South Platte Travel Guide
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Popular places to visit
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 art galleries 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.
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 great live music.
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 acclaimed art galleries or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Denver Zoo
Why not visit the animals who call Denver Zoo home during your trip to Denver? Experience the fascinating museums and acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Top hotels in South Platte
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Will stay again. Loved the rail line next to the hotel and appreciated the shuttle. I unfortunately didn't understand the layout of Denver airport. You need this knowledge. There're two hotel shuttle areas on opposite sides of the airport. Don't wing it before you understand one side has even number ...
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Nice place, good WIFI, VERY NICE RESTAURANT'S in walking distance!
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Clean room, nice bar.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
I enjoyed my 3 night stay. The staff was helpful and friendly. The lobby area was a bit small but it was adjacent to the restaurant and bar area which is a very nice size. The room was comfortable, very clean and nice. It had little touches such as lights on the bottom of the bed which would light ...
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hotel Teatro
Amazing
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Wished the rooms had microwaves.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around South Platte
Washington Park
Washington Park is well liked for its lake views. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Denver area, you might plan a trip to Magness Arena or South Broadway.
Baker
Get to know Baker and its many features like its bars and live music. You might want to explore sights like South Broadway and South Platte River, and you can jump on the metro at Alameda Station or Hwy I-25 - Broadway Station to get around the city.
Speer
Visitors to Speer like its bars and churches, and Mayan Theater is a sight worth a stop.
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.
Cherry Creek
Abundant dining options and stunning river views are well-reviewed features of Cherry Creek. Make a stop by top sights like Cherry Creek Shopping Center while you're exploring the area.
Capitol Hill
Unique features of Capitol Hill include the museums and bars. Make a stop by Molly Brown House Museum or Colorado State Capitol Building while you're exploring the area.