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Uptown. Sunset Magazine calls Uptown “one of Denver’s hippest 'hoods, with lively new restaurants, chic shops and a cheery, progressive vibe.” A mix of Victorian and Queen Anne homes blend with modern high-rise apartments and lofts built along tree-lined boulevards to make up Denver’s oldest residential neighborhood. It’s also where you’ll find Denver’s largest green space, City Park. The tree-covered park is home to the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and has miles of jogging and biking paths, offering spectacular panoramic views of more than 120 miles of snowcapped peaks. Another highlight for residents and visitors alike is Restaurant Row, the stretch of 17th Avenue running from Broadway to City Park that is lined with cafes, bistros, taco bars, fine dining establishments, upscale restaurants and a number of popular bars and clubs – almost all with outdoor patios.

Where to Find It

Adjacent to downtown, about 2.8 miles to the Southeast. Colfax Avenue forms Uptown’s southern boundary, while 20th Street creates its northern border. York Street and Broadway border Uptown to the east and west, respectively.

Getting There

Cab fair to downtown to City Park on 17th Avenue: $11.50 (approx.)
RTD: Direct route on bus 20

Locals Know

City Park is an amazing place to watch as the sun sets behind the Rocky Mountains beyond the downtown skyline.

Special Events

In the summer, the free “Jazz in the Park” concert series is a local favorite; the Black Arts Festival each July is one of the best in the nation and, in the winter, Zoo Lights delights kids of all ages.

Inside Scoop: Neighborhood Businesses
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AIX Restaurant

303-831-1296
719 E. 17th Ave.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Event Facilities
Avenue Grill

303-861-2820
630 E. 17th Ave.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
American
Castle Marne-A Denver Bed & Breakfast Inn

303-331-0621
1572 Race Street
Denver , 80206
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Denver Downtown
Bed & Breakfasts
Ceramics in the City

303-200-0461
1912 Pearl Street
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Boutiques and Shops
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys

303-322-1053
1880 Gaylord St.
Denver , 80206
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Denver Downtown
Museums
Steuben's

303-830-1001
523 E. 17th Ave.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Event Facilities, American
Strings Restaurant

303-831-7310
1700 Humboldt St.
Denver , 80218
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Denver Downtown
American
Warwick Hotel

303-861-2000
1776 Grant Street
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Contemporary, Event Facilities, Hotels
Woodhouse Day Spa - Denver

303-813-8488
941 E. 17th Avenue
Denver , 80218
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Denver Downtown
Massage Therapists
Hampton Inn & Suites Denver Downtown

303-864-8000
1845 Sherman St.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Spas & Salons, Hotels
Randolph's Restaurant in the Warwick Hotel

303-861-2000
1776 Grant St.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Continental
Snooze AM Eatery

303-297-0700
2262 Larimer St.
Denver , 80205
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Denver Downtown
Live Music, Breakfast/Lunch
Tavern Uptown

303-830-9210
538 E. 17th Ave.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Sports Bars
Marczyk Fine Foods, Marczyk Fine Wines

303-894-9499
770 E. 17th Ave.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Pubs & Taverns, Event Facilities, American
WaterCourse Foods

303-832-7313
837 E. 17th Ave
Denver , 80218
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Denver Downtown
Deli/Soups/Salads, Bakery
Hamburger Mary's Bar & Grille

303-832-1333
700 E. 17th Ave.
Denver , 80203
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Denver Downtown
Deli/Soups/Salads, Vegetarian, American
Il Posto

303-394-0100
2011 E. 17th Ave
Denver , 80206
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Denver Downtown
Live Music, Event Facilities, Continental
Parallel Seventeen

303-399-0988
1600 E. 7th Ave.
Denver , 80218
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Denver Downtown
International, Italian, Event Facilities, Asian
d bar desserts

303-861-4710
1475 E. 17th Ave.
Denver , 80218
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Denver Downtown
Contemporary, Vietnamese, Live Music, American
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