Tour of Denver’s Heart and History: Congress Park to Cap Hill

Tour of Denver’s Heart and History: Congress Park to Cap Hill

By Mel Magaliff

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2h 30m
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Overview

Explore the vibrant areas of Denver on this engaging 2.5 hour walking tour. Starting in Congress Park, wander through lush green spaces and historic streets of Capitol Hill, known for its diverse culture and striking architecture. Mel, your local guide, shares captivating stories and fun facts that illustrate Denver's evolution. This pay-what-you-want tour invites you to enjoy the city at your own pace while providing local tips for food and attractions.

Duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes of insightful exploration

Starting point: Copper Door Coffee Roasters, easy to locate with a purple umbrella

Ideal for small groups and pet-friendly

Activity location

Copper Door Coffee Roasters
- 1085 York Street
- 80206, Denver, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Copper Door Coffee Roasters
- 1085 York Street
- 80206, Denver, Colorado, United States

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Tour of Denver’s Heart and History: Congress Park to Cap Hill

2h 30m
English

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Language options: English

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Price details

€21.63 x 1 Adult€21.63

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Until Wed, 1 Apr

What's included, what's not

In-person Guide
A fun and informative tour!

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Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Transport options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Denver Botanic Gardens (Pass by)

We won't go in today, but the Botanic Gardens opened in 1951. It's worth a visit, and it is open daily from 9 am.

Cheesman Park (Pass by)

This pavilion was built in 1910 to look like a Greek temple. Architects Marean & Norton, part of the City Beautiful Movement.

975 E 7th Ave (Pass by)

Cass Mansion / I Am Sanctuary

Zang Mansion (Pass by)

Built 1902–04 by Adolph J. Zang — one of Denver's ten millionaires

Cass Mansion (Pass by)

Built 1899 for Dr. Oscar Cass, an early banker. But the compelling chapter belongs to Rabbi William Friedman.

Grant-Humphreys Mansion (Pass by)

Smelting to oil to aviation. One house, three chapters of Denver's economic history.

Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion (Pass by)

Three names, three families. The Cheesman-Evans-Boettcher Mansion.

Patterson Inn (Pass by)

The Croke-Patterson Mansion, currently the Patterson Inn. French Chateauesque, red sandstone. And haunted by 12 different spirits.

Pennborough Association (Pass by)

Two matching mansions joined by a wing. Built in 1889 by friends — David Dodge and Joseph Gilluly, treasurer of the Denver & Rio Grande Railway. Built twins next door to each other.

1200 Pennsylvania St (Pass by)

Dunning-Benedict House 1889. William Lang — Denver's defining architect of this era — designs this Romanesque Revival. The owner who matters: Mitchell Benedict.

Capitol Hill Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn (Pass by)

Gourmet breakfast in a 130-year-old mansion. Not the worst way to experience Denver history.

Molly Brown House Museum (Pass by)

Last mansion. The most important one. Because Margaret Brown doesn't fit the mould of anyone else we've seen today.

Colorado State Capitol (Pass by)

Completed 1901. Mitchell Benedict — whose house we stopped at — helped design it. Almost entirely Colorado materials: Yule marble, Colorado granite, Beulah Rose Onyx. That was intentional. The state wanted a building that said: we are not a colonial outpost. We are here. We are permanent.

Location

Activity location

Copper Door Coffee Roasters
- 1085 York Street
- 80206, Denver, Colorado, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

Copper Door Coffee Roasters
- 1085 York Street
- 80206, Denver, Colorado, United States

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