A Glimpse of Golden, Colorado

History, adventure, and mountain charm come together in our historic town. Enjoy world-class outdoor recreation, arts and cultural attractions, local charm, live music, and the Coors Brewery, the largest single-site brewery in the world. Looking for the perfect soundtrack? Check out our Golden playlist.

Whatever your groove, we’ve got an activity for you, from fine dining to shopping to exploring the outdoors. Spend an afternoon on Clear Creek, climb aboard the trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum, take the Ore Cart Shuttle around town, or drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave.

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5 Places for Leaf Peeping in Golden

By Colorado Mountain Club As the heat of summer fades and the first crisp mornings of fall settle over the Front Range, the leaves around town begin to transform into […]

Golden Gate Canyon State Park Mountain Biking in Fall

Lookout Mountain Mile-by-Mile Guide

From Switchbacks to Summit: The Golden, Colorado Side of the Lariat Loop Lookout Mountain in Golden, Colorado — like the U.S. Forest Service — is the land of many uses. […]

Featured & Upcoming Events

Sep 19, 2026

Golden History Museum & Park

Celebrate Constitution Week at Golden History Museum

Members of the Golden-based Mount Lookout Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will celebrate Constitution Week with an informative and educational Revolutionary-era traveling exhibit on…