Truth or Dare Denver

Highlands is Denver’s latest “it” place to be. This community, with a distinct Hispanic heritage, has been featured in Travel + Leisure Magazine as well as National Geographic Traveler. The 250-acre section northwest of downtown has experienced amazing growth and changes over the past few years, and is overflowing with trendy restaurants, bars, and shops. Three diverse commercial districts – Lower Highlands (LoHi), Highlands Square and Tennyson Street make Highlands Denver’s largest neighborhood.

Highlands Square at 32nd and Lowell is a charming neighborhood of quaint boutiques and restaurants, situated among bungalow-style houses. Here, you’ll find shops offering anything from books and gifts to fine lingerie and contemporary fashions. Restaurants in Highlands Square serve up an array of fare, including Mexican and Caribbean cuisine, seafood and sushi. Pubs, as well as wine, sake and martini bars play a big part in giving this area a fun, lively ambiance.

Another area of interest in Highlands is the Tennyson Street Cultural District, with a number of art galleries, where you can spend an afternoon browsing antique prints, photographs, and paintings from local artists. You’ll also find a few live music venues and some great Italian and Mexican food. The Navajo Street Art District is tucked away in the Lower Highlands area of Denver. With amazing galleries, fine dining, great performance art, and ample parking, it's truly one of the best kept secrets in town. Come by and experience all that the Lower Highlands has to offer.

If you’re looking for a neighborhood on the verge, look no further than Lower Highlands, or East Highlands. Spanning both sides of the Highland Bridge, LoHi is a great place to shop, eat, stroll and relax. In 2009, Men's Journal named this hot-spot one of the best neighborhoods in the country. Read the full article.

Where to Find It

Adjacent to downtown Denver to the northwest, about 3.1 miles. Between I-25 and Federal, south of West 38th Avenue and north of 29th Avenue

Getting There

Cab fare from downtown to 32nd and Lowell: $12.00 (approx.)
Cab fare from downtown to 44th and Tennyson: $12.00 (approx.)
Other: A series of pedestrian bridges connect LoDo with the Lower Highlands, a short walk from the end of the 16th Street mall.
RTD: Direct routes on buses 28, 32 and 44

Locals Know

Highlands has long been the landing point for Italian, and later Hispanic, immigrants. The neighborhood is filled with small family-owned restaurants specializing in regional cuisines from Italy, Mexico, Peru, and Argentina. Locals also take advantage of three large parks: Sloan's Lake, Rocky Mountain Lake, and Berkley Park.

Special Events

The first Friday of every month on Tennyson Street, galleries and artists display and sell their work, offering everything from paintings and photography to Chinese Scrolls and stage costumes. Every June, the Highlands Street Fair brings live music, tasty food, arts and crafts, a classic car show, and more to the neighborhood, while the Dragon Boat Festival celebrates Asian culture.

Learn More

www.highlands-square.com
www.denverhighland.org 
http://denverartwalk.squarespace.com/  (Tennyson Street Cultural District)
Spend a Day in the Highlands (Itinerary)
Denver Gallery Guide

Inside Scoop: Neighborhood Businesses
32nd West

303-728-9002
3719 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Denver Downtown
Boutiques | Specialty Shops, Clothing & Accessories, Sporting Goods
A New Spirit Wellness Center & Spa

303-477-1652
4907 W. 29th Ave.
Denver, 80212
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Denver Downtown
Massage Therapists, Spas | Medical Spas | Salons, Wellness
Adams Mystery Playhouse

303-455-1848
2406 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver, 80211
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Denver Downtown
Dinner Theater, Entertainment, Event Facilities, Performing Arts
Ale House at Amato's

303-433-9734
2501 16th St.
Denver, 80211
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Denver Downtown
American, Bars | Pubs | Taverns, Brew Pubs
Audio Visual One Group

720-288-3300
8201 E. Pacific Pl., Ste. 501
Denver, 80231
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Denver Downtown
Audio-Visual, Computer Rental, Rental Equipment, Staging | Production Services
BondCarr Web Development

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2932 W. 37th Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Web Design & Development
Central Bistro and Bar

303-477-4582
1691 Central St.
Denver, 80211
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American, Bars | Pubs | Taverns, Contemporary, Event Facilities
Clotheshorse Consignment Boutique

303-477-7800
4232 Tennyson St.
Denver, 80212
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Boutiques | Specialty Shops, Clothing & Accessories
Colorado Jitney

303-883-6177
4412 Quitman St.
Denver, 80212
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Denver Downtown
Motorcoach Charter, Transportation
Denver Event Photos

303-351-8967
3025 Umatilla St. #208
Denver, 80211
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Denver Downtown
Photographer | Photo Booth
Duo Restaurant

303-477-4141
2413 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Denver Downtown
American, Contemporary, Event Facilities
Ernie's Bar & Pizza

303-955-5580
2915 W. 44th Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Event Facilities, Italian, Pizza
Hampton Inn & Suites

303-455-4588
2728 Zuni St.
Denver, 80211
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Hotels
Happy Cakes

303-477-3556
3434 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Bakery, Neighborhood Shopping & Dining
Highland Tap & Burger

720-287-4493
2219 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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American, Bars | Pubs | Taverns, Event Facilities, Sports Bars
Highlands Square

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PO Box 11821
Denver, 80211
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Neighborhood Shopping & Dining
Linger

303-993-3120
2030 W. 30th Ave.
Denver, 80211
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International
Little Man Ice Cream

303-455-3811
2620 16th St.
Denver, 80211
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Coffee | Desserts | Frozen Treats
LoHi Merchant Group

303-477-9902
3216 Tejon St., Ste. 202
Denver, 80211
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Neighborhood Shopping & Dining
LoHi SteakBar

303-927-6334
3200 Tejon St.
Denver, 80211
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Bars | Pubs | Taverns, Contemporary, Steak Houses
Lola Coastal Mexican Cuisine

720-570-8686
1575 Boulder St.
Denver, 80211
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Event Facilities, Live Music, Mexican
Lou's Food Bar

303-458-0336
1851 W. 38th Ave.
Denver, 80211
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American, Breakfast | Lunch, Event Facilities, French
Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens

303-477-8205
2555 W. 37th Avenue
Denver, 80211
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West Metro
Bed & Breakfasts, Dinner Theater
New Era Realty, Inc.

303-922-92222
2563 15th St., #101
Denver, 80123
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Denver Downtown
Relocation Specialists
ONE Realty

720-940-9590
2536 15th Street
Denver, 80211
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Relocation Specialists
Orangetheory Fitness-Denver Highlands

720-409-9509
3300 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Athletic Clubs, Wellness
Parisi's Restaurant & Firenze a Tavola Restaurant

303-561-0234
4401 Tennyson St.
Denver, 80212
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Deli | Soups | Salads, Event Facilities, Italian, Pizza
Patsy's Inn

303-477-8910
3651 Navajo St.
Denver, 80211
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Italian
Pure Barre Highlands

720-366-6070
3420 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Athletic Clubs, Wellness
Residence Inn Denver Downtown

303-458-5318
2777 Zuni St.
Denver, 80211
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Extended Stay, Hotel Event Facilities, Hotels
Root Down

303-993-4200
1600 W. 33rd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Contemporary, Event Facilities, International
Sipping N' Painting

303-854-8345
2563 15th St.
Denver, 80211
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Amusement Parks and Entertainment Centers, Boutiques | Specialty Shops, Event Facilities, Team Building
Starlet

303-433-7827
3450 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Boutiques | Specialty Shops, Clothing & Accessories, Jewelry
Victory love + cookies

303-455-7194
3200 Irving St.
Denver, 80211
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Bakery, Boutiques | Specialty Shops, Florists | Gift Baskets, Promotional Items | Gifts | Awards
Vita

303-477-4600
1575 Boulder St. Ste. A
Denver, 80211
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American, Contemporary, Event Facilities
West Side Books & Curios

303-480-0220
3434 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver, 80211
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Boutiques | Specialty Shops



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