Lakeside Travel Guide
Denver
Popular places to visit
Lakeside Amusement Park
This center of fun and thrills hasn’t changed much since the mid-20th century, but that’s part of its charm.
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.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening in Colorado Convention Center, a top convention centre in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Things to do
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Top hotels in Lakeside
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Heater in the room wasn’t working but the staff provided a portable heater
Reviewed on 14 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
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Staff was warm and inviting
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport
Todo
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
The Art Hotel Denver, Curio Collection by Hilton
Great Room and staff
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
This is a great place to stay if you need to be downtown. Friendly and helpful staff all around. We were there on a Saturday night and parked street side at a meter. Metered spots are free after 10pm and all day Sunday. In general the hotel is very good for an overnight stay.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Lakeside
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
River North Art District
Discover River North Art District, memorable for its live music. Popular attractions in River North Art District include South Platte River and Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery, and you can see more of the area by hopping on the metro at 38th & Blake Station.
