Timeline
10:00
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
Walk into the Black American West Museum & Heritage Center. The 19th-century building, moved 12 blocks to become a museum, houses the home of Dr. Justina Ford, Colorado's first Black woman doctor. Spend the first hour exploring the exhibits on Black pioneers in the Old West. The museum opens at 10:00 on Fridays and Saturdays, making this the perfect time to arrive before crowds build.
11:00
Walk 15 minutes to Hearth. This bakery and coffee shop is dedicated to providing the Greater Denver Community with quality artisan sourdough breads, pastries, and coffee. Grab a fresh pastry and a coffee to enjoy as you plan the next leg of your journey. The café is open until 15:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on weekends, fitting perfectly into your mid-morning schedule.
11:30
Walk 3 minutes to Copper Door Coffee Roasters. If you want a second coffee or simply to sit and digest your pastry, this nearby roaster offers a cozy spot to relax. It is open from 07:00 to 17:00, ensuring you have plenty of time to linger.
Local tip
The museum is only open Friday and Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00. Plan your visit accordingly and check the route if you need to get back to your starting point after 14:00.
Check before you go
- The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center is open Friday and Saturday only, from 10:00 to 14:00.
- Hearth is open Monday to Thursday 07:00-15:00 and Friday to Sunday 07:00-17:00.
- Copper Door Coffee Roasters is open daily from 07:00 to 17:00.
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