Arvada is a Home Rule Municipality in Jefferson and Adams counties, a member of the U.S. state of Colorado's Denver Aurora Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population is over 106,00, placing Arvada as the 7th most populated municipality in Colorado. The historic district of Olde Town Arvada sits 7 milesnorthwest of Denver's Colorado State Capitol. Arvada is primarily a commuter city to Denver and Boulder. The major retail corridors are along Boulevard Wadsworth, 52nd Avenue, 64th Avenue, Ralston Road and Kipling Lane. Attractions include the Arvada Arts & Humanities Complex, and the Cussler Museum.