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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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9 Things to Do in Golden with Out-of-State Friends and Relatives Visiting for the Holidays

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Located just 12 miles from downtown Denver, historic Golden is easy to reach, has plenty of easy parking, and offers a true Colorado mountain experience. Here are some ideas to introduce your visiting relatives to a great Colorado town: WALK ALONG A…

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A family looking at a for sale wreath dressed for the winter shopping in downtown Golden

Explore Golden's Charming Shopping Scene

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Fun, local and oh-so-easy: holiday shopping in Golden Golden’s Small Business…

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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…

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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…

The Story of the Nutcracker

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December 7, 2024

The Story of the Nutcracker

Miners Alley Performing Arts Center

Miners Alley Theatre for Young Audiences (MATYA) Presents The Story of the Nutcracker. Adapted by Rory Pierce Directed by Rory Pierce When Marie’s gift from her Godfather Drosselmeier on Christmas Eve gets broken, she tries to find and fix the Nutcracker. Instead, he comes alive, and a…

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