Together, Highland and West Highland are called the Highlands. Business are in Highlands Square, Highland Neighborhood, Denver, Colorado. West Highland is to the immediate west of Highland and it is bordered by 38th Ave to the north, 29th Ave to the south, Federal Blvd on the east, and Sheridan Blvd on the western boundary. The Highlands sits immediately to the northwest of Downtown Denver and to distinguish the neighborhood from West Highland, the area is sometimes called Lower Highland (LoHi). Officially, the neighborhood is bounded by West 38th Avenue on the northern border, Speer Boulevard and the South Platte River to the south, Federal Boulevard to the west, and the Union Pacific Railroad line to the east. Pinpointing the location of the Highlands neighborhood is a little tricky. Frequently identified as one of the “hippest” areas in Denver, the Highlands neighborhood has proven to be a fun and exciting place for both residents and tourists. Photo by: kai.bates.ĭiversity is growing in the Highlands as the area becomes more and more popular. Apartments near the Highline Bridge, Highlands, Denver, Colorado. The vast majority of residents in the Highlands identify as White (76%), however, there is a strong Hispanic and Latino community (19%). Although a few long-time residents can still be found, the median age of the Highland neighborhoods is 32.9 years old. One of Denver’s most historic areas, the Highlands has attracted a wave of young singles and families. With an array of trendy restaurants, local bars, cool cafes, and boutique shops, the Highlands are all-encompassing destinations that has plenty of attractions and activities to keep tourists entertained day or night. Mostly residential, development in the Highlands has been steadily growing for the last few decades.Īmongst the charm of historic architecture, new construction, and investments have made it one of the most popular “up-and-coming” neighborhoods in Denver. Known as Highland and West Highland, the two are commonly divided into three districts: Highlands Square, Lower Highland (LoHi), and Platte Street. Something to definitely know – OBL in Highlands Ranch has a great happy hour – between 4 – 6 they have great drink specials and appetizers to try.Sitting on the hills above Downtown Denver are the Highland neighborhoods. We were thankful for the warm beautiful Denver evening so we enjoyed dinner outside on the patio. We thought it was going to get too cool as the sunset but there is a fire pit and heaters if needed – although we certainly didn’t need them tonight. This wonderful Denver area restaurant is a bit hard to describe – it has unique southwest flavors on a mixed menu that is a little bit of everything. Tonight we had some chips, salsa & guacamole. I went simple with a cheeseburger but it had delicious Hatch green chili with it and my wife went with the rolled chicken enchiladas. Everything was great as usual. Old Blinking Light is located in the Highlands Ranch Town Center off of Highlands Ranch Parkway. Originally we did not have plans to go out tonight – you know how it is, the middle of the week, kids have sports to get to, homework that needs checking and that sort of thing and evening work appointments. Things starting falling together with carpool offers for the kids and evening work wrapping up, so we were able to sneak away for a short amount of time. We went to one of our nearby Highlands Ranch restaurant favorites, Old Blinking Light. I have written about OBL several times. Today on Day 90 of 365 Things to Do in South Denver Suburbs we are going out to eat in Highlands Ranch at The Old Blinking Light. Day 90 Old Blinking Light | Highlands Ranch
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