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...rich history, cool jazz

It's one of the city's oldest, largest and most historic neighborhoods. Like NYC's Harlem in its renaissance, Five Points was known for its sizzling jazz, and dozens of bars and clubs where some of the greats played.

Today it's buzzing with business. Located near Coors Field and downtown Denver, the area is known for its BBQ and soul food. BTW, don't miss Ethel's House of Soul on Welton, specializing in heaping plates of "smothered chicken."

Like history? The Black American West Museum and Heritage Center is here. And the musical past and present really come together at the Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom in the old Casino Cabaret building on Welton.

Seems like there's always something cool going on here. Check out the Juneteenth (June 19th) festival and parade, the oldest national tribute to the abolition of slavery. Kick back with the sounds of the Jazz Festival along the Welton Street corridor, honoring Jazz Appreciation Month. Or check out the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Center and theater, located in an historic church on Park Avenue West. Limber up with jazz, tap, modern or ballet classes, or catch the internationally known CPRD Ensemble Company when they're in town.

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Known for:

Jazz history

Main drag:

Welton Street

Five Points blogs and events

3rd Annual Mile High Hunt

The 3rd Annual Mile High Hunt is a wacky, fun team scavenger hunt that takes place all over LoDo. Teams compete against the clock -and each other- to solve clues and raise funds for Starlight Children's Foundation.

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Apartments in Five Points

Ball Park Lofts - 1451 24th St Diamond at Prospect Apartments - 3001 Fox St
City Gate Apartments - 2890 Brighton Blvd The Metro Apartments - 2121 Delgany St
The Villages at Curtis Park Apartments - 2855 Arapahoe St Clock Tower Lofts - 2500 Broadway