LoDo, meaning Lower Downtown, is action packed and what you might call the pulse of the city. It comprises 25 square blocks with over 127 historic structures still in tact. It is overflowing with trendy restaurants, lofts, bars, nightclubs, boutiques and businesses… something for everyone. This neighborhood is packed full of people looking for a good time. Whether it’s getting a pitcher of freshly brewed beer from Denver’s first brewery, Wynkoop, or dancing the night away at Lodo’s, you can be guaranteed that there is always something going on.

The LoDo real estate market is super hot as former warehouses have transformed into lofts with prices starting as low as $250,000 for a 1 bedroom up to $2,000,000 for a 3 bedroom. New construction-housing projects are beginning to appear, especially along Riverfront Park, as the number of vacant buildings in LoDo available for renovation shrinks to nearly zero. Some notable loft projects include Wazee Wireworks, Acme Lofts, Flourmill Lofts, 1890 Wynkoop and the Titanium Lofts. Dozens more exist and more continue to be developed as the Denver real estate market continues to stay hot.

Here’s a list of things not to miss when you visit LoDo!

Tattered Cover Book Store –With lots of nooks and crannies offering the intimacy of a smaller bookshop, and an ample supply of sofas and chairs, readers are sure to feel at home with 3 floors of reading pleasure.

Denver Union Station – Originally built in 1880 then burned to the ground, the Denver Union Train Station that stands today was resurrected in 1914. Today, a master plan will turn the station into a Downtown Multimodal Center that will provide access to all parts of the Denver Metro area. You can still catch the ski train from here as it will take you directly to Winter Park!

Coors Field – Opened in 1995 and home to the Colorado Rockies, anchors the neighborhoods northwest corner at 20th and Blake.

Commons Park – A lovely 30 acre island of green just to the West of LoDo. The South Platte River runs through the park and provides the perfect venue for kayaking or fishing. The trails provide access to more than 125 miles of jogging, biking, and recreational paths around the city. There are also playgrounds and places to relax, walk the dog, rollerblade, or have a picnic. There’s even a new skating and skateboarding park.

Larimer Square – Denver’s urban shopping and dining district. Home to specialty boutiques and unique concept restaurants. One-of-a-kind stores with distinctive fashion and exclusive offerings. Special events and a vibrant atmosphere year-round.

If you like The LoDo area, you will also like the Ball Park, and Riverfront Park areas.

LoDo Neighborhood: www.lodo.org