The Rainbow Ballroom, Denver

#142 among attractions in Denver

Dancing, Nightlife

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The Rainbow Ballroom, at 38 E 5th Avenue, Denver, was a dance hall that was one of the best known dance halls west of the Mississippi, according to a 1946 Billboard article. Its capacity of 3,000 made it the largest indoor dance hall in Colorado during its 28 years of existence — from its opening day on September 16, 1933, to its closing day in 1961. ()

Coordinates: 39°43'26"N, 104°59'12"W

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Central Denver (Speer)Denver United States

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The Rainbow Ballroom – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Denver Art Museum, Fillmore Auditorium, Ogden Theatre, Byers-Evans House Museum.

0.9 miN
Western and regional works over 7 stories
Denver Art Museum, Denver
25 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...
1.3 miNE
Nightlife, Concerts and shows, Theater
Fillmore Auditorium, Denver
32 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.
1.3 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
Ogden Theatre, Denver
33 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.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum, Historical place
Byers-Evans House Museum, Denver
24 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.
0.9 miN
Museum, History museum
History Colorado Center, Denver
24 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.
0.6 miSE
Park
Alamo Placita Park, Denver
17 min walk • Alamo Placita Park is a city park located in Denver, Colorado that is the namesake of the Alamo Placita, Denver neighborhood. The park was established in 1911 by condemnation of property owned by Denver mayor Robert W.
0.8 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, Denver
22 min walk • Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art is an art museum in Denver, Colorado, United States. The museum houses three principal collections and includes the original studio and art school building of artist Vance Kirkland.
0.9 miN
39°44'11"N • 104°59'24"W
Clyfford Still Museum, Denver
23 min walk • Museum, Art museum
~1940 ftS
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Mayan Theater, Denver
10 min walk • The Mayan Theater is a movie house that opened in 1930 and was part of the Fox Theater Corporation and Fox Intermountain Theaters. Its life as a Fox Theatre is denoted on top of its neon marquee. As with many theaters across the U.S. it ran an A and B slate of films throughout the day.
0.8 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo de las Americas, Denver
20 min walk • Museo de las Americas is a fine arts museum in Denver, Colorado. It is dedicated to educating the community through collecting, preserving, interpreting and exhibiting the diverse arts and cultures of the Americas from ancient to contemporary, through innovative exhibitions and programs.
0.5 miS
39°42'59"N • 104°59'17"W
Hi-Dive Denver, Denver
14 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Rainbow Ballroom?

Nearby attractions include Mayan Theater, Denver (10 min walk), Speer, Denver (10 min walk), Colorado Governor's Mansion, Denver (11 min walk), Grant-Humphreys Mansion, Denver (11 min walk).

How to get to The Rainbow Ballroom by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Rainbow Ballroom:

Bus

Lincoln Street & 5th Avenue • Lines: (1 min walk)
Broadway & 4th Avenue • Lines: (4 min walk)

Light rail

Alameda • Lines: C, D, E, F, H (29 min walk)
10th and Osage • Lines: C, D, E, F, H (30 min walk)