Hot Hoods
Denver and the surrounding communities keep evolving and enriching with lifestyle, culture, arts and entertainment year after year. This quick evolution has led the Denver Metro to the top of the best places to live lists and people across the country are moving here to experience Denver at it’s finest.
Whether you look north, south, east or west of downtown, the neighborhoods of Denver each have their own specific experience and culture. People from all walks of life can find something they love about Denver, and we’re offering a peak into a few of our favorite neighborhoods to spread the love. Enjoy!
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This hoppin’ neighborhood is one of Denver’s oldest. Eighty percent of Baker was developed before 1900. You will find a little bit of everything here from Victorians to Bungalows to Modern day condos.
Berkeley housed the original Elitches and now draws thousands of people each month for the great restaurants, bars, galleries and art walks along the Tennyson Street Cultural District.
What makes this neighborhood unique is that it is not in a standard grid layout. It is formed around the elliptically-shaped Bonnie Brae Park.
Capitol Hill (also known as Cap Hill) is one of the most diverse neighborhoods within Denver. You will find everyone from young professionals to artsy types.
Denver’s City Park is the largest and most notable park in Denver, within it lies the Denver Zoo, Museum of Nature and Science, Ferril and Duck Lakes and a boathouse leaving only 2 blocks of the area of homes.
It’s not only a park but a great neighborhood in Denver to live with tennis courts, a playground, an outdoor swimming pool and the 7th Avenue Historic District.
Golden is one of the most desirable towns to live in the Denver Metro Area due to it’s proximity to the foothills, active and fun downtown atmosphere, and beautiful landscapes and views at almost every turn.
Highlands is the hottest growing neighborhood in Denver. It is overflowing with trendy shops, unique restaurants and a great residential district.
This is one of Brixton’s favorite hot hoods located in north Denver. The proximity to all of Denver’s main attractions is hard to beat! Elitch Gardens, The Children’s Museum, The Aquarium, The Pepsi center, and Sports Authority Field are located within the neighborhood or just minutes away.
LoHi has really grown since the opening of the Highland Pedestrian Bridge which connects this area to Commons Park and the 16th Street Mall.
Park Hill sits in the northeast corner of Denver and houses some of the best kept secrets for shops and restaurants among its streets.
Platt Park is one of the most popular neighborhoods in Central Denver. This neighborhood was named from James Platt, founder of Platt Paper Company, an early Denver leader.
Sloan’s Lake, located northwest of Denver, was once home to the first amusement park in Colorado, Manhattan Beach. Today, it is the second largest park in Denver, and is know for its walking/biking trails and much more.
Stapleton is Denver’s largest and newest neighborhood, the former home of Stapleton International Airport. Now home to a wide array of homes, shops and restaurants.
Sunnyside, just north of the Highlands, is full of historic homes on “front porch” street designs with larger than usual lots.
This neighborhood has been dubbed one of Denver’s hippest hoods even though it is the oldest in town. It’s well known for “restaurant row” along 17th Avenue where you can find everything.
Wash Park is centrally located with great restaurants, bars, shops, etc. all within walking distance. South Gaylord Street is a small commercial center within the neighborhood.
West Colfax is soon to be Denver’s next hot neighborhood. A fresh energy has come to the area with businesses opening and residential development broadening.