Golden Things to Do

This locals' favorite is considered by many to be the best and most difficult single-track mountain biking terrain along the Front Range. From the notorious, heart-pounding climb up rocky Belcher Hill Trail to the thrilling des... more

Who was Adolph Coors? What was the Coors Company's original name and how did it survive the prohibition years? You will find all of this out and more when you take the guided tour through this legendary brewery. All ages are we... more

William F. Cody, known to the world as "Buffalo Bill," was buried here on Lookout Mountain above Golden in 1917. He attained fame through his "Wild West" shows which he performed all over the world. The Memorial museum displays... more

A favorite foothill destination for local mountain bikers, this park, 15 minutes from downtown, boasts a network of intermediate single-track trails with rigorous climbs and intense technical variation. The steep, narrow switch... more

This brick-bulk of a casino tries to mirror the Mardi Gras itself with live jazz musicians and costumed people on stilts greeting you at the door. You half expect that instead of winning cash you will instead receive a jackpot... more

In 2008, the museum threw itself open to the public eye and claims to be the only museum in the whole of the United States to be dedicated to the heroic feats of the mountaineers. Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museu... more

Although Genesee Park is only 20 miles west of Denver, its outdoor beauty and hiking trails create the false sense you have traveled deep into the mountains. There are three good hiking trails for children and adults to look fo... more

Supposedly known to be one of the best trails in Denver, Bear Creek Trail runs from Pence Park to Lair o' the Bear Park, outside of Idledale. Along the way, it cuts through two other Denver mountain parks, Corwina and O'Fallon.... more

This trail, in Evergreen's Elk Meadow Park, is camera-snapping proof that moderate hikes can be fun and interesting. Located just 20 minutes west of Denver, this five-mile hike offers a surprising diversity of both flora and wi... more

Constructed in 1867 by Seth Lake, the Astor House was the first stone hotel built west of the Mississippi River. It provided lodging for the legislators holding meetings in the Loveland Building. The historic hotel also served... more