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There’s nothing quite like a ski vacation in Colorado. The only challenge can be getting from Denver International Airport to the slopes and back. Traveling on I-70 to the ski areas requires gaining almost 6,000 feet in elevation, driving through…

Fall is the perfect time to relax and restore after a busy summer. For some people a Pumpkin Spice Latte might fit the bill, but if you take your relaxation more seriously, head to Golden for some pampering at one of the town’s spas or massage…

Summer is over with snow falling in the high mountains of Colorado, but down in the foothills, Golden, Colorado offers year-round opportunities for hiking, mountain biking and even outdoor dining. Relatively little snow and abundant sunshine mean you…

This holiday season, check off Golden Rule # 21 and tell your holiday visitors to “Take a Hike!” Golden hikes are a perfect way to entertain out-of-town visitors and burn off some of those decadent holiday meal calories. Afterward, celebrate the…

Of course one of Colorado’s most historic towns goes all out for Halloween fun! All month long, Golden boasts ghost tours, hayride beer tours, trick or treat trains, and more. Autumn is an especially lovely time to visit Denver’s closest mountain…

In October, the Golden Glass Orb Hunt returns to Golden offering an adventurous and free way to find one-of-a-kind works of art hidden in Golden every weekend. Starting on October 4 th and happening every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October, Visit…

At any time, historic downtown Golden has one of the prettiest Old West main streets on the Front Range, filled with flower displays, outdoor cafes and sculptures. But it is especially entertaining during the Golden Sidewalk Sale on Saturday,…

A hint of fall might be in the air, but Golden's fabulous Farmers Market will run through October 5th. Located in the parking lot behind the Golden Library on Saturday mornings, 8 am -1 pm, the Golden Farmers Market is the perfect start to your…

National Grandparents Day was created as a way for families to honor and thank grandparents. And there’s no better place to enjoy a family outing than in Golden, Colorado. Here are some fun ways to honor your grandparents in Golden! Brunch - Located…

Denver’s Closest Mountain Town is Packed With Family Activities, All Just Minutes from Everywhere in the Metro Area The start of the 2019 school year doesn’t mean that summer vacation is over in Golden, Colorado! Located just 12 miles from downtown…