Auraria Travel Guide
Denver
Popular places to visit
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
This theme park in downtown Denver has been a family-friendly playground for over a century.
Ball Arena
Catch an event at Ball Arena during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
University of Colorado-Denver
Walk around the campus at University of Colorado-Denver as part of your travels around Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you visit a well-known site such as Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Things to do
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Auraria
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
"Nice Hotel, just steps from 16th Street and the Convention Center. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Unfortunately, housekeeping was hit and miss for us: Not sure if they were supposed to come in every day or every other day (was never informed), but when they did come in after the second night, ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
"This hotel is very nice, though they were having some problems with the elevator."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
"Good location to airport, had a few minor problems - the laundry station you need an app and have to load 10$ even if you only Need one load. The key card fob on door happened To run out of batteries so had to wait for maintenance to fix to let us in back in. the early morning shuttles were all booked ..."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
"Great place. Location was awesome, in the city accessible to lots of places to explore."
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
"No early checkin"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Plaza Hotel Denver
"Just in a little sketchy area of Denver building was OK. Room was OK Next time, we’ll probably just pay a little bit more to stay closer to downtown not really walkable to anything"
Reviewed on 25 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Auraria
LoDo
Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and McGregor Square. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from Paramount Theater to 16th Street – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Jefferson Park
Travellers like the seafood restaurants in Jefferson Park, and Children's Museum of Denver is a top attraction you might want to visit.
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.
Ballpark
Though Ballpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Coors Field and Union Station.
Sun Valley
Well liked for its live music and theatres, Sun Valley is worth a visit. Check out the variety of things to see and do like Empower Field at Mile High and South Platte River, and jump on the metro at Decatur Federal Station to get around the city.
