Denver is the capital and most populous city of Colorado It was founded in 1858 by General William Larimer Jr., who claimed it for America while he was exploring what would become Kansas Territory. Despite its original reputation as a “great cow town,” Denver has grown substantially, becoming the fastest-growing city in America between 1860 … Read more

Visit the Denver Zoo The Denver Zoo is the place to visit for any animal lover! There are over 1,500 animals and 100 different species in their zoo. You can spend hours walking through exhibits including African Savannah, Grizzly Ridge, Northern Shores, and Primate Panorama. Admission includes free train rides on the zoo train.  It … Read more

Denver’s annual events celebrate more than just the city’s history: they also take into account its future. The Denver Arts Festival highlights the visual arts and includes famous artwork with emerging pieces by local artists. The Denver Book Festival features literary works by new and veteran authors alike. Denver Day of Rock gives an outdoor … Read more

Lincoln Park is a neighborhood in Denver, CO that is just on the edge of downtown. Its boundaries are 22nd Ave, 29th St, Pearl St, and Interstate 25. There are two public parks in this area: Deann Park and Skyline Park. This neighborhood has some really beautiful turn-of-the-century Victorian homes that have been meticulously cared … Read more

The Golden Triangle Neighborhood in Denver Colorado is located between Speer Boulevard and Interstate 25, roughly 6th Avenue to Speer Blvd., Colfax Ave. to Alameda Avenue. The Golden Triangle Neighborhood in Denver Colorado attracts many families for its easy access to the Cherry Creek Bike Path that takes you throughout the city and provides quick … Read more

A brief history of the University Neighborhood, Denver, CO A Brief History of the University Neighborhood. In 1859 gold was discovered in Colorado and brought a mass influx of people to the state. By 1862 there were roughly 100 saloons along with numerous gambling halls and brothels on Market street alone(History Colorado). To make matters … Read more

Washington Park is a historic neighborhood in the North Denver area of Denver Colorado. It is a lush and heavily treed neighborhood with a decent population of close to 9000 residents. Washington Park was first settled in 1859 by William Larimer, the founder of Denver who bought land from the Kansas Pacific Railroad Company, but … Read more

The Five Points neighborhood is located at an intersection with converging thoroughfares named Broadway, 6th Avenue,  Washington Street, and 29th Avenue–hence the name “Five Points.” It is a defined area within the larger Cole neighborhood between Auraria Parkway on the west, Speer Boulevard on the east, I-25, and Broadway on the south and north respectively. … Read more

What is LoDo? LoDo is a trendy urban neighborhood (the Lower Downtown district) in Denver  CO that used to be known for its industrial warehouses. It now hosts fancy apartments, art galleries, and restaurants. What kind of buildings can I see? A collection of brick buildings some with steel or iron fronts dominates LoDo’s streetscape. … Read more

The Cherry Creek neighborhood is one of Denver’s most popular neighborhoods for new home buyers. The Cherry Creek neighborhood is one of Denver’s most affluent neighborhoods and is the 16th on the wealthiest zip-codes in America list. With an average household income of more than $110,000 a year, it has some of the highest per … Read more