Auraria Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 fascinating museums.
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
With a host of exciting rides and entertainment to suit all tastes, this family-friendly amusement park ticks all the boxes.
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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Confluence Park
After visiting Confluence Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Denver. Experience the great live music 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 acclaimed theatre scene in this vibrant area.
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Catch a concert, do yoga, or tramp through beautiful unspoiled terrain – all in the heart of the world’s most stunning natural amphitheatre.
Activities
Denver: Puff Pass and Painting Class
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket
Best of Denver Bus Tour: Highlights, Views & Local Favorites
Our pick of the best Auraria Hotel Deals
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Denver Downtown
Clean room, very convenient location
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Heater in the room wasn’t working but the staff provided a portable heater
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Magnolia Hotel Denver, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Cute building, clean, friendly staff, easy check in, and conveniently located for downtown activities. I’ll definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Staff was warm and inviting
Reviewed on 17 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
The room was cozy, clean but the pillows weren't too comfortable.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026
Spark by Hilton Denver International Airport
The room and staff was good.
Reviewed on 16 Jan 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.
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.
Ballpark
Though Ballpark may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Union Station and Coors Field.
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.
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.
