Belmar & Downtown Lakewood Neighborhood Guide

Belmar is a vibrant reinvention of downtown Lakewood that evokes the ambiance of an old town village center. The district is based around a central plaza, ringed with cafes, that hosts concerts during the summer months and transforms into an ice skating rink during the winter.

From there, Belmar spans 22 square city blocks, with restaurants, art galleries, coffee shops, a movie theater, a bowling alley and clothing and specialty stores. Near Belmar is the Lakewood Cultural Center that features a 320-seat theater and rotating visual art exhibits in multiple gallery spaces. Create, connect and celebrate at 40 West Arts District, a creative district along West Colfax.

The surrounding city of Lakewood offers excellent access to the outdoors, including Bear Creek Lake Park and championship golf courses like Fox Hollow Golf Course and Homestead Golf Course. The Lakewood Heritage Center is the home to indoor and outdoor exhibits, exploring the city's history, culture and natural wonders.

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Explore Belmar & Lakewood

Heritage Lakewood Belmar Park

Explore the city's rich history, where you can learn more about Lakewood's founding on Colfax Avenue, famous for being the "Longest Street in America."

Lakewood Cultural Center

Enjoy concerts, musicals and dramas, as well as rotating visual art exhibits.

Casa Bonita

Experience this kitschy but lovable Mexican restaurant/theme park combo. At Casa Bonita, see cliff divers and visit Black Bart's Cave. The iconic restaurant has been completely renovated after it was bought by the creators of "South Park," Trey Parker and Matt Stone, and they brought in star local chef Dana Rodriguez to add some pizazz to the food.

Arts on Belmar

This entire city block is devoted to galleries and studio spaces for artists. First Friday is the ideal time to visit when the entire block opens from 6-9 p.m.

40 West Arts District

Browse more than a dozen galleries, multiple performing arts venues and more than 20 public art installations at the 40 West Arts District.

Colorado Mills

Visit the area's only indoor outlet mall, Colorado Mills, with restaurants, an IMAX theater and a glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course.

Cowboy boots in Lakewood, Colorado

Locals Know

Lakewood is one of the most accessible cities in metro Denver, conveniently located along both Colfax Avenue, a main artery that traverses Denver, as well as the RTD W Line, which runs all day several times an hour.

Take a hike or car tour with a professional geologist and learn about Colorado's natural history with Trail Gems Geology Tours.

After a day of exploring, enjoy happy hour at Beau's Kitchen & Tavern, the signature restaurant at Sheraton Denver West Hotel.

Lakewood's Festival Italiano

Annual Events

Front Porch Concert Series

Occurs during the summer months on the front porch of the Lakewood Public Library.

Festival Italiano

Experience Italy every September with the area's premier event celebrating Italian-American heritage in Colorado through food, wine and song.

First Fridays

Arts on Belmar opens its galleries for First Fridays where you can meet the artists in their working studios and galleries.

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Belmar & Lakewood Map

Start your neighborhood adventure at this suggested spot! This is a centrally located position that you can input into your GPS to get started exploring.