Auraria Travel Guide
Denver
Popular places to visit
Ball Arena
Catch an event at Ball Arena during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
This theme park in downtown Denver has been a family-friendly playground for over a century.
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 theatre scene 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Denver Haunted Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour - LoDo
Top hotels in Auraria
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown
We love staying here. The staff is really friendly and helpful, the rooms are large and clean and the location is perfect for Ball Arena.
Reviewed on 4 Dec 2025
Hilton Denver City Center
clean rooms
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
This hotel is in a great location, close to restaurants, and off site parking. The lobby is unique with plenty of seating and the swings in the lobby are so much fun. The staff was super friendly. We will be staying here again.
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Holiday Inn Denver East by IHG
Nice hotel
Reviewed on 6 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Rooms & Lobby clean and staff very helpful
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton Denver International Airport
All’s well
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
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.
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.
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 Union Station and Coors Field.
