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
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 great live music.

Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the fascinating museums 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
This legendary rock concert venue boasts outstanding acoustics thanks to soaring rock walls that hug the stage.
Things to do

Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver

Denver: Get High on a Mountain Tour with Sunset Views

Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket

Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide

Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites

Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Top hotels in Auraria

Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Everything was great
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Great stay overall
Reviewed on 3 May 2026

Sonesta Denver Downtown
Friendly staff! Clean, fresh smelling bath products. Decent water pressure. Good lighting in the room. Decent wifi.
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
The room was clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great. We also liked the location!
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Did not eat or drink
Reviewed on 4 May 2026

Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
No parking. Location was good but access was not.
Reviewed on 3 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.
