Why Westminster
Westminster is a municipality situated across Adams and Jefferson counties in Colorado. Positioned along the Front Range Urban Corridor roughly halfway between Denver and Boulder, the city spans nearly 21,700 acres, including 1,480 acres of water. Its municipal center sits approximately nine miles north-northwest of the Colorado State Capitol in Denver, with adjacent communities such as Arvada, Broomfield, and Thornton bordering the city limits.
The area originally hosted indigenous Arapaho populations and native wildlife before an 1858 gold discovery in the South Platte River Valley drew homesteaders westward. Established initially as a farming settlement called DeSpain Junction, and later named Harris after a real estate developer focused on fruit orchards, the town was formally incorporated as Westminster in 1911. Among its notable historical sites are the 1881 Italianate Bowles House and the former Westminster University building. Constructed from regional red sandstone in the early twentieth century and modeled after Princeton University, the school building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
A prominent landmark in the municipality is the Westminster City Hall Bell Tower. Standing 130 feet tall with a fourteen-story profile capped by a steel mesh pyramid, the spire was designed as a tribute to London's Big Ben clock tower and was officially unveiled in 1986. The city also features a 105-acre downtown district that integrates smart city infrastructure, parks, lodging, and an entertainment complex, alongside retail destinations like The Orchard Town Center outdoor mall.
Outdoor recreation is supported by more than 3,000 acres of preserved public open space and an extensive system of multi-use pathways. Highlights include the twelve-mile Big Dry Creek Trail, which routes toward Standley Lake Regional Park, as well as connections to the regional U.S. 36 Bikeway. Visitors and residents also have access to community parks, recreation centers, and local golf courses such as Legacy Ridge and Walnut Creek.
Travelers can reach the area via major highways including Interstate 25, U.S. Route 36, and U.S. Route 287. Public transit options managed by the Regional Transportation District include the B Line commuter rail, which links Westminster Station directly to Denver's Union Station, alongside Flatiron Flyer bus services. Regional aviation access is provided through Denver International Airport and the nearby Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.
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