Downtown Golden Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 great live music or seek out its local tours.
Things to do
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Red Rocks & Denver Foothills Scenic Tour
Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket
Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Golden
Table Mountain Inn
"Right in the heart of the town and with convenient parking in the property."
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
"Super nice"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
the Curtis Denver - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
"Nice"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Hyatt Place Denver Downtown
"Great"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
"Only there about 13 hours, not much to report"
Reviewed on 23 May 2026
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
"The room was great casino was clean. However, drink servers didn’t come around very often."
Reviewed on 22 May 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.
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.
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 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.
