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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.

Dad and son enjoying the view from the top of North Table Mountain

Golden Fun for the Whole Family

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Steam trains, dinosaurs, ice cream shops and cowboys - there’s nothing like a trip to Golden for family fun. Throughout the summer, Golden hosts a variety of events, including parades, festivals, movie nights, bicycle cruises, art shows and more…

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Fall Scenic Drives & Hiking Trails in Golden, CO

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Denverites love to “go for the gold” in the fall, setting out on day…

Golden Highlights 9 days ago

Snow in Golden, Colorado during fall

Local Favorite Things to Do in Golden, CO

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

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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 Ghosts & Spirits Tour

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October 17, 2024

Golden Ghosts & Spirits Tour

Goosetown Station

Join us for a haunted pub crawl in historic Downtown Golden! The promise of gold brought many people to the Golden Valley. Few left with riches. Most left empty-handed. Some...never left at all. Today, the ghosts of Golden can still be heard picking away in the mines and walking the streets…

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