University of Denver, Denver

Name: University of Denver
Address: 2199 S University Blvd, Denver, 80210-4700, United States
Telephone: +1 303-871-2000

#122 among attractions in Denver

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The University of Denver is a private research university in Denver, Colorado. Founded in 1864, it is the oldest independent private university in the Rocky Mountain Region of the United States. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – very high research activity". DU enrolls approximately 5,700 undergraduate students and 7,200 graduate students. The 125-acre main campus is a designated arboretum and is located primarily in the University Neighborhood, about five miles south of downtown Denver. The 720-acre Kennedy Mountain Campus is located approximately 110 miles northwest of Denver, in Larimer County. ()

Alternative names: Established: 1864 (160 years ago)Coordinates: 39°40'36"N, 104°57'43"W

Address

2199 S University BlvdUniversityDenver 80210-4700 United States

Contact

+1 303-871-2000

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University of Denver – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Magness Arena, Chamberlin Observatory, Evans Memorial Chapel, Harvard Gulch Recreation Center.

0.4 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Magness Arena, Denver
10 min walk • Magness Arena is a multi-purpose collegiate sports arena in Denver, Colorado. It was built from 1997 to 1999 as part of the Daniel L. Ritchie Center, the sports complex at the University of Denver. It is home to the Denver Pioneers ice hockey and basketball teams.
0.4 miE
Observatories and planetariums
Chamberlin Observatory, Denver
11 min walk • Chamberlin Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by the University of Denver. It is located in Denver, Colorado in Observatory Park. It is named for Humphrey B.
~280 ftW
Church, Spiritual
Evans Memorial Chapel, Denver
2 min walk • Evans Memorial Chapel is a historic chapel on the campus of the University of Denver, in Colorado. Completed in 1878 in downtown Denver, the Evans Memorial Chapel was built by Governor John Evans in honor of his daughter Josephine, who had died a decade earlier.
0.9 miW
39°40'31"N • 104°58'44"W
Harvard Gulch Recreation Center, Denver
24 min walk • Park
~950 ftN
39°40'45"N • 104°57'47"W
Driscoll Student Center, Denver
5 min walk • Bridge
1.4 miNW
39°41'21"N • 104°58'59"W
Decker Branch Library, Denver
36 min walk • Library
~110 ftS
Botanical garden
Chester M. Alter Arboretum, Denver
1 min walk • The Chester M Alter Arboretum is an arboretum located on the campus of the University of Denver, 2467 South Vine Street, Denver, Colorado. In 1999 the trees of the University Park campus were named an arboretum to honor Chancellor Emeritus Chester M Alter.
1.1 miSW
Neighbourhood
Arapahoe Acres, Denver
28 min walk • Arapahoe Acres is a neighborhood bounded by East Bates, East Dartmouth Avenues, South Marion, South Franklin Streets in Englewood, Colorado.
1.1 miS
Neighbourhood
David W. Brown House, Denver
29 min walk • The David W. Brown House is a home located at 2303 E. Dartmouth. in Englewood, Colorado. An example of Prairie style the house was built and occupied by David W. Brown, who built the coal-mining Rocky Mountain Fuel Company. The house has 18 rooms and 6 fireplaces. It was designed by architect George H. Williamson.
~1730 ftSW
Neighbourhood
University, Denver
9 min walk • University is a neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. It is home to the University of Denver, many university students, and other residents and businesses, including the first Chipotle Mexican Grill.
~1970 ftN
Sport venue, Sport, Hockey
Daniel L. Ritchie Center, Denver
10 min walk • The Daniel L. Ritchie Center is the home of athletics for the University of Denver in Denver, Colorado, United States. There are 17 athletic programs for the Denver Pioneers which run out of the Ritchie Center. The 440,000 square feet building cost $84 million to construct.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to University of Denver?

Nearby attractions include Chester M. Alter Arboretum, Denver (1 min walk), Evans Memorial Chapel, Denver (2 min walk), Driscoll Student Center, Denver (5 min walk), University, Denver (9 min walk).

How to get to University of Denver by public transport?

The nearest stations to University of Denver:

Light rail

University of Denver • Lines: E, F, H (16 min walk)
Louisiana & Pearl • Lines: E, F, H (37 min walk)