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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Confluence

Grab a drink at the oldest bar in Denver, then walk to the river to catch the last light of day.

Best time: 16:18About 65 min

Timeline

  1. 15:33

    My Brother's Bar

    Start at My Brother's Bar, Denver's oldest operating bar. Order a drink and soak in the Beat movement history before heading out.

  2. 15:58

    Confluence Park

    Walk to Confluence Park. Find a spot near the rapids or the riverbank where you can watch the water and the sky.

  3. 16:18

    Confluence Park

    The golden light hits the water and the surrounding urban canyon. This is the moment. Stay for the sunset at 16:59.

  4. 16:48

    My Brother's Bar

    Head back to My Brother's Bar for a post-sunset drink to wrap up the evening.

Local tip

The walk from the bar to the park is short, but the river can be chilly even in summer. Bring a layer.

Check before you go

  • My Brother's Bar is open Mo-Su 11:00-02:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Denver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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