The first discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountains happened right here in Arvada, back in 1850! Today, the city is one of the fastest-growing and most desirable locations to live, in the Denver metro area. With its gorgeous view of the foothills, access to the mountains, highly desirable Olde Town area, Standley Lake and Open Space, it's hard to find a weakness...aside from the fact that people who buy houses here tend to keep them!