The Mile High City; the city of the moment - the city of cool. World class dining, unbeatable outdoor recreation, unique neighborhoods and breathtaking scenery await all who visit and reside in Denver, CO. But, one of the coolest things to do in Denver has yet to be realized.The upcoming 5280 Loop will connect the hottest locations in Denver, and will be designed as a pedestrian's oasis throughout the city.
The 5280 Loop will combine recreation areas and pedestrian throughways for use by all residents and visitors. The project will connect Downtown Denver, Coors Field, Union Station, the Auraria Campus, the State Capitol, the Art District, Uptown and more! According to the Downtown Denver Partnership, œThe 5280 Loop will create a safe and stimulating route for the center city's rapidly growing population of residents, employees and visitors [...]. More than a trail, it will add open space to Downtown and provide a safe and beautiful place to actively recreate and engage with the Downtown neighborhoods, cultural amenities and more.
Scheduled to develop in phases, this monumental Denver project could take up to 10 years to complete and is currently still in the design phase. Share your thoughts while the City of Denver plans away via their 5280 Loop survey.
If you thought the 5280 Loop couldn't get any cooler, consider that the project will repurpose underutilized streets throughout Denver - effectively polishing up our gem of a city and making clever use of dead end blocks and unfrequented areas. Dually named for its symbolic mile high location and the path's actual 5.28 mile distance, the 5280 Loop is sure to become an icon of Colorado and one of the coolest things to do in Denver.
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