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Tour of Denver’s Heart and History: Congress Park to Cap Hill
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Denver
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the vibrant neighborhoods 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
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide
A fun and informative tour!
Meeting Points
Departure
Copper Door Coffee Roasters
Meet outside Copper Door Coffee Roasters (or inside if the weather’s bad). Grab a drink/snack while you wait! I’ll have a purple umbrella. Free parking is at Denver Botanic Gardens—across the street and up the hill—for the tour.
Return
Colorado State Capitol
Tour of Denver’s Heart and History: Congress Park to Cap Hill
(1) Reviews
Denver
About
Explore the vibrant neighborhoods 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
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
In-person Guide
A fun and informative tour!
Meeting Points
Departure
Copper Door Coffee Roasters
Meet outside Copper Door Coffee Roasters (or inside if the weather’s bad). Grab a drink/snack while you wait! I’ll have a purple umbrella. Free parking is at Denver Botanic Gardens—across the street and up the hill—for the tour.
Return
Colorado State Capitol
Itinerary
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Denver Botanic Gardens
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.
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Cheesman Park
This pavilion was built in 1910 to look like a Greek temple. Architects Marean & Norton, part of the City Beautiful Movement.
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975 E 7th Ave
Cass Mansion / I Am Sanctuary
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Zang Mansion
Built 1902–04 by Adolph J. Zang — one of Denver's ten millionaires
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Cass Mansion
Built 1899 for Dr. Oscar Cass, an early banker. But the compelling chapter belongs to Rabbi William Friedman.
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Grant-Humphreys Mansion
Smelting to oil to aviation. One house, three chapters of Denver's economic history.
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Governor's Residence at the Boettcher Mansion
Three names, three families. The Cheesman-Evans-Boettcher Mansion.
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Patterson Inn
The Croke-Patterson Mansion, currently the Patterson Inn. French Chateauesque, red sandstone. And haunted by 12 different spirits.
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Pennborough Association
Two matching mansions joined by a wing. Built in 1889 by friends — David Dodge and Joseph Gilluly, treasurer of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. Built twins next door to each other.
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1200 Pennsylvania St
Dunning-Benedict House
1889. William Lang — Denver's defining architect of this era — designs this Romanesque Revival. The owner who matters: Mitchell Benedict.
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Capitol Hill Mansion Bed & Breakfast Inn
Gourmet breakfast in a 130-year-old mansion. Not the worst way to experience Denver history.
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Molly Brown House Museum
Last mansion. The most important one. Because Margaret Brown doesn't fit the mold of anyone else we've seen today.
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Colorado State Capitol
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.
