About Denver Union Station
Denver Union Station is the historic heart of downtown Denver and one of the city’s most enduring civic landmarks, seamlessly blending transportation, hospitality, and community life. First opened in 1881 and rebuilt after a fire in 1894, the station played a central role in Denver’s emergence as a rail hub of the American West, welcoming generations of travelers, settlers, and commerce through its iconic Beaux-Arts façade. Over time, as rail travel declined, the station fell into disuse—until a visionary public-private effort set the stage for its revival.
That transformation culminated in a comprehensive restoration completed in 2014, which carefully preserved the station’s architectural character while reimagining it for modern urban life. Today, Denver Union Station functions as the city’s primary transportation hub, connecting Amtrak, light rail, commuter rail, regional and local bus service, and the direct rail line to Denver International Airport. At its core, the soaring Great Hall—often called “Denver’s living room”—serves as a welcoming public space filled with locally curated restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and boutiques, alongside the 112-room Crawford Hotel housed within the historic structure.
Surrounded by activated plazas, public art, and a highly walkable neighborhood, Denver Union Station has become both a gathering place for residents and a front door for visitors. More than a restored building, it stands as a symbol of Denver’s past and future—honoring its railroad heritage while anchoring downtown’s continued growth, connectivity, and civic identity.
