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Meeting Friends at Union Station Without the Guesswork
Denver Union Station is one of the easiest places in the city to gather a group before a show, a ballgame or a day out. The restored 1914 Beaux-Arts building sits at the edge of LoDo, with the light rail and commuter rail platforms behind it and the underground bus concourse beneath the plaza. That makes it a natural meeting point for friends arriving from different neighbourhoods, or even from the airport on the A Line.
Pick a precise spot
"Meet at Union Station" sounds simple until you discover how many entrances it has. Agree on one landmark instead. The Great Hall, with its long tables, chandeliers and big station clock, is the obvious choice indoors. Outside, the Wynkoop Plaza in front of the main doors works well, and in warm weather the fountains there are easy to describe. If someone is coming by train, the platform canopies behind the building can be confusing, so ask them to walk through to the Great Hall rather than wait outside.
Timing and crowds
Weekend mornings and the hours before Rockies games at Coors Field, a short walk away, can get busy. Build in a little slack, share your live location, and keep a backup spot in mind in case the hall is packed or an area is closed for a private event.
Where to go next
- Ballgames: Coors Field is roughly a ten-minute walk along Wynkoop or Blake Street.
- Concerts and theatre: free MallRide buses run along the 16th Street corridor toward downtown venues, while light rail connects to other parts of the metro.
- Red Rocks: there is no direct train, so many groups meet here and then share a ride or a shuttle; check transport options well in advance.
Schedules, fares and service changes come from RTD, so confirm current details on its official channels before you set off. For more ideas on what to do once everyone has arrived, browse our places and other guides.