Golden Triangle Travel Guide

Denver

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This popular district in central Denver is packed with museums, bars and restaurants.

The Golden Triangle sits just south of Downtown, with Colfax Avenue as the northern boundary, Speer Boulevard west and south and Broadway on the east. Eight museums fall within these borders. These include the Denver Art Museum, Byers-Evans House Museum (about early pioneer families), Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art and Clyfford Still Museum, which opened in 2011. The History Colorado Centre, which opened in April 2012, is the most recent addition. Visit one or all, depending on your time constraints the Denver Art Museum is a highlight and not to be missed.

Leave plenty of time to take in the rest of the neighbourhood, which buzzes with coffee shops, bars, restaurants, specialty shops, art galleries and beauty salons. Walk the tree-lined streets and take in the area’s history, evident in the eclectic mix of architecture. It’s one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Denver and some of the 19th- and early 20th-century buildings remain, although there’s been a lot of development in recent decades, including the modern 18-story, French-style Prado building. 

For boutique shopping, make your way over to South Broadway, where you will find everything from vintage clothing to haute couture fashion. The night clubs and restaurants offer the full range of after-dark experiences, whether you’re looking for an intimate dinner or late-night cocktail. 

Colfax Avenue, which has seen some welcome development in recent years, is another popular street where you’ll find book shops and record stores, as well as boutiques and cafes. Join the locals for a drink at one of the street’s many bars. If you’re in the mood for a dance, the city’s hottest clubs are all within walking distance at the South of Colfax Nightlife District.


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Top hotels in Golden Triangle

Element Denver Downtown East

Element Denver Downtown East

3 out of 5
1314 N Elati St, Denver, CO
The price is ฿3,862 per night from 28 Aug to 29 Aug
฿3,862
฿4,470 total
28 Aug - 29 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (918 reviews)
"The property was great, good service."

Reviewed on 24 Jul 2025

Element Denver Downtown East
Hilton Denver City Center

Hilton Denver City Center

4 out of 5
1701 California St, Denver, CO
The price is ฿4,643 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿4,643
฿5,374 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,020 reviews)
"Great access to downtown Denver. Super helpful and friendly staff - great room."

Reviewed on 28 Jul 2025

Hilton Denver City Center
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver

4 out of 5
3203 Quebec St, Denver, CO
The price is ฿3,035 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
฿3,035
฿3,513 total
1 Sept - 2 Sept
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 bars/lounges and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (774 reviews)
"The barman was very good"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

4 out of 5
818 17th St, Denver, CO
The price is ฿3,319 per night from 17 Aug to 18 Aug
฿3,319
฿3,841 total
17 Aug - 18 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Denver. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,170 reviews)
"Place was great!"

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Plaza Hotel Denver

Plaza Hotel Denver

3 out of 5
4849 Bannock Street, Denver, CO
The price is ฿2,621 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
฿2,621
฿3,034 total
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
"It was fine"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Plaza Hotel Denver
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown

3.5 out of 5
440 14th St, Denver, CO
The price is ฿4,137 per night from 10 Aug to 11 Aug
฿4,137
฿4,788 total
10 Aug - 11 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Denver. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour fitness centre. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,842 reviews)
"Great location."

Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
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Other neighbourhoods around Golden Triangle

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Capitol Hill

4.5/5(3 area reviews)

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.

Capitol Hill
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Downtown Denver

4.5/5(24 area reviews)

Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.

Downtown Denver
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Uptown

4/5(2 area reviews)

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.

Uptown
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Lincoln Park

3/5(1 area review)

Art galleries, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Lincoln Park. Sights like South Platte River and Museo de las Americas are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Denver area at 10th - Osage Station.

Lincoln Park
Elitch Gardens Theme Park which includes rides as well as a family

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.

Auraria
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Baker

Get to know Baker and its many features like its bars and live music. You might want to explore sights like South Broadway and South Platte River, and you can jump on the metro at Alameda Station or Hwy I-25 - Broadway Station to get around the city.

Baker

Golden Triangle Travel Guide