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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Capitol

Grab a bite and a drink, then walk up to the Capitol dome to catch the sun dipping below the horizon.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 100 min

Timeline

  1. 15:29

    City O City

    Stop at City O City for vegan buffalo wings and a local brew. The doors open at 07:00, so you have plenty of time before the evening rush.

  2. 16:19

    Colorado State Capitol

    Walk 60 minutes NE to the Colorado State Capitol. Stand by the engraved 'One Mile Above Sea Level' marker. The building faces west, giving you a clear view of the sunset.

  3. 17:29

    City O City

    Head back down to City O City. The lights are on until 02:00, making it a perfect spot to stay and watch the city lights come on.

Local tip

The walk from City O City to the Capitol takes about an hour. Pace yourself and enjoy the climb.

Check before you go

  • City O City is open daily from 07:00 to 02:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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