Mark your calendar for first quarter fun in Golden in 2026. No matter what brings you to Golden, you’re sure to find a friendly, small town atmosphere celebrating the season. Here’s an overview of winter/spring 2026 major festivals and fun and you…
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Since 1949, the huge arch across the main street in Golden, Colorado has proclaimed “Howdy Folks! Welcome to Golden – Where the West Lives!” At no time is that more appropriate than when the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo comes rip-roaring into…
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Winter in Golden? You Just Might Find Sunny, Spring-Like Weather the Family will Enjoy! Think of winter and spring recreation in the mountains of Colorado and most people think of snow and skiing. But the truth is, the foothills and mesas…
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Just 12 miles from downtown Denver, Golden is a perfect weekend getaway — close to the city yet surrounded by mountain beauty. With ample parking (free for the first two hours!), charming shops, recreation galore and plenty of sunshine, Golden is the…
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Fun, local and oh-so-easy: holiday shopping in Golden Golden’s Small Business Saturday is on November 30th so start at the Golden Welcome Center, where from 10 am - noon you can pick up a tote bag and coupons to kick off your holiday shopping…
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This holiday season, 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 season with a drink or meal, pop…
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It wasn’t that long ago when the idea of snowshoeing seemed to be reserved for nutty people that thought a hike in the cold and snow is somehow a great idea. Load up on your winter clothing, strap something similar to over-sized tennis rackets to…
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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…
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