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With its hilly, tree-lined streets and eclectic mix of housing, the Highland neighborhood overlooks Downtown Denver. Set up on a hill above the city, Highland residents say they have the unique feeling of living far away from the city's hubbub while still being a quick bike or scooter ride from the heart of Downtown.  In recent years, this thriving area has become the place to be for young urbanites wanting to own homes close to Downtown. Its popularity has meant a boom in home sales, new buildings and the overall vibrancy of the neighborhood. Yet traditional bungalows and brick homes remain mainstays up and down each quiet street. Sprinkled among the old homes and new lofts you'll find neighborhood churches, corner groceries and family-owned cafes and shops. There's a little bit of everything from block to block, creating the neighborhood's old-world charm. Highland's rich ethnic history includes many waves of American immigrants - Italian, Irish, German and Mexican. These families established the neighborhood's still-thriving churches, businesses, and cultural events and are the reason Italian and Mexican restaurants in the area are second to none. Highland is also characterized by its diverse age demographics. Here you'll find young couples, elderly residents who have lived in the same house for decades, and the largest population of kids aged zero to five years in the City & County of Denver. Part of Highland's appeal lies in its unique commercial districts with locally owned specialty retailers and restaurants along 32nd Ave. between Tejon and Clay Streets, LoHi Marketplace at 16th & Boulder, Upper 15th Street and the Navajo Arts District. On these city blocks you'll find hip boutiques, art galleries, chic restaurants, and a variety of shops selling everything from flowers to gourmet chocolates. On a warm afternoon, the neighborhood is alive with shoppers, coffee sippers and workers enjoying their lunchtime.
Highland offers a wide range of homes including row houses, duplexes, apartments above retail shops, grand Victorian and Queen Anne mansions, and post-WW II era single family detached houses. Many buildings are also being renovated into lofts, condos, studios and small offices. |
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 Potter's Row
You'll find this historic district of renovated Victorian houses on Bryant Street between 32nd and 34th Avenues. Every home celebrates it's heritage with pride.
West 28th Avenue Historic District
Tucked into a corner of the neighborhood overlooking the Central Platte Valley, this block-long historic district features beautiful turn-of-the-century flagstone houses and sidewalks, earning its name as "Stoneman's Row."
The Churches of Highland
Highland's early immigrant communities built striking churches that still stand today including Asbury, Mt. Carmel, Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Patrick's and others. The tower on Asbury can actually be seen clearly from the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver.
Brick Bread Ovens
While not out in front for public viewing, a quaint piece of Highland history is the brick bread ovens in many backyards along Quivas Street. Years ago, men would fire up the ovens, the coals would be removed and then the women would bake bread. The neighborhood must have smelled delicious. Many of the homes with these ovens are still owned by the original families.
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