3 Best Landmarks in Denver, CO

“Molly Brown House is the home of American philanthropist, activist, and socialite Margaret Brown. The house was designed by the well-known architect William Lang. He built a distinctive and eclectic home that blended Classic Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque styles. The house features all modern-day amenities, including electricity, indoor plumbing, heating, and a telephone. The house offers guided tours of the historic home and hosts special seasonal exhibits. They conduct special tours, such as Victorian Horrors, each October. The building also hosts special events throughout the year, including dinners. The museum's tours attract an average of 45,000 tourists a year, sharing the story of Margaret "Molly" Brown and Denver's heritage. The museum is only accessible via tours that last about 30 to 45 minutes. Molly Brown House offers free admission for members and children under six years old.”

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“Colorado State Capitol is the home of the Colorado General Assembly and the offices of the Governor of Colorado and the Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. Elijah E. Myers designed the Capitol building, and its construction lasted from 1886 through 1901. Colorado Capitol was designed in the shape of a Greek cross on an axis and followed the basic design of the Washington, DC, National Capitol. The Capitol's external walls are made of quarried granite near Gunnison, Colorado. The building offers a forum for the public to access Colorado State Capitol information from the various groups whose work is associated with the building. The building has a point situated exactly above sea level at 5,280 feet. Visitors can take free tours.”

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“Daniels and Fisher Tower was originally constructed as part of the Daniels & Fisher department store in 1910. The tower was the tallest building between the Mississippi River and California at the time, soaring to an impressive height of 325 feet (99 m). The tower was designed by the architect Frederick Sterner and modeled after the Campanile (St. Mark's Bell Tower) at the Piazza San Marco in Venice, Italy. The 20-floor tower showcases clock faces on all four sides, adding to its charm. In 1958, Daniels and Fisher was purchased by May Company, which eventually led to the store vacating the tower. The store was later demolished around 1971, but the tower was successfully preserved and underwent renovation in 1981 to create residential and office spaces. A 2½ ton bell sits on the top two floors of the building, above the observation deck. Daniels and Fisher Tower was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 3, 1969.”

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