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A Glimpse of Golden, Colorado

Welcome to Golden, Colorado! Thanks for visiting our historic town. During your visit, enjoy our world-class outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, local charm, and the Coors Brewery, the largest single-site brewery in the world.

Whatever your style, we’ve got an activity for you, from white water kayaking to fine dining to shopping. 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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Family eating at Old Capitol Grill

Kid-Friendly Restaurants to Check Out in Golden

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Golden is an ideal spot for nearby family fun. The city is home to dinosaurs (Dinosaur Ridge), trains (Colorado Railroad Museum), cowboys (Buffalo Bill’s Museum & Grave), a history park with log cabin, one-room schoolhouse and a chicken coop where…

Hiking a year ago

Hikers at an Overlook on a Golden Trail

Golden’s Trails + Ales

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Two things Golden takes seriously? It’s hiking trails and happy hours! After…

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Young man and woman grabbing take-out in downtown Golden

Gluten-Free and in Golden

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Gluten-free and in Golden? No worries—there are many delicious options for…

Golden Highlights a month ago

Snow in Golden, Colorado during fall

Local Favorite Things to Do

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Imagine a place where you can spend your morning scaling a mountain trail, your…

Wild West Walking History Tour

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November 6, 2024

Wild West Walking History Tour

Golden History Tours
Recurring weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday

We ain't your daddy's history tour! More than just facts and dates, our tour guides regale you with true stories from the Wild West, transporting you back to those rough-and-tumble times. Hangings to hijackings, shootouts to showmen, Golden boasts many firsts and some outrageously true Wild West…

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