North Capitol Hill, Denver

Name: North Capitol Hill
Address: Denver, United States

#192 among attractions in Denver

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North Capitol Hill, often referred to as Uptown, is a center city neighborhood near the Colorado State Capitol. The neighborhood has a diverse population, and is similar to surrounding neighborhoods of Five Points and Capitol Hill, in that it cannot be defined by a single demographic. Currently, downtown is undergoing significant redevelopment and gentrification, with many young residents and transplants populating the apartments and homes that frequent the area. North Capitol Hill had a violent crime rate of 13.74 incidents per 1,000 residents in 2014, one of the ten highest rates among Denver neighborhoods. The poverty rate is also much higher than city and national averages, with 34.74% of the population living in poverty. North Capitol Hill is bordered by 20th Ave on the north, Park Ave on the northeast, Downing St on the east, Colfax Ave on the south, and Broadway on the west. ()

Coordinates: 39°44'37"N, 104°58'52"W

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Central Denver (Downtown Denver)Denver United States

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North Capitol Hill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Colorado State Capitol, Molly Brown House Museum, Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument, Holy Ghost Catholic Church.

~1930 ftSW
Tours and exhibits about Colorado history
Colorado State Capitol, Denver
10 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...
0.4 miS
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Molly Brown House Museum, Denver
11 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.
0.4 miSW
Memorial
Colorado Tribute to Veterans Monument, Denver
11 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.
0.5 miNW
Church
Holy Ghost Catholic Church, Denver
13 min walk • Holy Ghost Catholic Church is a Catholic church at 1900 California Street in Denver, Colorado, United States. The church was consecrated in 1943. The church is managed by the Oblates of the Virgin Mary.
~1570 ftSE
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Theater
Fillmore Auditorium, Denver
8 min walk • The Fillmore Auditorium is a concert venue located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood in Denver, Colorado. Since opening in 1907, the venue has hosted numerous functions both private and public.
0.4 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Ogden Theatre, Denver
10 min walk • The Ogden Theatre is a music venue and former movie theater in Denver, Colorado, United States. Located at 935 E. Colfax Avenue in the neighborhood of Capitol Hill, it was built in 1917 and has a maximum capacity of 1,600 for concerts.
0.5 miW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Paramount Theatre, Denver
13 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.
0.4 miS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of St. John in the Wilderness, Denver
12 min walk • Saint John's Cathedral in Denver, Colorado, United States is the seat of the bishop and the cathedral of the Episcopal Diocese of Colorado and part of the Episcopal Church in the United States.
0.5 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Denver Pavilions, Denver
14 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.
~1160 ftS
Towering, spired 19th-century church
Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception, Denver
6 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 miW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
American Museum of Western Art, Denver
10 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 North Capitol Hill?

Nearby attractions include Avenue Theater, Denver (2 min walk), Saint Paul Lutheran and Roman Catholic Community of Faith, Denver (4 min walk), Temple Emanuel, Denver (4 min walk), Central Presbyterian Church, Denver (5 min walk).

How to get to North Capitol Hill by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Capitol Hill:

Bus

East Colfax Avenue & Pennsylvania Street • Lines: 15 (6 min walk)
17th Avenue & Lincoln Street • Lines: Fmr (7 min walk)

Light rail

20th & Welton • Lines: L (12 min walk)
18th & California • Lines: D, F, H, L (14 min walk)

Train

Union Station (33 min walk)