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Golden, Colorado was at one time as large as nearby Denver. And it was more important. Because it was closer to the gold fields, Golden was selected as the first capital of the Colorado Territory. Civil War generals Grant and Sherman stayed in…

Free Carriage Rides, Evening Shopping, Street Musicians, Beer Gardens, Free Parking & More Want a weekend in the mountains but don’t have the time? Then spend a summer evening in Golden. Located just 12 miles from downtown Denver, Historic Golden has…

“I love Golden. I really do,” says Sean Smiley in explaining why this third generation Coloradoan decided to open his distillery, State 38 , in a business park high above Clear Creek valley. “Golden is just a great little town with a lifestyle that is…

The best way to build up an appetite in Golden is to stop by the Golden Bike Library , check out a FREE bike rental, and then pedal to the restaurant of your choice. Since the Golden Bike Library also provides a bike lock and helmet, you’ll be all set…

You may have noticed that we like our craft beer and good food here in Golden and one of our favorite ways to burn those calories is to hit one of our numerous trails. Golden is an outdoors-lovers paradise with dozens of miles of trails pleasant…

Want to show out-of-town visitors a bit of colorful Colorado without getting stuck in traffic on I-70? Here are four short, scenic drives without crowds or traffic near Golden, Colorado. The Lariat Loop Trail. In the 1920s, long before I-70 was…

“I’m not a coffee-drinker, but I spend a lot of time in Golden coffee shops meeting with citizens and handling city business,” says Marjorie Sloan, the Mayor of Golden. Since the position of mayor does not come with an official office at City Hall,…

In Golden, Colorado, it’s not unusual to see hang gliders floating down a mountain, while world class cyclists pedal up it. The closest mountain town to Denver, Golden is just 12 miles from the state capitol building, but is a world away in…

Golden is Home to Dog Friendly Breweries, Restaurants, Parks, Shops and Trails You don’t have to be a Golden Retriever to feel welcomed in Golden, Colorado. All dogs will feel at home in this beautiful foothills community, just 12 miles from downtown…

Rolling Stone Magazine said it best. When they named Red Rocks Amphitheatre the No. 1 outdoor concert venue in North America, they wrote: “With the exception of Madison Square Garden, no U.S. venue of this size has such an amazing pedigree: The…