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 theatre scene.
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Bring the children to Elitch Gardens Theme Park and have a fun-filled day at this theme park in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
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 fascinating museums.
Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the fascinating museums 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 great live music in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Red Rocks Amphitheater is a popular place to visit in Golden and nearby activities include hiking. Take in the great live music and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Auraria
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Great service, room was nice enough for what you pay for especially for location
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
Hotel Teatro
The hotel was beautiful and very fun! The only downfall for us was that the air conditioning didn’t seem to work very well.
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Was treated like complete trash during my stay
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Loved everything about it!
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Yes
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Great overall.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
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.
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.
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.
Uptown
Uptown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Fillmore Auditorium or Wells Fargo Center.
