Cherry Creek North is a thriving neighborhood that was once part of a small town called Harman. Now, this area consists of about 16 walkable blocks with over six hundred businesses, and a variety of independent and international retailers. This mixed-use district is the home for mid-rises, luxury hotels, office buildings, collaborative work spaces, grocery stores, local businesses, and one of Colorado’s most visited malls. To live within this district is a definite luxury, but if you’re looking to move into this neighborhood, or simply want to spend the weekend exploring it, check out the itinerary below to see how you may want to spend your weekend in Cherry Creek North.
Food
Everybody needs to fuel their bodies with delicious breakfast before they go on with their day, so what better place to nourish your body than with farm to table food like True Food. One of the newest additions to Cherry Creek North and also one of the most popular locations to grab breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner. Plan ahead and definitely make some reservations for this restaurant; you’ll be happy to eat here with their fresh, diet friendly and accommodating, feel-good food.
Refresher
Walking around Cherry Creek North is the best way to truly have a sense of what this neighborhood is about, but first, visit one of many local coffee shops and grab a refreshing iced tea or calming coffee before you embrace your walk. Aviano Coffee has two locations in Cherry Creek (it’s that popular) one on Detroit Street and the other on St. Paul Street. Not only will the drinks have you craving more Aviano, but the romantic feel of the decor and architecture will have you wanting to lounge on the patio and bask in the sun, and forget about your walk.
Stroll
Like mentioned above, this district has over six hundred businesses ranging from local to international, fashion and beauty, home decor and art, and literature and furniture. There are stores hidden under staircases and boutiques you’ve never heard of with the finest italian luxury goods. Walking around Cherry Creek North is a must to not only get a sense of the wide variety of shops and shopping, but also the luxurious living accommodations and high-end boutique hotels. Here you’ll find high-end stores like Kendra Scott, Hermes, and Frye; consignment stores like Kouture Consignment and Rags Consignment; and furniture stores like West Elm, CB2, and Arhaus Furniture. Endless opportunity to find any kind of store you’re looking for to fulfill all of your shopping needs.
Visit an Art Gallery
If Cherry Creek North is known for one thing, it’s the endless art galleries that fill each street. Even if you’re not interested in purchasing art, taking a look at the local and international artist scene is a treat for all ages and at any time of day. If you’re not too familiar with Denver’s art gallery scene, look into these three art galleries to check out some of Denver’s coolest artists: Gallery Rouge, Show of Hands, Clayton Lane Fine Arts.
Happy Hour
By now you’ve definitely worked up an appetite from all that walking and shopping, and what better way to celebrate the day other than with happy hour? You can find a happy hour menu in nearly every restaurant or bar in Cherry Creek North, but here are three particular happy hours you may want to keep an eye out for: Piatti, Del Frisco’s Grille, La Merise French Bistro.
