LoDo, Larimer & Riverfront. Over the past two decades, LoDo (lower downtown) has been restored and renovated into one of the liveliest areas in the city. With one of the largest concentrations of Victorian and turn-of-the-century architecture in the country, LoDo is home to 90 brewpubs, sports bars, restaurants and coffeehouses as well as the site of Coors Field, home of the Colorado Rockies. You’ll see a lot of creative types roaming the streets as the area is home to a number of advertising agencies, graphic design studios, Internet design firms and a plethora of art galleries.

Nearby Larimer Square was the first revitalization of an historic neighborhood in America and opened in 1969. Complete with glittering lights strung over the entire block, the area is at once charming and elegant with a nightlife that defines hip urban renewal. The 18 shops and boutiques carry more than 200 fashion lines from the fashion capitals of the world. Men and women seeking unique clothing and accessories need only to spend an afternoon in Larimer Square, and some of city’s top chefs call this block home.

Behind Union Station, along the eastern bank of the South Platte, Riverfront is literally on the other side of the tracks. The area is booming with new housing and offers instant access to the 40-mile bike path that follows the river. Attractions in this area include the only downtown amusement park in the country, the Children’s Museum of Denver, the Downtown Aquarium, and the Museum of Contemporary Art | Denver designed by London architect David Adjaye. REI’s massive flagship store is located on the confluence of the South Platte River and Cherry Creek. The bordering Confluence Park and Cherry Creek pedestrian path are often filled with runners and bikers, as kayakers navigate the rushing water. The area is also home to My Brother’s Bar, the only bar left in Denver that was a hangout to Beat Generation heroes Jack Kerouac and Neal Cassady.

Best of all, the area is easily accessible by Denver’s 120-mile Light Rail network, with Union Station serving as the hub.

1515 Restaurant 303-571-0011 1515 Market St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Contemporary, Event Facilities

16Mix 303-626-2582 1550 Court Place Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Cocktail Lounge, Contemporary

9th Door 303-292-2229 1808 Blake St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Cocktail Lounge, Mediterranean

Amtrak 303-405-6110 Union Station 1701 Wynkoop St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Railways, Highways & Byways, Transportation

BD's Mongolian Grill 303-571-1824 1620 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown BBQ

Big Game Restaurant and Lounge - 1631 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Contemporary

Bistro Vendome 303-825-3232 1420 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, French

Blake Street Vault 303-803-2526 1526 Blake St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Event Facilities

Bouquets 303-333-5500 1525 15th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Florists

Breckenridge Brewery/Denver 303-297-3644 2220 Blake Street Denver, 80205 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Brew Pubs, Event Facilities

Cafe Colore 303-534-6844 1512 Larimer St. R12 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Italian

Capital Grille 303-539-2500 1450 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Event Facilities, Steak Houses

Children's Museum of Denver 303-433-7444 2121 Children's Museum Dr. Denver, 80211 Visit Website Denver Downtown Children's Attractions, Event Facilities, Museums

Colorado Rockies Baseball Club 303-292-0200 2001 Blake St. Denver, 80205 Visit Website Denver Downtown Sports, Professional

Comedy Works, Inc. 303-595-3637 1226 15th Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Comedy, Performing Arts

Confluence Kayaks 303-433-3676 2373 15th St., Unit B Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Biking and Hiking, Outdoor Recreation/Outfitters, Sporting Goods

Cook Street School of Fine Cooking 303-308-9300 1937 Market St Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Cooking Schools, Event Facilities, Team Building

Coors Field - Home of the Colorado Rockies 303-292-0200 2001 Blake Street Denver, 80205 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Sports Venues

Corridor 44 303-893-0044 1433 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Cocktail Lounge, Contemporary, Event Facilities, International

Cowboy Lounge 303-226-1570 1941 Market St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Dance Clubs, Event Facilities, Western Theme

Cru - A Wine Bar 303-893-9463 1442 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Contemporary, Event Facilities, Wine Bars & Cigar Bars

Cruise Room 303-825-1107 1600 17th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Cocktail Lounge

Denver Chophouse & Brewery 303-296-0800 1735 19th St. Ste. 100 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Brew Pubs, Event Facilities, Steak Houses

Denver Gourmet Tours 303-775-5038 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Sightseeing Tour Company, Specialty Tours

Denver Microbrew Tour 303-249-6838 Denver, 80205 Visit Website Denver Downtown Specialty Tours, Winery/Brewery Tours

Dixons Downtown Grill 303-573-6100 1610 16th Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Event Facilities

Downtown Aquarium 303-561-4450 700 Water St. Denver, 80211 Visit Website Denver Downtown Children's Attractions, Event Facilities, Museums, Wildlife Attractions, Zoo

Elitch Gardens 303-595-4386 2000 Elitch Circle Denver, 80204 Visit Website Denver Downtown Amusement Parks and Centers, Children's Attractions, Event Facilities

Elixir Mind Body Massage 303-571-4455 1518 A Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Massage Therapists, Spas & Salons, Wellness

Fado Irish Pub 303-297-0066 1735 19th St. Ste. 150 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Event Facilities, Irish, Live Music

Fogo de Chão Restaurant 303-623-9600 1513 Wynkoop St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Brazilian, Event Facilities, Steak Houses

Four Seasons Hotel Denver 800-332-3442 1111 14th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Hotel Event Facilities, Hotels

H BurgerCO 720-524-4345 1555 Blake St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns

Hickory Prime Steakhouse 303-844-5280 1480 Arapahoe St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Steak Houses

Larimer Square 303-534-2367 1430 Larimer St. Ste. 200 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Boutiques and Shops, Event Facilities, Specialty Tours

Lavish Restaurant and Lounge 303-880-0237 1448 Market St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Cocktail Lounge, Mediterranean

Ling & Louie's Asian Bar and Grill 303-623-LING (5464) 1201 16th St. Ste. 104 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Asian, Chinese, Event Facilities, Japanese, Sushi

LoDo's Bar & Grill 303-293-2290 1946 Market St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Dance Clubs, Event Facilities, Sports Bars

mangiamo pronto! 303-297-1229 1601 17th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Italian

Marco's Coal-Fired Pizzeria 303-296-7000 2129 Larimer St. Denver, 80205 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Italian

MCA DENVER -- Museum of Contemporary Art Denver 303-298-7554 x205 1485 Delgany Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Museums

McCormick's Fish House & Bar 303-825-1107 1659 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Catering/Caterer, Event Facilities, Seafood

Metropolitan State College of Denver - Center for Visual Art 303-294-5207 1734 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Art Galleries , Museums

MIX Music Lounge 720-938-5929 1318 15th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Cocktail Lounge, Live Music

Oak Tavern 303-888-0655 1416 Market St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns

Osteria Marco 303-534-5855 1453 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Italian

Oxford Club Spa Salon & Fitness Center 303-628-5435 1616 17th St., Ste. 100 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Athletic Clubs, Massage Therapists, Spas & Salons

Oxford Hotel 303-628-5400 1600 17th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Hotels

P.F. Changs China Bistro/Downtown 303-260-7222 1415 15th Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Asian, Chinese

Pepsi Center 303-405-1100 1000 Chopper Circle Denver, 80204 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Music Venues, Sports Venues

Platte Valley Trolley 303-458-6255 PO Box 1348 Denver, 80201 Visit Website Denver Downtown Railways, Highways & Byways, Specialty Tours

Prima at Hotel Teatro 303-228-0770 1100 14th Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Italian

Primebar 303-586-8888 1515 Arapahoe St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Contemporary, Event Facilities

Rack & Rye Gastropub 720-620-4920 1318 15th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Continental, Gastropub

Red Square Euro Bistro 303-595-8600 1512 Larimer Street #38R Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, International, Russian

REI 303-756-3100 1416 Platte Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Outdoor Recreation/Outfitters, Sporting Goods, Sports/Recreation Rentals

Restaurant Kevin Taylor 303-820-2600 1106 Fourteenth Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Contemporary, Event Facilities

Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant 303-623-5432 1525 Blake St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Mexican

Rioja 303-820-2282 1431 Larimer Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Mediterranean

Robischon Gallery 303-298-7788 1740 Wazee Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Art Galleries , Event Facilities

Rockmount Ranch Wear Mfg. Co. 303-629-7777 1626 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Boutiques and Shops, Clothing & Accessories, Colorado Products and Souvenirs, Western Theme

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory 303-623-1887 1512 Larimer Street 44R Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Candy/Confectioners

Rodizio Grill, The Brazilian Steakhouse 303-294-9277 1801 Wynkoop In Denver's Historic Ice House Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Brazilian, Continental, Event Facilities, Steak Houses

Samba Room 720-956-1701 1460 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Latin

Sing Sing 303-291-0880 1735 19th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Cocktail Lounge, Event Facilities, Live Music

Sonoda's Downtown 303-595-9500 1620 Market St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Sushi

Suite 200 720-560-4433 1427 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Cocktail Lounge, Dance Clubs

Sullivans Steak House 303-295-2664 1745 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Event Facilities, Steak Houses

Sushi Han 303-820-3331 1512 Larimer St. Unit #20 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Asian, Sushi

TAG restaurant 303-996-9985 1441 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Contemporary, Continental, Event Facilities

Tamayo 720-946-1433 1400 Larimer St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, Mexican

Tattered Cover Book Store 303-322-7727 1628 16th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Boutiques and Shops

Tavern Downtown 303-299-0100 1949 Market St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Dance Clubs, Event Facilities, Sports Bars

The House of Commons 303-455-4832 2401 15th St. (on Platte at 15th) Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Bakery, Deli/Soups/Salads, Event Facilities, International

The Jet Hotel 303-572-3300 1612 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Hotel Event Facilities, Hotels

Tilted Kilt Pub & Eatery 303-893-KILT 1201 16th St., Ste. 120 Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Irish, Sports Bars

TJ Maxx 303-892-6020 710 16th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Boutiques and Shops, Clothing & Accessories

Translations Gallery 303-629-0713 1743 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Art Galleries , Event Facilities

Venice Ristorante and Wine Bar 303-534-2222 1700 Wynkoop St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Italian

Vesta Dipping Grill 303-296-1970 1822 Blake St. Ste. D Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Event Facilities, International

Vintage Motos Museum 303-993-7693 2762 Walnut St. Denver, 80205 Visit Website Denver Downtown Museums

Visions West Gallery 303-292-0909 1715 Wazee St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Art Galleries , Western Theme

Wazee Supper Club 303-623-9518 1600 15th Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Italian

Willie G's Seafood & Steaks 303-575-9000 1585 Lawrence Street Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Seafood, Steak Houses

Wynkoop Brewing Company 303-297-2700 1634 18th St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown American, Bars/Pubs/Taverns, Brew Pubs, Event Facilities

Zengo Restaurant 720-904-0965 1610 Little Raven St. Denver, 80202 Visit Website Denver Downtown Asian, Event Facilities, Mexican, Sushi