including Elitch Gardens Theme Park,
the Downtown Aquarium, the Pepsi
Center arena, the Children’s Museum of
Denver, and Commons Park. Riverfront
is a highly sought-after new urban area
just minutes from downtown Denver.
LoDo – Lower Downtown: LoDo, or
Lower Downtown, is the oldest part of
Denver. It’s actually the place where
General William Larimer founded the
city in 1858. In the 1980s, LoDo’s old
warehouses and factories experienced
the beginning of a wave of revitalization,
after decades of neglect. Revitaliza-
tion efforts made sure to maintain the
district’s historic charm, and the area is
now one of Denver’s best known. LoDo
is famous for its art galleries, restaurants,
nightclubs, jazz parlors and specialty
retail stores. Attractions in LoDo include
Commons Park in the Central Platte
Valley, the Cherry Creek bike path, the
16th Street Mall, Coors Field (home of
the Colorado Rockies) and the coun-
try’s largest brewpub, Wynkoop Brewing
Company. The Tattered Cover, one of
the biggest and oldest independent book-
stores in the country, is also located in
this part of town.
Ballpark: Downtown Denver’s historic
Ballpark District sits north of LoDo
and contains numerous shops, bars, fine
art galleries and more. The district’s
charm lies in its well-preserved historic
structures and architecture. Residents
and visitors travel to the area to attend
the area’s open-air markets, including
the Ballpark Market and Larimer Street
Market, which feature arts and crafts,
fresh produce, specialty foods, live entertainment, fun for the family and more.
Central Business District: Denver’s
Central Business District has seen exten-
sive redevelopment for decades now,
including many residential redevelop-
ments such as the Bank and Boston Lofts,
Denver Dry Lofts and the Chamber
Apartments. Apartment complexes in the
area include Denver Place Apartments,
Larimer Place and Barclay Tower. Resi-
dents in the Central Business District
need only step outside to be right in the
middle of downtown’s amenities, such
as the 16th Street Mall with its movie
theater and all of its many shops, restau-
rants, galleries, nightclub venues and
boutiques. This is classic urban living!
Uptown: Uptown is an established yet still
up-and-coming neighborhood that provides
a slower pace of life and a real neighborhood feel. The selection of excellent
restaurants in the area is unprecedented: the
diverse culinary options along 17th Avenue
have led to its nickname, “Restaurant Row.”
Some of Denver’s most popular restaurants,
including Steuben’s, the Avenue Grill and
Park & Co. The neighborhood also offers
amenities such as many of Denver’s best
hospitals, fabulous shopping choices, and a
combination of historic mansions and new
condo and loft projects. The area is located
just east of downtown, close enough to be in
walking distance, but far enough removed to
feel like a real neighborhood.
