Downtown Golden Travel Guide
Denver
Visit Downtown Golden
Popular places to visit
Clear Creek History Park
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Clear Creek History Park during your trip to Golden. Wander the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Miners Alley Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Miners Alley Playhouse during your trip to Golden. Experience the area's great live music and fascinating museums.
Golden History Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Golden History Center during your trip to Golden. Stroll along the area's riverfront or experience its great live music.
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum during your travels in Golden. Wander the area's riverfront or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Foothills Art Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Foothills Art Center in Golden. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
Things to do
Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver
Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Top hotels in Downtown Golden
Table Mountain Inn
Always great
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
We thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of our stay at the Eddy. Clean, comfortable room, friendly staff, and very dog friendly. Will stay here again!
Reviewed on 14 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
There was no heat, the whole hotel runs on a boiler system which means the rooms are not controlled individually by the room thermostat. The bpiler was down the entire night. They brought a space heater but was still very very cold. I had to wait to talk to the manager the next morning when she was ...
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Very nice
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Friendly staff, the room was nice and clean. I couldn't get the WI-FI to work on my phone. The roof top was really nice. Thank you to the bartender who let me barrow a corkscrew and saved the night.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Hotel Teatro
The room unfortunately did not meet expectations and showed signs of long-term wear. The carpet appeared overdue for replacement, the curtains had noticeable stains, and the bathroom plumbing continued to run. However, the staff at the reception desk were warm which was genuinely appreciated.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Golden
Sloan Lake
While Sloan Lake isn't home to many top sights, Empower Field at Mile High and Sloan's Lake Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Auraria
Live music, theatres and restaurants highlight some notable features of Auraria. Make a stop by Ball Arena or Elitch Gardens Theme Park while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Ball Arena-Elitch Gardens Station or Sports Authority Field - Mile High Station to get around town.
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.
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.
