Highland

Welcome to Highland

A lively residential neighborhood lined with Victorian-era homes, lush gardens, art galleries, and hip boutiques combine to make Highland one of Denver’s dmost distinct and fascinating communities. This chic area is a great destination for locals and visitors alike, comprising three unique districts: Highlands Square, Lower Highland, and Tennyson Street.

As one of Denver’s most historic neighborhoods, don’t be surprised to find most of the residential streets are anchored by elegant old homes. Before becoming Highland, this suburb was originally known as Northside and it was its own city incorporated in 1875. It wasn’t until 1896 that Highland was annexed to Denver. Highland has seen tremendous growth in recent years with an influx of newcomers attracted to the popular bars, retailers, and restaurants. The entire neighborhood is eminently walkable with all three districts boasting a slightly different vibe.

In terms of residents, Highland has a population of approximately 9,000 people, mostly a mixture of new homeowners, young families, and long-time Denver residents intrigued by the quickly expanding downtown. Homes in this highly coveted area don’t come cheap. The average sales price for a piece of Highland real estate can easily climb as high as $700,000.

Did you know that Highland boasts one of the highest food and beverage offersing per capita of any Denver neighborhood? Mexican eatery Patzuaro’s is a long-time fave and Spuntino is one of the city’s first fast food halls. For a hearty burger, there’s no better option than My Brother’s Bar, Denver’s oldest bar. When it comes to nightlife, you can’t beat the specials at local venues like Denver Beer Co. and Room for Milly––perfect for craft cocktails. Stop by Black Eye Coffee for a snack and cup of craft coffee before attending a show at the Bug Theatre, a community gathering spot for theatrical performances and other creative events and functions.

Plan a picnic at one of the shady spots at Commons or Confluence Parks, green spaces that offer scenic riverside trails and walking paths. There’s also the Cuernavaca Park, a hidden gem that gets overlooked for the more popular Commons. But Cuernavaca has plenty of great features like walking trails, a baseball field, and views of Denver’s skyline.

Denver Public Schools is the public school system in Denver. The city is also home to several colleges and universities, like the University of Colorado Denver, the Community College of Denver, Johnson & Wales University, and the University of Denver.