Downtown Golden Travel Guide
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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.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Astor House Museum
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Astor House Museum in Golden. Stroll along the riverfront or discover the area's mountain views.
Foothills Art Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Foothills Art Center in Golden. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theatre scene.
National Earthquake Information Center
After visiting National Earthquake Information Center, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Golden. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene or seek out its local tours.
American Alpine Club Library
After visiting American Alpine Club Library, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Golden.
Things to do

Golden Ghosts & Spirits Haunted Pub Crawl

Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver

Rocky Mountain Zephyr Puzzle Room Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Golden

Hilton Denver City Center
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Denver
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Reviewed on 19 Jul 2025

Ameristar Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025

Renaissance Denver Hotel & Conference Center
Reviewed on 18 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Golden

Denver West
Mountain views, shopping and restaurants are some highlights of Denver West. Make a stop by Colorado Mills Mall or Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park while you're exploring.

Sloan Lake
While Sloan Lake isn't home to many top sights, Empower Field at Mile High and Ball Arena are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Highland
Highland is known for its ample dining options, and you can make a stop by South Platte River and St. Patrick Mission Church while in the area.

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.

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.