Neighborhood guide to The Buell Theatre in Denver

How The Buell Theatre fits into downtown Denver

The Buell Theatre sits at 1350 Curtis Street in downtown Denver, surrounded by a tight cluster of restaurants, public art, small parks, and hotels. You will be walking city blocks, not long distances, so most pre-show and post-show plans can stay within a few minutes of the theatre. Use this overview to decide whether to drive and park nearby, grab a quick bite on Curtis or 14th Street, or stay within the surrounding hotel district.

Parking and streets around the theatre

Several parking options sit in the immediate area, so it helps to note which streets you are comfortable using before you arrive. The Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage is a key facility serving The Buell Theatre and the surrounding arts complex. Additional parking facilities are located along 14th Street, 15th Street, 13th Street, Lawrence Street, Stout Street at 1520 Stout Street, and nearby unnamed facilities, giving drivers multiple choices within walking distance. For a deeper comparison of locations and how they relate to specific entrances, use the dedicated The Buell Theatre parking guide alongside this neighborhood overview.

• Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking GarageGarage serving The Buell Theatre and the surrounding arts complex
• 14th Street parking facilitiesParking options along 14th Street near the theatre
• 13th and 15th Street optionsAdditional facilities a short walk from the venue
• Lawrence Street and 1520 Stout StreetNearby downtown blocks with parking facilities

Coffee, drinks, and meals within a short walk

You can plan coffee, a full meal, or a quick drink within a few hundred meters of The Buell Theatre. Options cluster along Curtis Street, 14th Street, and nearby cross streets, so it is practical to park once and walk to both your restaurant and the show. For more detail on what each place serves, check the The Buell Theatre restaurants guide.

• The Corner Office Restaurant & Martini BarAbout 60 m away on Curtis Street, convenient for a sit-down meal or drink before a show
• StarbucksRoughly 80 m away on 14th Street for a quick coffee near the theatre
• Vibe Coffee & WineAround 100 m away on Curtis Street for coffee or wine within a short walk
• Prelude + PostAbout 120 m away on 13th Street, close to the arts complex
• Sam's #3Roughly 140 m away on Curtis Street for a diner-style stop
• Edge Restaurant & BarAbout 150 m away on 14th Street, near several downtown hotels

Public art and attractions near The Buell Theatre

The blocks around The Buell Theatre include a mix of public art, small parks, and museums that can fill time before an evening curtain. Several artworks and attractions line Curtis Street and Arapahoe Street, and larger installations sit a bit farther out near Speer Boulevard and 5th Street. Sculpture Park and Skyline Park offer open-air spaces a short walk from the venue, while nearby museums provide an indoor option if you arrive downtown early. For more ideas and walking routes, use the The Buell Theatre nearby attractions guide.

• Curtis Street artworksMultiple public art attractions within roughly 150–200 m of the theatre
• I See What You MeanPublic artwork on 14th Street, about 230 m from the venue
• The Money MuseumMuseum on 16th Street, around 250 m away
• Sculpture Park and The DancersPark and large statue installations near Speer Boulevard, within a few hundred meters
• Skyline ParkDowntown park roughly 380 m from The Buell Theatre

Hotel clusters around The Buell Theatre

Several downtown Denver hotels are within walking distance of The Buell Theatre, making it practical to stay nearby and walk to your event. Properties such as the Curtis Denver. A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Hotel Teatro, Aloft Denver Downtown, Tru by Hilton / Home2 Suites by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center, and Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown are all located in the same downtown area as the theatre. To compare exact distances, room types, and transport options back to each property after a show, use the The Buell Theatre places to stay guide.

• The Curtis Denver. A DoubleTree by Hilton HotelDowntown Denver hotel near The Buell Theatre
• Hotel TeatroDowntown boutique-style hotel in walking range of the venue
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention CenterConvention center area hotel accessible to the theatre on foot

Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Buell Theatre in a walkable part of downtown Denver?

Yes. The Buell Theatre is surrounded by downtown Denver blocks with restaurants, public art, small parks, and multiple hotels within a few hundred meters, so many visitors park once or stay nearby and walk between their plans and the show.

Are there places to eat near The Buell Theatre before a show?

There are many dining and coffee options within a short walk, including The Corner Office Restaurant & Martini Bar, Sam's #3, Edge Restaurant & Bar, Vibe Coffee & Wine, and several spots along Curtis Street and 14th Street. For more detail on choices and locations, see the The Buell Theatre restaurants guide.

What parking areas are closest to The Buell Theatre?

The Denver Performing Arts Complex Parking Garage is a primary facility serving The Buell Theatre. Additional parking facilities are located along nearby streets such as 14th Street, 13th Street, 15th Street, Lawrence Street, and Stout Street near 1520 Stout Street. For maps and comparisons, use the The Buell Theatre parking guide.

Can I combine a visit to The Buell Theatre with nearby attractions?

Yes. Within walking distance of the theatre you will find public art along Curtis Street, the I See What You Mean artwork on 14th Street, The Money Museum on 16th Street, and parks such as Sculpture Park and Skyline Park, which can all be part of your pre- or post-show plans.

Are there hotels close enough to walk to The Buell Theatre?

Several downtown Denver hotels are in the same area as The Buell Theatre, including the Curtis Denver. A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, Hotel Teatro, Aloft Denver Downtown, Tru by Hilton / Home2 Suites by Hilton, Embassy Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center, and Courtyard by Marriott Denver Downtown. Many guests choose these so they can walk to and from performances.