Category: Dining

With its charming historic downtown, stunning hiking opportunities, and a variety of solo-friendly activities, Golden invites you to explore at your own pace! Offering laid-back vibes, Golden provides a safe and easy-to-navigate environment. Whether you’re in the mood for local cuisine, outdoor adventures, or cultural experiences, Golden is a great city to explore during your […]

Located at the Red Rocks Exit on I-70 (Exit 259), Gateway Village is Golden’s connection to the mountains. The modern village of dining spots, a brewery and shops is just five minutes from downtown Golden and even closer to Red Rocks Amphitheatre, making Gateway Village the perfect place to dine, drink, shop or stay, either before […]

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 MOUNTAIN CREEK FOR MILES ON A FLAT, PAVED, ALL WEATHER TRAIL.  Pick […]

Imagine a place where you can spend your morning scaling a mountain trail, your afternoon exploring local shops, and your evening unwinding with a craft drink and live music. That’s Golden in a nutshell! Steeped in history but buzzing with energy, our town is brimming with outdoor adventures, culinary treats, and laid-back hangouts—all waiting to […]

Gluten-free and in Golden? No worries—there are many delicious options for you. From beer to cupcakes to burgers, you can find just about anything you're craving in Golden, Colorado. Breakfast + Light Lunches If you’re looking for a café with smoothies, pastries, and similar treats, there are lots of places to check out. Kona Bowls […]

Article contributed by Rich Grant author of 100 Things to Do in Denver Before You Die In the 1860s, the original road west into the mountains from Denver was known as “the Golden Road,” because it led from the fledgling town of Denver to the first capital of the Colorado Territory, Golden. The road was renamed and today […]

Golden is an ideal spot for nearby family fun. The city is home to dinosaurs (Dinosaur Ridge), trains (Colorado Railroad Museum), cowboys (Buffalo Bill’s Museum & Grave), a history park with log cabin, one-room schoolhouse and a chicken coop where you can feed chickens (Golden History Park). There’s even a collection of whimsical and tiny […]

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 into a locally-owned store to pick up a unique holiday gift and soak in […]

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 of options no matter what your level of fitness. And […]

The 2023 concert season at world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre will run from March 31 to October 22, with dozens of big names including Chelsea Handler, Dermot Kennedy, Michael Franti, Big Head Todd, Rainbow Kitten Surprise and Duran Duran headlining on this incredible stage. Nothing compares to a concert under the stars at Red Rocks. And […]