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Just to the east of Downtown Denver lies a neighborhood that spans the entire spectrum of housing styles, businesses and personalities. This diverse neighborhood is lovingly referred to as Uptown, and it is growing in popularity each year.
Part of the neighborhood's dynamic personality is its array of great restaurants, from fancy dinner fare to funky breakfast nooks. Mix the good eating with some delightful boutique shopping, a spa or two, office buildings and two of the best small entertainment venues in Denver and you have a little something for everyone. Plus, it's all located with incredibly easy access to the heart of Denver. Perhaps one of the nicest things about this area is the mix of services and living styles all nicely melded together - restaurants and shops sit next to historic mansions, new construction lofts and condominium projects. Small office buildings are tucked next to great restaurants, and it's easy to get around on foot. A longtime anchor in Uptown is the complex of hospitals in the neighborhood's core. St. Joseph's, The Children's Hospital, Presbyterian/St. Luke's, and Kaiser Permanente are major employers in the neighborhood, and many hospital supply, doctor's offices and related businesses are located in nearby buildings. The hospitals employ nearly 10,000 workers so the neighborhood is always bustling as local coffee shops, sandwich shops and other services serve workers or families visiting the hospitals. On its southern boundary, Uptown proudly includes Colfax Avenue, where remarkable renovations have taken place and new retail, residential and office development is changing the landscape and creating even more reasons to love this neighborhood.
The architectural styles and housing options in Uptown cover the spectrum from Denver Squares, Victorians, apartment complexes, bungalows, Queen Anne-style houses with second-story porches and much more. A majority of the neighborhood homes are single family detached, with tree-lined boulevards that separate sidewalks from the street. |
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 The Fillmore Auditorium
First built as the Majestic Hall and Majestic Academy of Dancing in 1912, this building originally saw Wednesday night socials and masquerade balls. Over the years it has been a dance hall, a roller rink and a concert hall. The refurbished Fillmore Auditorium is still the ticket to see and hear the most exciting up-and-coming talents.
The Ogden Theater
Prior to 1995, this beautiful old movie house sat vacant along Colfax Avenue until a local concert promoter snatched it off the market, restored it to its former luster, and started hosting popular musical acts. It now pulsates with the latest in music, as the 1,000 seat venue hosts a wide array of artists.
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