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
This theme park in downtown Denver has been a family-friendly playground for over a century.
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
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Things to do
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Denver: Token and Tacos Cannabis Lover Foodie Tour
Top hotels in Auraria
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
The bed was comfortable and rooms were clean. The restaurant was pretty good too. Parking is expensive and takes awhile to get your car from valet parking.
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
The room was fine and restaurant was good.
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Staff was incredibly friendly. Room was clean.
Reviewed on 23 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Always a great place to stay! Staff are amazing!
Reviewed on 26 Jan 2026
Hotel Teatro
Easy valet parking, friendly staff. Excellent value walking distance to great restaurants and shopping
Reviewed on 21 Jan 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 Museo de las Americas are spots to explore, and you can get around the greater Denver area at 10th - Osage Station.
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.
Civic Center
While visiting Civic Center, you might make a stop by sights like Denver Art Museum and Denver City and County Building.
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.
