Lower Highlands, known locally as LoHi, sits about a mile north of downtown Denver across the South Platte River. The neighborhood draws visitors for its food and bar scene, historic streets, and easy access to riverside trails. Two main corridors shape it: the LoHi dining strip, packed with rooftop bars, bakeries, cocktail lounges, and coffee shops, and West 32nd Avenue in Highland Square, a quieter stretch of boutique shops, wine bars, and casual restaurants.
On foot, you can cross the Highland pedestrian bridge for Denver skyline views and continue into Commons Park and Confluence Park along the South Platte River Trail. Denver Union Station works as both a destination (restaurants, bars, historic architecture) and a transit hub for downtown, LoDo, and the RTD A Line to Denver International Airport.
For sports and live events, Coors Field (home of the Colorado Rockies), Ball Arena (Nuggets, Avalanche, Mammoth), and Empower Field at Mile High are all within a short rideshare. RiNo, Denver's River North Art District, is a quick trip east for street art, breweries, and food halls. It's a practical base for guests who want a real neighborhood feel with downtown Denver, major venues, and outdoor trails all within easy reach.
Don’t miss out on our favorite neighborhood spots:
Avanti F&B — Bi-level food hall built from shipping containers, featuring food vendors (pizza, sushi, and more) and a rooftop bar, under 0.1 miles away
The Family Jones Spirit House — Colorado craft distillery and cocktail bar with a copper still above the bar and a menu worth exploring slowly, 0.2 miles away
Postino LoHi — wine café with daily happy hour, bruschetta boards, and a patio that fills up fast on warm evenings, 0.2 miles away
Little Man Ice Cream — Denver institution since 2008, serving small-batch handmade ice cream out of a 28-foot milk can on 16th St, 0.2 miles away
Alma Fonda Fina — Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant with an à la carte menu, a chef's counter, and an avocado margarita worth the trip, 0.3 miles away
Mezcaleria Alma — Michelin Guide-recognized mezcal bar with Mexico City-inspired small plates, right next door to Alma Fonda Fina, 0.3 miles away
Linger — Global street food in a converted mortuary with a rooftop patio overlooking the neighborhood, 0.4 miles away
El Five — Fifth-floor rooftop tapas bar with panoramic Denver skyline views and a Mediterranean-inspired menu, 0.5 miles away