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Trip Planner :  USA  /  Colorado  /  Golden

Golden

4.3
Breweries · Cemeteries · Mountains
Lowell of the West
Golden represents a former Wild West town that happens to be the burial place of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Gold was discovered along Clear Creek in 1859, and the creek has been the centerpiece of the region, with the town growing up around it, ever since. Outdoor recreation buffs kayak, tube, and fish in its waters. If museums are on your itinerary, six are within walking distance of downtown and focus on everything from history to geology, mountaineering, and quilts. Home the world's largest brewery (a national brand), the town of about 20,000 residents also boasts a local brewery as well. Customize your holiday with our United States online tour planner to create an adventure that suits you.
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    Coors Brewery ©
    Brewery
    Coors Brewery
    3.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum ©
    Cemetery
    Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum
    4.5
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lookout Mountain ©
    Mountain
    Lookout Mountain
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mines Museum of Earth Science ©
    Specialty Museum
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    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours

    Side trips from Golden

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    River Rafting & Tubing
    Idaho Springs
    4.9
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Ski Area
    Winter Park Resort
    Winter Park
    4.3
    Duration: 8 hours
    Flatirons ©
    Geologic Formation
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    Boulder
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
    Pearl Street Mall ©
    Shopping
    Pearl Street Mall
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    4.5
    Duration: 2 hours

    Hidden gems in Golden

    Golden Gate Canyon State Park ©
    State Park
    Golden Gate Canyon State Park
    4.7
    Duration: 2 hours
    Mother Cabrini Shrine ©
    Religious Site
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    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Parasailing / Paragliding
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    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway
    Scenic Drive
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    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Parks in Golden

    White Ranch Park ©
    Park
    White Ranch Park
    4.8
    Duration: 2 hours
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    Duration: 2h 30 min
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    Duration: 2 hours
    Jeffco Open Space Parks
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    Jeffco Open Space Parks
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    Duration: 4 hours

    Breweries & Distilleries in Golden

    State 38 Distilling ©
    Distillery
    State 38 Distilling
    4.9
    Duration: 1h 30 min
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    Brewery
    Golden City Brewery
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours
    Golden History Tours
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    Golden History Tours
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Holidaily Brewing Company ©
    Brewery
    Holidaily Brewing Company
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours

    Museums in Golden

    Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum ©
    Specialty Museum
    Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
    4.6
    Duration: 2 hours
    Foothills Art Center ©
    Art Museum
    Foothills Art Center
    4.4
    Duration: 1h 30 min
    Golden History Museum & Park ©
    History Museum
    Golden History Museum & Park
    4.5
    Duration: 30 minutes
    Astor House Museum ©
    History Museum
    Astor House Museum
    4.4
    Duration: 2 hours

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    Where to stay in Golden

    Coors Brewery ©
    Fewer than a dozen inns, hotels, and bed and breakfasts are located in Golden's town center. Most are independently owned lodgings that celebrate the town's connection with the Gold Rush. Rustic cabins and cottages outside the downtown area allow travelers to experience the destination like an early prospector.
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