Denver is Colorado’s biggest city and home to a major international airport. As such, it’s a popular jumping-off point for quick getaways and longer trips into the Rocky Mountains and beyond.
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Denver is one of the fastest growing cities in the US, a one-time "cow town" turned Rocky Mountain powerhouse. At the core sits LoDo, the city’s oldest neighborhood with historic buildings, boutique shopping and some of Denver’s best hotels. Just west of there is LoHi, a leafy Victorian-era neighborhood and foodie’s haven. South and east are the Golden Triangle, Capitol Hill and City Park neighborhoods, home to museums, edgy urban life and big green spaces. And north is RiNo, Denver’s heart of cool, with street art and hipster nightlife.
Each of Denver’s neighborhoods is unique and distinctive, but explore the city a bit, and you’ll find that threads of connection – history, character and possibility – run through them all.
LoDo (aka Lower Downtown) is where the city was founded in 1858, its historic buildings today housing a lively and upscale restaurant, bar and shopping scene. Wander between the twinkling lights of Larimer Square, the city’s first commercial district, and the Dairy Block, a historic dairy turned modern complex of shops and eateries. Along the way, stop at the iconic Union Station, Denver’s gorgeously restored train station that bustles with both travelers and locals out on the town. For a change of pace, head to Confluence Park, the one-time winter home of the Arapaho people, now a place to picnic and play along (and in) the South Platte River.
LoDo’s central location makes it a good, though pricey, base with boutique hotels like The Crawford, The Oxford and The Maven. Alternatively, head into the greater downtown area, where big chain hotels rule.
Connected to LoDo by several bridges, LoHi (aka Lower Highlands) is a historic neighborhood once entirely made up of immigrants, first from Europe and later from the Americas. Today, it’s an affluent neighborhood of renovated Victorians and sleek condominiums known as a hotspot for foodies. For the newest, often best, restaurant in town, this is typically the place. Just be sure to make reservations!
Recent faves include El Five, a Mediterranean-style tapas place with spectacular city skyline views and Wildflower, an Italian eatery integrating local flavors and influences. For a treat, stroll the leafy streets to Little Man Ice Cream, an unmissable ice cream parlor shaped like a 28ft-high dairy jug.
Hotels are sparse in LoHi, though its central location makes it easy to access by foot or public transportation.
Part of the historically African American neighborhood of Five Points, RiNo (aka River North Arts District) is Denver’s most dynamic enclave. Here, one-time railyards and warehouses have been converted into hipster bars and breweries, art galleries and cafes, all surrounded by murals that add color and commentary to every surface. It’s
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