Speer, Denver

#273 among attractions in Denver

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Speer is the official name for the Denver neighborhood bounded by 7th Avenue, Broadway, Alameda Avenue and Downing Street. The northeast portion northeast of Speer Boulevard is generally referred to as Alamo Placita due to a local park and historic district of this name. ()

Coordinates: 39°43'10"N, 104°58'57"W

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Central Denver (Speer)Denver United States

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Speer – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Denver Botanic Gardens, International Church of Cannabis, Alamo Placita Park, Stoiber-Reed-Humphreys Mansion.

1.4 miNE
Botanical garden, Park, Art gallery
Denver Botanic Gardens, Denver
37 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado, the Denver Botanic Gardens offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of city life. This urban oasis spans across 23 acres, providing a vibrant tapestry of plant life that showcases the region's native beauty and beyond.
0.7 miS
Church
International Church of Cannabis, Denver
19 min walk • The International Church of Cannabis is a religious organization in Denver that uses cannabis as a sacrament. Members claim the use of cannabis helps elevate people to a higher understanding of self.
~1920 ftE
Park
Alamo Placita Park, Denver
10 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.
1.2 miNE
Museum, History museum
Stoiber-Reed-Humphreys Mansion, Denver
30 min walk • The Stoiber-Reed-Humphreys Mansion is located within the Humboldt Street Historic District in Denver, Colorado. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 29, 1978.
1.2 miN
Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art, Denver
31 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.
~1260 ftW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Cinema
Mayan Theater, Denver
7 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.
1.1 miNW
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museo de las Americas, Denver
30 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.
~1880 ftSW
39°42'59"N • 104°59'17"W
Hi-Dive Denver, Denver
10 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Bars and clubs
1.1 miS
Shopping, Shopping centre
Broadway Plaza, Denver
29 min walk • Broadway Plaza, also known as Broadway InterPlaza, located near Broadway and Alameda in Denver, Colorado, was a retail complex most notable as the only North American location of the French department store Printemps.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum, Park
Colorado Governor's Mansion, Denver
16 min walk • The Colorado Governor's Mansion, also known as the Cheesman-Boettcher Mansion, is a historic U.S. mansion in Denver, Colorado. It is located at 400 East 8th Avenue. On December 3, 1969, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. It is open free-of-charge for scheduled tours, and also hosts special public events.
0.9 miN
Church
First Congregational Church, Denver
24 min walk • First Congregational Church is a historic church in Denver, Colorado. Its church building was added to the National Register in 1987. The First Congregational Church of Denver was organized in 1864.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Speer?

Nearby attractions include Mayan Theater, Denver (7 min walk), Hi-Dive Denver, Denver (10 min walk), Alamo Placita Park, Denver (10 min walk), Alamo Placita, Denver (10 min walk).

How to get to Speer by public transport?

The nearest stations to Speer:

Bus

Lincoln Street & 1st Avenue • Lines: (5 min walk)
Broadway & 4th Avenue • Lines: (9 min walk)

Light rail

Alameda • Lines: C, D, E, F, H (24 min walk)