Golden Triangle packs over 16 galleries and museums into just 45 city blocks — including the Denver Art Museum, Kirkland, and the Clyfford Still. Add Flora, Cuba Cuba, and Modern Nomad, and you have one of Denver's most culturally rich and underrated neighborhoods.

Downtown Denver looks different than it did a year ago — and in the best way. From the completed 16th Street Mall renovation to new development like Upton, Union Station's continued evolution, and a thriving arts and restaurant scene, there's a lot worth paying attention to. Here's what I found on the ground.