Neighborhood Descriptions - This section shows a photograph from each Denver neighborhood along with a brief description citing the location and a fun fact. I'm no neighborhood turf guru so please direct related comments to the map experts at city hall if you find a discrepancy.
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Baker District
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From 6th Avenue to Mississippi and Lincoln Street to S. Platte River. Baker District is home to the Mayan indie film theatre located just blocks from downtown. Other hot Baker District businesses include The Skylark Lounge, Blue Ice, and The Hornet.
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Bonnie Brae is known for its ice cream parlor but moreover this neighborhood is another of Denver’s highly desirable areas to live. It has its own small district of quaint shops and restaurants located directly on University Boulevard south of Cherry Creek but north of DU and Washington Park.
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Bonnie Brae
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Capitol Hill
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Capitol Hill is one of Denver's most historic and diverse neighborhoods. Its longstanding popularity has made it the city's most densely populated neighborhood. Capitol Hill also features several small commercial and retail districts that are pedestrian friendly, with local coffee shops, hardware stores, grocery stores, restaurants and other gathering places at 9th & Corona Street, 11th & Ogden Street, and along the 14th Avenue corridor. Capitol Hill's landmark park is Cheesman Park, and Downtown's Civic Center Park is also close by.
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History lesson: Designated as the Prospect Hill Cemetery by General William Larimer in 1858, Cheesman Park originally encompassed the current area, the Botanic Gardens region, nearby city water reservoirs and Congress Park. In 1890, the cemetery was relocated and the site was reclassified as Congress Park. Cheesman Park is 'officially' part of Capitol Hill and another one of Denver's beautiful parks. Denver-real-estate.com
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Cheesman Park
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Cherry Creek
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Centered by the fashionable Cherry Creek mall and surrounded by nearby luxury housing, the upscale Cherry Creek neighborhood is a thriving, self-contained oasis for residents. Between Colorado and University Boulevards, and from 6th Avenue to Exposition, several hundred stores, boutiques, art galleries, salons, restaurants and cafes provide endless entertainment opportunities.denver-real-estate.com
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Beautiful City Park runs north of 17th street and East Denver High School to 26th Street bordered by Josephine Street on the west and Colorado Boulevard on the east. The park is home to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the Denver Zoo and the City Park Golf Course. Once home to Bark in the Park, City Park provides many resident dogs with play space and sniffing grounds aplenty. Other activities include paddleboats, tennis, horseshoes, handball and a playground!
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City Park
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Colfax
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Although not a real neighborhood, those who live there always refer to the area as "right off Colfax" or "a few blocks from Colfax". Colfax spans areas of Capitol Hill (just east of the state capitol) all the way east to Colorado Blvd and beyond. The street itself goes far into Aurora. For music lovers, The Ogden Theater, The Bluebird Theater, and Fillmore Auditorium are all located on Colfax Avenue.
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Congress Park started as Denver's first city nursery in 1903. The park offers playgrounds, tennis courts and an outdoor swimming pool. Architecture in the Congress Park neighborhood is varied and includes Queen Anne-style residences, Denver Squares, Arts and Crafts, Bungalows, Victorians, elegant apartment buildings from the 30's and more modern apartment houses built in the last 40 to 50 years. The Denver Botanic Gardens provides residents with beauty all year long. Denver-real-estate.com
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Congress Park
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Downtown - LoDo
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Denver ’s 26-block Lower Downtown district, affectionately known as LoDo, is one of the hottest spots in the city. With more than 100 restaurants, 30 art galleries, numerous nightclubs and boutiques, hip urban lofts, and elegant condominiums, the neighborhood bordered by the Platte River, Speer Boulevard, 23rd Street and Lawrence Street has been transformed unlike any other in Denver.denver-real-estate.com, www.lodo.org
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The Denver Technological Center is not really a "center" at all. Its vast span reaches from the intersection of I-25 and I-225 all the way south to I-25 and Lincoln Ave near Lonetree. Prominent DTC side streets include Belleview, Orchard, Arapahoe, Dry Creek, County Line, and finally Lincoln Ave. Parts of DTC fall in the cities of Denver, Englewood, Greenwood Village, Centennial, and Lone Tree. For many urban dwellers, I-25 and the DTC area is commonplace for a daily commute.
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DTC
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DU
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Home of the University of Denver Pioneers (2004/2005 NCAA Ice Hockey Champions). This area is south of I-25 but north of Yale between Downing Street to the west and University Boulevard to the east. The DU area hosts a beautiful cityscape where copper roofs, red brick buildings, maroon outdoor furniture, and Penrose Library are really the centers of attention for nine months of the year. The area caters to young and vibrant residents who enjoy the luxury of living so close to Washington Park, Pete's University Cafe, and Mustard's Last Stand.
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The Highlands neighborhood extends from Federal Boulevard to I-25 and from 38th Avenue to Speer Boulevard , although the Potter-Highlands Historic District encompasses only the area from Federal to Zuni and West 32nd to West 38th Avenues.
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Highland Region
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Lowry
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Did someone say wild blue yonder? Flights were stopped around 1965 at Lowry Air Force Base and today the Lowry area has transformed itself from a vintage military base into lofts and city living where there used to be an air field. The Lowry development features 800 acres of recreational space, including public golf courses, sports fields and parks. Bike paths and 12-foot detached pedestrian sidewalks make the community pedestrian-friendly. Live in fame or go down in flame (Nothing'll stop the U.S. Air Force!).
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Denver's Park Hill neighborhood begins just east of Colorado Boulevard and runs to Quebec Street, while spanning from Colfax Avenue to as far north as 52nd Avenue. In addition to some great restaurants, Park Hill has a nationally recognized neighborhood organization and a beautiful collection of turn-of-the century houses.See denverfoundation.org and brotherjeff.com.
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Park Hill
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Platt Park
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The Platt Park neighborhood ranges from Downing Street to South Broadway Street and from Mississippi Avenue to Evans Avenue. The neighborhood, just west and north of the University of Denver's campus, is a popular location for students and local businesses. Platte Park is home to the Sushi Den, Stella's Coffee, Pearl Street Grill, and Hanson's to name a few choice venues.
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Two connected lakes, Cooper and Sloan, comprise Sloans Lake's 177 acres and are a focal point of the Sloan Lake neighborhood, which is bordered by West 29th Avenue, West 10th Avenue, Federal Boulevard and Sheridan Boulevard. (denvergov.org) The small town of Edgewater is located nearby and I have included some photographs from this very unique area (please eat at the Edgewater Inn, their pizza is INCREDIBLE).
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Sloan's Lake
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Uptown
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The Uptown neighborhood lies to the immediate east of Downtown Denver, and offers an eclectic mix of elements: restaurants, retail, historic mansions, new construction loft and condominium projects, hospital campuses, small office buildings, entertainment venues and neighborhood gathering places. It is quickly becoming one of the most popular neighborhoods in the city, due in large part to its easy access to Downtown. (denver-real-estate.com) And by the way, the food at Bump and Grind is for real. Try it.
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Washington Park, located between East Virginia and East Louisiana Avenues and between South Downing and South Franklin Streets, is a local outdoor recreational mecca. The 2.7 mile perimeter of the park is crowded with joggers all year long. Joggers and dogs. The neighborhood is also rich with entertainment, including but not limited to, the small shops and restaurants on South Gaylord Street such as Wash Park Grille and Japon.
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Washington Park
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