Denver Neighborhood Guide | VISIT DENVER (2024)

Denver Neighborhood Guide

From stately Victorian houses to hip restaurants and nightclubs, Denver's laid-back attitude is exemplified in its neighborhoods. Use our guide to find inspiring attractions, relaxing green spaces and locals' hangouts within each neighborhood and historic district. Start exploring the neighborhoods.

Downtown Denver

Within a one-mile radius, you can kayak on the Platte River; explore some of the city's best museums; shop at art galleries and boutiques; see a Broadway touring show; enjoy live music; ride a rollercoaster or cool off in a water park; and experience exciting professional sports.

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River North Art District (RiNo)

The River North Art District, "where art is made," goes by the nickname of "RiNo" and boasts an interesting blend of urban charm and unique industrial revival. Historic warehouses and factories now house jazz bars, restaurants, brewpubs, art galleries and working studios.

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Highland

Victorian-era homes and buildings; lush gardens and parks; hip, independently owned shops; art galleries; and restaurants, all make this neighborhood a great destination. There are three diverse districts to discover: Highlands Square, Tennyson Street and Lower Highland (LoHi).

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Cherry Creek

It's where Denver comes to shop, sip, browse and be seen. The Cherry Creek neighborhood features both Cherry Creek North and the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. Combined, they offer more than 300 stores, 75 cafes and restaurants, 50 spas and salons, and five hotels.

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Capitol Hill & Golden Triangle

Explore the gold-domed Colorado State Capitol with its "Mile High" marker on the 13th step. Civic Center Park plays host to live music and food trucks throughout the year. And you'll find some of Denver's finest museums nestled among beautiful turn-of-the-century mansions of "Cap Hill.”

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Five Points

Cultures blend in one of Denver's oldest and most diverse neighborhoods. Five Points was once known as the "Harlem of the West" because it was a frequent stop for jazz greats. Today, historic Five Points' creativity and vibrancy live on in a fascinating fusion of old and new.

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Art District on Santa Fe

This creative district features more than 30 art galleries, studios and innovative businesses, as well as some of the most authentic Mexican culture in the city, evident in its colorful murals, exhibitions and Latino-influenced restaurants.

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South Broadway

South Broadway and the Baker neighborhood offer an eclectic mix of taverns, vintage stores, unique eateries, bookstores, galleries, an arthouse movie theater and hip music venues. You’ll also find "Antique Row," a collection of nearly 100 antique stores packed into just 18 blocks.

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City Park & Uptown

These popular neighborhoods represent a confluence of cool. Uptown is an eclectic mix of brick rowhouses, dive bars and trendy co*cktail lounges. City Park is Denver's largest green space. And Colfax Avenue is the longest commercial street in the U.S.A., lined with eateries, bars and live music venues.

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Washington Park

Take a break from the busy downtown scene in Washington Park, with lush landscaping, awning-covered storefronts and a family-friendly atmosphere. Nearby South Pearl and South Gaylord streets boast galleries, wine and co*cktail bars, boutiques and high-end stores.

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Federal Boulevard

Federal Boulevard offers a taste of everything from hand-crafted beers and modern Italian cuisine to the best authentic Asian and Mexican eateries. You’ll find bright murals adjacent to specialty shops, as well as antique and vintage signs that line the historic and diverse area.

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Littleton

Just a few miles south of downtown Denver, Historic Downtown Littleton has a charm all its own, from turn-of-the-century buildings and independently owned shops and galleries to cozy, relaxed eateries, restaurants and bars.

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Central Park

With 46 miles of urban trails, the Central Park, Lowry and Northfield neighborhoods are a peaceful escape from the hustle and bustle of downtown. After enjoying Central Park's community pools, gardens and parks, indulge in the neighborhood’s shopping and dining options.

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Belmar & Lakewood

Belmar is a vibrant reinvention of downtown Lakewood that evokes the ambiance of an old town village center. The district is based around a central plaza, ringed with cafes, that hosts concerts during the summer months and transforms into an ice skating rink during the winter.

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Olde Town Arvada

The city of Arvada, located just northwest of Denver, offers visitors a small-town feel. Much of the community's charm stems from the turn-of-the-century Main Street Americana ambiance of Olde Town Arvada, with its numerous restaurants, bars, breweries, galleries and shops.

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Golden

The Wild West is still alive in Golden, the state’s territorial capital until 1867. Today, it's home to six museums; Coors Brewery, one of the largest brewing facilities in the world; a downtown filled with shops and restaurants; and Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre just up the road.

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