Colorado State Capitol (one-mile steps and gilded dome)

The Colorado State Capitol building in Denver features a dome covered in real gold leaf and a set of west steps that are marked as one mile (5,280 feet) above sea level. The building, completed in the late 19th century, houses the offices of the governor and the Colorado General Assembly. Visitors commonly view the mile-high marker and tour the historic legislative chambers and public spaces. The Capitol faces Civic Center Park and is a frequent stop on civic and architectural tours of Denver.