Neighborhood (+ gym recs!)

Hey all! 39F moving to Denver in a couple of months from the east coast and am so excited! I work remote, am single (but ready to get my heart broken again lol), and have no pets (but I do see a dog in my future). I’m looking to be in an area that’s safe, has a few walkable coffee shops/restaurants, and isn’t too young but also isn’t all families. Budget is up to $2,750 for a 2bed/1bath or 1 bed/1 bath + parking. I was in town recently and loved South Pearl St but am curious if there are any other suggestions.

I lived in DC for a long time which has a big fitness scene and I made a ton of friends over the years through my gym. So if anyone has any gym recommendations in the neighborhood they suggest, that would be a bonus! Ideally not CrossFit, but a strength-based HIIT gym with classes that’s welcoming and social (and isn’t all 20-something).

And as far as the mountains go, I don’t ski but I hike a ton and know there are trails in every which way direction, so mountain access isn’t a top priority.

Thanks! 😊