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In November 2019, the Denver Post declared, “Golden’s restaurant scene is blowing up,” and that Golden “is now joining the ranks of Colorado’s food destinations.” Golden Restaurant Week, Jan. 31-Feb. 9, 2020, is the perfect time to find out why…

Last year, Golden held a historic gathering of Golden Retrievers for a meet-up on National Golden Retriever Day, February 3 rd . The event set an unofficial world record for the largest gathering of Golden Retrievers and was a doggone great time for…

From Art to Adventure, Golden is the Place for Year-Round Fun! Mark your calendar for year-round fun in Golden in 2020. No matter what brings you to Golden, you’re sure to find a friendly, small town atmosphere celebrating the season. Here’s an…

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…

The iconic welcome arch spanning the main street in Golden, Colorado proclaims “Howdy Folks! Welcome to Golden – Where the West Lives!” And no time is that more appropriate than when the National Western Stock Show & Rodeo comes rip-roaring into town…

NOVEMBER 18TH – DECEMBER 29 TH 45TH HOLIDAY ART MARKET Make it a “hip holiday” for those on your holiday shopping list by heading to Golden for Foothills Art Center’s beloved annual Holiday Art Market (HART). Featuring the creations of more than 100…

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…