Capitol Hill/Speer

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Capitol Hill/Speer

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The Captiol Hill/Spear Neighborhood

The quintessential urban neighborhood, Capitol Hill, and its southern neighbors, Speer and Alamo Placita, are the perfect blend of hipster coolness and historic charm. A dense, walkable community, it’s filled with a little bit of everything; stately victorians, classic brownstones, and vintage apartment buildings - many of which have been converted to condos. It’s an eclectic mix of people and properties, that’s home to quirky coffee shops, some of the most elegant of the city’s restaurants, grocery stores and tree-lined streets. Parking can be tough, but you’re oh-so close to everything you need.

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Captiol Hill/Speer's Neighborhood Rankings

9/10Walking Score

This urban community is in the thick of it all! If you’re looking for walkability, the Capitol Hill/Speer neighborhood is the place for you. Stroll to Governor’s Park or just NE to Cheesman Park. Dine on a smorgasbord of restaurants of all types, just blocks from any Cap Hill locale. Get your groceries on foot at your pick of a handful of markets in the ‘hood. Do whatever your heart desires, sans car, in this jam-packed Denver neighborhood.

7/10Transportation Score

Though the Capitol Hill and Speer neighborhoods don’t offer Light Rail access, RTD stops are frequent. Plus, you’ll find plentiful bike lanes throughout the community and easy access to the Cherry Creek Bike Trail.

9/10Local Score

Capitol Hill is home to some of the city’s most celebrated restaurants, including James Beard Award winning Fruition. Add to that, dive bars, trendy bars, posh bars, casual dining, fine dining, and a sprinkling of locally owned shops and you have the eclectic patchwork that is this neighborhood’s local scene.

6/10Convenience Score

Along with Capitol Hill/Speer’s local charm comes a healthy dose of chain convenience. Stop by Trader Joe’s for your pre-packaged paradise or King Soopers and Safeway for the staples. And, an Ace Hardware in the ‘hood can get you out of some sticky situations.

DIFFICULTParking

You may hear grumblings about the parking in Capitol Hill/Speer - and for good reason. This densely inhabited neighborhood could have you searching for a spot. Parallel parking is typically the only option and don’t forget to watch out for street sweeping.

HIPVibe

The young residents and nearby hotspots add to the colorful array of housing in Capitol Hill/Speer, making it one of the hippest neighborhoods Denver has to offer. This urban-to-the-core hub serves up art, entertainment, recreation, car-less living, and so much more.

8/10Densitiy

Alongside this neighborhood’s stately mansions reside countless apartments and condos. Cap Hill dwellers share the Denver neighborhood with many others, creating a city feel and community culture. You’ll see bumper to bumper parked cars, and plentiful pedestrians as evidence of this densely populated area.