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 acclaimed theatre scene.
Elitch Gardens Theme Park
Spend an action-packed day at this thrilling theme park, which mixes traditional charm with state-of-the-art rides.
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 art galleries.
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
Towering monoliths create perfect acoustic conditions and a unique concert venue, all thanks to the magic of Mother Nature.
Activities
Colorado Avalanche Ice Hockey Game at Ball Arena
Denver: Meow Wolf Convergence Station Ticket
Shared Half-Day Mountain Tour in Red Rocks Evergreen and Echo Lake
Denver: Museum of Nature and Science Entry Ticket
Denver History & Culture: Small Group Walking Tour with Local Guide
Our pick of the best Auraria Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Peña Station/Denver Airport
Great place to stay when you have an early morning flight out of DIA.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Was very great place
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
The room was clean and good for 2 people( one adult and one child). It is walking distance to tourist spots in downtown. The room has central air and you control the temperature. It has a Starbucks within hotel ( a nice treat).
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
Staff is unprofessional, lack customer service. Not consistent on information they provide. No accountability for misinformation. Wouldn't recommend this play and would never go back. Sandra, Leslie and Charlie were the 3 I dealt with and let's just say they are just there for a paycheck and not ...
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Hotel Teatro
We enjoyed the classic ambience of the building. The staff was equally classy. Thank you!
Reviewed on 8 Apr 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 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 Union Station and Coors Field.
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.
Uptown
Uptown is popular for its abundant dining options, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Fillmore Auditorium or Wells Fargo Center.
