Neighborhood Guide
Skyline views meet neighborhood charm in LoHi
LoHi sits just above downtown Denver along a compact restaurant row with skyline views stretching across the South Platte River valley. Avanti Food and Beverage gathers a rotating lineup of local food stalls under one roof, while El Five tops a five story building with a rooftop patio framing downtown's skyline to the east. Little Man Ice Cream draws a steady line beneath its giant milk can shaped building on West 32nd Avenue, and Bar Dough rounds out the corridor with Italian cooking from a wood fired oven.
Public art and small galleries give LoHi a creative identity alongside its dining and nightlife scene. The Highland Bridge carries "National Velvet," a large-scale public art piece administered through Denver's public art program, connecting the neighborhood's east edge directly to downtown. Linger and Root Down add further dining and rooftop patio options nearby, and the South Platte River Trail along the neighborhood's eastern boundary gives residents close access to outdoor recreation without leaving the area.
Transportation and accessibility
On the move
Public transportation
RTD bus routes serve LoHi along Federal Boulevard and 32nd Avenue, connecting the neighborhood to Downtown Denver and surrounding areas. The Decatur-Federal Station on RTD's W Line rail service sits a short distance south of the neighborhood, offering direct rail access into downtown and beyond.
Airports
Denver International Airport (DEN) sits roughly 30 miles northeast of LoHi, a major hub for United Airlines and Southwest with nonstop domestic and international routes. RTD's A Line commuter rail connects directly to the airport from Denver Union Station, reachable from LoHi by bus or rail transfer in under 15 minutes.
Cars and driving
LoHi sits just across Interstate 25 from Downtown Denver, putting the city center within a few minutes' drive most times of day. Interstate 70 runs along the neighborhood's northern edge, connecting to the wider Front Range, and street parking supplements the area's more limited off-street options for residents who choose to drive.
Pedestrians and bicycles
The Highland Bridge carries cyclists and residents across Interstate 25 directly into downtown without the need of a vehicle, and Veo bikes and scooters are available throughout the neighborhood for shorter trips. The South Platte River Trail runs along the neighborhood's eastern edge, offering a paved route for cycling and outdoor recreation close by.
Industry and job market
Your next job awaits
LoHi sits directly across the South Platte River from Denver's Platte Street office corridor, one of the city's fastest growing commercial districts. Platte Street has grown from roughly 150,000 square feet of office space to nearly a million square feet in recent years, drawing technology and business service tenants into buildings within close reach of LoHi. Leisure and hospitality employment also runs deep in LoHi itself, tied to the neighborhood's dense concentration of restaurants and food halls.
Technology services
Platte Street's office buildings, directly across the South Platte River from LoHi, have drawn technology and software tenants seeking space near downtown with a distinct neighborhood feel close by.
Leisure and hospitality
LoHi's dense corridor of restaurants, food halls, and bars, including Avanti Food and Beverage and El Five, generates steady demand for hospitality and food service positions.
Business services
The Platte Street corridor's growing office stock supports a range of consulting, marketing, and administrative firms within close reach of LoHi.
Retail
West 32nd Avenue's mix of independent shops and eateries generates consistent retail and customer service positions throughout the neighborhood.
Education
Education for every age
Denver Public Schools serves LoHi as part of Colorado's largest school district. The district posted an 81.9% four-year graduation rate for its class of 2025, a record high and its fourth consecutive year of gains, according to district and state data. Denver Public Schools publishes current school boundary maps and detailed performance data on its own official website, giving LoHi residents a direct resource for confirming which schools serve a specific address.
Things to do
Out and about
LoHi's dining scene centers on West 32nd Avenue and Central Street, with Avanti Food and Beverage and El Five anchoring the neighborhood's food hall and rooftop dining options. The Highland Bridge adds a public art landmark connecting LoHi to downtown, and the South Platte River Trail offers a close by route for outdoor recreation.
Our top picks
Avanti Food and Beverage
This food hall gathers an eclectic mix of local chefs and cuisines under one roof, paired with a rooftop deck offering downtown skyline views. A central bar and communal seating anchor the space, drawing a steady crowd throughout the week.
El Five
Perched on the fifth floor of a LoHi building, this tapas restaurant pairs Mediterranean and Middle Eastern inspired small plates with panoramic views of downtown and the surrounding neighborhood.
Linger
Set inside a former mortuary, this restaurant serves globally inspired dishes across an eclectic menu, complemented by a rooftop deck with panoramic views of the city and surrounding mountains.
Root Down
Born from a reclaimed mid-century gas station, this restaurant offers globally inspired cuisine with a focus on sustainable proteins and vegetable forward dishes sourced from its own gardens.
Bar Dough
This neighborhood restaurant serves a modern take on regional Italian cuisine, with handmade pasta and wood fired pizza drawing steady crowds inside its lively dining room.
Little Man Ice Cream
Housed inside a giant milk can shaped building on West 32nd Avenue, this ice cream shop scoops small batch flavors from a menu that rotates throughout the year for returning visitors.
South Platte River Trail
This paved, multi-use trail follows the South Platte River along LoHi's eastern edge, offering a scenic route for cycling, dog walking, and outdoor recreation close to home.
FAQs about LoHi, Denver, CO
RTD bus routes serve LoHi along Federal Boulevard and 32nd Avenue, connecting the neighborhood to downtown Denver and surrounding areas. The Decatur-Federal Station on RTD's W Line rail service sits a short distance south of the neighborhood, offering direct rail access into downtown. The Highland Bridge carries cyclists and residents across Interstate 25 directly into downtown without the need of a vehicle, and Veo bikes and scooters add another option for shorter trips throughout the neighborhood. The South Platte River Trail rounds out the neighborhood's car free options along its eastern edge.
LoHi sits directly across the South Platte River from Denver's Platte Street office corridor, one of the city's fastest growing commercial districts for technology and business service tenants. LoHi itself carries a deep concentration of leisure and hospitality employment tied to its restaurants and food halls, including Avanti Food and Beverage and El Five. West 32nd Avenue's independent shops add further retail and customer service positions within the neighborhood's core.
Denver Public Schools serves LoHi as part of Colorado's largest district, which posted an 81.9% four-year graduation rate for its class of 2025, a record high and its fourth consecutive year of gains. The district publishes current school boundary maps and detailed performance data on its own official website, giving residents a direct resource for confirming which schools serve a specific LoHi address, along with school level accolades and program details updated each year.
Avanti Food and Beverage and El Five anchor LoHi's food hall and rooftop dining scene with skyline views of downtown. Linger and Root Down add further rooftop patio and globally inspired dining options nearby, while Bar Dough rounds out the corridor with regional Italian cooking. Little Man Ice Cream closes out the lineup with small batch ice cream inside its landmark milk can shaped building.
The South Platte River Trail runs along LoHi's eastern edge, offering a paved, multi-use route for cycling, dog walking, and outdoor recreation close to home. The Highland Bridge adds a public art landmark and pedestrian and bicycle connection between LoHi and downtown's Civic Center area. Together, these routes give LoHi residents close access to green space and river frontage without leaving the neighborhood.
Yes, the South Platte River Trail welcomes leashed pets along its full length through LoHi, and several restaurant patios along West 32nd Avenue and Central Street allow pets in outdoor seating as well. Because rules vary by location and season to protect public space and wildlife habitat, checking posted signage or the relevant city department's website before a visit is the most reliable way to plan ahead. Denver's Department of Parks and Recreation publishes current rules for individual parks and trails throughout the year.
West 32nd Avenue forms LoHi's primary commercial corridor, mixing independent shops, coffee stops, and boutiques among the neighborhood's restaurants and food halls. Grocery, banking, and pharmacy services sit within a short distance of most LoHi addresses, giving residents close-by access to daily needs without leaving the neighborhood. Seasonal markets and pop-up vendors add further variety along the corridor throughout the year, rounding out LoHi's retail mix alongside its dining and entertainment options.
Denver International Airport (DEN) sits roughly 30 miles northeast of LoHi, reachable by bus or rail transfer to RTD's A Line commuter rail from Denver Union Station in under 15 minutes total transit time. Surrounding suburbs typically sit within a 20 to 30 minute drive depending on traffic, with Interstate 25 and Interstate 70 both within close reach of the neighborhood. This position gives LoHi residents quick access to the wider Front Range while remaining close to downtown Denver.