of friendly ghosts

6>Red Rocks Amphitheatre, carved out of 70-million-year-old red rock, has welcomed a host of stars to Denver, including the Beatles. How many people can it hold?
a. 90,000
b. 900
c. 9,000

7>Biking Magazine voted Denver the top city for which activity?
a. Riding a motorcycle
b. Cycling
c. Mountain biking

8>True or false?
Denver has the 10th largest downtown in America.

Answers 1.true 2.a 3.b 4.b 5.b 6.c 7.b 8.true