Highland (Upper Highlands)
The residential heart of The Highlands — a grid of tree-canopied streets lined with 1885–1940 Victorians, Queen Annes, and Craftsman bungalows that give this area its architectural identity. The Potter Highlands Historic District preserves some of Denver's finest Victorian streetscapes. 32nd and Lowell is the neighborhood hub with restaurants (Highland Tap and Burger, Trattoria Stella), coffee shops, and a weekend farmers' market in season. Daily life revolves around front-porch culture, dog walks to Highland Park (Denver's oldest, established 1873), and bike commutes downtown. More residential and family-oriented than LoHi, with slightly lower prices but the same walkable grid. Many original homes have been renovated with modern interiors while preserving exterior character.
Amenities
- Victorian and Craftsman architecture on tree-lined streets
- 32nd and Lowell restaurant cluster
- Highland Square shopping and dining
- quiet residential blocks with front porches
- historic Denver landmark district sections
Nearby Schools
- Centennial Elementary (DPS)
- Skinner Middle School (DPS)
- North High School (DPS)
Nearby Parks
- Highland Park (city's oldest park, est. 1873)
- Potter Highlands Historic District greenways
- Hirshorn Park