Highline Villages - Aurora, CO

The growth of the Highline Villages neighborhood grew as Aurora became populated through the years. Many big organizations have been built in this area including the Fitzsimons Army Hospital, Lowry Air Force Base, Buckley Air Force Base and Anschutz Medical Campus as part of the University of Colorado.

While this neighborhood contains no museums within the boundaries, visitors can choose from a wide variety of them sprawled throughout Aurora and Denver, such as the Bicentennial Art Center, Mizel Museum and the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

While the Highline Vilages neighborhood isn't in the heart of a thriving metropolitan area, it still has quite an impressive list of restaurants for residents to enjoy.

A classic Indian restaurant, Taz Indian will be sure to spice up your restaurant options. One of the most popular dishes, the Lamb Korma can be adjusted depending on your desired spiciness. Be sure to order the gajar ka halwa, a popular Indian dessert consisting of grated carrots mixed with milk cooked to create a smooth texture and topped with dry nuts. The generous portion sizes coupled with the relaxed ambiance of the restaurant makes this a fantastic choice for any occasion.

For a taste of Vietnamese food, swing by Pho Duy. This restaurant primarily serves Pho, and the broth contains the perfect amount of seasoning, packing significant flavor into each spoonful. After a long day of enjoying the city, a warm bowl of Pho will hit the spot. The small, cozy feel to the restaurant makes this a great place to bring friends.

Since so many professional sports teams play in Colorado, wings are a popular item to eat for games. Whether you're looking for some to go, or you want to stop and dine in, be sure to try Woody's Wings. It's a small space, but the outdoor seating allows diners to soak in the picturesque Colorado scenery. Along with wings, Woody's also serves sandwiches, salads, seafood, jalapeño poppers and a few other fried options.

Looking over the Aurora Hills Golf Course, the Tin Cup Bar and Grill is a great place to stop by for some evening drinks after a long day on the course. For other nightlife options, stop in at Fat Boy's Sports Bar and Grill. It serves a great brunch deal with cheap drinks every Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If you get hungry, order the Triple Header, which consists of eggs, pancakes, bacon and your choice of sausage or ham. This establishment remains open until 2 a.m., making this a popular place for locals to stop by for a few drinks.

Residents in the Highline Villages neighborhood have quite a few transportation options available. Bus lines provided through RTD Denver run through several points in this neighborhood. These buses can get you to most parts of the metropolitan area and also connect to the light rail, giving residents even more access to the area, such as downtown Denver. From downtown Denver, there are even buses that go to the airport, up to the mountains and to surrounding major cities.

Residents also have access to Lyft, Uber and various local taxi companies for their transportation needs. These drivers do not frequent the area, however, so you will need to schedule a ride first.

For those that own their own cars, the neighborhood offers an abundance of free parking, primarily in the form of street parking. Just a two-minute drive west will bring residents to Highway 225, one of the major highways in the state.

For residents passionate about biking, a few biking lanes and trails can be found in Aurora. Walking remains an option those who want to get about on foot.

Del Mar Park, the biggest park in the neighborhood, has long stretches of open grass, sports fields and courts, an outdoor pool, playgrounds and an adult recreation center for local residents. Visitors to the park need not pay a fee, and they also enjoy free parking, but the recreation center does require a small fee or an active membership.

Expo Park, another large park in the area, offers residents an alternate option for all their outdoor fun, with sports fields and a large center that hosts events such as dog training and fitness classes.

While there are no annual events within the borders of the Highline Villages neighborhood, Aurora offers plenty of events throughout its whole city. Some of these events include the Aurora Summer Concert series, Global Fest celebrating the local cultural communities, Punkin Chunkin Colorado, where people catapult pumpkins for a fun competition, and KidSpree, an outdoor festival for kids and Aurora's largest family festival.

The average cost of a one-bedroom in this neighborhood costs $896.86.

The cost of living in Highline Village and Aurora as a whole comes in below Denver's rate, and this helps with beer prices; the average price of a beer at a local bar costs just $2.

It costs all residents $2.25 to get to local stops when using public transportation. The gas prices in this area sit 2 percent below the national average.

Right across from Del Mar Park across 6th Avenue, a sprawling shopping center has many options for residents to find what they need. Locals turn to King Soopers and World Food Bazaar for their grocery needs, and while no farmers markets inhabit the area, a variety of small grocery stores supply the area with exotic items, such as Shebelle Market, which sells African grocery items and spices.

The Safari Thrift Store blends charitable work with business. This store sells donated goods and in turn uses the business to help refugees build their new lives in Denver. Most of the items remain in great condition, making this an ideal place to shop for anyone who wants quality items at a big discount.