Downtown Golden Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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 great live music.
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.
Foothills Art Center
You can enjoy some culture when you stop by Foothills Art Center in Golden. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene and great live music.
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.
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.
Activities
Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver
Denver and Foothills Mountain Small-Group Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Golden Hotel Deals
Table Mountain Inn
Room cleanliness wasn’t good.
Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
Room was immaculate, amazing vibe and super friendly staff. Will stay at the Eddy again for sure.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Excellent
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
When I checked in the room was no up to par. There was tiny public looking hairs in the shower. There was a hair on the toilet seat. The mattress has blood stains at the bottom of it visible to guests. There was nasty stuff by the bed frame. It was gross. I spoke to Billy who said they oversold their ...
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026
Hotel Teatro
The hotel itself was OK, but I've had better value in other downtown Denver hotels. Nothing special about this. What was negative was the constant effort to sell you more, three emails offering discounted 'upgrades' and a broken in room coffee machine. The proposed fix for this was a $6 $ coffee ...
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
A room here is such a great price for what it is. Staff is so sweet. Food was so good. Rooftop amenities wow. Cleaning crew amazing. Thank you for an awesome stay :)
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Golden
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.
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.
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.
