Things to Do in Capitol Hill, Denver 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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Molly Brown House Museum ★ 4.7 · 3.0k★
Titanic survivor "unsinkable" Molly Brown's 1889 mansion houses Victorian-era furnishings & art.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed 10 AM – 5 PM
Thu 10 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5 PM
Sun 10 AM – 5 PM
Colorado State Capitol ★ 4.6 · 985★
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
History Colorado Center ★ 4.6 · 3.2k
Interactive museum showcasing state-history exhibits, lectures & more in an eco-friendly building.
Every day 10 AM – 5 PM
Wax Trax Records ★ 4.7 · 1.4k
Store offering a huge selection of vinyl LPs, CDs & cassettes, which supports the local music scene.
Mon–Thu 11 AM – 7 PM
Fri 10 AM – 9 PM
Sat 10 AM – 9 PM
Sun 11 AM – 7 PM
The Common Collective ★ 4.9 · 280
Mon–Fri 11 AM – 5 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 10 AM – 6 PM
Capitol Hill Books ★ 4.7 · 481
Longtime secondhand bookstore selling & trading thousands of titles, including rare editions.
Every day 10 AM – 6 PM Where to eat & drink in Capitol Hill
Charlie Brown's Bar & Grill ★ 4.4 · 1.6k· $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
The Black Box ★ 4.6 · 1.3k· $20-30
Low-lit, high-energy DJ dance club with a powerful sound system, full bar & a smoking patio.
Mon Closed
Tue 8 PM – 12 AM
Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 9 PM – 1 AM
Sat 9 PM – 1 AM
Sun Closed
Jelly Cafe ★ 4.4 · 2.4k· $10–20
Mon–Fri 7 AM – 2 PM
Sat 7 AM – 3 PM
Sun 7 AM – 3 PM
Roostercat Coffee House ★ 4.6 · 1.1k· $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
City O City ★ 4.5 · 6.3k· $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
Gyroz ★ 4.6 · 2.0k· $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
Stoney's Bar and Grill ★ 4.4 · 3.0k· $10-20
Games, live bands & pub grub pack sports fans into this ski-resort-inspired setup.
Mon–Tue 11:30 AM – 9:30 PM
Wed–Thu 11:30 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri 11:30 AM – 11 PM
Sat 9:30 AM – 11 PM
Sun 10 AM – 9 PM
Gaia Masala & Burger ★ 4.9 · 5.8k
Every day 10 AM – 3 AM
Hudson Hill ★ 4.5 · 939· $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
Aloy Thai Eatery - Capitol Hill ★ 4.8 · 623· $20–30
Every day 11 AM – 9 PM Planning time in Capitol Hill?
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