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TOP THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS

Golden is an ideal destination for family fun! From ice cream shops to interactive museums to the Itty Bitty Art Tour, there are plenty of activities for families with children to enjoy!

Here are our top 10 kid-friendly activities in Golden:

Golden Game Guild

1209 Washington Avenue
(720) 685-6875

The Golden Game Guild strives to offer an environment where children are free to exercise their imagination and have fun! Our curriculum is designed to encourage social, emotional, and intellectual…
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Clear Creek Trail Access

1010 Washington Avenue


The paved Clear Creek Trail winds through Golden along the creek’s banks, with multiple access points throughout the city. From Golden, the trail extends east into Wheat Ridge, connecting to the…
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Colorado Railroad Museum

17155 West 44th Avenue
(303) 279-4591

A top 10 Denver attraction right here in Golden! Open Tuesday-Sunday year-round. Featuring dozens of historic locomotives and railroad cars, model trains, exhibits, train rides, and more! Train rides…
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Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
(720) 865-2160

The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave is one of the most popular cultural and historic attractions in the Golden and Denver metro areas. Over 80,000 guests tour the museum annually and half a million…
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Miners Alley Performing Arts Center

1100 Miners Alley
(303) 935-3044

The Miners Alley Performing Arts Center is more than a theatre — we’re here to build community, contribute to a thriving downtown, empower kids to learn, and create a hub for meetings, events, and…
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Golden History Museum & Park

923 10th Street
(303) 278-3557

Golden History Museum & Park is a vibrant public space for uncovering Golden’s past. Featuring historical Coors objects, a hands-on gallery for families, a gift shop, and displays that highlight…
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Triceratops Trail

1400 Jones Road


Triceratops Trail is a 1.5-mile gravel hiking trail that winds between large, vertical walls of sandstone and into reclaimed clay pits. Along the trail are several stops highlighting clay mining as…
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Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center

910 Colorow Road
(720) 497-7600

Lookout Mountain Nature Center staff and volunteer naturalists inspire kids and adults to connect with the natural world. Interactive exhibits take visitors on a tour of the flora and fauna of the…
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Dinosaur Ridge

16831 West Alameda Parkway
(303) 697-3466

Dinosaur Ridge is a National Natural Landmark located just east of Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre in suburban Denver. A panel of esteemed paleontologists ranks Dinosaur Ridge as the top dinosaur…
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Mines Museum of Earth Science

1310 Maple Street
(303) 273-3815

Mines Museum is available for rent for a fee OUTSIDE of normal operating hours. Currently, we cannot offer seated dinners at the Museum due to space constraints. We can accommodate receptions for…
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