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.
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.
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.
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.
Astor House Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Astor House Museum in Golden. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
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.
Things to do
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Rocky Mountain Zephyr Puzzle Room Experience
Nightingale Puzzle Room Experience
Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver
Top hotels in Downtown Golden
Sonesta Denver Downtown
The hotel was nice, the staff was helpful. The only issue we had was that the restaurant was closed due to a plumbing issue so we had to make other plans there but otherwise we were pleased and would book with them again.
Reviewed on 17 Nov 2025
Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
Nice
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Denver/Cherry Creek
Clean and comfortable.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Hilton Denver City Center
Great hotel fairly simple though, down the street from 16th st for everything Denver has to offer
Reviewed on 19 Nov 2025
Home2 Suites by Hilton Denver Downtown Convention Center
Thank you for a great stay. From the first person encountered at the check in desk to breakfast the next day - so unexpected. Keep it up!
Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Denver East by IHG
Clean room
Reviewed on 18 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Golden
Sloan Lake
While Sloan Lake isn't home to many top sights, Empower Field at Mile High and Sloan's Lake Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
