By Neil Walton: Denver Realtor

Where are the hippest places to live in Denver?  It’s difficult to narrow it down to just 5 as so many of our neighborhoods are very interesting and eclectic.  You’ve got new construction occuring downtown with Spire and the Four Seasons.  The Union Station Project is getting under way.  Neighborhoods such as Curtis Park are quickly turning around.  I’ll actually go into the 5 Points, Cole and Clayton neighborhoods without some sort of protection.  People are fixing up old houses and selling them at a profit as home prices continue to increase in most of the areas surrounding downtown.  Here are my thoughts on the top 5 areas of Denver that are really cool.

Curtis Park Neighborhood:

As I said before I was afraid to go through this area of town 5 years ago.  Now people can’t get enough of this historic area of town just blocks from the heart of the city.  You’ve got incredible soul food and an allotment of odd shops and divey watering holes all alongside a very diverse population.  I really enjoy taking an evening stroll through this part of town.  The folks are so friendly.

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Lower Highland aka LoHi Neighborhood:

Now that there is a pedestrian bridge linking this ubber cool area of town with downtown Denver it’s exploding on the scene.  Countless new restaurants are emerging alongside some of the classic staples of the area.  You’ve got some really neat loft style buildings mixed in with early 1900′s architecture.  Do yourself a favor and stroll on over to Sushi Sasa one evening and partake in the Chef’s Sampler for 2.  One of the best meals I have ever eaten 3 times.

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West Wash Park Neighborhood:

You’ve got the best of all worlds in this neighborhood.  You can stroll on over to the most prestigious Park in Denver or stroll the other way to the raw and edgy bars and restaurants of South Broadway.  The good news is that the prices aren’t too out of control compared to the East side of the park.

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Platt Park Neighorhood (Old South Pearl Street)

This fine neighborhood is for the more down to earth folks compared to Wash Park.  You’ve got a great sense of community in this area and the inhabitants are proud of their part of town.  I love it’s little downtown area with Sushi Den and a host of other really cool pubs and eateries. This is a great area.

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The Golden Triangle:

This is one of those neighborhoods that gets forgotten about.  I used to live there and it was as cool as could be.  There’s some great little restaurants like Cuba Cuba and wonderful pubs like Cap City.  Breakfast at Dozens and a stroll through Civic Park.  You’re always near the festivals in front of the Capital and a short walk to 16th St Mall.  Your backyard is the art museums and city library.

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I’d also like to give a shout out to the Uptown area of town and just East of City Park.  Both neighborhoods could have easily made this list.