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This once transitional neighborhood has quickly become one of the most highly desired hot spots in town—and with many good reasons. It's the Highlands in Denver - and here are the reasons why they settled in Highlands.

1. The Location. Highlands offers easy access to downtown Denver and its northwest location cuts travel time to the mountains –great for the mile-high skiing, hiking, and mountain biking weekend-warrior community. Neighboring Berkeley—host of First Friday Art Walks in the summer. And LoHi, is a burgeoning enclave featuring several of Denver’s finest restaurants.

2. Highlands Square. When it comes to charming, energetic town centers, it’s hard to beat Highlands Square at 32nd and Lowell Ave. A favorite gathering place for locals, Highlands Square features top-notch restaurants, coffee shops, boutique clothing stores, sunny patios, bookstores and more.

3. The Vibe. The entire Highlands area is changing from what used to be a transitional area to one that is a very chic, young, urban destination.

4. The Food. There are plenty of 5280 magazine Top of the Town winners like Lola, Duo, and Squeaky Bean, along with favorites Stella’s, Root Down, LoHi Steak Bar, and Highland-Pacific Oyster Bar.

5. The Investment. Real estate prices have been steadily rising in Highlands, making it one of Denver’s best real estate bets. But there are also great options in Northwest Denver for first time home buyers

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