"Locals think of Speer as the Cherry Creek-adjacent thoroughfare that carries them into and out of downtown. Named for the city’s 26th mayor, Speer is in Denver County and is one of the best places to live in Colorado. Living in Speer offers residents an urban feel with ample bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks all within a short walk. This neighborhood is growing rapidly, with restaurants popping up everywhere and enticing boutiques lining the roads. Cocktail lounges, breweries, vintage thrift stores, and restaurants are sprinkled throughout Speer and leave residents with many options for hip hangouts. Speer is quickly becoming a dining destination thanks to venues like ""Uncle"", the second location of chef Tommy Lee’s always crowded ramen joint (the original is in Highland); Montreal-inspired ""Au Feu""; brunch fave ""Lucile’s Creole Café""; old-school ""Odyssey Italian Restaurant""; and the Mexican family recipes at ""La Loteria"". ""Sweet Action Ice Cream"" is a locals’ favorite. Those devoted to a plant-focused lifestyle are sure to become regulars at ""Nooch Vegan Market"". Of course, there's also no shortage of ways to enjoy the natural beauty of this area. On a sunny day, you might head to Hungarian Freedom Park, Alamo Placita Park, or Denver Country Club. The Cherry Creek Trail connects this neighborhood all the way to Commons Park in LoDo and provides a great place to run, bike, or walk the dog. During the weekdays, Cherry Creek Trail is a main commuter trail for people who bike to work."