Cheesman Park
Boundaries: Colfax Avenue to Josephine Street and 8th Avenue to Corona St.
About: The Cheesman Park neighborhood is known for it’s historic homes and breathtaking garden views. One of the staples of the area is the Denver Botanic Gardens. The historic Cheesman Park offers great space for recreation and exercise. Be close to downtown but keep the neighborhood feel. A number of great coffee shops, boutiques and restaurants are in the area as well.
Schools: Dora Moore E-8 school, Morey Middle School, East High School
Shopping:
Herbs & Arts
Ace Harware
Twist & Shout
Wellness:
Breathe Denver Yoga & Cycling Studio
Fitness Outside of the Box
Smart Women’s Wellness
Where to go:
Skoops Ice Cream
Spices Cafe
Restaurants:
Dining Out For Life 2012
Dine Out, Fight AIDS: An annual dining fundraising event raising money for AIDS service organizations
Over 300 metro Denver and Boulder restaurants are participating in the Dining Out For Life 2012. Grab your family and friends and make plans to dine out for breakfast, lunch, and/or dinner on Thursday, April 26th and 25% of sales will benefit Project Angel Heart.
For the full list of restaurants click here.
Five Points Neighborhood
Boundaries: The Five Points neighborhood is bordered by Park Avenue and Downing Street to Stout Street and Tremont Place. The boundaries between the Curtis Park Neighborhood, the Five Points Neighborhood and the Ballpark neighborhood sometimes overlap. The area collectively will sometimes be called ‘Curtis Park.’
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About: The Five Points area is one of Denver’s most historic neighborhoods. Founded in 1860, and affectionately named ‘Five Points’ by locals as 5 main streets intersect in the heart of the neighborhood. The neighborhood is speckled with a combination of beautiful old victorian style homes, modern renovations, and multi family buildings. Culturally diverse and lively with restaurants, live music, community gardens and much more. It’s close proximity to the heart of the city makes walking downtown a short 5 to 10 minute walk. On colder days, hop on the D Line of the RTD Light Rail and fly to downtown in 3 minutes.
Schools:
Elementary: Mitchell, Gilpin, Wyman or Whittier
Middle School: Gilpin, Whittier or Randolph
High School: Manual or East High School
Shopping:
Safeway Grocery
Blaire-Caldwell African American Research Library
Cash From Clutter Antique Store
Wellness:
Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Studio
Qi Studios
Where to go:
Cervantes
Roxy Theatre
Larmier Lounge
Crossroads Theatre
The Meadowlark
The Matchbox
Restaurants:
Sloan Lake Neighborhood
Boundaries: The Sloan Lake neighborhood boundaries run from West 29th Street to 17th Street and Federal and Sheridan.
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About: Live around one of Denver’s beautiful lakes, Sloan Lake. The neighborhood is speckled with diverse architecture of homes and quiet homes. Enjoy a 3 mile bike and pedestrian park in the neighborhood. Boating, fishing, jet skiiing and other water sports are at your disposal. The neighborhood can be described by locals as fairly quiet and charming to live in. Step outside and enjoy panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. Easy access to highways leading to the mountains as well as downtown Denver.
Schools:
Elementary School: Cheltham Elementary School, Colfax Elementary School
Middle School: Skinner Middle School, Lake Middle School
High School: North (Main) School
Shopping:
Strata Stone Fabrication
Colorado Custom Glass
Northern Lights Natural Rx
Ace Hardware
Studio
Studio Bini
Branching Out
Target
Place to go:
Toast Wine and Spirits
Providence Tavern
Cooler
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Riverfront Park
Boundaries: Riverfront Park is located in the Central Platte Valley, and borders LoDo, Commons Park and Downtown Denver
About: The Riverfront Park neighborhood in Denver is sometimes referred to as the ‘most ideally located neighborhood in downtown Denver.’ It is known for it’s rich sense of community and it’s friendly neighborhood feel. It is a genuine neighborhood in the heart of the city with not only residential buildings, but with a 20 acre park, Commons Park and a huge dog park. Quality planning of this neighborhood ensures it’s inhabitants are in an arms reach of everything. Book stores, pet grooming shops, coffee houses and both fine and casual dining can be walked to in less than 10 minutes. The Riverfront Park neighborhood is also very close to both the RTD light rail as well as the 16th street mall. You can get across town fast with no traffic hassles.
School Information:
Elementary- Glenlee K-8 School
Middle School- Glenlee k-8 School, Horace Mann Middle School
High school- North High school, North Smedley High School
Restaurants:
