Downtown Golden Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
Clear Creek History Park
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Clear Creek History Park during your trip to Golden. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum during your travels in Golden. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Golden History Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Golden History Center during your trip to Golden. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
American Alpine Club Library
After visiting American Alpine Club Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Golden.
Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum in Golden. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
National Earthquake Information Center
After visiting National Earthquake Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Golden. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Nightingale Puzzle Room Experience
Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre Small Group Walking Tour
Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Golden
Table Mountain Inn
"When we arrived there were blood stains on our sheets so we had to call the front desk for new sheets, we got them and had to remake the bed and underneath it the mattress was so dirty and the mattress was horrible quality very old and lumpy, mushy. The restaurant waiter, Alex was rude to our family ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
"We truly had an awful experience. Air was broken, no pool and no area to smoke. We valet parked for 55 dollars (your website gives no indication of this). Because there’s no where to smoke my mom wanted to go get her car in the morning at around 530 and valet was unavailable. Security had to help ..."
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
"I liked everything about this hotel clean and the staff’s were very nice"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
"very clean and spacious! Really enjoyed the beverage stations."
Reviewed on 20 Jun 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
"Beautiful room, kind and friendly staff….great place to stay!!!"
Reviewed on 18 Jun 2026
Plaza Hotel Denver
"Clean room excellent air conditioner nice pool"
Reviewed on 19 Jun 2026
Where to stay in Downtown Golden
Downtown Denver
Gourmet restaurants great entertainment and top sights from 16th Street to Paramount Theater – discover Downtown Denver, a destination also famous for its shopping.
Cherry Creek
Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.
Denver Tech Center
Known for its ample dining options and great live music, there's plenty to explore in Denver Tech Center. You can visit top attractions like Fiddler's Green Amphitheatre and The Landmark Theatre Greenwood Village, and jump on the metro at Orchard Station or Arapahoe at Village Center Station to see more of the city.
LoDo
Visitors often come to LoDo for its abundant dining options, but many stay to explore sights like Union Station and 16th Street. Getting around the area on the metro is easy if you take a ride at Union Station-Coors Field-16th St. Mall Station.
Highlands Ranch
Highlands Ranch is known for its abundant dining options, and you can plan a trip to Highlands Ranch Golf Club and South Suburban Sports Complex while you're in town.
