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16th Street Mall

- 16th and California streets, Denver
- Phone: 303-353-6161
- Web: denver.org
- Cost: Free
- Target: Everybody

The 16th Street Mall in Denver has opportunities to people-watch, shop and eat, all within a few blocks.

The mall runs through the center of downtown Denver. It is a mixture of upscale shops and restaurants contrasted with T-shirt shops and chain stores. Free shuttle buses run every 90 seconds.

With new hotels sprinkled among historic buildings, the 16th Street Mall is a glimpse of Denver’s history along with the city’s transportation into the technological age.

While 16th Street has always been a vital part of downtown Denver, the mall itself was built in 1982.