Travel To Denver – CO
Getting Around Denver
Nearby Airports
- Denver International Airport-DEN
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Best Denver Neighborhoods for Travelers
Jefferson Park – CO
This north-western district, which extends to the city center, is developing so fast that it has led to a confusion of contradictory boundaries on “official” maps. Despite some disadvantaged areas on the other side of the I-25, the crescent-shaped section on the inner-city side along the Platte River is a sensitive point. Families will enjoy the attractions on Water Street, including the Children’s Museum and the Denver Aquarium. The Outdoor Coloradans will meet the REI Denver Flagship Store for adventure travel. On summer days, take a gondola ride in Confluence Park with Venice on the Platte or a Segway ride downtown.
Auraria – CO
This district located west of the city center is intended for students, families and sports enthusiasts. In the northern part is the amusement park Elitch Gardens, from which there is also a magnificent view of the city. Sports enthusiasts can watch a Broncos game on the Mile High Sports Authority field or a Denver Nuggets basketball game or a Colorado Avalanche game at the Pepsi Center, which also hosts great music concerts. The southern part of the neighborhood is occupied by the Auraria campus with three colleges, which may not be appealing to non-student travelers.
Golden Triangle – CO
This little area south and west of downtown is home to much of Denver’s art and culture. Denver’s great art museum is a remarkable landmark with its unique angular architecture. Half of the Civic Center’s park is located in this neighborhood, including a column-fringed park area with good views of the Capitol. The main courthouse building has lighting that should not be missed during the holidays. This neighborhood is also home to the U.S. Mint in Denver, one of only four coin production facilities in the country. Tours are free, but reservations are required and wallets are not allowed. There are also some hidden gems for diners. Just west of the Art Museum, the Pints Pub offers good pub food, homemade beer, and a huge collection of single malt scotches hanging in pouring bottles above the bar.
Central Business District – CO
The core of this downtown neighborhood is the 16th Street shopping mall, with the free MallRide shuttle, which runs 1.25 miles seven days a week for shopping, dining, and entertainment. Denver’s famous Brown Palace Hotel has hosted American presidents and other dignitaries and still serves the official afternoon tea in the lobby. Head to the Paramount Café, where you can eat moose burgers and watch the locals on the terrace. The Peaks Lounge is located on the 27th floor of the Hyatt Regency and serves whimsical cocktails to toast the sunsets behind the Rocky Mountains when the downtown lights come on.
Cherry Creek – CO
Cherry Creek, Denver’s casual answer to Rodeo Drive, is an upper-class neighborhood where it’s good to live, shop and eat, in its commercial district, just outside downtown. To the north are gastropubs, tapas bars, and other adventurous eateries backed by entrepreneurs like John Elway, the star restaurant owner of the Denver Broncos. Cherry Creek is also known for its spas, including Vitahl for medical treatments and Antoine du Chez for cosmetic treatments. The Cherry Creek Shopping Centre in the southern part of the district offers a mix of mid- and high-priced shops. For a more casual atmosphere, join the local crowd at Cherry Cricket, an old hamburger bar with one of the oldest bars in town.
Capitol Hill – CO
Downtown Denver is a good place to get away from traffic and stay close to downtown. The uptown area extends east of downtown and north of Capitol Hill and is home to Denver’s Restaurant Row. Along 17th Avenue is a collection of pubs and bars that range from tiny locales to upscale restaurants. The Avenue Grill is a casual spot and the Strings offers upscale New Zealand cuisine and a hearty brunch. The Thin Man is a tiny bar that has become a local favorite for homemade vodkas and inspired bar prices. The historic Fillmore Auditorium and the Ogden Theatres on Colfax are fantastic little concert halls where you can discover promising bands.
Highland – CO
Enacted in some publications as one of the best neighborhoods in the United States, the Highlands neighborhood has undergone a tremendous transformation in the last decade. Although it is filled with charming Victorian houses, it was long avoided by many residents as a place of depression, but today it is a shining example of successful gentrification. From its origins as a colony to its later incarnation as a Hispanic enclave, the Highlands and adjacent areas of the West and Lower Highlands have recently become one of the most fashionable places to live. It is a welcoming and engaging place for artists and gourmets. The 44th District and the Tennyson District host a fun event every month on the first Friday when all the galleries are open to visitors. It is also a mecca for food and drink, where new chefs have opened several local restaurants.
Lodo – CO
Once an almost deserted area located on the wrong side of the railway tracks from the city center, the Lower Downtown is now a center of attraction for the city’s most popular destinations. Coors Field is the landmark of the stadium where the Colorado Rockies play and the adjacent Blake Street is full of lively sports bars and restaurants. Colorado is the nation’s largest beer-producing state, and locals recommend the microbreweries and visits to the Great Divide, the pool and beer at Wynkoop, and the barbecues and Oscar blues award-winning beer at Breckenridge Brewery. LoDo also includes the historic Oxford Hotel and high-end shops and restaurants around Larimer Square.
City Park – CO
Located just 10 minutes east of downtown, Denver City Park has been the largest green space in Denver for over a century. Spend the day here, at Denver Zoo and the nearby Museum of Nature and Science, IMAX Theater and Planetarium. The Ferrill Lake Trail and Pavilion are ideal for walking and relaxing. On summer evenings, the Pavilion hosts free jazz concerts. Two blocks west are the Greek city’s restaurants in Colfax, and the Tattered Cover bookstore is a good place to read on vacation. Head to the benches in City Park west of the museum and watch the sunset behind the downtown Denver skyline with the Rocky Mountains as a backdrop.