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1. State Capitol building
You will be standing one mile high on the 13th step. The building, modeled
on the U.S. Capitol building, is constructed of Colorado Granite, the dome is
gilded with Colorado gold and the interior is decorated with Colorado Marble and
rare and priceless Colorado Rose Onyx. Tours are available Monday through Friday
from 9:15 to 2:30. The tour is 45 minutes with the best time to visit in the
morning.
2. Molly Brown House
(From the Capitol building, walk east on 14th to Pennsylvania.) The home of the
“unsinkable” Molly Brown, Titanic heroine, is restored to its original Victorian
splendor. Tours are led by costumed guides.
3. Colorado History Museum
(From the Molly Brown house, walk four blocks west on 13th Avenue.) Get a quick
dose of Colorado history without cracking a book.
4. Denver Public Library Main Branch
(Across Broadway from the History Museum). The new addition, designed by Michael
Graves and completed in 1995, complements the 1956 building. Visit the 5th floor
to explore The Western History and Genealogy departments.
5. Denver Art Museum
(Next door to the library)
The original building, designed by Italian architect Gio Ponti, is home to one
of the finest collections of American Indian art anywhere, plus European,
American, Asian and other collections. The Fredrick C. Hamilton, designed by
Daniel Libeskind, addition which opened in October 2006, holds the modern/
contemporary, African, Oceanic and Western American art collections.
6. Byers-Evans House
(One block south of the Art Museum) This Italianate house, built in 1883 has
been restored to the 1912-1924 period. This Denver landmark reflects the
character of two early and important Colorado pioneer families.
7. U.S. Mint
(Two blocks north and one block west of the Byers –Evans House) Only two U.S.
mints are open for tours – don’t miss your chance. Reservations are required.
8. 16th Street Pedestrian Mall
(Three blocks north east of the Mint.) Lots of people watching on the mall,
which stretches across the downtown area. The free shuttle is the easiest way to
get across town.
9. LoDo (Lower Downtown)
Take the free 16th street mall shuttle west. You will find plenty of shopping at
Larimer Square, Writers Square and the Tabor Center, all on Larimer Street. The
downtown branch of the Tattered Cover book store is located on Wynkoop. Coors
Field is a short walk down Blake Street.
10. Brown Palace Hotel
Ride the 16th street mall shuttle east across town to Tremont. Walk two blocks
north to the Brown. The hotel was built in 1892 and continues to be a beautiful
example of 19th century elegance. You can eat lunch in the Ship’s Tavern or have
afternoon tea (reservations recommended) in the nine story atrium lobby.
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