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 fascinating museums.

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 acclaimed theatre scene.

Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene 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
It was exactly what I was expecting. And that's why I booked this property. Clean rooms. Good breakfast. Great location.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026

Hilton Denver City Center
Clean room, friendly staff. They text me to make sure i was enjoying my stay and let them know if I needed anything.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Great
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
room was very clean. staff was wonderful. the only issue is the tv in room kept glitching. it would turn off, then turn on, then turn off for a few min then turn back on. It was very weird. The BED!!!! soooo comfortable. Not hard, but not mushy. The sheets were wonderful. Slept very well. No noise ...
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
everything was amazing, the workers, the stay, everything super cozy and relaxing.
Reviewed on 3 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.

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 Museo de las Americas 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.

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.
