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"Bridges really aren't my thing but my wife wanted to see it."

Business: Denver's rich history artfully blends with more modern architectural wonders. Use 16th Street Mall as the launching point on this self-guided walking tour.

4worldlovers: This walking tour will take you to some of the best spots in Downtown Denver, where the city’s past and present come together in utterly unique ways. Many of the sites and buildings are listed as official Denver landmarks or included in the National Register of Historic Places. Many also have markers and plaques noting their original intended purpose and construction dates.

Use the 16th Street Mall as your home base. Designed in 1982 by I.M. Pei, the 16th Street Mall is a mile-long pedestrian promenade lined with outdoor cafés, flower baskets and retail shops, making it the perfect starting point for an adventure-filled day. Free shuttles travel both directions the entire length of the mall from early morning to late at night. They stop at every intersection, making it easy to cover a lot of ground in a short period of time. So, grab a cup of coffee and let the day begin!

This area comprises a 25-block area that just a decade ago wasn’t much more than abandoned warehouses and rail yards. Today, it has been restored and renovated to create LoDo (Lower Downtown), one of the liveliest areas in the city — not to mention one of the most historic.

Start your tour of the area at the newly renovated Denver Union Station . At its height, 70 trains a day passed through Denver. Not quite as many trains pass through Union Station these days, but the beautiful building (originally constructed in 1881) still attracts visitors with its Beaux-Arts-style design, expansive interior, stone clock tower and uber-popular shops, restaurants, bars and cocktail lounges. Cross Wynkoop Street and learn about the early history of the area from historic markers that can be found on buildings at 1801 Wynkoop St. (Littleton Creamery / Beatrice Foods Cold Storage Warehouse) and 1635 17th St. (Denver City Cable Railway Building).

Keep walking down Wynkoop towards Coors Field , the home of the Colorado Rockies , Denver's hometown Major League Baseball team, established in 1993. Constructed in the mid-90s, the ballpark has earned a reputation as one of the best in the country, combining state-of-the-art technology with a nostalgic ambiance. It was modeled after the Camden Yards Ballpark in Baltimore, and its red-brick construction matches the red-brick architecture of much of LoDo. Don’t miss the baseball art displays as you enter from Wynkoop.

Your next LoDo stop is the classic Oxford Hotel , the oldest still-standing hotel in Denver, constructed in 1891. You’ll find a historical marker on the outside that will give you the lowdown on this LoDo gem. Inside, take a look (and grab a cocktail) at the Cruise Room , an Art-Deco bar designed after a lounge on the Queen Mary cruise ship.

What's the best way to explore Denver? Neighborhood by neighborhood with expertise from local guides. Each area of The Mile High City has its own history and landmarks, so pick one of these 90-minute walking tours (each one covers about one mile at a leisurely pace) and dive in! Each group is capped at 10 people per tour guide. Historic Denver Walking Tours also has seasonal tours.

Lower Downtown is the oldest area of the city, so it’s a perfect place to start your explorations of Denver. Learn what it felt like to live in Denver at the turn of the 20th century and how the city’s early history was shaped by the mining industry.

The gorgeous mansions of Cap Hill are where Denver’s elite once lived. Architecture buffs: this is the tour for you!

This vibrant thoroughfare runs through the heart of Denver. It’s home to restaurants, shops, theaters and towering office buildings, but despite the modern luxuries, The Mile High City’s “Main Street” also has a unique history that will unfold as you stroll.

Enchanting Larimer Square is Denver’s oldest block. It was saved from demolition by citizens to create Denver’s first historic district. The highlight: this tour includes exclusive access to the Daniels & Fisher (Clock) Tower, which offers 360-degree views of the city.

Just across the street from the Oxford on Wazee is the famed Rockmount Ranch Wear . A Denver original, fashion pioneer Papa Jack Weil invented the Western snap-button shirt and opened shop back in 1946. Jack passed away at the grand old age of 107 in 2008, but not before he sold his shirts to presidents and rock stars like Eric Clapton and Bruce Springsteen. Stop by the flagship store, now run by Papa Jack's grandson, to browse the incredible selection of Western-style shirts, hats and accessories.

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The Martin Building is now home to a brand new dining experience, The Ponti. Open daily for lunch and for dinner on Tuesday evenings, The Ponti combines art with dining, presenting a locally-sourced and seasonally-inspired menu with high standards of sustainability.

Follow The Ponti's Instagram account (@thepontidenver) for information about giveaways, a sneak peek at the menu, and more.

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"She did a great job educating us and made sure to find stops where ..."

Business: See & experience the Mile High City the best way possible - on foot! As one of the top things to do in Denver, we offer free walking tours at 10 a.m., plus Denver sightseeing tours, Denver city tours,

4worldlovers:
Blaine took our fairly large group on an informative walk around the greater downtown area, showed us many landmarks, and shared interesting tidbits about each one.


From the story about the bullet hole in the window of the Beyer-Evans house, to the tale of the blue bear's creation, Blaine kept our attention for the duration of the tour.


He also answered all the questions we could throw at him, with obvious depth of knowledge of this city.

Sherry took us on a GREAT tour of historic and modern Denver. She did it with humor and knowledge (and she's so darn CUTE!)

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"Bridge security checkpoint was fast and effective."

4worldlovers: Security wait times are estimates and are subject to change at any time. We suggest arriving at DEN no less than two hours before your boarding time.

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"The new baggage drop off area is great!"

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"Fun little wooden bridge down the creek."

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""The Bridge" has some nice displays too see if you have time."

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"What a great place! I went with my 2 y/o niece, but let's be honest, ..."

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"The top is pretty windy if you plan on eating (hang on to your napkins ..."

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