Misspelled Denver Street Sign Sparks Debate on Tourist Appeal
A Denver street sign in the downtown area was misspelled, and a Westword opinion piece suggests it should have been left up as a potential tourist attraction, with one commenter suggesting it as a "tourist destination."
Denver, CO, August 23, 2026 —
A recently discovered misspelling on a street sign in downtown Denver has prompted discussion, with one local publication suggesting the error could be embraced as an unexpected tourist attraction.
The sign, located in the downtown area, contained a typographical error. The specifics of the misspelling and the exact location beyond “downtown Denver” were not detailed.
An opinion piece published by Westword explored the idea of leaving the misspelled sign in place, positing it could potentially draw visitors interested in unique or quirky local landmarks. The article highlighted commentary from the public, including one suggestion from a commenter to designate the sign as a “tourist destination.”
The trend summary did not specify when the misspelling was discovered, who was responsible for the sign’s creation or installation, or whether any action has been taken to correct the error. The name of the specific street or the nature of the misspelling were also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Thomas Mitchell on www.westword.com, see more information here.
