Although now considered a suburb of Denver, in the 1800's Arvada Colorado got its start as an agricultural community. Miners, fed up with low yields and cold hands, began farming the fertile soil near Clear Creek, and by 1870, six years before Colorado statehood, Arvada had a thriving crop exchange. At one time, it was known as the celery capital of the world.
Today, a blend of historic and modern architecture makes for a suburb mindful of its small-town roots. The Arvada Historical Society provides a tour of old downtown, including the 1926 Arvada Flour Mill, now on the National Register of Historic Places.
While in the area, visit the 105,000-square-foot Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities. Featuring a museum, two art galleries, performing arts theaters and classrooms for hundreds of art education programs, this complex is an exciting addition to the community. Each summer, the center's small outdoor concerts are a big draw. |
