
Paws with Pride
Join us at Union Station in downtown Denver for the 2nd Annual Paws With Pride: a Doggie Drag Show and so much more, presented by Sploot Veterinary Care and Union Station, as an official Denver Pride celebration.
Brimming with living history, Union Station is your starting point to exploring the very best of Lower Downtown Denver. With award-winning restaurants, eclectic shops, and lively events happening year round, this is where the Mile High City comes together.
Denver Union Station is a hub for culture and community, hosting live music, farmers’ markets, and festivals all year long. See what’s happening and make the most of your visit.
Find inspiration and insider tips for your next visit. The Station Blog is your local guide to city happenings, new discoveries, and stories that shape Denver Union Station.
As a central hub in LoDo (Lower Downtown), Denver Union Station offers incredible access to explore the city. Walking is an excellent and highly recommended option to discover many nearby attractions. Beyond walking, several other convenient transportation methods are readily available:
Public Transit (RTD): Denver Union Station is the primary terminal for RTD (Regional Transportation District) bus and rail services, including Amtrak. This extensive network efficiently connects you to the greater Denver area, Denver International Airport (via the A Line), and beyond.
Rideshare & Taxis: For convenient, direct service, rideshare services (Uber, Lyft) and traditional taxis have dedicated pick-up and drop-off lanes located right in front of Denver Union Station on Wynkoop Street.
Bicycle & Scooter Rentals: Explore Denver at your own pace! Bicycles and motor scooters are easily available for rent throughout the area via popular rideshare apps like Uber and Lyft.
Rental Cars: If your plans include venturing further outside the city center or you prefer to explore on your own schedule, various rental car companies are available throughout Denver.
Lower Downtown (LoDo) Denver, where Denver Union Station is located, is a vibrant and active area that serves as a major hub for visitors and locals. LoDo is generally considered a popular and accessible neighborhood with a strong presence of businesses, restaurants, and attractions
Yes! Denver Union Station is much more than just a transportation hub. It is a vibrant destination in itself, offering a wide array of things to do and experience all under one roof!
Dining & Shopping: Union Station is home to a number of local restaurants and shops, each offering a unique experience for guests.
Live Events: Union Station hosts a number of local events in Denver, from live music inside The Great Hall to group fitness classes on the plaza. Check out our event calendar to see more.
Architecture: The station was originally built in 1881 and has undergone many renovations to ensure safety, but also to keep the original look and feel. Learn more about the history of Union Station here.
You can view the full lineup of concerts, pop-ups, classes, and seasonal happenings on the Denver Union Station event calendar. Events are updated regularly, so check back often to see what’s coming up!
Lower Downtown is full of local gems just steps from the station. Discover favorite neighborhood spots for dining, shopping, arts, and entertainment. Check out our Neighborhood Guide to plan your visit.
Make your visit even more memorable with an overnight stay at The Crawford Hotel, located right inside the station. Learn more about unique rooms and guest perks on our Stay at The Crawford page.
Denver Union Station puts you right in the heart of LoDo, where vibrant shops, restaurants, and attractions surround you at every turn. It’s all just steps away in one of Denver’s most exciting neighborhoods.
Constructed in 2002, Millennium Bridge is the world’s first cable-stayed bridge. Connecting Riverfront Park with the 16th Street Mall, it offers breathtaking skyline views via stairs or glass elevator.
One of 16th Street’s most distinctive buildings, the Daniels & Fisher clock tower was once the highest building west of the Mississippi River. Built in 1910, it features a large bell and an observation deck.
A stately, landscaped waterfront park featuring fountains, paved trails, and public restrooms. The garden encompasses five acres made up of plants in a classic formal design — with a distinctly Colorado twist.
Bus, rail, and light rail transit service to Denver, Boulder, and surrounding cities in Colorado. Find station information, route maps, schedules, fare information, and more.
This multi-purpose arena is home to Denver’s best basketball, hockey, and lacrosse teams: the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, and Colorado Mammoth. The arena also hosts live music and other special events.
A world-class combination theme and water park located in downtown Denver, open April through October. Elitch Gardens features roller coasters, water slides, arcade games, live entertainment, and more.
An urban park encompassing the confluence of Cherry Creek and the South Platte River in Denver’s Lower Downtown. The park features grassy lawns, benches, cycling and hiking trails, and a kayak run.
A 330-acre park in east-central Denver. Home to both the Denver Zoo and the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, the park boasts a variety of sports facilities along with playgrounds and lakeside trails.
A narrow city park nestled along the banks of the South Platte River. Named for one of Denver’s ten “sister cities”, the park boasts cycling and hiking trails, picnic tables, and stunning city views.
A 12-acre urban oasis, home to the Colorado State Capitol building. Denver’s only National Historic Landmark, Civic Center is one of the most complete and intact City Beautiful-era designs remaining today.
A mile-long pedestrian promenade in the heart of downtown Denver. Designed by famed architect I.M. Pei, the 16th Street Mall is a prime destination for shopping, dining, and exciting local attractions.
The home of the NFL’s Denver Broncos. The stadium’s punishing, 5,280-foot elevation and notoriously passionate fans are known to give the Broncos one of the best home field advantages in the NFL.
A 76-acre baseball stadium in the heart of downtown Denver and the home of the Colorado Rockies. At 5,200 feet above sea level, the famously home-run-friendly Coors Field is the highest park in the Majors.
Wafels & Dinges was founded in 2007 with the mission of bringing the real Belgian Wafel to the streets of America in New York City. With only a select number of locations in the Big Apple, Wafels & Dinges has headed West and is only available in select ski resorts in Colorado and now Denver Union Station!
A pillar of the community since 1971, Tattered Cover is one of America’s premier independent bookstores, offering warm, personalized service along with an extensive curated selection of new and used books.
A downtown Denver treasure, this locally owned, offbeat boutique carries jewelry, accessories, home goods, and unexpected gifts, all delightfully presented in a cheerful cacophony of pattern and color.
A delightful, ever-changing trove of the unique, from florals, art, and fine furniture, to fabrics, pillows, and jewelry, curated under the expert eye of Denverite and former Ford fashion model Anuschka Pashel.
James Beard Award-winning chef Jennifer Jasinski draws inspiration from the Iberian peninsula with this delightful menu of tapas, pintxos, and petiscos, along with a selection of gins, sherries and gin-tonics.
Located on the mezzanine with stunning views of the Great Hall and downtown Denver, this chic, Art Deco-infused space offering crafted cocktails and sumptuous bites is the perfect place to imbibe in style.
Located inside the stunningly restored ticketing office just off the Great Hall, Terminal Bar offers a menu of signature and classic cocktails, an extensive wine list, and over two-dozen local craft beers on tap.
Denver’s iconic multi-coastal seafood, oyster house, and granita bar serves up a mouthwatering modern take on sustainable seafood that is sometimes innovative, sometimes classic, but always fresh.
A Denver institution serving iconic pancakes, artisanal benedicts, AM cocktails, and evolving breakfast twists, thoughtfully prepared by people as passionate about food as they are about the planet.
Named for the trains that carry truck trailers on flatbed rail cars, Pigtrain Coffee proudly serves organic, locally roasted Conscious Coffee and espresso, as well as pastries, grab-n-go selections, and desserts.
Denver Union Station’s go-to for globally-inspired street food, with a menu crafted especially for sharing, in a fun and eclectic atmosphere. Think neon signs, big flavor, laid-back vibes, and sturdy drinks.
Discover the sweetest corner of Denver Union Station, with sixteen delightful, rotating flavors of ice cream (including vegan options!) along with shakes, sundaes, cones, cups, and even boozy milkshakes.
Experience James Beard Award-winning chef Alex Seidel’s signature take on elevated comfort food, or browse the European-style market for fresh pastries, juices, and locally sourced meats and cheeses.
A mouthwatering option for lunch, dinner, or a quick bite while on-the-go, ACME Delicatessen is downtown Denver’s go-to for artisanal deli meats, made-to-order sandwiches, classic deli salads, and irresistible sweet treats.