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 great live music.
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 great live music.
Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the acclaimed art galleries 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 fascinating museums 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 acclaimed theatre scene and mountain views in this family-friendly area.
Top hotels in Auraria
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Great location
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Our stay was great! The room was very clean and the bed was super comfy. We enjoyed the buffet breakfast. Highly Recommend
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
This would be my second time staying at Sonesta and enjoyed very much so I made it a point that I would stay again. We enjoyed 2 nights and found the room top notch . I can’t leave out to mention the bed was exceptionally comfortable. I visit Denver at least once a year and I know I will definitely ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Everything was great except the shower water. It would go from burning hot to freezing without touching the knob. The front desk said that they would look into it and was responsive. They may have but I had to leave quickly in the morning without testing it. Overall a great experience just one mishap. ...
Reviewed on 7 May 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Great stay!
Reviewed on 4 May 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.
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 Coors Field and Union Station.
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.
