Alamo Placita/Arlington
This is a great centrally located neighborhood with the centerpiece being
Alamo Placita Park. Conveniently situated between 6th Avenue and Speer
Boulevard with easy access to grocery, restraunts, movies, Cherry Creek
and Downtown. It is a very desirable place to live. The homes consist
of a mix of Victorian and classic bungalows and are priced in the mid
range for Denver neighborhoods. This is the perfect spot for people who
like city living but also the comforts of a local, self-contained neighborhood.
Baker
Baker, a central Denver neighborhood that has been undergoing gentrification
for several years, offers convenient access to downtown and an eclectic
mix of architectural styles, including elegant Queen Annes, sturdy Denver
Squares, small stucco and clapboard bungalows and stately Dutch Colonial
Revivals. If you're the fixer-upper type, bargains abound. On the neighborhood's
southeastern edge is the Broadway Terrace district, which offers a wide
range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, including the beautifully
restored Mayan Theater. The neighborhood is close to the new Broadway
Marketplace Shopping Plaza and the RTD light-rail line.
Belcaro
The centerpiece of the Belcaro neighborhood is the elegant, 54-room Georgian
mansion built that Lawrence Cowles Phipps, a retired steel executive,
built in the mid-1930s in east Denver. The surrounding residential neighborhood,
developed primarily in the 1940s and 1950s, features spacious; one-story
brick homes on large sites in a variety of architectural styles, set back
along winding, tree-lined streets. Belcaro offers easy access to both
the South Colorado Boulevard commercial district as well as the Cherry
Creek Shopping Center.
Cherry Creek North
Cherry Creek North is one of Denver's most fashionable and distinctive
neighborhoods, home to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, Denver's undisputed
shopping mecca, as well as the upscale boutiques, galleries and top-rated
restaurants of the Cherry Creek North district. The neighborhood is centrally
located, has better-than-average schools and a housing stock ranging from
moderate- to large-size homes to luxury condos and townhomes.
Bonnie Brae
The Bonnie Brae neighborhood was platted in the early 1920s by famed
Denver landscape architect S.R. DeBoer, whose idea was to recreate the
aura of a peaceful Scottish village. The neighborhood features winding
streets, well-tended yards, and a variety of distinctive architectural
styles ranging from brick ranches and elegant Tudor Revivals to homes
in the International and Art Modern style. One of the neighborhood's best-known
landmarks is Ellipse Park, the circular park which lies along Bonnie Brae
Boulevard. Both the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and the Bonnie Brae neighborhood
shopping district are within walking distance. South Bonnie Brae is currently
hot as small ranches and bungalows are being remodeled and redeveloped
to offer larger contemporary homes.
Capitol Hill
Just east and upslope of the downtown business district lay North Capitol
Hill and Capitol Hill, which were among the first of Denver's housing
developments in the mid-1800s. Here you'll find most of the historic mansion
tours, and this stretch of Grant Street was once known as "Millionaires'
Row." Today, a lot of those mansions have been converted to condominiums,
offices and bed and breakfasts, and there many cultural, shopping, and
fine dining opportunities close by. A high proportion of the housing in
these two neighborhoods are multiple dwelling units, ranging from renovated
pre-World War II buildings to luxury high-rises. But there are also a
wide variety of larger- to moderate-size, single-family homes sprinkled
throughout. Uptown is a newly developed area of lofts, apartments, and
shops all close in to downtown. The historic charm of the Capitol Hill
area, its diversity, many architectural gems, and its accessibility by
foot to downtown make it one of the city's most distinctive residential
districts.
Country Club
The Denver Country Club, a sprawling private estate of Denver's old-guard
elite, lent its tone and its name to the exclusive residential neighborhood
that sprang up on its northern edge in the early 1900s. Country Club is
a peaceful enclave featuring block upon block of spacious, stately mansions
set back along broad, tree-lined streets. Located along Speer Boulevard
just across from the Denver Country Club, this neighborhood offers easy
access to both downtown and to the Cherry Creek Shopping Center and is
within walking distance of the smaller-scale neighborhood shopping districts
along Sixth Avenue. The northern and western fringes of the Country Club
neighborhood include an appealing mix of more modest housing options,
including bungalows, duplexes and renovated Victorians while the small
and unique Morgan Historic District borders Country Club and the Denver
Botanical Gardens.
Congress Park
Like Washington Park and North Cherry Creek, the Congress Park neighborhood
offers good schools, central location and an architecturally diverse housing
stock, predominantly brick Craftsman bungalows and Denver Squares. The
neighborhood is within a short walk of the Denver Botanic Gardens and
Congress Park, which includes 10 tennis courts, a newly renovated pool,
soccer fields, and playground.
Cheesman Park
Cheesman Park is a mature, dignified urban neighborhood, a rich cityscape
of sprawling manors, massive high rises, converted Victorians and tidy
apartment blocks and townhomes. The whole is stitched together with wrought-iron
fencing, cozy gardens and walking paths and a full-grown canopy of maples
and oaks. Cheesman Park is a bit pricey for family living: a high proportion
of its housing units are in apartment buildings. Gaslight-style street
lamps are being installed along Humboldt Street, one of several designated
historic districts in the neighborhood, and a major renovation is slated
for the fountain and other facilities in Cheesman Park, the heavily wooded
park that lies at the heart of the neighborhood.
City Park
City Park West and South is an urban treasure trove of historic homes
going back to Denver's silver boom of the 1880s. Many homes in this neighborhood
were designed by legendary Denver architects like William Lang and Frank
Edbrooke. Originally occupied by the city's social elite, these classics
now house a mix of students, young professionals, home-office entrepreneurs
and medical professionals who work at Presbyterian-St. Luke's, St. Joseph's
and Children's hospitals, on the neighborhood's western boundary. The
neighborhood boasts easy access to City Park, Denver's largest public
open space, which contains the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Natural
History, and is within walking distance of the 17th Avenue strip of cafes,
clubs, and restaurants.
Highlands
Highlands was one of the three original settlements that were merged
to become the city of Denver in 1859, Highland fell on hard times after
World War II, but has enjoyed a remarkable renaissance in recent years.
First rediscovered by the arts community, Highland boasts a high concentration
of theaters and art galleries, as well as some of the city's best and
most eclectic restaurants, including Highland's Garden Cafe/Today's Gourmet
and Maria's Bakery and Deli. First-time home buyers can still find choice
homes at relatively affordable prices. Just to the west are the Sloans
Lake and West Highland neighborhoods, featuring quiet streets, well-tended
yards, and proximity to sprawling Sloans Lake Park. These northwestern
neighborhoods are as old as a lot of east Denver neighborhoods but they're
across the river, up the hill and over the ridge from the central city.
One has more of a feeling here of being removed from the urban bustle.
Washington Park
Washington Park is one of Denver's most popular and desirable neighborhoods,
featuring gorgeous, tree-lined streets, and a diverse housing stock that
ranges from luxury high-rise apartment buildings to quaint cottages, Craftsman-style
bungalows sturdy Denver Squares and Tudor Revivals. The centerpiece of
the neighborhood is 165-acre Washington Park, one of Denver's largest
and most beautiful open spaces, which includes two lakes, soccer fields,
jogging paths, picnic areas, tennis courts, and a full-service recreation
center. The Old South Gaylord and South Pearl districts offer an eclectic
mix of retail shops, restaurants, galleries, and studios. One of the chief
assets of the neighborhood is its central location, a 10-minute commute
to downtown and with easy access to Interstate 25, future light rail,
the Cherry Creek Shopping Center, the revitalized Broadway corridor and
the Cherry Creek and Platte River bike paths.
Platte Park
Just to the southwest of Washington Park lies the Platt Park neighborhood,
featuring modest, more affordable homes, good schools, and above-average
transportation access. To the west, it's within walking distance of the
southern terminus of the RTD light-rail line as well as an appealing range
of dining and entertainment options, including the Vogue Theatre, the
Pearl Street Grille, and Sushi Den, clustered along South Pearl, and Herman's
Hideaway, Pasquini'sPizzeria and Antique Row lining South Broadway. One
of the neighborhood's best-known landmarks is the picturesque Sarah Platt
Decker branch of the Denver Public Library, located at the northeast corner
of Platt Park.
LODO
Lower Downtown (LoDo), the historic area between the central business
district and Union Station, is where to live if you like the downtown
lifestyle. LoDo is a vibrant mix of restaurants, art galleries, retail
shops, nightclubs, luxury high-rises, and warehouses that have been renovated
into some of the city's priciest lofts and condominiums. In the heart
of LoDo is Coors Field, a brand-new, major-league baseball stadium that
has the look and feel of an old ballpark. The 16th Street Mall connects
LoDo with the central business district, including the Denver Pavilions,
which includes movie theaters, shops, and six restaurants, including a
new Hard Rock Cafe. From Union Station you can cross the walking bridge
and access all the new lofts and apartments of the Central Platte Valley.
Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle neighborhood, just south of the downtown business
district, is undergoing a dramatic transformation. Several upscale condominium
and townhome complexes, like the Metropolitan Lofts and the Cadillac Lofts,
have been built over the past several years, and another half-dozen are
under construction or in the planning stages. The Bannock Center is a
six-square-block development of retail shops, restaurants, galleries,
and a million square feet of office space. Golden Triangle redevelopers
envision it as a small town in the city, a cosmopolitan, pedestrian-oriented
village featuring open plazas, terraces and small businesses, shops, galleries
and sidewalk cafes. The neighborhood's major appeal is its proximity to
downtown and a number of cultural amenities, including the Denver Art
Museum and its new addition, the Denver Public Library and Civic Center
Park.
Park Hill
The Park Hill neighborhood is known for its diversity, its strong sense
of community, its good schools, and its expansive stock of well-tended,
older, architecturally diverse homes -- everything from cozy, Craftsman-style
bungalows to the large, stately Tudor and Colonial Revivals that line
Montview and East 17th Avenue boulevards. Park Hill is sprinkled with
small neighborhood shops and beautifully manicured pocket parks, and boasts
easy access to downtown, to Denver International Airport and to the major
shopping and commercial districts of east Denver. Among the neighborhood's
major amenities is City Park, Denver's largest central park, which is
home to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Natural History.
University Hills
The University Hills area, with its large stock of modestly priced, primarily
ranch-style homes, provides an excellent opportunity for first-time home
buyers. University Hills is one of the most conveniently located neighborhoods
in the city. Bounded by South Colorado Boulevard, East Hampden Avenue
and Interstate 25, it is ideal for those working in the Denver Tech Center,
but still convenient for making trips downtown or to Denver International
Airport. The neighborhood's namesake shopping plaza has undergone a massive
rebuilding over the past couple of years.
Observatory Park/DU
University/Observatory Park is anchored by the University of Denver on
the west and South Colorado Boulevard on the east. Observatory Park, its
telescopes, and green spaces form a tranquil spot in the middle on Evans
Avenue. Ranch homes on large sites, Craftsman bungalows, as well as contemporary
rebuilds are found along the neighborhood's tree-lined streets.
Hampden/Southmoor Park
Hampden, Hampden South and Southmoor Park, which was developed during
the 1960s and 1970s, combine the best of city and suburban living. The
quiet, winding residential streets, scenic mountain views, pocket parks,
and moderate- to large-size brick homes give these neighborhoods a suburban
feel. At the same time, this area boasts excellent freeway access and
proximity to major commercial districts along East Hampden Avenue and
South Colorado Boulevard.
Lowry
Lowry, the former Air Force base has been developed on a large scale
into a close-in new urbanism 'village' of single family homes, lofts,
apartments and shops together with parks, museum, indoor ice rink and
a golf course. It is well located west of Aurora along 6th Avenue for
easy access to downtown. Likewise, north of Lowry and just east of Park
Hill, Denver's old airport at Stapleton is being redeveloped into an even
larger, new park-like community with housing stock in all price ranges.
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