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Golden is a historic gold rush town, located 12 miles west of Denver. It sits on Clear Creek and below Lookout Mountain, which provides easy access to outdoor sports and recreation. Golden is a beautiful balance of nature, history and culture. Golden is home to the Coors Brewing Company and one of the most popular activities is the Coors Brewery Tour. Golden embraces the local world-class college, the Colorado School of Mines. Fall Saturdays are centered around the Orediggers football games. Little known fact – Golden was the capital of the Colorado territory (before Colorado became a state).

1873Founding of Coors Brewing Company
18,867Population of Golden
1,940 (out of 2,400)Average SAT score at Mines
Remote Itinerary Creation for US National Parks Trip
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Things to See in Golden

  • The Charm

    Golden keeps a tight grip on its historic past. One of the best experiences is to simply stroll down Washington Avenue to check out restaurants, bars, and shopping. Another option is to stroll along the many paths around Clear Creek. Golden has hit a homerun with city planning, most notably for preserving the past, avoiding overbuilding, and prioritizing walkers and bikers. Golden is also underrated for its “foodie” and bar scene.
  • Outdoor Recreation

    Golden sits right at the base of the Rocky Mountains. Residents and visitors love to spend summers playing in the river. Clear Creek is one of the most technical rivers in the country for whitewater rafting and kayaking. For a more laid-back option, consider river tubing through a calmer portion of the iconic river. Hiking and biking are also favorite summer activities. Consider taking the 6th avenue trail, where you might see some wildlife and will definitely see some beautiful nature.
  • Culture

    Golden is one of top cities for number of arts and cultural facilities (museums, galleries, etc.) per capita in the state. The city also boasts of growing live music scene. Visit everything from the Colorado Railroad Museum to the US Marine Corps Memorial to Buffalo Bill’s Grave & Museum.
  • The Brewery

    Some love it and some hate it, but you can’t avoid the smell of the brewing of Coors beer over the city of Golden. The Coors facility is the largest single-site brewery in the world. Coors offers a free brewery tour on Thursdays through Mondays throughout the year. It includes samples.

When to Visit Golden

  • Winter

    Winters are considered the dry season, but Golden still gets a fair share of snow. Winters are a slower time for tourism as the town isn't close any ski areas.
  • Spring

    Golden is relatively slow to thaw out in the spring. Temps are cool and it is the wet season. If planning a trip to Golden, opt for summer or fall.
  • Summer

    Golden is at the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, which means milder summers than Denver. Daily high temps are in the low 70s. Summers are a fantastic time to visit Golden.
  • Fall

    Golden is very popular in the early fall. Students return to Mines and Saturdays are centered around the local beer scene and the college football team. October high temps average a brisk 52 degrees.

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Saskia

Saskia

23 days ago

What an amazing tour. We saw whales, dolphins and porpoises. The crew was very friendly and enthusiastic. We could really tell they are very respectful towards the animals, we were able to see two humpbacks for nearly half an hour, everybody was silent, the engine was off and the crew was also in awe. Only when the whales left, the engine was back on and we also started moving again. We really felt like we had all the time in the world and we didn't disturb the animals.

Campden

Campden

23 days ago

We had an amazing time flying over the beautiful canyons, admiring the waterfalls from above. While we are both quite adventurous, I have an occasional fear of heights. The staff was incredibly friendly and professional, putting our minds perfectly at ease and making the best experience for us possible.

Kera

Kera

23 days ago

This was one of the BEST experiences I have ever had! We extended our trip into a two-tank dive and got to explore the surrounding areas of the garden eel bay before going into our manta show.

Alex and Benjamin

Alex and Benjamin

23 days ago

This was one of our favorite experiences on the trip. Kensington Market is an incredible neighborhood with a vibrant culture. We had a LOT of food on this tour. If you're thinking this will be sample size HAHA you're wrong.

Kayla and Andrew

Kayla and Andrew

23 days ago

We loved the small town atmosphere of this winery, and just how welcoming the staff and environment was. Definitely recommend doing this to anyone in the area!!

Bonnie

Bonnie

23 days ago

Thank you Spur Experiences and Jessica for a great day in the Cinque Terre! The day included colorful towns, sea breeze, hiking, dipping my toes in the Mediterranean, history & local cuisine lessons, delicious food and gelato, and wonderful views.

Kathleen

Kathleen

23 days ago

A wedding guest bought this voucher for me and my husband from our wedding registry via The Knot. We had Chiqui and Jonathan as our guides and they were great! Very personable and knowledgeable. They provided a cooler with water, soda and beer.

Whit

Whit

23 days ago

The catamaran was smooth and clean. The food was wonderful. The captain and staff were friendly and engaging. We could have have asked for a more fun and educational experience around the island. The snorkeling was wonderful with tons of fish, corral and eels.

Ellen

Ellen

2 years ago

My husband and I went on the catamaran cruise during our honeymoon in Milos... exceptional experience! I can not recommend it enough! Beautiful views, crystal clear water, delicious food and awesome crew! A trip to Milos would not be complete without this cruise! 10/10!

Courtney

Courtney

2 years ago

Francesca, our guide, was super personable and knowledgeable about the city and legends of Venice. The tour started near the train station and followed through all the alleys and streets to San Marco Square. The weather and the sunset were absolutely beautiful as well.

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