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.
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 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.
Miners Alley Playhouse
You can make plans for a show at Miners Alley Playhouse during your trip to Golden. Experience the area's fascinating museums and great live music.
Things to do
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre Small Group Walking Tour
Gold Beer and the Rockies: Audio Walking Tour of Golden's Past
Visit Red Rocks Park, Continental Divide & Breckenridge
Denver Archery Dodgeball - 75 Minute Indoor Experience
Top hotels in Downtown Golden
Table Mountain Inn
The rooms were clean and very spacious.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
The hotel is absolutely delightful, and the service is excellent. Everything is very clean—from the moment you walk into the hotel to the rooms themselves—everything is super clean.
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
The front desk needs to be watched better. Some horrible customer service. Miguel should be the highest paid person there. He was always helpful and with a smile to boot. The place is a cheap dump. Thin walls, no heat, no ventilation, gross dirty carpet, lumpy mattress, dirty window that doesn’t ...
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Clean room, great pricing and good services
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Parking very expensive
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Won’t stay there again
Reviewed on 13 Apr 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.
Berkley
Travellers like the sporting events in Berkley, and Clear Creek 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.
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.
