Clear Creek Status: Green Flag - Open to All Uses

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Clear Creek Status: Green Flag - Open to All Uses

We update the creek safety and level information regularly. Learn more about recreating safely on the creek.

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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, 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 to your visit? Explore our Golden playlist featuring songs inspired by life in and around our mountain town.

Whatever your style, 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.

View of Golden Gate Canyon State Park from hiking trail

6 Ways to Spend Colorado Day Outdoors in Golden

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Trails, Crags, and Casts: Celebrating the Centennial State 2026 marks the Sesquisemiquincentennial—a mouthful that represents the dual celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary and Colorado’s 150th year of statehood. As the Centennial State…

Buffalo Bill Museum Observation Deck on Lookout Mountain of the front range and Lariat Loop roadway

Lookout Mountain Mile-by-Mile Guide

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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. Top to bottom, up and over, it's one of the most rewarding places to hike, bike…

A couple with food take out bags and boxes walking along Washington Ave. in downtown Golden Colorado.

Plan the Perfect Weekend Getaway to Golden

Looking for things to do this weekend in Golden, Colorado? From live music and markets to scenic hikes and attractions, Golden makes a fun getaway easy. Enjoy craft beer, outdoor adventure, or family fun. There is always something happening, so just show up and explore.

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Monday Meditation

Start your week with a moment to pause, breathe, and reconnect. Through guided meditation and mindful awareness practices, you’ll be invited to quiet the mind, settle the nervous system, and cultivate a sense of calm and clarity. Leave feeling grounded, centered, and ready to move through your week…

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