16th Street Mall

The 16th Street Mall

A lively stop on the Denver audio-guided tour, the 16th Street Mall is a long pedestrian street of nearly two kilometres, in the heart of downtown. Inaugurated in 1982, it was born of the desire to revitalise the centre and make it more pleasant for pedestrians.

A street designed by I.M. Pei

The urban planner behind this project is none other than I.M. Pei, the architect of the Louvre pyramid in Paris. With its granite cobblestones arranged in geometric patterns inspired by the traditional designs of the Southwest, the street is a true open-air graphic work.

What to see

Here, the atmosphere is lively at all hours: shops, restaurants, cinemas, street musicians, performers and strollers mingle. The Denver Pavilions gather major brands and elevated terraces, and a free shuttle, the Free MallRide, runs the length of the street. Let yourself be carried along this lively downtown artery.

Practical information

The 16th Street Mall crosses downtown Denver. Entirely pedestrian, it is freely accessible at any time and served by the free Free MallRide shuttle.

Who designed the 16th Street Mall ?

The architect I.M. Pei, also the creator of the Louvre pyramid in Paris.

How to get around the 16th Street Mall ?

On foot or with the free Free MallRide shuttle, which runs the whole street.