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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Denverites love to “go for the gold” in the fall, setting out on day trips as the aspens put on their annual color show. But the gold rush from Denver can mean bumper-to-bumper traffic. A better idea? Golden, Colorado. Avoid crowded highways and…
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Many of us tend to “live for the weekend,” but if you live along the Front Range, treat yourself to weekend-worthy adventures on a weeknight in Golden. With the longer summer days, there’s plenty of time for fun in Golden before the sun sets. Sneak…
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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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Two things Golden takes seriously? It’s hiking trails and happy hours! After all, the city is renowned for both its ales and trails and combining the two makes for a delightful duo. For hiking, the hard part is deciding where to go! There are plenty…
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To most people living in the United States, Wednesday is “hump” day – the middle of the week with only two more days to go until a fun or relaxing weekend. But for those of us in Metro Denver? Why wait? Golden is only 20-30 minutes away from most…
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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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