the area, including Tiffany & Co., Burberry,
Louis Vuitton, Neiman Marcus and Ralph
Lauren. Outside, tree-lined streets, intimate
gardens, and inspiring public art add to the
charm of a neighborhood filled with local
patisseries, outdoor cafes and aromatic
coffee shops. To work off those tasty
pastries, shoppers can use the 22-mile
Cherry Creek Bike Path for a morning jog
or an afternoon ride into downtown and
beyond. The mall offers guest services and
valet parking, as well as an indoor kids’
play area called Rocky Mountain Play Park.
The Golden Triangle
The Golden Triangle Museum District has
more than just art. With more than 50
Galleries, fine-art studios, specialty stores,
hip restaurants, nightclubs, bistros and
coffeehouses, this neighborhood is a great
place to explore on foot. The Denver Story
Trek allows visitors to explore its rich heritage
armed only with a map and cell phone. This
interactive, multi-media tour takes visitors to
Denver’s greatest historic attractions (see
www.DenverStoryTrek.com). Eight of
Denver’s museums populate the area,
including the Denver Art Museum, the Byers-Evans House, the Kirkland Museum of Fine
and Decorative Art, the Molly Brown House,
the Denver Firefighters Museum, and the
recently opened Clyfford Still Museum. All of
these sites offer great gift shop treasures,
with most providing free shipping. For tired
tootsies, taking the “Art Bus” on the first
Friday of each month when the galleries stay
open late will provide a relaxing shuttle
between gallery locations.
UpTown
Spectacular views of downtown and
surrounding mountain peaks are just part of
the allure of one of Denver’s “hippest
‘hoods” known as Uptown. Picturesque
homes now blended with modern high-rise
apartments and lofts make up Denver’s
oldest residential neighborhood. Mingled
along tree-lined boulevards are cafes, taco
bars, find dining venue, popular bars and
clubs, and upscale restaurants. Visitors will
find outdoor patios at most establishments,
all the better to experience the “cheery,
progressive vibe” described by Sunset
magazine. Enjoy the Denver Zoo, take in
the Denver Museum of Nature & Science,
and stroll through Denver’s largest green
space, City Park.
Highlands
Century-old buildings in this area are
blooming with new businesses that are
transforming the once aged 250-acre area
to a hip, thriving destination. Walkers can
enter the area via the pedestrian bridge
linked to downtown, and take in charming
brownstones, lunch in aromatic taquerias,
or relax with dessert at Little Man Ice
Cream. Diners will find Mexican and
Caribbean menus, seafood and sushi, as
well as drinking establishments specializing
in martinis, ales, and a variety of American
and international wines. For shoppers, an
abundance of boutiques, such as Rustic
Threads (fashion forward and casual
women’s apparel) provide wardrobe
expansion. Westside Books is one of the
many browsing places that offers readings,
concerts and other literary events, as well
as a more than 30,000 book database to
tempt every bibliophile to linger. A must-stop
snack place right next door is Happy
Cakes Bake Shop, where they offer
something to tempt every taste bud,
including French macarons, whoopee pies,
cupcake truffles, cookie, pies and an array
of decadent cupcakes—all made fresh
every day.
Old South Pearl & Old South Gaylord
Divided by Interstate 25, these two
neighborhoods offer an old-time feel with
a new edge twist. The laid-back Gaylord
area invites shoppers to enjoy its more
than 60 shops, restaurants and bars.
Awning-covered storefronts and turn-of-the-century houses converted into shops
offer art, modern apparel, a variety of
sporting goods, and even bicycles. Find
tasty treats and comfort food at Devil’s
Food Bakery and Cookery on South
Gaylord Street, sip your favorite fruit of
the grape at The Village Cork on Pearl
Street, or mosey over to Washington
Park, where you can take in the fabulous
gardens, picnic, or rent a paddleboat to
use on one of the two lakes. Fashionistas
will appreciate Seams Like Olde Times, a
costume shop with funky vintage clothing.
Pine Creek clothing offers casual togs in
the Pendleton tradition, and shoppers can
find young, sexy styles at Sarah.
South Broadway
Year-round activity keeps this 18-block
neighborhood buzzing with an arthouse
movie theater, rave-worthy eateries, trendy
rock clubs and Antique Row, where an
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