Take a Walk on the Art Side of Life

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Get your cameras ready! You’re about to take a grand tour of some of the most meaningful and insta-worthy murals in Denver and beyond. Discover the significance of the designs that brighten our city’s landscape, and get to know some of the artists behind them.

Sustainability Activity
Make the Arts Accessible

Access Gallery believes that every person with a disability deserves access to the arts and to be a celebrated member of the creative community. Support these artists by purchasing their designs, stopping by the gallery while you’re in town, or donating to the cause.  

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a place for art and community by jason needham photo
Activity
A Place for Art and Community by Jason Needham
Start your art trek at DAVA, where fine artist Jason Needham joined forces with some of the most creative minds on earth: kids. Needham's murals…
Lunch
Comida
Enjoy flavorful Mexican soul food like street tacos, tortas and handmade margaritas!
Activity
Lucia Escalate by Detour
Right in the heart of Aurora - a city known for its rich tapestry of cultures - lies a mural that celebrates all walks of life. This design was a…
Dinner
Annette
This scratch-to-table restaurant in Stanley Marketplace dishes up unique dishes perfectly suited for any palate. Indulge in brunch or dinner in a…
Itinerary Tip
Sweet Tooth?

Head over to Third & Logan, a coffee and doughnut shop that took Aurora’s baking scene by storm. The shop cultivates pastries and drinks that fuse numerous Asian flavors to perfection. We suggest you try their famous mochi muffins.

Activity
Afro Flower Lady by Jiacuy Roche
Jiacuy Roche is a Brazilian native who was adopted by American parents at an early age. Despite being raised in the States, the artist embraced…
Lodging
the ART, a hotel
The ART, a hotel in Denver, CO, is an award-winning boutique property offering guests a unique experience unlike anyone else.
Day
2
Breakfast
City O' City
A downtempo coffeehouse and bar, serving thin crust vegetarian and vegan pizzas and more.
Activity
Really? by Javier Flores
When he was 19, Javier Flores was involved in an accident that left him paralyzed from the waist down. Since then, his art has been fueled by his…
Lunch
Steuben's
Steuben's is a Denver restaurant recreating American regional classics.
Activity
Love this City by Pat Milbery
Wanting to visually express the love and pride he had for his city, Pat Milbery approached VISIT DENVER when they were looking for a creative way…
Dinner
Beckon
A unique, pre-paid and ticketed dining experience where you'll indulge in internationally inspired multiple-course meals, with expertly paired drinks.
Itinerary Tip
So Many Sights to See!

After being wined and dined by executive chef Duncan Holmes at Beckon, head next door to Our Mutual Friend for a craft brew on a patio that overlooks the brewery's colorful exterior. Afterward, be sure to walk, skip or zip down Larimer Street to explore more of the neighborhood’s world-renowned street art

Activity
Curious Theatre Company's Mural by Carlos Frésquez
Carlos Frésquez is a celebrated artist whose works have been featured in galleries worldwide - including the Smithsonian American Art Museum. A…
Lodging
The Source Hotel
The Source Hotel’s clean, modern aesthetic showcases custom Baltic birch casework, polished concrete floors, furniture by Muuto, and select soft…
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3
Breakfast
Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters
Sweet Bloom is dedicated to connect, in a very meaningful way, the producer with the end consumer. Sit down for a cup in our tasting room and…
Itinerary Tip
Walk the Line

The 40 West ArtLine is a 4-mile walking and biking art route in Lakewood that takes you through a series of public art experiences. It’s 100-percent free, and all you have to do is follow the green line through town. P.S. All of the designs you’ll see today are on the Artline.

Activity
Lakewood Lion by Pepe Gaka
Head over to RTD's Lamar Station, and you'll be greeted by a large blue lion, among other lively designs. Pepe Gaka, the mural's artist, is an…
Lunch
Edgewater Public Market
Snack your way through this eatery hall. From arepas to seafood and gyros, there's something for everyone.
Activity
The Illusion by Bobby Magee Lopez
Aiming to alter one's perspective about reality, Bobby Magee Lopez completed this mural in 2018 in one day. His designs often depict esoteric…
Dinner
Guard & Grace
Guard and Grace is a modern steakhouse by Chef/Owner Troy Guard. On our menu you’ll find quality ingredients, innovative combinations and an emphasis…
Activity
Take Time by DAAS
DAAS' murals are known to send a subtle message to the communities they reside in, and this one's saying it loud and clear: "Take Time" to smell…
Lodging
HALCYON, a hotel in Cherry Creek
Combining the ease of Colorado's lifestyle with the air and grace of a great hotel, Halcyon Cherry Creek is luxury served on the unassuming side.
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4
Breakfast
Nixon's Coffee House (Englewood)
Nixon’s Coffee House was inspired by Brad and Caren Nixon's love affair with both coffee and the community.
Itinerary Tip
Museum Stop

Make sure to stop by the Museum of Outdoor Arts’ Englewood location to experience their extensive sculpture collection, which blends into the area's landscape and architecture. The organization is a huge proponent of public art and has supported many of the mural projects you see around town.

Activity
Crosswalk by AJ Davis
There's no doubt that art plays a significant role in placemaking, and that's something that the City of Englewood recognized when they…
Lunch
The Whiskey Biscuit
The Whiskey Biscuit is an industrial-chic restaurant featuring down-home American eats plus a large selection of whiskey and craft beer.
Activity
Tranquility
In 2017, the Museum of Outdoor Arts challenged students from Englewood High School to create a piece that spoke to the past, present and future. A…
Activity
Nightshade by AJ Davis and Amanda Wolf
Artists AJ Davis and Amanda Wolf joined forces to create one of Englewood's most-loved designs. The piece juxtapositions each artist's style into…
Lodging
Denver Marriott Tech Center
Beautifully redesigned and brimming with amenities, Denver Marriott Tech Center has easy Light Rail access and is a short drive from attractions…
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5
Breakfast
Corvus Coffee Roasters (DTC)
We're explorers at heart, and we travel the world to find amazing coffees from quality people. Our goals is to share our excitement about these…
Activity
Hawk by AJ Davis and Alexandrea Pangburn
This brown-eyed beauty is the work of commissioned street artists Aleandrea Pangburn and AJ Davis for Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and the Museum…
Lunch
Los Chingones (DTC)
Los Chingones is chef/owner Troy Guard's Mexican concept. While we don't claim to be "authentic," we do claim to be delicious. Come check out Denver…
Itinerary Tip
Ride Out

Head south toward Parker from Denver Tech Center to continue your mural marathon. It's less than a 20-minute drive.

Activity
Love Others by Mathew Fasone
Just along the Sulphur Gulch Trail lie a series of five-foot-tall hands that spell out "Love Others'' in American Sign Language. The pieces are…
Dinner
Parker Garage
Chef driven culinary inspired cuisine located right in the heart of downtown Parker. Executive Chef, Duy Pham, has been an innovator in Denver's…
Itinerary Tip
Ride Out

Head north toward Parker from Castle Rock (about 20 minutes) to end your art journey.

Activity
Philip S. Miller by Daniel Levinson
This mural depicts a celebrated Castle Rock local and philanthropist, Philip S. Miller. He created a legacy of giving back to the town and its…
Lodging
Ascent on Main
The elegant Ascent on Main (formerly Laszlo Hotel), located in Parker's new West End on Mainstreet in Downtown Parker, is representative of the…