Downtown Golden Travel Guide
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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 lively breweries.
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.
Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum in Golden. Discover the area's mountain views and top-notch restaurants.
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.
Things to do
Breckenridge Ultimate Full Day Mountain Tour from Denver
Denver: Archery Dodgeball Indoor Attraction Ticket
Top hotels in Downtown Golden
Table Mountain Inn
Came in for golden retriever festivities and was given a beautiful large balcony room which overlooked all of Main Street. It was a fabulous stay
Reviewed on 24 Mar 2026
The Eddy Taproom & Hotel
Everything was great, but the coffee in the hallway comfort station made me never want to leave. I get up EARLY and I could brew myself a hot, fresh, perfect coffee at that early hour. Enough said.
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk
Everyone was amazing. The room was very clean amwould stay there again.
Reviewed on 29 Mar 2026
Holiday Inn Express Denver Downtown by IHG
Clean Room
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Sonesta Denver Downtown
Delicious
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Hilton Denver City Center
Great location in town. Hotel was clean and Starbucks on-site.
Reviewed on 28 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 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.