Is this hotel near Colfax Ave? We've been told that is where the cute shops are.
I'm not sure where on Colfax the cute shops you heard about are, but the State Capitol is on Colfax. You can catch the free 16th Street Mall shuttle bus 1 block away from the Oxford Hotel, take it to the end of the line which is a block from Colfax. The Capitol would be another block up on your left after you walk to Colfax from the end of the 16th street line. Or if you have time, it's about a 30 minute walk from the Oxford to the Capitol along 16th street, which is full of stores and restaurants. You can also hop on and off the shuttle whenever you see something interesting if you don't want to walk so much.
This hotel is in the heart of walkable downtown Denver. The "cute shops", dining and exploring are all nearby. It is about a 10 minute walk to Lo-Do where some of the best high end boutique shopping can be found. The 16th Street Mall is where you will find the more commercial shopping but still a good mix of local and boutique style stores.
Colfax is considered 15th street. Oxford is on 17th And the free Mall ride 16th. ( Smoking is illegal on 16th St Mall) NO Vehicles allowed EXCEPT Horses,Buggies, Bike Taxi and City workers. East and West Only...1.5 miles to BROADWAY and Colfax to the Capital, Library, Three Museums, Many exhibits, Shops, BUMS! and more
Not that close. There is a free bus up and down 16th Street, but it is quite a distance to the "action".
I agree with the previous responses. It kind of depends where you are going on Colfax. To the state capitol building it's about a 1.5 mile/30 min walk. My girlfriend and I did that and it was a very nice walk. Lots of shops and restaurants along the way.
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