Restaurants

The south-central Denver neighborhood of Cherry Creek is known for its upscale urban chic-ness located in a suburban setting. Across this neighborhood, individuals will find first class shopping, dining and a collection of spas, salons, boutiques, bookstores, galleries and coffee houses. Below are several of the standout restaurants in Cherry Creek.

 

Owned by John Elway, the upscale steakhouse with the same name is a popular eatery with locals. The atmosphere is modern yet with a sports influence. The walls are lined with memorabilia and there are numerous televisions throughout the restaurant, always turned to sports. Elway’s Cherry Creek serves 100% USDA Prime steaks that are hand-cut and wet-aged. In addition to steaks, the menu features fresh seafood. Recommendations at Elway’s include the bone-in rib eye and the skin-on Yukon mashed potatoes.

 

Receiving a 16 out of 20 from Gayot.com, Fruition is run by Chef Alex Seidel. This Cherry Creek restaurant has been selected as a top 10 restaurant in the United States. Fruition serves seasonal comfort foods in a charming yet small restaurant. The food at Fruition is created with an attention to detail and flavors. The flavors are bold yet perfectly crafted. The menu constantly changes yet stays fairly small, with less than 10 entrees to select from. When dining at Fruition, if the pan-roasted Alaskan Black Cod or the Maple Leaf Farm Duck Breast are on the menu, make sure to order at least one of the two.

 

For pizza, head to Cherry Creek’s Beau Jo’s. Located on South Colorado Boulevard, this restaurant serves deep-dish, thick crust pizzas that can be personalized with a vast list of ingredients. These enormous pies, known as Rocky Mountain-style pizzas, feature both traditional and gourmet ingredients, such as red-hot chicken, Hatch green chili and tofu. Diners recommend the honey wheat pizza crust. For those with a gluten intolerance, Beau Jo’s has a gluten free menu.

 

Barolo Grill received four and a half out of five stars from Citysearch.com. This Cherry Creek restaurant is located on East Sixth Avenue. The atmosphere of Barolo is warm and inviting, complete with a working fireplace and soft lighting. The restaurant serves northern Italian fare. Executive chef Brian Laird, who serves cuisine from the Piedmont and Tuscany regions, runs the kitchen. Much of the menu at Barolo Grill is prepared by using food from local farms and the restaurant works to limit its carbon footprint. Standouts on the menu include the Cosciotto Arosto, which is a pan-seared rack of lamb that is served with wilted farm spinach and duck fat fried Yukon potatoes or the Gnocchi Pomodoro, which is gnocchi prepared with ricotta cheese and served with a fresh tomato sauce.

 

When looking for hip and modern place to dine, look no further than Argyll, a gastro pub in Cherry Creek. According to Westword, Argyll is a Best New Restaurant in Denver in 2010. This restaurant, owned by Robert Thompson, serves incredible fare that includes both American and British flavors. Under the direction of chef Sergio Romero, Argyll aims to serve food that is created with only local ingredients and beers that are crafted in both the American and European-styles. Argyll has the largest outdoor patio in Cherry Creek. When dining here, try the charcuterie plates with one of the cask-conditioned ales or enjoy a bowl of the Indian-curry mussels that are mixed with cilantro and lemongrass.

 

 

Hotels

The Inn at Cherry Creek is a unique boutique hotel with European style. This hotel is located near the Cherry Creek shopping center. Rooms available at the Inn include classic rooms, terrace rooms, deluxe rooms, junior suites, executive suites and corporate apartments. All rooms feature queen or king size beds, terry cloth robes, a work desk area, Internet access and multiple phones. The terrace rooms have a small private terrace complete with table and chairs. Amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour front desk, fitness center, business center and restaurant. Room service is available during limited hours. This is a pet friendly hotel.

 

The Crosslands near the Denver Botanic Gardens has 129 guestrooms spread across three floors. All rooms at this hotel are studios, with rooms available with one double bed, two double beds or two queen beds. Both smoking and nonsmoking rooms are available. All rooms feature a kitchen area complete with microwave, refrigerator, cookware and utensils. Rooms have satellite television, wireless Internet access, free local calls, irons and ironing boards and customizable voicemail. Pets are welcome at the Crosslands hotel.

 

The Courtyard by Marriott in Cherry Creek is a large hotel with 240 guestrooms located near the popular Washington Park. Expedia.com selected this hotel for its annual Insiders Select List. The Courtyard is a smoke-free hotel with an on-site café, 24-hour market place, fitness center, heated indoor swimming pool and business center. Rooms are available with queen beds, king beds or as suites. All rooms feature a desk area, two phone lines, wireless Internet access, compact refrigerators, microwaves, hair dryers, coffeemakers and irons. The Courtyard Café serves breakfast and light fare and cocktails in the evening.

 

At Lowes Hotel in Cherry Creek, visitors will find a boutique-style hotel with gourmet room service and a long list of amenities including dog walkers. Lowes has an Italian-inspired lobby complete with a hand-sculpted fireplace, marble accents and antique furniture. This extremely pet friendly hotel offers rooms with two double beds, one king bed or suites. All rooms feature a view of the city or the mountains and have plush furnishings with warm earth tones. Rooms have multiple phone lines, wireless Internet access, CD players and minibar. The bathrooms are lined with a marble vanity. Additional amenities at Lowes include a fitness center, complimentary shuttle to a local shopping district, 24-hour room service and a business center.

 

The Holiday Inn in Cherry Creek is centrally located near the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This hotel is designed for the active guest, complete with an indoor swimming pool and fitness facilities. For business travelers, the Holiday Inn has a complete center with fax, printing and computer capabilities. The Holiday Inn is a smoke free property with a 24-hour front desk. Rooms are available as standard and deluxe; rooms have either one or two queen beds. All rooms include a coffee maker, direct dial telephone, complimentary newspaper, wireless Internet access and clock radios. There is a restaurant on site and room service is available.

 

 

Homes

Due to its convenient southeastern Denver location near Colorado Boulevard, Interstate 25, upscale shopping districts and award winning restaurants, the Cherry Creek neighborhood is the ideal place to live. This picturesque area is filled with thriving and attractive communities. There are more than 100,000 residents in Cherry Creek. In recent years, the neighborhood has undergone renovations and many pre-war houses have been replaced with modern single-family homes, townhouses and condos. Due to this, around Cherry Creek are a variety of architectural styles and there is no one theme that defines the neighborhood. There are two main neighborhoods in Cherry Creek; the more residential and Cherry Creek South, which is situated between Cherry Creek Drive North and 1st Avenue, and just north of that, Cherry Creek North.

 

While much of the United States has been experiencing a down market for the past few years, the Cherry Creek has begun to see signs of a turnaround. While the Cherry Creek area has many million-dollar plus houses available, this area has also seen an 8.2 percent increase in the sale of million-dollar plus houses since June 2009. One of the main reasons for this turn around could be explained by the record low mortgage rates combined with extremely low housing costs. According to Trulia real estate data, 12 single-family homes have sold in the Cherry Creek area within the past nine months. These houses range in price from $4,569,548 to $235,000. On average, single-family homes in Cherry Creek are selling at $297 per square foot.

 

The Cherry Creek neighborhood is filled with approximately two-thirds townhouses and one-third single-family homes. About 60 percent of the neighborhood is newer while the remaining 40 perfect are older bungalows.

 

Coldwell Banker Broker Carol Levine has several houses in the Cherry Creek area. One house is a 5 bedroom, six-bath house located on a 0.83-acre lot. This spacious 6,589 square feet house is situated at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on Falcon Hills Drive inside a gated community. The three-story house has mountain views and an elegant, yet comfortable layout. The 26 X 16 master suite features a fireplace. Walking outside from the finished basement, which includes a media room, is a hot tub area and an in ground salt water swimming pool and extraordinary barbeque station. This house is in the Douglas School district and is listed at $1,195,000.

 

On the high end of the market, Sotheby’s International Reality currently has 11 homes and condominiums listed on the market. These luxury residents range from $2.29 million to $399,999. The six Sotheby’s single family homes in Cherry Creek range in size from 5,904 square feet to 2,416 square feet. For example, the 4,304 square feet patio brick home on South Steele Street features an open floor plan flowing with cherry hardwood floors, a separate living room, dining room, gourmet cherry cabinet kitchen with double ovens and granite countertops. Situated in a gated community, the house has four bedrooms and four and half bathrooms and a home theatre. This spacious house is listed at $899,000.

 

 

Apartments

Around Cherry Creek are numerous apartment complexes that are centrally located near the shopping, restaurants and public transportation of this upscale neighborhood. Many of these complexes feature 24-hour security, fitness centers and stunning resort-like swimming pools.

 

At 4550 Cherry Creek on Cherry Creek South Drive, individuals will find an apartment complex that focuses on luxuries to fit this upscale neighborhood. The community features a 24-hour cyber café, on-site concierge, year-round resort style pool and spa, 24-hour fitness center with massage room and wine cellar for guests. These apartments are located near the Cherry Creek shopping district, Downtown Denver and the Cherry Creek mall and apartments feature views of the Rocky Mountains and the city. Each apartment features luxury finishes and fixtures, real hardwood floors, 10-foot ceilings with crown molding, private balconies, custom track lighting, granite countertops in the kitchen and bathrooms, double vanity sinks, wash and dryers and oversized garden tubs with Italian-style tile. Apartments are available with various floor plans and sizes but there are one bedroom/one bathroom, two bedroom/two bathroom, two bedroom/two and a half bathroom, three bedroom / two bathroom and three bedroom/three bathroom units available.

 

The Carmel Management Company owns several apartment complexes throughout Cherry Creek. At the Parc at Cherry Creek on East Warren Drive, individuals will find a tranquil country club setting in the heart of Southeast Denver. Apartments at this complex include stainless steel appliances, brush nickel finishes, Berber carpet, granite-like countertops, washer and dryers, bay windows, vaulted ceilings, wood-burning fireplaces, walk-in closets and private patios. Amenities at the Parc include a 24-hour fitness center, swimming pool, spa, lighted tennis courts, basketball courts, business center, Internet café and private garage. Apartments are available as 1-bedroom/1 bathroom 782 square feet units, 2 bedroom/1 bath 995 square feet units and 2 bedroom/2 bathroom 1089 square feet units.

 

 

Condos

In the past nine months, 48 condominiums have sold in the Cherry Creek area according to Trulia.com, making this the most active type of property on the market in Cherry Creek. On average, condos are selling for $232 per square feet, which is roughly $50 less per square feet than single-family homes. Condominiums have sold in Cherry Creek from $527,500 to $104,900. According to Trulia, there are currently 67 condominiums on the market in Cherry Creek.

 

On the high end of the scale, there is a newly constructed two bedroom, two-bath 2,957 square feet condo on Detroit Street, which is selling for $3,255,000. This southwestern facing corner unit condo features stunning views of the city and the mountains. The interior includes luxurious finishes and a walk-in pantry. The building features a 24-hour concierge and valet parking in a private underground parking garage. Due to its central location, this condo scored a 100 walking score, with all basic amenities, including schools, within walking distance.

 

A medium cost condo on the market in Cherry Creek is listed at around $450,000. Located on Madison Street are several newly constructed properties that fall into this price range. These two bedroom, two bathrooms condos are 1,240 square feet with high-end finishes, Bang & Olufsen smart wired, designer kitchen appliances and sound proof walls. They feature a walkout patio with gas hookups and one parking spot.

 

On the low end of the price scale, there are several condos in the $190,000 price range in Cherry Creek. Around this price range are several condos on Jackson Street. Here you will find a two bedroom, one bathroom condo with 814 square feet. The condo features hardwood floors, custom finishes and an open floor plan.

 

 

Shopping

The Cherry Creek area is Denver’s premier shopping district. In this area, you can find a variety of merchants ranging from women, men and children’s fashions to boutiques and specialty stores. The downtown area of Cherry Creek is a walker’s paradise with dozens of shops within a quick walking distance from one another.

 

The Cherry Creek Mall, off of University Avenue, has over 160 shops, with 40 stores exclusive to the area, including Tiffany & Co., Burberry and Louis Vuitton. In addition to clothing stores, there are bookstores, electronics shops, galleries, home goods stores, jewelry stores, florists, spas and sports and fitness stores.

 

At Cherry Creek Shopping Center, off of East First Avenue, there are 42 shops for women’s fashion in the mall. Featured shops at the mall include Ralph Lauren, Anthropologie, Juicy Couture, Lacoste and Michel Kors. For women that adore shoes, head to Stuart Weitzman, where you can get many of the shoes you see on the runways and red carpet. The store is located on the upper level of the mall next to Saks. Other excellent shoe stores in the mall include Cole Hann and Nordstrom’s.

 

For men, the Cherry Creek Mall features 20 different stores from high-end fashion to casual everyday wear. At Hugo Boss and Brooks Brothers, men can find versatile fashion that is both innovative yet combined with fine quality. For the more casual gentlemen, both Faconnable and J.Crew provide clothing that is described as modern elegance.

 

When shopping for infant and children’s fashions at Cherry Creek Mall, there are multiple stores to choose from. At Janie and Jack, parents can find finely crafted clothing for children ages 0 to 6. Over at The Children’s Place, there are colorful and coordinated clothes for boys and girls. If you have a little daughter that is already the fashionista, head to Justice, where she can find fashion-orientated clothing designed specifically for girls ages 7 to 14.

 

Situated in the fashionable district of Cherry Creek North is an area filled with unique shops, art galleries and restaurants. The area has a bustling neighborhood vibe and at the Cherry Creek North Mall women will find many high-end shops such as BCBGMAXAZARIA, Betsey Johnson, White House/Black Market and Hermes. Throughout the mall, shoppers can wander through French boutiques, past self-serve yogurt shops and around stores selling high-end performance sports wear.

 

At Cherry Creek North, a bride can get excited about the variety of shops designed to help make her special day gorgeous. The mall has numerous shops to assist in making the big day memorable. At Bella Bridesmaid, you can find the perfect bridesmaid dress and there are two high-end shops that sell bridal dresses, Felice Bridal Salon and Priscilla of Boson. These stores sell both couture and moderately priced gowns.

 

When it comes to children’s stores at Cherry Creek North, there are several options to choose from. In addition to clothing stores, there are numerous other stores designed to meet the needs of children. Firefly Furnishings sells unique furniture, bedding and fabrics for children’s bedrooms and playrooms. Little Feet is a family owned store that sells top name brand children’s footwear. Also at Cherry Creek North is a children’ salon, Jack and Jill’s, that does hairs cuts, spa services and makeup. It is the perfect place to take the kids to play dress up.

 

 

Salons

According to Yelp.com, the highest rated hair salon in Cherry Creek is Blondies the Beauty Shop. This hip full-service salon is located on Detroit Street. At Blondies the Beauty Shop, clients enjoy the vibe that they have entered a neighborhood salon and not just another chain spa. This uniquely decorated salon focuses on the little details. For example, the stylists provide one-on-one styling lessons and there is a back private porch that is available for women waiting for their highlights to develop. The spa offers complimentary beverages immediately upon entering the building. Additionally, the staff at Blondies the Beauty Shop knows how important your time is and can schedule facial waxing and other services to be completed during your processing time. Services provided by Blondies the Beauty Shop include haircuts, highlights, all over color, blow dry, keratase treatments, facial waxing, updos, and hair extensions. Men, women and juniors are all welcome at Blondies.

 

Receiving five out of five stars on Yelp.com, Coco Nail Salon offers creative nail services in a clean and welcoming environment. The staff at Coco Nail are skilled, trained professionals with an artistic style. The salon aims to provide women with fabulous nails and not just old-fashion boring paint. This salon, located on East 2nd Avenue, is air conditioned, airy and accommodating. The attentive staff offers affordable services in an upscale atmosphere. A standard manicure/pedicure includes several services that would cost extra at most other salons such as a sugar scrub, hot stone massage and shoulder massage. There is a great selection of color and you can be sure that your nails will be perfectly polished while you are pampered at Coco’s. A great way to experience Coco’s is to get together some girlfriends for pedicures and take along your own bottle of wine, because this salon allows you to bring your own beverage.

 

 

 

Art Galleries

Pismo Contemporary Art Glass has an extensive collection of contemporary glass pieces by world-renowned artists. Collections on display at Pismo include works by Pohlman-Knowles, Ries, Chihuly, and Marioni in addition to emerging artists. This gallery, located on East 2nd Avenue, has been described as a small museum, filled with masterpieces by some of most impressive blown glass artists in the world. In addition to glass pieces, the gallery has exquisite chandeliers, furniture and paintings.

 

The Artisan Center on East 3rd Avenue is a unique boutique, which features a variety of art pieces ranging from high-end pieces to inexpensive knickknacks. Everything at this store is described as art. The small store sells jewelry, accessories, albums, stationary, flatware, home décor, baby items and bath and body supplies such as scents, scrubs and lotions. This local business supports local Denver artist. Locals handcraft most of the jewelry and the stationary and household goods are best described as unique and funky. Many individuals in Cherry Creek call this their go-to place for cards and gifts. With a variety of items, ranging in price, head to the Artisan Center to pick up art prints, pottery and glassware. Every purchase at the Artisan Center is gift wrapped for no additional cost with fun ribbon colors.

 

Canvas and Cocktail on Clayton Street is a do it yourself art gallery. At this gallery, you become the artists. As of 2010, for only $35, you can enjoy guided instruction, all necessary materials and even a tasty mimosa. Known as the Trendiest Night Out in Denver, Canvas and Cocktails features a gallery filled with unique retail artwork. According to 5280 Magazine, this art gallery is both an Editor’s and Reader’s Choice due to its easy to follow and friendly art instruction combined with a bar that serves beers and wine.

 

At Creator Mundi, shoppers will find an art gallery filled with distinctive sacred art, literature and music. This gallery showcases pieces of inspirational and spiritual artwork. The collection includes original pieces of art from internationally celebrated artists, plaques and crosses from Germany, a dolomite statuary that was handcrafted in France and hand carved nativities from Italy. Furthermore, there are several unique collections done by artists in South American and Africa. The pieces at Creator Mundi typically have a religious tone to them and are crafted with the highest quality of liturgical and artistic expression. The gallery also sells church supplies such as crosses and memorials, books and cards.

 

Show of Hands art gallery on Clayton Street features the work of over 200 artists and craftspeople. Each month the studio has a new show from a different designer and usually with a different medium. This gallery, which opened in 1983, focuses on carrying fine American crafts. Items at Show of Hands include baby item, ceramics, glassware, wearables, furnishings, garden crafts, jewelry, journals, cards, wood art and wall artwork. Check the website for Show of Hands to find out about open houses and receptions for local artists, which often occur on Saturday afternoons.

 

 

Cherry Creek Art Festival

The Cherry Creek Art Festival became an annual celebration of culinary, visual and performance arts back in 1990. This three-day event is described as Colorado’s signature cultural event and pulls in over 350,000 visitors each year. Occurring over the Fourth of July weekend, the Art Festival’s aim is to provide access to art and to support art education.

 

During the festival, visitors can expect to participate in a world-class celebration of the arts. This festival is free and provides individuals with a special opportunity to see, meet and talk with international acclaimed artists. In addition to the art, there is a plethora of fine cuisine available, special exhibits and artists demonstrations.

 

This nationally ranked and award winning art show occurs in the Cherry Creek North Shopping area from 2nd to 3rd Avenue and along the six streets between Clayton and Steele Streets. At the festival are 230 juried visual artists, 17 demonstration chefs, 22 culinary artists, 26 performing artists, 7 fitness instructors and 13 cultural pavilion presenters. Artists at the festival are selected because of their excellence in original and handcrafted work.

 

The artists at the festival are true talents in their various crafts. The artwork at the festival, from wood furniture, jewelry and paintings to glass blowings and whimsical art are unique, memorable and award winning. There are a variety of awards handed out to artists such as Best of Show, Juror’s Awards and Merit Awards. Pieces selected to be award winners tend to vary and have included photography, sculpture, metalworks and paintings.

 

Plan to bring the whole family to the Cherry Creek Art Festival. There are numerous interactive activities designed to entertain the entire family along with exciting performances. At Artivity Avenue, children can have a hands-on experience with a variety of arts and crafts. Activities include helping with a mosaic mural, participate with interactive chalk art or assisting an artist with a massive mural.

 

The Culinary Pavilion features cuisine from all over the world. Nearly every half an hour, a new demonstration begins. This international display of cooking focuses on the foods from Asian, Latin America and Africa. Along Culinary Avenue, many of the finest restaurants in Denver will be providing visitors with taste of their fare. Along 2nd Avenue is a culinary demonstration stage where chefs will lead entertaining and informative demonstrations. In addition to the culinary cuisine, adults can enjoy spirits provided at the Spirit Lounge. To add to the revelry, there is jazz entertainment at the Wine Pavilion and Jazz Stage to further excite the senses.

 

There are several stages scattered throughout the festival for the performing arts. At the Main Stage, a variety of well-known artists will keep festivalgoers entertained. At the Beer Garden Stage, visitors can expect to listen to music ranging from acoustic rock to jazz, funk and soul. The festival is considered green and encourages individuals to arrive via foot or bike. There is valet parking for bikes along two corrals.

 

 

Civic and Business Information

The Cherry Creek Chamber of Commerce is involved in numerous associations and business improvements projects across the city. This organization was created in 1983 and plays an integral role in increasing the number of businesses located in Cherry Creek.

 

Beginning in 1990, the Chamber of Commerce provided a portion of the starting funds to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival to get this amazing festival off the ground. Ever since, the Chamber of Commerce has worked directly with the organizers of the Cherry Creek Arts Festival to help make this the number one arts festival in the United States.

 

In addition to the Cherry Creek Arts Festival, the Chamber of Commerce hosts the Taste of Cherry Creek. This annual festival highlights the culinary expertise of restaurants and chefs in Cherry Creek. Additionally, the Taste donates its profits to local charities.

 

To help continue developing the area of Cherry Creek, the Chamber of Commerce created the Cherry Creek Forum. This organization is responsible with bringing together leaders and business representatives from across the community to enhance the forward progress of Cherry Creek.

 

The Cherry Creek North Capital Improvement Organization works together to enhance the environment of the streetscape in Cherry Creek. Renovations include new pedestrian lighting, intersection improvement, street furniture, additional signage and landscaping. This project was the first capital improvement project in Cherry Creek in over 20 years. In addition to the aesthetic improvements, the organization initialed the project to install Smart Meters across the city. These Smart Meters will be installed by the end of 2010. These meters are wireless, solar powered meters that accept credit and debit cards.

 

The Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District was the first business improvement organization in Colorado. This organization provides service to property owners and merchants, improves grounds in the area and works to further promote the shopping and dining district of Cherry Creek North. This lively small business area is filled with owner run boutique shops, restaurants and high-end salons and the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District aims to continue this growth. The organization works to support the 320 independently owned businesses located in Cherry Creek North. For example, recently the Cherry Creek North Business Improvement District proposed a garden district to help further increase customers coming to Cherry Creek North.

 

The Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association aims to promote, protect, enhance and preserve the character of the Cherry Creek North neighborhood. This association works to improve the quality of life of its residents, inform citizens of events and activities and increase involvement of citizens in the community. This organization has 12 board members and works directly with elected city officials and local business owners to maintain the integrity of Cherry Creek North, specifically by addressing traffic issues, infrastructure concerns and threats to quality of life. Members of the Cherry Creek North Neighborhood Association can participate in resident assemblies to discuss major projects that may affect the community, be members of the public safety committee and participate in the general resident and police meetings.

 

 

History of Cherry Creek Denver

The area of Cherry Creek is known for being the home to Denver’s high society. This well-to-do neighborhood is filled with top-notch schools and some of the best shopping in the state. University Avenue and Colorado Boulevard establish the borders of Cherry Creek to the south and north and 6th Avenue to the east and Exposition to the west. This entire neighborhood was designed to be all-inclusive. Inhabitants do not need to leave to find shops, restaurants, a gym, grocery store or galleries.

 

Located throughout Cherry Creek are numerous gated communities and there is the ultra-exclusive Denver Country Club, which has an extremely long waiting list. The architecture of the neighborhood is an eclectic mix of Victorian style houses mixed with modern amenities.

 

For those individuals who like to get out and enjoy the sunshine, there is a 22-mile multiuse trail that extends through Cherry Creek, which is filled with skaters, runners and bikers during warmer months. Running through the neighborhood is the 64-mile long Cherry Creek tributary. This creek connects to the South Platte River.

 

The area of Cherry Creek first became popular after gold was discovered in the Cherry Creek in 1858 and 1859. This lead to a gold rush and a settlement of two communities, Cherry Creek and Auraria. By the 1860s, these two communities had combined into one single neighborhood around Denver.

 

The section of Cherry Creek North was first inhabited in the late 1800s when Edwin Harman purchased a 320-acre site that became known as the town of Harman. Around 1882, the town had a population of 500 people and continued to grow. In 1894, the area was official incorporated into the city of Denver. This mixed-use neighborhood still cherishes its rich history. Located around Cherry Creek North are the original Town Hall and the original Bromewell Elementary School.

 

 

Local Denver Attractions

Located less than two miles north of Cherry Creek is the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. This museum has exhibits, activities and programs designed to have visitors interested in the wonders of Colorado and the rest of the universe. These exhibits are designed to inspire curiosity and excitement. At the museum there are many ever-changing exhibits, a hands-on discovery zone, two Egyptian mummies, a health exposition and science exhibits featuring gems and minerals, information about North American Indian cultures and wildlife exhibits. There is also a planetarium and IMAX theatre. As of 2010, the museum costs $11 for adults and $6 for children under 18 and seniors.

 

At the Cherry Creek state park, individuals can play in an 880-acre reservoir and a vast park that is complete with green landscape, rolling hills and outdoor recreation facilities. Activities at Cherry Creek Park include camping, picnicking, horseback riding and hiking. The park features 12 miles of paved trails and 35 total miles of multi-use trails. During the winter, the trails in the park are perfect for cross-country skiing. For nature lovers, the park has a varied eco-system that attracts a variety of birds including red-tailed hawks, bald eagles, ferruginous hawks and northern harriers. At the Paint Horse Stables, visitors can rent horses to take out on trail rides throughout the park.

 

Just two miles from the center of Cherry Creek is the Denver Zoo. This zoo was founded in 1896 and is the most popular attraction in Denver. The mission of this 80-acre facility is to secure a better world for animals by increasing human understanding. The zoo aims to protect, honor, engage, empower, serve and honor both the animals and individuals visiting the zoo. At the zoo are over 3,500 different animals from more than 650 species. In addition to this, 188 species of animals at the zoo are considered threatened or endangered. Exotic animals at the zoo include black rhinos, vampire bats, king cobras, coral reef fish and amur leopards. As of 2010, during the summer the zoo costs $13 for adults, $10 for seniors and $8 for children. During the winter, the zoo costs $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and $6 for children.

 

Three and a half miles northwest from Cherry Creek is the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. This Tony-award winning theatre hosts Broadway shows, a graduate-level training school, community acting classes, rental facilities and live theatre. The aim of the theatre is to engage, excite and inspire both artists and the audience. While the center embraces the classics, it also strives to create new plays and musicals. For individuals who are interested in learning more about the performing arts than just sitting in the audience, the Denver Center offers backstage opportunities where individuals can go on backstage tours and learn about the inner workings of the center.

 

At the Denver Botanical Gardens, both children and adults can lose themselves in a world of sculptures, flowers and greenery. Located along York Street, the botanical gardens have a diverse variety of plants from around the world. When visiting the gardens, sign up for the one of the children or family programs. During the popular Moore in the Garden program, visitors learn about the gardens and the artwork created by Moore. The Botanical Gardens also hosts public lectures such as basic seed saving techniques and how to grow aquoaponics.