LoDo, Denver, offers a slice of Parisian elegance where the urban elite savor open-air dining at enchanting bistros.
Here, you have the delightful option to stroll, bike, or use public transportation instead of navigating the bustling streets behind the wheel. In LoDo and the adjacent Platte Valley Greenway, embracing a car-free lifestyle is effortless. Meandering paths along the South Platte River and Cherry Creek offer pedestrians, joggers, and cyclists safe access to one of the nation's most extensive urban trail systems, all while relishing picturesque scenery.
Once in decline since the Silver Crash of 1893, LoDo has reemerged as a 21st-century embodiment of the bygone Silver Boom era. In those days, legends like Buffalo Bill Cody, Bat Masterson, Calamity Jane, Soapy Smith, and other frontier icons roamed the dusty streets. Larimer Street epitomized the iconic "Old West" depicted by Hollywood, bustling with cattle barons, gunfighters, wagon trains, saloon keepers, madams, outlaws, and gold miners.
Today, Denver's vibrant heart pulses with shoppers, nightlife enthusiasts, sports aficionados, business professionals, tourists, and residents. Historic lofts, charming townhomes, and upscale high-rise condominiums adorn the streets, accompanied by boutiques, trendy eateries, salons, spas, and corporate offices.
The city's nightlife is alive with jazz, dance, comedy clubs, while numerous galleries, artist studios, coffeehouses, and open-air markets offer art for every palate.
Confluence Park, the historic site of Denver's first settlements, sees kayakers and swimmers enjoying the South Platte River from sunrise to sunset. Nearby, skateboarders carve through the sculpted bowls of the Denver SkatePark. During summer evenings, locals gather on the grassy knoll above the river for free concerts and outdoor movies. At 16th Street, Commons Park stretches along the Platte River's banks, connected to Platte Street, Denver's "Left Bank," and Highland, downtown Denver's trendiest neighborhoods, by three pedestrian bridges, including the iconic Millennium Bridge.
Denver's professional sports scene thrives throughout the year, with the Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Rapids competing in state-of-the-art venues to exuberant crowds. For those unable to attend games, join the spirited fans cheering for the home team at nearby sports bars.
