Colorado State Capitol Building - Denver Landmark

  • Address: 200 East Colfax,Denver, CO 80203-1776
  • Phone: 303 / 866-2604
  • Email:
  • Website:www.state.co.us
Average Rating
4.5
 9+ reviews
from 3 sources
Yahoo! Travel
3.0
 1+ reviews
Yelp
5.0
 7+ reviews
Frommers
2.0
 1+ reviews
Colorado State Capitol Building
200 East Colfax
Denver, CO 80203-1776

Colorado State Capitol Building Details

Descriptions from Across the Web

  • Modeled after the U.S. Capitol, this venerable building differs from its eastern cousin in its smaller, gold-leaf dome and gray granite. Completed in 1908, a full 18 years after the cornerstone was laid, the state capitol sits impressively on a hill overlooking Civic Center Park, commanding an ex... more on manual_books
  • Yup, them thar's real gold covering the dome of the Colorado State Capitol - 47 1/2 ounces or so (it's spread even thinner than tissue paper) from Florence, Italy.Tours are offered on the half hour, and usually include early Colorado history, Capitol construction, the lawmaking process, the gold ... more on GoCityKids.com
  • Free guided tours are offered of this illustrious building composed of Colorado white granite with large pillars that is reminiscent of the White House, a gold leaf dome that adorns the top, stained glass windows, and many more special features. The beautifully manicured gardens and lawns that su... more on DogFriendly.com
  • Built to last 1,000 years, the capitol was constructed in 1886 of granite from a Colorado quarry. The dome, which rises 272 feet above the ground, was first sheathed in copper and then replaced with gold leaf after a public outcry: Copper was not a Colorado product. Murals depicting the history o... more on Frommers

Reviews From Across The Web read all

3.0
Let's get this thing back open for the people

(January 06, 2008 00:00)

To bad the Dome has been closed since 911. I'm not quite sure what it had to do with anything, (Just a wee bit parinoid)? By bummerbig from California, a user of Yahoo! Travel. Read full review on Yahoo! Travel

5.0
Shiho F. 's review

The Capitol is one darn good looking building. During the winter the locals bring their sled and boards and cross their fingers hoping ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Historical and inspiring

We very much enjoyed our day at the Capitol, viewing the artwork, stained glass, unique Rose Onyx found only in the ... a user of Trekaroo. Read full review on Trekaroo

5.0
Jelena W. 's review

It's a darn fine looking Capitol. I used to look forward to class trips here every year and daydream about standing on the Senate floor banging my fist ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

5.0
Jessica M. 's review

Hmmmm... What does one say about the capitol building? The building was a bit ornate for my taste, the gold leaf has not been replaced since the 1960's ... a user of yelp.com. Read full review on Yelp

Directions

Bus: 2, 7, 8, 12, or 15

Lincoln St. and Colfax Ave

Hours

9am-3:30pm Mon-Fri year-round; 9am-2:30pm Sat June-Aug

Miscellaneous

  • Admission: Free

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