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Commerce City is a city of about 62,000 people in Adams County, Colorado, just northeast of downtown Denver. It began as the farming and industrial settlement of Derby and was incorporated in 1952, taking a name that reflected its railroads, refineries and warehouses. Newer neighborhoods have since spread north toward Denver International Airport.
The city's standout attraction is the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, a former chemical weapons and pesticide site that was cleaned up and turned into one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the country. Bison, deer, burrowing owls and bald eagles live on its restored prairie, and a scenic wildlife drive and visitor center make it easy to visit. Next door is Dick's Sporting Goods Park, home of Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids.
Visitors can also walk or bike the Sand Creek Regional Greenway, play golf at Buffalo Run, browse the huge Mile High Flea Market just to the north and watch eagles at Barr Lake State Park. Downtown Denver, its museums and the Front Range foothills are all within a short drive.
A 15,000-acre refuge on a former Army chemical site, now restored prairie, lakes and woodland where a free-roaming bison herd, deer, burrowing owls and raptors live. Drive the 11-mile wildlife loop, stop at the visitor center and walk the lake trails. Admission is free; dawn and dusk are best.
The soccer-specific stadium of the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer, with about 18,000 seats, mountain views to the west and a large complex of surrounding fields that host youth tournaments. It also holds concerts in summer. Bring a jacket for evening matches, which can turn cool.
A city-owned 18-hole links-style course on open prairie, with wide fairways, wetlands, native grasses and views of the Front Range. It is known for good value and a friendly pace. Book tee times online, and expect wind in the afternoons.
A trail corridor of about 14 miles that starts at the South Platte River in Commerce City and follows Sand Creek through Denver to Aurora, past wetlands, cottonwoods and restored prairie. It is good for biking, jogging and spotting herons and hawks. Bring water, as shade is limited.
A huge outdoor and indoor market just north of Commerce City with hundreds of vendors selling produce, clothing, tools, crafts and secondhand finds, plus food stalls and carnival rides. It is open on weekends and some weekdays. Bring cash, wear comfortable shoes and arrive early for parking.
A state park around a large plains reservoir northeast of Commerce City, famous for birdwatching, with nesting bald eagles, a heron rookery and hundreds of recorded bird species. A trail of about 9 miles circles the lake, and a nature center offers spotting scopes. Bring binoculars.
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