Downtown Golden Travel Guide
Denver
Visit Downtown Golden
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 lively breweries.
Miners Alley Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Miners Alley Playhouse during your trip to Golden. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Foothills Art Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Foothills Art Center in Golden. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
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 great live music.
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
Nightingale Puzzle Room Experience
Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver
Top hotels in Downtown Golden
Table Mountain Inn
Clean,comfortable bed
Reviewed on 9 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
This place is great
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Staff was friendly and helpful, location is great and our room was kept clean.
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Clean rooms and helpful staff. Rooms were not ready at 4:00 PM though
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Staff was warm and inviting
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
It was all good
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Golden
Denver West
Mountain views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Denver West. Make a stop by Colorado Mills Mall or Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park while you're exploring.
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.
Highland
Highland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by South Platte River and South Platte while in the area.
Auraria
Live music, theatres and restaurants highlight some notable features of Auraria. Make a stop by Ball Arena or Elitch Gardens Theme Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station or Sports Authority Field - Mile High Station to get around town.
Lincoln Park
Art galleries, restaurants and historical sites are just a few things travellers like about Lincoln Park. Sights like South Platte River and Museo de las Americas are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Denver area at 10th - Osage Station.
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.
