If culture, shopping and exquisite dining are at the top of your travel itinerary, then Denver’s Golden Triangle is the place to be. Bordered by Broadway on the east, Colfax Avenue on the north and Speer Boulevard on the west and south, the Golden Triangle is chock-full of excellent museums and must-see art galleries, as well as some of the best restaurants and bars in Denver.This is a terrific place to explore on foot with many of the main attractions a mere stone’s throw from each other. Wander around and admire the unique architecture where 19th-century historic mansions sit comfortably beside modern showstoppers like the impressive French-style Prado building.Make a beeline for the Denver Art Museum, pausing to admire the exterior of the dramatic Hamilton Building on the way. Designed by the eminent architect, Daniel Libeskind, this extraordinary angular edifice fittingly holds the Modern and Contemporary art collection as well as the Architecture and Design collection. Spend a couple of hours at the Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art before making your way to the Clyfford Still Museum, which is dedicated to Abstract Expressionism. Explore Colorado heritage at the History Colorado Center and the Byers-Evans House Museum before winding up the cultural tour at Molly Brown House. This Victorian museum is dedicated to the life and work of the inspiring philanthropist, Margaret Tobin Brown and is a great way to spend an afternoon.Take an early evening stroll and explore some of the bohemian cafés, quirky bookshops and vintage shops that are dotted around Lincoln and Broadway. Also home to some of the best restaurants, trendy cafés and über-cool bars, this area has plenty of breezy boulevard charm. Indulge in some pre-dinner cocktails at one of the cosmopolitan bars before taking your pick from any of the eateries that flank the main thoroughfare. With all this and more, make life easy and put the Golden Triangle at the top of your Denver to-do list.
Golden Triangle Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Denver Art Museum
Explore the rich diversity of world-art collections and admire the award-winning architecture of this impressive museum.
Civic Center Park
Explore the great outdoors at Civic Center Park, a lovely green space in Denver. Experience the entertainment choices and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Denver City and County Building
After visiting Denver City and County Building, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Denver Public Library
After visiting Denver Public Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
History Colorado
See the history of Colorado from a completely new perspective at this ultra-modern and interactive museum.
United States Mint
After visiting United States Mint, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Activities
Denver: BEYOND Light Show and Meditation
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Denver: Meow Wolf's Convergence Station Admission Ticket
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Denver: Token and Tacos Cannabis Lover Foodie Tour
Guided Snowshoeing Adventure in the Rocky Mountains
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Triangle
Civic Center
While visiting Civic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Denver Art Museum and Denver City and County Building.
Capitol Hill
Unique features of Capitol Hill include the museums and bars. Make a stop by Molly Brown House Museum or Colorado State Capitol Building while you're exploring the area.
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street Mall – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Uptown
Uptown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Fillmore Auditorium or Wells Fargo Center.
Lincoln Park
Art galleries, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Lincoln Park. Sights like South Platte River and Spark Theater are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Denver area at 10th - Osage Station.
Auraria
Live music, theatres and restaurants highlight some notable features of Auraria. Make a stop by Ball Arena or Elitch Gardens Theme Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station or Sports Authority Field - Mile High Station to get around town.
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