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Big Sweep, Sherman Street Historic District
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LandmarkSherman Street Historic District

Big Sweep

  • 4.88 reviews
  • Free
  • Open now

Big Sweep is a sweeping outdoor sculpture near the Frederic C. Hamilton Building that rewards slow exploration and photography. Expect a contemplative, art-focused atmosphere with sculptural forms and nearby seating — a peaceful spot for relaxation, sightseeing, and studying the interplay of scale and movement.

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Big Sweep in short

When is Big Sweep open?

Open 24 hours, every day.

When is the best time to visit Big Sweep?

It's at its best afternoons. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.

Is Big Sweep indoors or outdoors?

Outdoors: best on a dry day.

Where is Big Sweep?

Frederic C. Hamilton Building,100 W 14th Ave Pkwy,Denver, CO 80204.

Right now · 4:30 pm

Why it fits right now

A great call right now.

This is its best hour in the next five days.

In its favour

  • Golden hour
  • Best in the afternoon
  • Outdoors

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Overcast

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The next five days

Best time to go

Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.

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Plan your visit

Hours

Open now
monday
Open 24 hours
tuesday
Open 24 hours
wednesday
Open 24 hours
thursday
Open 24 hours
friday
Open 24 hours
saturday
Open 24 hours
sundayToday
Open 24 hours

Where and how

  1. 1 Big Sweep
  2. 2 Denver Art Museum · 1 min
  3. 3 Pints Pub · 3 min
  4. 4 The Kirkland at the Denver Art Museum · 3 min
  5. 5 Civic Center Park · 5 min
Frederic C. Hamilton Building, 100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver, CO 80204(opens the map)DirectionsTo Sherman Street Historic DistrictWebsitedenverartmuseum.org

Good to know

  • Outdoors
  • Free to visit
  • Good for solo
  • Good for small groups

From visitors and the venue

What it's like

4.8from 8 reviews

Known for

  • Photography
  • Sightseeing
  • Relaxation
  • Art installations
  • Scenic views
  • Outdoor seating

The feel

  • Trendy
  • Spacious
  • Quiet
  • Tourists
  • University students
  • Solo friendly

Around Sherman Street Historic District

Nearby

Within about a 15-minute walk.

On nearby

For the next three hours

What to wear to go there now

Leave with a jacket.

Your full outfit
  • JacketThe whole time