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Category: Denver Neighborhoods

Denver is home to many unique neighborhoods, with locally-owned shops and restaurants not found anywhere else. Learn more about the background of each neighborhood, how to get there, some of the community organizations involved there, and more about the merchants in the area.

The city of Denver is the most populous city of Colorado. In the South Platte River Valley is where Denver lies. It is located east of the Rocky Mountains, and the western edge of the High Plains.

“The Mile High City” is a nickname given to Denver because of its elevation. The city is exactly one mile above sea level.

The city of Denver has 4 seasons and has semi-arid and a continental climate zone. The winters are usually cool, but can see very cold days. Summers are hot and dry. The city is known for having 300 sunshine days per year, usually. Temperatures below 0′ F occur only around 7-8 nights per year. The city has 79 official neighborhoods. These neighborhoods vary in size and types. Some have large skyscrapers and some are the smaller home neighborhoods. If you’re looking for a place to live in Denver, be sure to check out the links above to learn about Denver Neighborhoods.

The Mile High City of Denver has something for everyone. Sports, culture, museums, parks, shopping, entertainment and natural beauty. It’s no wonder that Denver is among the top destination cities where people plan to move. Denver’s recreational facilities include more than 100 parks, a dozen museums, two amusement parks, two water parks, US Mint, Denver Botanical Gardens, Denver Zoo, and a large performing arts complex.

Top Neighborhoods Denver
February 7, 2021

Top Neighborhoods to Live in Denver

Best Denver Neighborhoods to Live The city of Denver is the most populous city of Colorado. In the South Platte River Valley is where…

Denver Metro Area Suburbs
February 7, 2021

Denver Metro Area Suburbs

Best Suburbs of Denver With its picturesque setting of the magnificent peaks of the Rocky Mountains, Denver is a breathtaking place. The city in…

Alamo Placita Denver
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Alamo Placita

The Alamo Placita neighborhood is located in Denver, Colorado. The neighborhood of Alamo Placita is often referred to as the Governor’s Park neighborhood because…

November 3, 2020

Best Downtown Denver Neighborhoods

Explore LoDo, Uptown, Five Points, Highlands, Capitol Hill, Santa Fe There’s life beyond Denver’s 16th Street Mall. Visit Five Points museums, LoDo bars, Uptown’s…

January 24, 2019

Willow Creek

This desirable Planned Unit Development consists of approximately one square mile and 1,766 Homes, Townhomes and Patio Homes. Residences range in size from the…

January 24, 2019

Washington Park

People began to settle around the fringes of a buffalo wallow near the north end of Washington Park in the 1860s. South Denver (as…

January 24, 2019

Tallyn’s Reach

At Tallyn’s Reach, site of the 2000 Parade of Homes, the vital, frontier spirit of Colorado still thrives and distinctive homes on ample lots…

January 24, 2019

Tallgrass

A capsule history of Tallgrass is contained in the name: the tallgrass prairie, once the domain of the Arapahoe and Cheyenne Indians, where buffalo…

January 24, 2019

Superior

Colorful History, Small Town Charm Complimented by Thoughtful Growth Superior’s history entails one of the first coal mines in the area dating from the…

January 24, 2019

Stonegate

Long the dominant mode of travel on the old Cherry Creek Trail between Denver and Parker, walking is once again very much the fashion…

January 24, 2019

Stapleton

Denver’s old Stapleton Airport has been transformed into one of the nation’s most celebrated new communities. No matter where you are in Stapleton, you’re…

January 24, 2019

Southwest Suburbs

As much as anything, southwest suburban Denver is defined by its historic heritage, scenic lakes, lush parklands, and the South Platte River greenbelt and…

January 24, 2019

Southeast Aurora

Southeast Aurora Welcomes All Lifestyles As the 19th century drew to a close, the town of Fletcher, located on the barren high plains east…

January 24, 2019

Saddle Rock

Designed by award winning environmental planner David Clinger, Saddle Rock’s island-like neighborhoods “float” in a sea of emerald fairways, parks, parkways, and green space…

January 24, 2019

Riverfront

Riverfront in downtown Denver is an ideally located neighborhood where residents live, play and party together in a revitalized, master-planned community showcasing a carefully…

January 24, 2019

The Preserve

Begin your day at the Preserve, Greenwood Village’s premier address, inspired by serene landscapes and spectacular mountain views. The Preserve’s enriching lifestyle offers an…

January 23, 2019

Plum Creek

The Plum Creek Golf Club community in Castle Rock is highlighted by a magnificent 18-hole championship golf course designed by renowned golf course architect…

January 23, 2019

Platte Park

Platt Park adjoins Denver’s Washington Park neighborhood where tree-lined streets showcase a variety of single-family homes, including bungalows, 1-1/2-story homes, Victorians and more. There…

January 23, 2019

Piney Creek

Piney Creek boasts a historic high-plains setting featuring mountain panoramas, a healthful outdoor lifestyle, and central South-Metro location roughly equidistant from I-25, I-225, and…

January 23, 2019

Pinery

Towering ponderosa pines of the Black Forest spill across the rolling hills of the Pinery south of the town of Parker. This rural, master-planned,…

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