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
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Denver: Downtown Aquarium All-Day Pass
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Top hotels in Auraria
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
"Had a fantastic stay! Clean room, staff was great."
Reviewed on 26 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
"Property is nice, staff was friendly and helpful. Room was clean and comfortable. Would stay there again if in the area."
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
"The Sonesta was very clean and the location was amazing! It was a very convenient walk to restaurants, shops (easy Target run), live music, and other activities. I would definitely stay here again on my next trip!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
"Clean room, nice staff!"
Reviewed on 26 May 2026
Plaza Hotel Denver
"They refused to accept my valid state id so I did not stay there"
Reviewed on 26 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.
