Things to Do in Capitol Hill, Denver

Capitol Hill was once home to Denver's elite, later attracting artists and musicians like Jack Kerouac and Allen Ginsberg. It contains the Colorado State Capitol, History Colorado Center, and the Molly Brown House Museum.

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Top things to do in Capitol Hill

Molly Brown House Museum
★ 4.7 · 2.9k
History Museum★
Titanic survivor "unsinkable" Molly Brown's 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art.
Mon–Wed
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Thu
9:30 AM – 7 PM
Fri
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9:30 AM – 5 PM
Sun
9:30 AM – 5 PM
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Colorado State Capitol
★ 4.6 · 911
Historic Landmark★
Corinthian-style, gold-domed edifice offering tours, exhibits & photo ops at 1 mile above sea level.
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 5 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Trader Joe's
★ 4.6 · 3.3k
Cheese Shop
Grocery chain with a variety of signature items, plus produce, dairy & more (most sell wine & beer).
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History Colorado Center
★ 4.6 · 3.2k
History Museum
Interactive museum showcasing state-history exhibits, lectures & more in an eco-friendly building.
Every day
10 AM – 5 PM
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Wax Trax Records
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Record Store
Store offering a huge selection of vinyl LPs, CDs & cassettes, which supports the local music scene.
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The Common Collective
★ 4.9 · 273
Flea Market
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 5 PM
Sat
10 AM – 6 PM
Sun
10 AM – 6 PM
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Kilgore Books
★ 4.8 · 303
Bookstore
Comic & used book purveyor with indie titles, sci-fi & fantasy plus events in a low-key space.
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Where to eat & drink in Capitol Hill

Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill
★ 4.4 · 1.6k
Lounge· $20–30
Old-time lounge where locals sing tunes at the piano & tip back classic drinks on the covered patio.
Mon–Fri
4 PM – 2 AM
Sat
11 AM – 2 AM
Sun
11 AM – 2 AM
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The Black Box
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Nightclub· $20–30
Low-lit, high-energy DJ dance club with a powerful sound system, full bar & a smoking patio.
Mon–Thu
Closed
Fri
9 PM – 1 AM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Jelly Cafe
★ 4.4 · 2.4k
Brunch· $10–20
Mon–Fri
7 AM – 2 PM
Sat
7 AM – 3 PM
Sun
7 AM – 3 PM
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Roostercat Coffee House
★ 4.6 · 1.1k
Coffee Shop· $1–10
Cafe open till midnight with brick walls, local art & patio with fire pit serving waffle sandwiches.
Mon–Thu
7 AM – 4 PM
Fri
7 AM – 6 PM
Sat
7 AM – 8 PM
Sun
7 AM – 4 PM
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City O City
★ 4.5 · 6.3k
Vegetarian· $20–30
Bohemian hangout dishing up high-concept vegetarian fare to meat & plant eaters alike.
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 9 PM
Fri
9 AM – 10 PM
Sat
9 AM – 10 PM
Sun
9 AM – 9 PM
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Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
★ 4.6 · 3.5k
Sandwich Shop· $10–20
Laid-back sandwich-shop chain for creative toasted subs, plus snacks & desserts.
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Gyroz
★ 4.6 · 2.0k
Greek· $10–20
Chill counter-serve offering simple Mediterranean fare such as gyros, falafel, hummus & Greek salad.
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 11 PM
Fri
10 AM – 2 AM
Sat
10 AM – 2 AM
Sun
10 AM – 11 PM
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Stoney's Bar and Grill
★ 4.4 · 2.9k
Bar & Grill· $10–20
Games, live bands & pub grub pack sports fans into this ski-resort-inspired setup.
Mon
11:30 AM – 10 PM
Tue
11 AM – 10 PM
Wed–Fri
11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
10 AM – 10 PM
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Hudson Hill
★ 4.5 · 929
Cocktail Bar· $10–20
Intimate lounge serving cocktails, beer & wine plus a few nibbles in casually cosmopolitan digs.
Mon–Thu
8 AM – 11 PM
Fri
8 AM – 12:30 AM
Sat
8 AM – 12:30 AM
Sun
9 AM – 9 PM
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