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 Distict, 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 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)
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A New Spirit Wellness Center & Spa
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303-477-1652
4907 W. 29th Ave.
Denver,
80212
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Denver Downtown
Massage Therapists, Spas / Medical Spas / Salons, Wellness
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Adams Mystery Playhouse
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303-455-1848
2406 N. Federal Blvd.
Denver,
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Audio Visual One Group
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720-288-3300
2828 N. Speer Blvd., Ste. 101
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Audio-Visual, Computer Rental, Rental Equipment, Staging and Production Services
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303-455-1117
3472 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
American, Breakfast / Lunch, Soul Food
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BondCarr Web Development
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2932 W. 37th Ave.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Web Design & Development
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C5 Communications
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303-321-2993
3213 Zuni St.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Advertising / Public Relations / Marketing
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Duo Restaurant
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303-477-4141
2413 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
American, Contemporary
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Gaetano's Italian
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303-455-9852
3760 Tejon St.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Italian
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Hampton Inn & Suites
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303-455-4588
2728 Zuni St.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Hotels
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Highlands Square Merchant Association
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303-455-3431
PO Box 12667
Denver,
80212
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Denver Downtown
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Lakeside Amusement Park
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303-477-1621
4601 Sheridan Blvd.
Denver,
80212
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West Metro
Amusement Parks and Centers, Children's Attractions, Event Facilities
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Lehrer's Flowers
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303-455-1234
3191 W. 38th Ave.
Denver,
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Florists
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Lola Coastal Mexican Cuisine
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720-570-8686
1575 Boulder St.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Event Facilities, Live Music, Mexican
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Lumber Baron Inn & Gardens
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303-477-8205
2555 W. 37th Avenue
Denver,
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Bed & Breakfasts, Dinner Theater
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Nostalgic Homes, LLC
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303-455-5535
3737 W. 32nd Ave.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Relocation Specialists
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Pagliacci's Italian Restaurant
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303-458-0530
1440 W. 33rd Ave.
Denver,
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West Metro
Italian
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Parisi's Restaurant & Firenze a Tavola Restaurant
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303-561-0234
4401 Tennyson St.
Denver,
80212
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Denver Downtown
Deli / Soups / Salads, Event Facilities, Italian
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Ramada Hotel Gateway
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303-433-6677
2601 Zuni St.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
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Residence Inn Denver Downtown
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303-458-5318
2777 Zuni St.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
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Root Down
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303-993-4200
1600 W. 33rd Ave.
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
Contemporary, Event Facilities, International
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Vita
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303-477-4600
1575 Boulder St. Ste. A
Denver,
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Denver Downtown
American, Contemporary, Event Facilities
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