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City and County Building

City and County Building
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Type of Site
Buildings & Monuments
Neighborhood
Downtown
Interests That Apply
Architecture, Politics
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Price: Free
Is there parking?: Limited
Wheelchair Accessible: Yes
Water/Drinks: Available on site or nearby.
This is a good place to get: Snacks Dinner Lunch Breakfast
Restrooms: Available
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City and County Building

Colorful Lights with Colorado History


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Address: Phone:
1437 Bannock St
Denver, CO 80202
+1 303 892 1112 (Denver Visitors Bureau)

Description

During December and through the National Western Stock Show, this building, built in 1932, boasts one of the country's finest and largest illumination displays. More than five miles of electrical wire suspend over 20,000 lights over the building's facade. The opulent building, along with numerous boulevards and parks, including Civic Center Park, added to Mayor Robert Speer's City Beautiful vision to create a Paris on the plains. In honor of the popular mayor, who served a series of terms in the early 1900s, the Tower Clock atop the City and County Building chimes every quarter hour.


What you should know before visiting City and County Building

Times & Dates

Open Hours: 7am-9pm, Mon-Fri
Notes: Times listed are general building hours only.
Visit Time: 30min-1hr
Best Time to Visit: December
Why Best: Spectacular Christmas lights adorn the building during the holiday season.
Average Wait Time: None
Price: Free

Exposure

Outdoor with little or no covering.

Age Recommendations/Requirements

Ages Admitted: Infants/Toddlers (0-3yrs), Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Ages that would most enjoy this site: Children (4-8yrs), Pre-teen (9-12yrs), Teen, Adult, Senior
Groups that would most enjoy this site: Couples, Families, Friends, Solo Travelers

Transportation

Best Modes of Transportation: Automobile/Car
Parking Availability: Limited
Notes: Parking in this area of downtown is limited at best. Public transportation is advised.


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Photo Credits:
courtesy DMCVB / © Stan Obert