If you're looking for a place to live in Denver, make sure to scope out our neighborhood profiles first. Each neighborhood's unique mix of restaurants, schools, parks and other attractions has its own appeal. Families will love the bucolic charm of Washington Park, while single folks will enjoy the eclectic nightlife of Capitol Hill.
Denver's most desirable neighborhood borders its namesake of Washington Park. The popular park's running and bike trails make it a family favorite, especially in the summer. Gaylord St. also brings in a crowd to the shops and restaurants lining the neighborhood thoroughfares.
Capitol Hill is one of Denver's most historic neighborhoods, named after the state capital building perched atop a hill. The neighborhood fell into disrepair for a while, but now benefits from the urban revival downtown. The neighborhood's proximity to downtown and its nightlife makes it popular with single professionals.
City Park houses such popular tourist attractions as the Denver Zoo and Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The park also boasts an 18-hole golf course and three man-made lakes. The neighborhood attracts both tourists and locals alike to the restaurants bordering Colfax Ave. as well as the zoo and museum.
Cherry Creek has always had a golden past, as a gold strike at the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River led to the founding of Denver as a city. The neighborhood's reputation for luxury lives on today with the tony Cherry Creek Mall and upscale restaurants at Cherry Creek North. More pedestrian enjoyment can also be found on the bike trails and running paths along Cherry Creek's banks.
Governor's Park straddles the area between Capitol Hill and Washington Park. Sixth Ave. offers an international selection of restaurants from Little India to Benny's Mexican restaurant. The neighborhood is named after the Governor's Mansion, and contains a mix of apartment homes and single-family living. Governor's Park offers a slightly more affordable alternative to Washington Park.
