Denver Civic Center, Denver

Name: Denver Civic Center
Address: Denver, United States

#72 among attractions in Denver

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The Denver Civic Center is a civic center area that includes two parks surrounded by government and cultural buildings and spaces. Civic Center is located in central Denver, Colorado, on the south side of Downtown Denver. Much of the area is a historic district which was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. A somewhat smaller area was designated a U.S. National Historic Landmark in 2012 as one of the nation's finest examples of the City Beautiful movement of civic design. Denver Civic Center lies partially within the north end of an official Denver neighborhood also named Civic Center. It includes the Colorado State Capitol building, in the west end of Denver's official Capitol Hill neighborhood, and it includes a few buildings in the south end of Denver's Central Business District. ()

Coordinates: 39°44'18"N, 104°59'17"W

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Central Denver (Downtown Denver)Denver United States

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Denver Civic Center – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colorado State Capitol, Denver Art Museum, Denver Dry Goods Company Building, Molly Brown House Museum.

~920 ftNE
Tours and exhibits about Colorado history
Colorado State Capitol, Denver
5 min walk • The Colorado State Capitol stands as a distinguished landmark in the heart of Denver, Colorado. This grand building, not only the epicenter of Colorado's legislative activity but also a historical treasure, invites visitors to explore its storied halls and learn about...
~630 ftSW
Western and regional works over 7 stories
Denver Art Museum, Denver
4 min walk • The Denver Art Museum, a cultural beacon in the heart of Denver, Colorado, stands as a testament to the city's commitment to the arts. Known for its bold architecture and impressive collection, the museum is a must-visit destination for art enthusiasts and tourists...
0.5 miNW
Shopping, Department store
Denver Dry Goods Company Building, Denver
14 min walk • The Denver Dry Goods Company Building is a historic department store building located in downtown Denver, Colorado. For a while, the store was claimed to be the largest department store west of Chicago.
~1980 ftE
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Molly Brown House Museum, Denver
10 min walk • The Molly Brown House Museum is a house located at 1340 Pennsylvania Street in Denver, Colorado, United States that was the home of American philanthropist, activist, and socialite Margaret Brown. Brown was known as "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" because she survived the sinking of the RMS Titanic.
~540 ftNE
Memorial
Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument, Denver
3 min walk • The Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument is a memorial commemorating World War I, World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and Persian Gulf War veterans, installed outside the Colorado State Capitol, in Denver. The monument was dedicated on November 10, 1990.
~690 ftSW
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Byers-Evans House Museum, Denver
4 min walk • The Byers–Evans House is a historic house museum in Denver, Colorado, United States. It is the home of History Colorado's Center for Colorado Women's History.
0.4 miN
Theater, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Denver
12 min walk • The Paramount Theatre is a concert venue in Denver, Colorado, located on Glenarm Place, near Denver's famous 16th Street Mall. The venue has a seating capacity of 1,870 but is a popular destination for large acts looking for a smaller concert setting.
~460 ftSE
Museum, History museum
History Colorado Center, Denver
3 min walk • The History Colorado Center is a museum in Denver, Colorado, USA dedicated to the history of the state of Colorado. Construction on the $111 million building started on 19 August 2009.
0.4 miNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Denver Pavilions, Denver
11 min walk • Denver Pavilions is a shopping mall located on the 16th Street Mall in Downtown Denver, Colorado. Originally opened in 1998, the mall has over 40 stores and restaurants. An open-air mall, the Pavilions takes advantage of Denver's many sunny days.
~1860 ftNE
Towering, spired 19th-century church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver
9 min walk • The Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception is the cathedral of the Archdiocese of Denver of the Roman Catholic Church. It is located at the corner of Logan Street and Colfax Avenue in the North Capitol Hill neighborhood of central Denver.
0.4 miN
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
American Museum of Western Art, Denver
12 min walk • The American Museum of Western Art – The Anschutz Collection is a non-profit museum located in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 2010, it is the permanent home for The Anschutz Collection, a formerly private collection of paintings that surveys the art of the American West from the early 19th century to the present.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Denver Civic Center?

Nearby attractions include Denver Public Library, Denver (2 min walk), History Colorado Center, Denver (3 min walk), Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument, Denver (3 min walk), Denver Art Museum, Denver (4 min walk).

How to get to Denver Civic Center by public transport?

The nearest stations to Denver Civic Center:

Bus

West 13th Avenue & Broadway • Lines: 9 (3 min walk)
Broadway & West 13th Avenue • Lines: , Ev (4 min walk)

Light rail

16th & California • Lines: D, F, H, L (14 min walk)
Theatre District / Convention Center • Lines: D, F, H (15 min walk)

Train

Union Station (33 min walk)