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

This Spring, spend your free time in Golden without spending a dime! Only 20 minutes from downtown Denver, Golden feels like a world away with its safe, historic downtown, museums, cultural attractions and abundance of parks, trails and recreation…

The Game Doesn’t Start Until 4:30 P.M. Mountain Time – Here’s How to Pre-Game in Golden! Super Bowl LV promises to be a beauty of a match up, but with a late 4:30 p.m. start, that leaves almost an entire Sunday with nothing to do. Super Bowl parties…

Glass Orbs, Golden Retrievers, Environmental Films, Valentine’s Romance & More...February 2021 is shaping up to be an interesting month in Golden, Colorado. Check out these online and “on your own” activities: The Golden Glass Orb Hunt – Throughout…

With its iconic “Howdy Folks! Welcome to Golden!” arch spanning its main street, Golden, Colorado is one of the friendliest towns in the West. It’s also the perfect place to celebrate one of the friendliest dog breeds in the world, Golden Retrievers.…

Art lovers and adventurers, get ready for some socially distanced fun! Throughout February, a one-of-a-kind glass orb will be hidden daily somewhere in Golden by Foothills Art Center. On weekdays, one glass orb will be hidden and on Saturdays and…

There might not be a National Western Stock Show in Denver in 2021, but that is no reason to let dust gather on that Stetson hat in your closet. Since 1949, the huge arch across the main street in Golden, Colorado has proclaimed “Howdy Folks! Welcome…

Colorado is known worldwide for skiing, but you don’t need skis for these Golden winter adventures. Grab a friend, dress warmly and get up your heart rate while you enjoy the gorgeous winter scenery during one of these cold weather activities. Bonus:…

Plan a fun family outing on foot or by car this holiday season in Golden, Colorado. Wander along postcard perfect wintry creeks, pass by cheerful holiday stores, sip hot cocoa and window shop for holiday surprises throughout town. Or load up the car…

There’s no place more festive than Golden, Colorado during the holidays. Olde Golden Christmas events are a longstanding tradition, beloved by all. Due to COVID-19, Golden is unable to host public gatherings, but the city still warmly welcomes…