Cherry Creek

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Around the Neighborhood


The neighborhood you see today had its roots in the 1870s as the budding town of Harmon. Over the next 100 years, it grew, taking up land adjacent to the creek, and became known as Cherry Creek.

Today, this neighborhood has a 16-block business district, in which most of the restaurants, art galleries, salons, and boutiques are locally owned.

Summer spells fun with events like the Cherry Creek Sneak annual footrace, farmer’s markets, and the Art Festival.

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Getting There

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Cherry Creek North's Border Streets

  • The neighborhood is just south east of downtown Denver.
  • The business district lies mainly between University Blvd. and Steele St. along 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Aves.
  • The center of the shopping district is roughly E 2nd Ave. and Detroit St.


Driving Directions From I-70 and I-25

  • Take exit 274 onto I-25 South
  • In 2½ miles, take exit 212B Speer Blvd. and turn east toward downtown Denver.
  • Follow Speer Blvd. for 3 miles.
  • When you reach University Blvd., you've entered the business district. There are plenty of shops north of Speer/1st Ave. and the mall will be on your right.


Driving Directions From US-6

  • Stay on US-6 past downtown Denver.
  • In 2½ miles, turn south (right) onto University Blvd.
  • In a few blocks, turn east (left) onto 3rd Ave., and you'll be in the heart of the district.


Get there by Bicycle or Bus

  • The Cherry Creek bike trail runs just south of the neighborhood, behind the mall.
  • Bike Routes D-13 and D-14 come to the neighborhood.
  • Route 46 runs along 3rd Ave.
  • Routes 1, 2, 3, 3L, 79L run along 1st Ave.
  • Routes 3 and 24 run along University Blvd. and Josephine St.