Timeline
08:00
Stand before the Colorado State Capitol and read the "One Mile Above Sea Level" engraving. The morning light here is clear and the crowds are thin, giving you a moment of calm before the city fully wakes.
08:10
Walk ten minutes to Levən Deli for a quick breakfast or lunch. The menu switches from breakfast to lunch at 11:00, but arriving early ensures you get the best baked goods and sandwiches before the midday rush. The outdoor seating is pleasant in the warm sun.
08:45
Head to the Bridge of Recycling Fountains on West 3rd Avenue. This public art piece features two parallel lines of steel fountains that feed one another. It is a striking mechanical sculpture that offers a nice contrast to the historic architecture you just saw.
09:00
End your walk at the Homeless Jesus sculpture. This bronze depiction of a sleeping figure on a park bench is a poignant piece of public art located just a short walk from the fountains. It provides a reflective conclusion to your morning circuit.
Local tip
Check opening hours before you go. Levən Deli is open Monday through Friday from 08:00 to 19:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 08:00 to 16:00. The Capitol is open for tours, but the exterior viewing is accessible whenever the grounds are open.
Check before you go
- Levən Deli hours: Mo-Fr 08:00-19:00; Sa,Su 08:00-16:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).