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Centennial is one of Colorado's youngest cities: it was created in 2001, when residents of the suburbs south of Denver voted to incorporate, partly to stop being annexed by their neighbors. That makes it a large city with a short history, spread across Arapahoe County between Littleton and Aurora, with clear views of the Front Range from many streets.
Life here centers on parks, trails and neighborhood shopping rather than big museums. The High Line Canal and Big Dry Creek trails thread greenbelts through the city, and Centennial Center Park gives families a modern playground and water features. The old Southglenn Mall was rebuilt as The Streets at SouthGlenn, an open-air main street. Centennial Airport, one of the busiest general aviation airports in the country, sits on the city's edge.
Light rail stations at Dry Creek and nearby Arapahoe make it easy to reach downtown Denver, and the foothills around Red Rocks and Roxborough are under an hour away.
The city's showcase park near the civic center, with a large creative playground, splash features, an amphitheater lawn and paths with wide mountain views. It hosts summer concerts and community events. Bring a picnic, and visit on a clear morning when the Front Range stands out best.
A large South Suburban park in Centennial with ponds, sports fields, a playground, picnic shelters and direct access to the Big Dry Creek Trail. It is a calm place to walk a dog or let kids play. Weekday mornings are quiet, while weekend sports games make parking busier.
The former Southglenn Mall was rebuilt as an outdoor lifestyle center at University Boulevard and Arapahoe Road, with shops, restaurants, a library branch and a central plaza used for festivals and summer concerts. Parking is free; evenings are lively in summer.
A soft-surface trail follows the historic High Line Canal for many miles through Centennial under huge old cottonwoods, linking parks and neighborhoods. It is popular with walkers, runners, cyclists and horse riders. Fall color peaks in early October; carry water, as shade breaks are long.
A paved trail that follows Big Dry Creek through south suburban parks and open space, good for an easy bike ride or a long walk. Watch for herons, ducks and foxes along the creek. Connect it with the High Line Canal for a longer loop, and expect more shade on its northern stretches.
One of the busiest general aviation airports in the United States, with private jets, helicopters and small trainers coming and going all day. Families watch the traffic from nearby roads and restaurants with runway views. Keep to public areas, and bring binoculars for the larger business jets.
An RTD light rail station on the southeast line with a large park-n-ride lot, the easiest way to leave the car and ride to downtown Denver, Union Station or the Denver Tech Center. Buy tickets in the app or at machines on the platform, and check the last-train times in the evening.
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