Life in the center of it all. It really is a downtown thing.

It’s easy to see why so many people choose to call downtown Denver home. The nation’s tenth largest downtown area is filled with shopping, dining, museums and panoramic views of the Rockies. Close by, you will find Denver’s expansive park system, museums, Lodo entertainment district, The Denver Performing Arts Complex and hiking and biking trails. Only moments from major highways, I-70 and I-25, your backyard encompasses the beauty of Colorado, the Front Range and its glorious mountain playgrounds.

DOWNTOWN DENVER ENTERTAINMENT
Downtown Denver is alive with tastes and sounds, featuring knee-slapping laughter courtesy of Comedy Works or the Rattlebrain Theater, action at Lucky Strike Lanes, good eats at Maggiano’s Little Italy and an array of other entertainment options.

Downtown Denver Shopping
Downtown Denver will satisfy any shopping itch with the lively shops. The area’s retail center merges at The Denver Pavilions downtown outdoor shopping area. Stores include:

Ann Taylor
The Gap
Banana Republic
The Virgin Megastore
Z Gallerie

16th Street Mall
Start in LoDo! The pedestrian-friendly 16th Street Mall features free public transportation that starts in Lower Downtown (LoDo), taking you a block from the Capitol. LoDo is the heart of the city’s dining and nightlife featuring The Keg Steakhouse, The Rio Grand Mexican Restaurant and McCormick’s, among others. Hopping nightspots include Fado Irish Pub, The Celtic Tavern, Sing Sings Piano Bar and more.

Along the 16th Street Mall you will find downtown’s shopping Mecca, The Denver Pavilions. The Virgin Mega Store, Express, The Gap, Nike Town and Barnes & Noble highlight this retail center.

Final stop on the popular “mall ride” puts you in walking distance to many of Denver’s best cultural stops including The Denver Art Museum, The Denver Public Library, The Denver Firefighters Museum and The Molly Brown House, among others.

Additional entertainment options in proximity to The Diamond at Prospect include:

Denver Center for the Performing Arts. The Denver Center is the largest arts center of its kind under one roof in the United States, totaling eight theatres with more than 10,000 seats. For events and ticket information visit link: www.artscomplex.com.

Pepsi Center. The home of The Denver Nuggets and the Colorado Avalanche also features major concerts and shows. For schedules and events visit link: www.pepsicenter.com.

Coors Field. Home to the Rockies, Coors Field is a major area attraction. For game schedules and tickets visit link www.coloradorockies.com.

Invesco Field at Mile High. The nationally acclaimed stadium is the home court to The Denver Broncos and The Colorado Rapids. Find schedules for both sports teams as well as other events at link: www.invescofieldatmilehigh.com.

Riverfront Park
Riverfront Park is the newest residential area in Denver is just down the street from The Diamond at Prospect. It was developed in the Central Platte Valley, and overlooks Commons Park, a 25-acre park with access the over 125 miles of paths that run through and around Denver, as well as an off-leash dog park. You also have access to the Platte River for fishing and kayaking.

Highlands Neighborhood
Overlooking downtown Denver, Highland is a resurgent center city neighborhood with a rich ethnic history. The community, about three miles from The Diamond at Prospect has been home to many waves of American immigrants -- Italian, Irish, German and Mexican—who established the neighborhood's still-thriving churches, businesses, restaurants and cultural events. Today, Highlands is an eclectic urban neighborhood with great shops, restaurants and a strong community. Highlands Garden CafÈ has been a perennial Denver favorite since it opened in 1994. It is housed in two Victorian homes surrounded by lush gardens. Highland Gardens CafÈ has received many local awards, including Best Patio, Best Table, Most Romantic Restaurant and Best Place to Celebrate. After dinner, enjoy a romantic evening at the Lumber Baron Inn, a restored Queen Anne Bed & Breakfast.

Venture to Capitol Hill and Cherry Creek North for equally satisfying shopping and eats.

Capitol Hill
Dazzle
The Painted Bench
Tommy’s Thai
Le Central
Racine’s
Buffalo Exchange
Pandora’s Box
Gart Sports
Capitol Hill Books

Cherry Creek Mall/Cherry Creek North