Denver gay neighborhood
Capitol Hill – Denver’s Gay Ghetto
When most people think about gay neighborhoods, many think of sunny California or hectic New York Urban area. Few people would name Colorado as a gay-friendly declare, but Denver actually has a very active LGBTQ society. The Mile Steep City is abode to a amazing gay neighborhood called Capitol Hill. This part of the city is not only the focal point of Denver’s LGBTQ community, but is also a major epicenter for artists and musicians, especially those in the alternative punk genre.
Defining the Neighborhood
Capitol Hill is almost a perfect square. To the north is Colfax Avenue/Highway 70. Its southern border is Seventh Avenue, while the east and west sides of the neighborhood are defined by Downing Road and Broadway respectively. Some people characterize Capitol Hill to also include the neighboring Cheesman Park, but the metropolis officially defines that area as its own neighborhood. There’s also a North Capitol Hill that sits above Colfax Avenue, but it’s more often called Uptown.
It’s Got Everything from Sun Climb to Sun Set
You can start your morning in Capitol Hill by getting coffee at one of the trendy little cafes that dot the neighborhood. Then it’s o
Gay Denver
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Denver will surely take your breath away. Be prepared for the change in altitude here in the “Mile High City.” The attitude's diverse, too, as you'll meet some of the friendliest and most helpful folks you may ever encounter.
Denver has preserved a vibrant downtown, one of its great charms. Here you'll locate a convention center, a executing arts complex, and a spacious variety of shops, restaurants, and nightspots. Also here are some of the city's top attractions, including the US Mint, the Denver Art Museum, and the Colorado History Museum.
Capital Hill, Broadway Street to the south and East Colfax to the east have long been the main gay district for bars, restaurants and shops. Cheesman Park, a few blocks from these two streets, is a verdant expanse with city skyline and mountain views. With 80 acres next to the Denver Botanic Gardens, the area is trendy for daytime sunning, volleyball and cook-out, plus the occasional concert or drum circle. Long a men's cruising area, the guys come here in cars, on bikes or on foot. Officially closed 11pm - 5:30am, the road stays open, so it's mo
Denver Colorado's Top Gay Neighborhoods
Denver, Colorado has a quite a few amazing neighborhoods ~ I’d have to say the entire urban area is surprisingly gay warm. Most of neighborhoods we’ll mention have nice amenities and welcoming outdoor areas, with plenty of shopping and restaurants to occupy a day of leisure.
The Cheesman Park area is Denver’s premier gay neighborhood. There are single family homes as well as high-rise and mid-rise condo living. Cheesman Park is 80 acres and suggestions lots of sunshine and the most amazing urban area and mountain views, with the gayest coffee shops just steps away! The Highlands is another agreeable gay friendly neighborhood, just west of downtown, the area has lots of great shopping and eating opportunities. Brick bungalows nestle within the businesses to create a very diverse beautiful neighborhood with 350 acres Sloan’s Lake Park just minutes away.
Looking for “New Construction” in a home? Check our Stapleton (Gaypleton) for a more hip urban feel, or Lowry for a more quite serene scene ~ both minutes to the city center and the fabulous Cherry Creek Shopping District.
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A Look at Denver Queer History
Denver has lengthy been a gathering place for people of all cultures. First were the high plains American Indians who followed the buffalo herds and lived throughout the Front Range. When prospectors discovered gold in 1858, thousands of people crossed the Great Plains and settled in and around Denver. By the 1980s, Denver was dubbed the gay oasis of the West. Today, Denver is a city of many colors and cultures, a rich tapestry of diverse and fascinating people.
Here are some moments of notice in Queer history in Denver:
1973: Gay Coalition of Denver works with Denver's City Council to abolish anti-gay laws.
1974: Denver's first Pride celebration, a picnic, is held in Cheesman Park.
1975: Denver holds its first official Celebration Parade.
1982: The Colorado Queer Rodeo Association is formed. Soon after, Denver hosted its first gay rodeo.
1983: Denver's gay and womxn loving womxn community mobilizes to elect Federico Peña, Denver's first Latino mayor and executive ally to the community.
1990: Denver becomes one of the first municipalities in the na