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Union Station Denver

1701 Wynkoop St · Denver, CO

Why you should go…

Denver's Union Station has served travelers since 1881, with the current Beaux-Arts building dating to 1914 and a major restoration completed in 2014. The Great Hall now holds restaurants, a bookstore, and a bar built into the old ticket counter, alongside a working Amtrak and light-rail terminal. It's free to walk through and a natural downtown meeting point.

  • #historic
  • #architecture
  • #downtown
  • #dining
  • #free

Good to know

General sightseeing guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • The forecast is part of the ticket

    Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.

  • Golden hour sells out first

    Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.

  • Dress a layer warmer

    It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.

  • Timed entry is common

    Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.

What's around here?

The closest stops to Union Station Denver, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.

  • Sightseeing
    Local Gem

    16th Street

    Free

    Denver's mile-long downtown promenade, freshly rebuilt with wider walks and a free shuttle.

    0.8 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    Rainy-Day Pick

    Denver Art Museum

    Under $25

    A striking titanium-clad building holding one of the country's best Indigenous American art collections.

    1.3 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Sightseeing
    History Buff

    Colorado State Capitol

    Free

    A gold-domed 1894 capitol building exactly one mile above sea level, with free public tours.

    1.3 mi awayMore like this

  • Museums
    History Buff

    Molly Brown House Museum

    Under $25

    The Victorian home of Titanic survivor Margaret 'Molly' Brown, restored to its 1910s appearance.

    1.7 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums

  • Attractions
    Family Favorite

    Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

    $25–$50

    A conservation-focused zoo in City Park with thousands of animals across naturalistic habitats.

    2.6 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions

  • Sightseeing
    Iconic

    Denver

    Free

    Colorado's capital city and Rocky Mountain gateway, with museums, breweries, parks and a walkable downtown.

    5.7 mi awayMore like this