I'll second this. I moved to Denver (which is certainly a "real" city) almost 4 years ago. We get a few snow storms a year, and otherwise it's pretty damn nice.

I'll second this. I moved to Denver (which is certainly a "real" city) almost 4 years ago. We get a few snow storms a year, and otherwise it's pretty damn nice. January and February can be tough... but that's just cause we're spoiled. Hell it was 65 degrees today and is supposed to be up into the mid 70's this weekend. That's not normal, but it's not exactly abnormal either. I actually agree with a lot that he has to say about Boulder, it's why I live in Denver. It's really a great secret. I can live in a house that's 1000 ft2 (with a yard and everything) within 2 miles of Downtown (11 minute bus ride) for sub-$300k. Try doing that in Seattle or SF:)