This place is cool. I don't know if I would really call it a mall but it was nice to walk around. I would say this place is better for restaurants but there's some shopping here and there too. It's a cool place to check out and walk around. read more

A good place for a walk that has bars, restaurants, cafes and retail shops. This is walking distance from the Renaissance Inn to get souvenirs and supplies from Walgreens. The bus ride along this strip is free to hop on and off. read more

We had a good time walking around the 16th street mall. It seems a lot cleaner and friendlier then it used to be. We enjoyed a few of the shops and hung out at the bowling alley for a couple hours. The adults enjoyed a few games of pool and plenty of drinks while the kids had a blast winning cheap china toys. Parking wasn't too bad but expect to pay around $20. You can have a picture drawn for you, ride in a horse carriage, listen to some street tunes and shop at Whole Foods in a single trip. Keep up the good work Denver! read more

Long. Blocks and blocks worth of long streets of shopping and eating. This "Mall" is so huge they offer all sorts of means of transportation to get to and fro one end to the other. And by transportation I mean a free bus line that runs down the center of the mall street. For a small fee, you could ride in a horse and carriage or have a bike peddle you around. We stopped by for a quick bite to eat and there is a wide array of eats choices here. Actually I mostly saw only eateries. Maybe a shop in between but I can't recall any "clothing" store or stuff like that. Maybe I just found myself in the food zone, naturally. Either way if you have time to waste the day away on a leisurely stroll and feel like being outside, this is your spot. read more

Wasn't to crazy about this outdoor mall. It seemed to me to be more of a tourist trap than anything else. Doesn't seem to have the essence of Denver. Mostly filled with crappy chain restaurant and homelessness. The smell of urine is around. The only good thing here is the free shuttle ride up and down 16 street. Needs alot work but has potential to be alot better. read more

I love to compare visiting city's area to back home for my admirers who has never been to that city. This lengthy outdoor mall is San Francisco's Union Square of Denver. With office buildings and local and corporate businesses, the long street is definitely similar to Market Street. And being a lazy Mother-F* as I am, I took the free shuttle bus up and down the lengthy 16th street corridor. I see the usual businesses like Starbucks, Walgreen's, CVS, McDonalds, Subway, and various souvenir shops. San Francisco Yelpers know what is it like taking the F-line on Market Street through Fishermen wharf, right? Other featured businesses I also saw are Lucky Strikes, Cheesecake Factory, Pinkberry, Colorado Rockies' Dugout store, Denver Convention Center, and another indoor mall called the Denver Pavilion. This is a straight-up "Tourist-Destination"! read more

So many 16th St Mall haters out there in Yelpland! OK -- I get it. The "Mall" aspect of the 16th St Mall is pretty weak. It's mostly chain stores and fast food restaurants. Here's what I recommend: Take your eyes off the "Mall" and focus more on the "16th Street" aspect. This pedestrian promenade through the heart of Denver is full of activity and excitement at all hours of the day and night, weekday or weekend. And what's why I enjoy being there so much. There's so much about 16th St to like. Wacky street performers? Check. Brightly painted pianos for impromptu music? Check. An old historic clock tower? Check Lots of trees and shade and ample public seating? Check on all of those. Free tram going back and forth all day long? Check check and quintuple-check. And my favorite part about the 16th St Mall? Biker Jim's hotdog cart, of course. I'm starving just thinking about it. read more

16th Street - clock tower - Shopping Centers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Commercial pedestrian street mall. Trashy, glamorous, ghetto, sophisticated. My opinion of this place changes each and every day. As much as I try to walk away, 16th Street just calls me, pulling me as if I'm on a leash, begging for me to walk on its wannabe classy strip. I pull and I tug, but alas, I end up here every time I am downtown. It's convenient if you live, work, or attend school in the downtown area. I think all the weirdos congregate to this mile long strip of land. Ladies, all of you, you will be the victim of lots of catcalling, whistling, and namecalling. But let's face it, sometimes, a little verbal sexual harassment is just what you need to perk you up from a day gone wrong. Almost everything closes early (the Pavilions closes at 8 P.M., I believe). Strolling down the mall at night is a bit depressing because it's pretty empty. Good for if you need to walk to clear your head, but go elsewhere if you feel the need to get the party started. I think most of the tramps, hobos, and bums (all mean different things amongst the homeless community, I think, or perhaps I just made that up) are actually pretty nice. They'll always tell you to have a good day or smile at you even if you can't spare some change. The aspect of this mall that bugs me the most are the numerous people working for "Save the Children" or "Save the World" or "Save the Seals" or whatever else needs saving in this world. No, I don't have a minute to talk to you. I'm a bit embarrassed because I usually see the same people working the streets every time I'm on 16th. They know I see them. They know that I'm downtown quite a bit. One girl even told me, "Hey, I know you. Come talk to me!" I should give her a chance since I know they're just trying to get a paycheck, but it's still annoying. Hop on the MallRide to avoid them. What's surprising to me is that the 16th St. Mall was designed by I.M. Pei (Anyone? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?), the man who also designed the pyramid at the Louvre. In Paris. Still don't know what I'm talking about? Oh, you silly Americans (imagine me saying that in a snooty French accent). The Pavilions is a nice divergence when you need to waste some time. Not a lot of stores, but I can feed my shopping addiction when I should be doing more important activities, like actually going to work or attending my classes. Lots of discount stores like TJ Maxx, Ross, and Payless. Even if you denounce these types of stores, you'll probably find yourself in them as there's not many other stores you can go to when you need to kill some time. Lots of fast food places, a few chain delis, and some sit down places. I would recommend venturing onto the other streets of Downtown Denver or going down to Writer's/ Larimer Square. Still need something to eat? Then look at my 16th Street Yelp list (shameless self promotion). read more

You know that game "Your Team"? No? Here's how it goes. You and a friend (or friends) meander around a crowded area. When you spot someone who looks hilarious or is doing something outrageous, you gesture to that person and say, "Your team." This comical lad or lass is now on your friend's "team," if you will. Yeah, it's kinda snarky, but it's fun. Anyway, the 16th Street Mall is the BEST place in Denver to play Your Team. Whether it's a grown man in Garfield pajama pants at 3 p.m., a real-life Texas oilman complete with bolo tie and cigar, or a sign spinner who seems to be high on stimulants, it's some of the best people watching you'll find in the 303. It only gets two stars because it's really touristy and not a very good cross-section of what Denver is actually like. But it's hella entertaining. YOUR TEAM. read more

Shame on Maggiano's!! They gave away our homecoming groups tables from Regis Jesuit tonight. The kids were late due to circumstances beyond their control with their bus driver, and called the restaurant and told them. They were only 30 minutes late and the restaurant gave away their tables. Do not ever book here for homecoming coming meals!!! read more

My Lovely 16th Street Mall: The best place to hang out in downtown Denver; with your lovely discount stores, many fast food and cheap places to eat, typical bars and all the homeless and crazy people in town.... I read a little bit of your history: a local street closed down and turned into an open-air mall to attract businesses, tourist and revive life in downtown Denver. You have succeeded my dear 16th Street Mall. The many times I've visited you, I've always enjoy your comfort, especially when the inclement of weather are not a threat to my enjoyment. It does seems to be the hangout place for all of those who can play musical instruments to a minimum, like the bag piper who made your ears bleed or the guy who thinks he can make music with two empty plastic cubes and two sticks of wood or the one who plays the guitar thinking he is Jimmy Hendrix. But yet, I still love walking all around... looking at your overpriced souvenirs stores. Oh wow! I just saw a southwestern style souvenir shop with many artifacts that are so cool to hang in someone's basement, like the tribe leader's headgear, which reminds me of that guy in the musical group the Village People. I thought it could be a great part of a Halloween costume until I saw the price tag and ran out of the store faster than the Road Runner being chased by the Coyote. But yet, I still love all of your other souvenir shops, and discount stores like Ross, Payless and TJ Maxx, that makes me wonder why, as a tourist, I feel like shopping at the 16th Street Mall when I can do the same thing back home and not having to carry all of my purchases on the plane. And I'm loving 'cheating' on my daily walking workout with your convenient Hybrid 16th Street Mall free shuttles. When I get inside and take a seat, the smell of urine overwhelms me. I try not to breath too deep and the couple of open windows do not help air the smell out. Yet, we all stay in the bus and ignore the strong urine odor, like that will make it all better and go away.... I did enjoy the protesters in front of the Federal Building conveniently located in your 16th Street Mall. Then again, I think: "why are they protesting on a Saturday when the building is closed and none is there to really see the protest? Yes, chant about all the money they are throwing away in bailouts and give me two dozen of free literature for me to read on my flight back to New York as a substitute to the cheesy movie that plays in the overhead video system that I always fall asleep watching. And do not forget all the homeless people that love to beg for money. We got beggars from the moment we left the hotel one block away from 16th Street all the way to Larimer Square. Some of them were nice enough to say: "have a nice day" to the one that was screaming to people: "you fools!" At night, I enjoyed walking the street, with a few cops here and there ensuring our safety. Christmas lights are decorating the street even though we haven't pass Thanksgiving yet. And everyone is bar hopping from Rock Bottoms (review available) to Rialto Café (review available). The best part of your mall, my dear 16th Street, is the detours to Writers and Larimer Square. With the many outdoor cafes, restaurants and shops, this is the classiest part of town. Love the architecture of the few good historical buildings that have not being flattened to make room for more ugly high-riser buildings. Well, my dear 16th street mall, this is my goodbye. I did enjoy what you had to offer and will definitely visit you again and again.... your ambiance is like no other open-air mall I've seen. I feel safe and enjoy doing people watching. Seeing the old men playing checkers or reading books in your lovely benches is comforting. This is it. Time to head back home. Will enjoy coming back to you soon! read more

Denver really plays the mall up for tourists. I think it's funny because I hate the impression tourists have then of Denver. However, my parents are from a small town in PA and think the mall is great so maybe it isn't as bad as I imagine. Anyway, the mall is just a bunch of chain restaurants and stores that you can find in any given city across America. Nothing special that interests me on the mall in particular, other than Biker Jim's or the Thai lady. I don't work downtown though, so I never even get to eat there unless I have a random day off and wind up downtown for some strange reason. The things I do like about the mall: people watching! It is fun to just relax outside with a drink or cup of joe and just observe. There is a lot going on on the mall. You might be lucky and be able to listen to a small drum circle, I've seem it happen a time or 2 down there. There are a lot of pan handlers on the mall. This doesn't freak me out at all, but when my grandma was here she was totally scared (I had to laugh). The mall is super clean, it's actually quite impressive to me. Being from back east and dealing with cities like Philly, B'mo and NYC, the mall is sparkling. It almost makes me feel a bit uncomfortable it's so clean. We have had several visitors comment on the cleanliness of the mall as well. I wish there was more to do on the mall and more independent shops or restaurants. That would be very cool. read more

If you visit Denver, you almost HAVE to visit the 16th Street Mall. It's not a typical "mall" as you might imagine a mall to be...i.e. a giant building with floor upon floor of stores in a well air-conditioned artificial environment. Rather, it's outdoors, centered on one long street (guess which one), and is simply block upon block of stores, eateries, and more. It's also quite aesthetically pleasing and theres a lot to see (not at all a bad place to take a date). DAYTIME: Hand painted pianos strewn throughout 16th street. Stationary chess/checker tables (BYOP: bring your own pieces). A free shuttle that runs through 2AM. Limited street food. Tons of restaurants ranging from dives to the Chipotles of the world. Lots of locals (you know someone is a local vs. a tourist bc they jaywalk without hesitation). Tons of stores to check out and explore. NIGHTTIME: Lots of homeless people. (some scarier than others). Live music/Karaoke at (near movie theather) -- really lively, sounds fun! Semi-homeless people asking for leftovers: my friend Gary A. literally got approached as we were walking down 16th street by a guy who was clearly not homeless but perhaps a little hungry that night and without the means to buy his own food. Weird. But hey, it's Denver. read more

***** I remember the days walking down here when I was a kid, catching a movie with my friends then walking down to California for a Jamba Juice and heading to The music store afterward to listen to the hit list on the wall through the headphones. Then we'd usually make our way the bookstore late night for some coffee and good thumbing through of j14 magazine but in the last 15 years it has really changed to a very dry, confusing atmosphere down there. No cool shops. Too many reminders as you walks down the way of how terrible the homeless issue is in this city. Heartbreaking to see what was an upbeat fun place become what has. Granted I still enjoy the occasional nostalgic stroll down there in the winter when it's all lit up with twinkling lights but other than that, I wish I desired visiting more often!! read more

The 16th Street Mall use to be totally awesome! It is a pedestrian mall, 1 mile long, quite impressive, or, at least it use to be. Currently there are quite a few restaurants along the mall, where you can sit and enjoy an appetizer, meal, or dessert with a friend, co-workers, or your significant other.You can also go shopping in one of the many retail stores along the mall too. The Denver Pavilions is also there along the 16th Street Mall, with entertainment and retail shops too. We go to the Denver Pavilions United Artist 15 movie theater. There is Jazz @ Jack's, a local Jazz venue for Denver, with the house band being Dotsero, a very well known, (nationally known), Jazz group, along with other Jazz groups, and other entertainers. There is Lucky Strikes bowling alley, which has other games along with bowling, to help occupy some of your free time, and offers some good food as well. Maggiano's, one of our favorites, as well as Barnes & Noble, is located in the Denver Pavilions as well. There are many other restaurants and stores in just this area alone. There is a free trolley that runs up and down the 16th Street Mall as well, just in case you get too tired to walk the full mile, one way. Parking- There is plenty of parking around downtown Denver, and the 16th Street Mall. The Denver Pavilions also has underground parking, which is great! So, yes, I like the 16th Street Mall. My husband and I walk down and go see a movie, or enjoy a bite to eat at one of the restaurants, quite often. The 16th Street Mall needs upgrades, improvements, and general cleaning up. The tile that line the inner trolley area, as well as the pedestrian walkways, are constantly being repaired and replaced. Yes, the tiles look nice, but the money that is being put into repairing/replacing them, seems extreme! These tiles, when wet, are also a hazard to pedestrians, in that they become EXTREMELY slippery! The trolleys even have trouble running on the tiles when wet! I've seen the trolleys slipping and sliding on the tiles. The trolleys always seem to be down to one lane as well, because of repairs to those tiles. The City of Denver is currently putting together a Project that they are calling, "The Outdoor Downtown." They are asking citizens for input and feedback, as to what people see as important or needed, in downtown Denver. The 16th Street Mall is one of those listed possible projects. I cheer for this! The 16th Street Mall needs improvement, upgrades, more outdoor seating, more aesthetics, and more security/police presence as well, why not? Maybe a police substation could be put in on one of the ends, or perhaps in the middle? The 16th Street Mall gets tons of visitors each year, let's make it safe for locals, as well as those visitors too. All in all, the 16th Street Mall, is a nice place to visit, but not necessarily late at night, at least, not at this time. I see positive changes coming to the 16th Street Mall, and I'm very excited! Who knows what the new year (2016) will bring! read more

Worst example of urban planning ever. How to ruin a great idea? Make it franchise central. The volume of franchises on the 16th Street Mall eclipses whatever local, unique commerce exists there. The surrounding areas of downtown Denver are growing and have a much cooler, more sophisticated feel to them than in years past, but this mall sucks. The Denver City Council might consider some zoning moxie to cut down on the proportion of franchises and homogeneous neon signage. What a waste of a very big piece of real estate. Also, a few cops to keep the loitering bums and beggars out wouldn't be a bad idea either. It's a little riff raffy down there. I took a walk at dusk and didn't feel very safe. A few too many goony people for my taste and comfort. read more

Lived here for nearly all my life, and have always had a soft spot for the mall. Yes, it attracts less-than-normal(desirable?) people. Yes, you'll probably be pestered for money and see people smoking pot and being drunk in public. Welcome to the downtown area of any large, metropolitan city. I like the Mall Ride and the ease of access towards the Highlands or back into Cap Hill. I like the quite aspects you can only get on the mall in the hustle and bustle of a large city like Denver. I like the best people watching in the world. The restaurants and bars are mostly chains: Chile's, Hard Rock, Mellow Mushroom, etc. But there are a couple good ones like Paramount Cafe. Use the mall to guide yourself quickly through LoDo. Wander over to 15th or 17th and find a cozy place there. If you come to the 16th Street Mall expecting to spend your entire afternoon there, you're going to have a bad time. But if you use it as a basis to explore and have a good time, you're set. PS: Bikes aren't allowed most of the time. They have always been allowed on Sundays, and Saturdays have recently been approved. Don't be a dick and ride on the sidewalk. Ride in the lanes on the street like a normal person, but watch out for the bus! read more

I liked the European-esque feel of this outdoor pedestrian mall right in downtown Denver. We came on 2 different occasions to stroll and see the sights while we were visiting here on vacation. There are plenty of restaurants and bars to choose from as well as outdoor food stands and some shopping options. Disclosure: there are a TON of homeless hanging out down here, at one point there were about 15 of them congregated right on the main corner, with many large dogs and their "Why lie, I need $$ for weed" signs hanging out too. If that bothers you, keep note. It was definitely entertaining to people watch while getting in some exercise walking the streets at the same time. The free hop on hop off bus was also a great added feature, especially if it's freezing cold out. I will say, I think as a safety measure they should consider adding some fencing, shrubbery or at least more cautionary signs to make sure people realize the bus is running right in between the pedestrian walkways. It could be a little confusing to a first timer and I feel like this is a potential danger to those walking around. It was especially a bit nerve wracking with a toddler in tow, who wants to dart off the sidewalk frequently. read more

This is the best outdoor mall in the country. If you love the smell of hobo pee and cigarette smoke. It gets better. On Sunday, they let you ride your bike down the mall. Again, the wafting smell of hobo pee and cigarette smoke is even more lovely on a bike ride. And if that's not charming enough, it's the oblivious pedestrians j-walking right in front of you, threatening a collision. Lovely. Charming. Hobo pee. Cigarette smoke. J-walkers. Beautiful place in the city. My sarcasm meter is so full I almost peed myself. read more

I'm not sure what the problem is. Why can't the 16th St. Mall be cool? We're cool people here in Denver, right? There's tons of great local shops and restaurants in this city. So why, oh why, can't any be located where any out-of-towner might access them? Shopping here is useless, and eating here is not recommended. The best thing is the shuttle, which will take you up or down until you reach a street where you can walk AWAY from the so-called mall to find good stuff. People watching is alright, but what are you going to do in the meantime? Sit on the curb and get trampled by skateboarders and horses? Designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1982. read more

THE UP-SIDE: Judging by the reviews from local Denver folks here, I'd say that this street mall must have declined over the past few years. However, being an out-of-towner, I found the mall to have several great qualities. I loved the free, non-stop bus service and used it often. I also had a wonderful dinner at Marlowe's with a great view of the goings-on. (...read that as, "Denver. You have quite a few beautiful women!") THE DOWN-SIDE: Both ends of the 16th Street Mall seem to have more to do than the middle. If you only have a little time here, I'd stick to the section closer to central downtown; there are better stores there and it seems a little nicer. THE SUM-IT-UP: For all the complaining by the locals (which is probably justified) I have to say I liked the 16th Street Mall. There's a lot to do, good food (try Marlowe's!) and shuttle service that is prompt and FREE! It's not Pearl Street Mall in Boulder, but it's nowhere near as bad as some folks would have you believe. Denver is a great city! read more

This is a review for just 2 blocks of this "mall" within walking distance of Hotel Monaco. I chose the hotel because of it's proximity to this shopping area. I can't vouch for the rest of the mall.. I wasn't feeling adventurous enough to explore more. I was sorely disappointed about this so called "mall". I walked two blocks down the street to visit this area around 6pm ,3 days before Christmas. Because it was the holidays, I expected this downtown area to be "bustling" with people shopping. Instead, I found a fairly vacant street, with a few loiterers and street dwellers. The shops consisted primarily of restaurants. To the right of the block, the only appealing store appeared to be Ann Taylor Loft (which was closed,, WHAT???) and to the left on the next block was a Ross (or was it Marshall's)and Payless shoe source.. in any event, because Ann Taylor was closed I walked to Ross. I couldn't believe the "slim pickings" in that store too.. and again.. not a lot of shoppers in sight! This downtown is so very different than what you would expect in say a Downtown San Francisco... read more

Dag nabit. For whatever reason, I had built up the 16th Street Mall in my mind as something to really behold, if for no other reason than its urban development value. But alas... the whole trip was a abysmal. The shops that make up the full stretch of the 16th Street Mall vary between tourist gear and all of the typical shops that fill half-vacant strip malls. Who knew Radioshack still existed?! There was nothing redeeming, and nothing particularly unique. Most of the restaurants were obvious chains (i.e. Cheesecake Factory) or spots connected to nearby theaters. I had read about the engineering involved in establishing the 16th Street Mall and the delicate balance between spaces for pedestrians, bicyclists, officers, and buses. Sadly, it was all too frequent to hear bus horns popping off and renegade pedestrians, or watching bicyclists try to aggressively maneuver around people and things. Add to that the bad odors and the ample spit along the walkway, and I can see why Yelpers have utterly panned it. read more

I must have visited on an off weekend, but was it just me or did EVERYTHING on this strip close early? Odd. I heard that this was the "happening" place in DT Denver. It really wasn't, or it was really tame compared to the wilds of DT San Jose, or even DT Walnut Creek. During the day, there were several people out and about, eating, walking, and shopping. But at night, it was pretty dead. I walked up and down the strip and was disappointed and the variety of shops and eateries... I wanted to experience something unique to Colorado, and I ended up, visiting my normal haunts. Loved the exercise and enjoyed the people watching during the day. It was very clean and the MallRide was a great means of transportation, should you be over walking. But all in all, its just another outdoor mall, with the same ol' stuff. read more

A tourist trap that lacks originality, personality, and culture. Thank goodness for the free shuttle that goes up and down 16th Street. I would have hated to have walked it and then realized just what a waste of my time it truly is. Was decent to people watch but if this is the best Denver can offer me, then I'm sourly disappointed. A few souvenir stores dotted along the street, as well as a couple of Starbucks where you're able to get Denver/Colorado-print mugs. Skip! read more

It's...touristy. Very, very touristy. It seems like the only people I ever see on the 16th Street Mall are visiting Denver literally live on the street. Everyone I know who lives in Denver, and who has been here for more than a month, sort of avoids the place. Sort of reminds me of how everyone I knew in New York avoided Times Square. I guess it serves its purpose, but there are much nicer and more interesting parts of Downtown/LoDo that I'd rather walk around. At times it sort of feels like I'm walking through a suburban mall (ahem, chain and chain-like restaurants). The saving grace is the Mall Ride. It's free, there's almost always one ready to pick you up, and it is a great way to travel East or West in LoDo/Downtown...so long as you get off the bus and leave 16th Street. I'm hesitant to gripe about the homeless. To say the least, it is unfair and unkind to use this as opportunity to complain about a very serious problem in Denver. But I think anyone who is unfamiliar with the 16th Street Mall should know that there is a sizable homeless presence on the Mall. Some of the panhandlers can be very, very aggressive and actively try to intimidate pedestrians who try to ignore the or who do not give them money. (Once saw a lady take a granola bar out of her purse after a guy asked her for money to buy lunch, he told her to "go fuck herself" because "he asked for goddamn money, not fucking charity.") read more

This review is based on the mall and all shops and restaurants on 16th street. The mall was a nice size, and you enter stores from the outside. It wasn't too busy at all. I LOVED 16th street. There were entertainers, shops, endless restaurants, and so much more. There was even a bus that goes up and down that was free. Very enjoyable and a great part of Denver! read more

We enjoyed it...were here during the week so it was not crowded, fun to walk up and down and check out the shops, lots of places to eat and drink, Coors Field is only a few blocks away. I would recommend checking it out if you are in Denver read more

Saturday night at about 10pm: Crowded sidewalks and as many people out and about on the mall as during the day. How many shuttle buses? Hardly any. Weeknight at about 9pm: Not as crowded sidewalks, letting the mall being taken over by panhandlers. How may shuttle buses? Even fewer; basically none. read more

One of the first places I rode my bike through when I moved here for my job. It's definitely eclectic people watching on the weekends, but that is really all it's good for. That or a run to Ross if you are in need of some discount clothing. The bums here are some of the worst I've ever encountered. I actually got berated by one begging me for left-over pizza I was carrying home, expensive pizza at that.. fugger had an iphone w/ a bluetooth on his ear, and he was screaming at me and my lady friend in the middle of 16th. I prefer the socal bums who just chill on the beach. Funny thing is I had heard this place being hyped up about the free mall ride before I even moved here. Well they should replace those stupid buses w/ a ski lift from one end to the other and stay in character w/ Colorado. I wonder how many people have been mangled by those buses, that also smell like the urine soaked alleys along the mall perimeter. All in all if you're new to Denver and want to walk around in downtown on an afternoon, go for it, but it's just an outdoor mall w/ typical chain restaurants, no free parking, and lots of riff raff. But they do have an Office Depot and a Taco Bell. read more

Nah. Not what I thought it would be. Pass. Found this to be rather dicey, a mile long stretch of generic places and questionable folk. We didn't explore the whole mile of it because it didn't look appealing to me once past the Taco Bell where it seemed less lit and more questionable. Not impressed; would pass on coming down here again unless I had to. read more

I don't get it...was expecting a mall mall like an indoor one. Parking is also confusing/expensive. taking the train with a lot of homeless people...no thanks on the flip side, there are decent stores where normal people shop like express, forever 21, victoria's secret, etc. for a mall in the middle of the city, im glad it wasn't window shopping stores like prada, louis vuitton, burberry, etc. there are also lots of places to eat/grab a snack. read more

I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this location yet. I have lived in Golden, CO the last four years. 16th Street mall is a great stop for tourists and locals alike. There's a ton of restaurants, shopping, nightlife, etc. The performing arts center is also right in this area. When I consult in the area, I have to make sure not to spend too much of my paycheck on happy hours! They've done quite a few things right. Parking is pretty expensive, but the Free Mall Ride runs from Union Station at the light rail to the other end of the mall. It's a god-send when the weather is awful. There are horse drawn carriage rides in the area and bike drawn carriage. Pro tip: avoid the alleys. They smell pretty bad because sometimes people urinate there if they are too enibriated. read more

The 16th Street Mall is great place to go shopping, or eat something at the various café and restaurants. If the weather is nice, you will probably have a great time just walking through the 1,25 miles long pedestrian mall. I love visiting the souvenir shops where you can buy something from locals. There is a free bus, which makes it easy to sightsee. It is only one form of transport allowed on the 16th Street Mall. Do not doubt, explore the mall by yourself read more

16th Street - 16th Street Mall at night - Shopping Centers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The stores aren't great and very spread out. There's no free parking. It's nothing like Santana Row in San Jose or 3rd Street promenade in Los Angeles. It's not even like going to a shopping plaza. It's just a really long street with mediocre stores on it. Like Office Max. And Rite Aid. read more

As a first time visitor to Denver I found this a good place to check out a few local places and play some free ladderball on the walk toward Coors Field. There are a lot of chain restaurants here so choose wisely. There are a few shady seeming folk here at night so be aware and keep that in mind. read more

Nice, pedestrian-oriented mall with the free shuttle bus. Lots of interesting people watching also. If it wasn't for the fact that I felt a little bit unsafe,I would have given it another star. It was nice for a good walk but besides that, not much else going on. Just a lot of interesting people. read more

Hey! Check it! This is Denver's big whoop-dee-doo downtown!! And you can walk the length of it in, oh, 30 minutes if you're feeling it. Downtown's treasures: Novo Coffee (Glenarm) for coffee Illegal Pete's (Wazee) for tacos/happy hour Green Fine (Arapahoe) for a damn good salad Biker Jim's Food Cart (Arapahoe) for groumet, artisan hot dogs. Dayum. Sam's #3 (Curtis) for breakfast Is that it? The rest seems to be a shifting mass of chain stores, souvenir shops that just unloaded their latest shipment from China, and dying restaurants. You'll find your loaded homeless people, your kids with clipboards, eyes full of hope, dying to rope you into a conversation about the starving children, the animals of Africa, the pipelines of Alaska... Those poor guys will talk forever for 15 bucks out of your pocket. Headphones come in handy. Public pianos in the summertime bring out some serious talent (as well as some musical embarrassments.) Buskers in this city can be incredible. Mind your ears, keep some dollars on you. Play "Spot the Out-of-Towner!" Is someone waiting for the crosswalk along 16th when there's no traffic in sight? You're not from around here, sir. Do it, get to the good stuff, then explore the outlying neighborhoods of downtown, where the soul of the city is. (And for the people who dismiss the negative reviews as being written by people who don't know big cities... I grew up in Seattle. K.) read more

The street is called a mall but I think its just a ploy to get all these people to crowd around. There are more eateries than shops so that is upsetting for your shopaholic. There needs to be public restrooms (besides Starbucks) or a big department store and that would make it more of a mall. Or just a lot more shops. The only area that seems mall-like is the Pavillions (where most of the shopping can actually be done). Otherwise its just your downtown district with all the people, normal and crazy. Yes, if you go here enough you will see something insane. The atmosphere is quite decent, you'll see performers playing for tips, maybe a painted piano, and hobos hanging out together. read more

Spending a lot of time in San Francisco I never believed Denver to have that huge of a homeless population until a friend of mine came her from Texas and as we were walking down 16th street mall mentioned that she has never seen so many homeless people. I don't think there is a lot but hum. There is a lot of great things mostly restaurants on 16th street and love the free shuttle when it is not packed. When it is and if it is a nice day it is an easy walk. There are some homeless on it but they mostly mind their own. However I have always wanted to use the chess boards in the middle but to get a seat to play a homeless man is never going to happen cause they are usually always occupied. And there are part that smell like pee. Oh I just realized that I am not selling 16th street too well. But it is a great little walk to go to a restaurant or enjoy the downtown feel. Just don't hang on it or stand in one place longer than 20 minutes. I guess. read more