River North Arts District (RiNo) in Denver, Colorado. The intersection of Larimer Street and 27th Street. Artist is ELLE.
The Best Colorado Street Art Map
Colorado isn’t just about mountain views and craft beer. The state’s walls, alleys, and underpasses double as an ever-changing outdoor gallery. From sprawling, proud murals to hidden, intimate works, street art in Colorado is bold, creative, and unapologetically local. If you’re looking for Instagram-worthy backdrops, thought-provoking visuals, or just an excuse to wander the city with coffee in hand, here’s a Colorado street art map to get you started.
RiNo, Denver: The Kingdom of Murals
At 28th and Larimer Street. RiNo Art District of Denver, Colorado. The mural, titled "INKMNSTR" and created by artist Naomi Haverland.
Denver’s River North Art District (RiNo) isn’t just home to breweries and food halls. It’s also the city’s epicenter of street art. Every September, artists from around the world descend on RiNo for the CRUSH Walls festival, transforming the neighborhood’s buildings into massive, colorful murals. Expect everything from hyper-realistic portraits to surreal, mind-bending landscapes. The best part? The walls are always changing, so no two visits are the same.
Santa Fe Arts District, Denver: Culture with a Side of Graffiti
The Denver Civic Theater at 721 Santa Fe Drive. Photo Credit: denversartdistrict.org
This historic district is famous for First Friday Art Walks, but take a closer look between galleries and you’ll spot stunning murals tucked into alleyways and on side streets. Many pieces blend traditional Chicano influences with modern street art, giving the area a unique visual voice. Bonus points if you find the iconic murals near Su Teatro Cultural and Performing Arts Center.
Colfax Avenue: The Gritty, Glorious Canvas
"Less Fancy, More Fun" design created by Jeff Sloan. Located at 1201 E Colfax Ave (corner of Marion & Colfax). Photo Credit: colfaxave.com
America’s longest commercial street also doubles as one of Denver’s most eclectic art corridors. From classic graffiti tags to large-scale works covering entire buildings, Colfax is a raw, unfiltered display of the city’s artistic energy. Keep an eye out for politically charged pieces and tributes to Colorado’s music legends. You might even find yourself staring at a towering, spray-painted tribute to the late, great John Denver.
Boulder: Nature Meets Neon
The mural titled "Community Mural," is located in Boulder, Colorado, at the corner of Broadway and Alpine.
Boulder’s art scene is more than just sculptures of yogis and bike racks shaped like DNA strands. Wander down alleys near Pearl Street, and you’ll find a mix of psychedelic murals, geometric patterns, and quirky designs that mirror the city’s free-spirited vibe. Local artists frequently collaborate on pieces here, creating a patchwork of styles that somehow all work together.
Colorado Springs: Unexpected Creativity
The "Hope Always Floats" mural. Downtown Colorado Springs, on the NE corner of S Sierra Madre St. and W Cimarron St. Photo Credit: downtowncs.com
Colorado Springs might be known for its military presence and proximity to Pikes Peak, but its street art scene is quietly thriving. Downtown’s alleyways and the Art on the Streets program bring sculptures and murals to public spaces, making the city feel like an open-air museum. The Knob Hill Urban Arts District is the go-to spot, where artists have turned an otherwise overlooked area into a vibrant showcase of local talent.
Pueblo: The Unsung Hero of Street Art
The mural, titled "Wahatoya" and created by Jennifer de Groot. Pueblo Levee Mural Walk, Pillars Park, Rapids Pl, Pueblo, CO. Photo Credit: visitpueblo.org
Pueblo doesn’t always get the credit it deserves when it comes to art, but the city’s Creative Corridor is changing that. Murals here reflect Pueblo’s deep-rooted steel and agricultural history, often blending traditional Southwestern themes with contemporary techniques. Take a walk downtown, and you’ll see massive works covering entire building facades, telling the city’s story in the most visual way possible.
Tucked Away Street Art
Salida Creative District. 220 W Sackett Ave, Salida, CO. Photo Credit: cityofsalida.com, Scott Peterson
Some of Colorado’s best street art isn’t in big cities at all. Head to Salida, where unexpected splashes of color decorate the historic downtown. Or visit Paonia, where small-town charm meets avant-garde creativity. If you’re up for a road trip, even rural towns have their fair share of artistic surprises.
Colorado’s Best Street Art
Dairy Block alleyway. The Dairy Block, Downtown Denver (LoDo).
Street art in Colorado is as diverse as the landscape itself. It’s bold, political, playful, and always evolving. Whether you’re in Denver’s RiNo district or wandering through Pueblo’s Creative Corridor, you’re never far from a wall worth stopping for.
Ready to put an artistic stamp on your own piece of wall? Connect with one of our Colorado Realtors... they know their neighborhoods (Small historic downtowns to metropolitan avant-garde streets.)
Socials