In the span of just 10 years, Lower Downtown has gone from abandoned turn-of-the-century warehouses and buildings to one of the hippest locations in Denver.

Thanks to the opening of Coors Field and the allure of loft living, this 20-block district of 19th century brick buildings now known as LoDo (short for Lower Downtown) is a hub of restaurants, pubs, art galleries, entertainment, shopping and sophisticated urban living. With 125 designated historic buildings, LoDo has one of the largest concentrations of Victorian and turn-of-the-century architecture in the country.

The Riverfront area of LoDo, located behind Union Station and along the east side of the South Platte River, is the site of several thousand new housing units built as lofts in old industrial buildings or as freestanding units that are in keeping with the urban style of the neighborhood. Landscaped paths along the South Platte River and Cherry Creek give walkers, joggers and cyclists access to one of the most extensive urban trail systems in the nation, while kayaking and rafting chutes are available at Confluence Park. Locals gather in the park for summer movies and concerts.