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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Activities
Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket
Colorado Red Rocks Amphitheatre Small Group Walking Tour
Foothills Explorer Tour from Denver
Our pick of the best Downtown Golden Hotel Deals
Table Mountain Inn
Great location right downtown. Walkable. Nice bar and restaurant. Pleasant room.
Reviewed on 2 Mar 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
It was quick nice and easy. Very helpful, nice and friendly staff
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Gianni was wonderful. Room not very clean.
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hotel Teatro
There was no water in the morning due to boiler maintenance so no showers, no flushing toilets!! They should not have booked guests that day
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Hyatt Centric Downtown Denver
very close to restaurants, transportation was close and walkable stores, good eats and very close to coors field
Reviewed on 4 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.
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.
