The Highlands is one of Denver’s largest neighborhoods (250 acres) and is adjacent to downtown Denver. The area is bustling and exciting, with lots of entertainment, dining and shopping options to choose from, as well as a few breweries and local coffee shops. As far as the residents go, in Highlands, you will mostly find young professionals renting one of the high rise apartments in the neighborhood, although there are a number of Victorian-era homes in the area as well.