Guidebook for Golden
Food Scene
Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington AveFamily friendly and great pizza
Our favorite restaurant in Golden with amazing farm to table food. Best for brunch of lunch but also a good dinner spot.
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Abejas
807 13th StOur favorite restaurant in Golden with amazing farm to table food. Best for brunch of lunch but also a good dinner spot.
My husbands obsessed with their duck noodle bowl. They also have chopstick holders for young kids as well as paper airplanes. The owner is a Dad of young kids.
Nosu Ramen
700 12th StMy husbands obsessed with their duck noodle bowl. They also have chopstick holders for young kids as well as paper airplanes. The owner is a Dad of young kids.
Has great Thai food and an outdoor patio. I love their curry dishes. Good takeout spot or dine in.
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Thai Gold Restaurant
714 14th StHas great Thai food and an outdoor patio. I love their curry dishes. Good takeout spot or dine in.
Has great traditional burgers and outdoor seating near Coors brewery.
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Bob's Atomic Burgers
1310 Ford StHas great traditional burgers and outdoor seating near Coors brewery.
This is a hole in the wall but amazing Latin food that only offers lunch. You can eat here on Washington street and we often get ice cream after next door.
El Callejon
1205 Washington AveThis is a hole in the wall but amazing Latin food that only offers lunch. You can eat here on Washington street and we often get ice cream after next door.
Cafe 13
1301 Arapahoe StThis is a good breakfast/lunch spot with a nice patio.
This is phenomenally amazing Mexican restaurant which I didn’t know was possible until we found this hole in the wall. They have a small outdoor dining area. AMAZING margaritas.
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Xicamiti La Taquería Bistro
715 Washington AveThis is phenomenally amazing Mexican restaurant which I didn’t know was possible until we found this hole in the wall. They have a small outdoor dining area. AMAZING margaritas.
This is a great place for takeout Italian and pizza. They also offer good GF options which is hard to find with Italian food.
Bono's Italian Restaurant
14799 W 6th Ave Frontage RdThis is a great place for takeout Italian and pizza. They also offer good GF options which is hard to find with Italian food.
This is hidden in an alley in downtown Golden and is a neat spot. Best Old Fashions ever
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Miners Saloon
1109 Miner's AlleyThis is hidden in an alley in downtown Golden and is a neat spot. Best Old Fashions ever
Our local favorite coffee shop near our home. Great breakfast burritos too
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Bean Fosters
720 Golden Ridge RdOur local favorite coffee shop near our home. Great breakfast burritos too
Outstanding burritos and tacos. Dine in the outdoor seating or easy to get takeout
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Bonfire Burritos
2221 Ford StreetOutstanding burritos and tacos. Dine in the outdoor seating or easy to get takeout
Golden Sweets
1299 Washington AveOur favorite ice cream shop
Awesome breakfast spot that is cajun themed
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Sassafras American Eatery, Downtown Golden
1027 Washington AveAwesome breakfast spot that is cajun themed
A really interesting spot that serves awesome Indian food
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Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveA really interesting spot that serves awesome Indian food
Great little coffee shop with tons of books. It is just around the corner from our home
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Bean Fosters
720 Golden Ridge RdGreat little coffee shop with tons of books. It is just around the corner from our home
Drinks & Nightlife
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's AlleyOur favorite spot for a drink and light apps in town
This is an old bar from 1858 that just remodeled and offers sofas inside, semi outdoor seating as well as fully outdoor. Fancy bar food. Offers live music often and comfy seating so could be a good spot for later in the evening. They also have a spot next door to the restaurant that offers lots of live music to check out the schedule based on your stay.
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Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington AveThis is an old bar from 1858 that just remodeled and offers sofas inside, semi outdoor seating as well as fully outdoor. Fancy bar food. Offers live music often and comfy seating so could be a good spot for later in the evening. They also have a spot next door to the restaurant that offers lots of live music to check out the schedule based on your stay.
Ace Hi Tavern
1216 Washington AveLocal dive bar on the main street in town
Great spot with beer and wine tastings. They just moved to a new space that looks awesome
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Barrels and Bottles Brewery
600 12th StGreat spot with beer and wine tastings. They just moved to a new space that looks awesome
CODA Brewing Co.
15965 S Golden RdLocal brewery
Golden City Brewery
920 12th StGreat brewery
Best local brewery in Golden. Great scene, food trucks daily, also sell Holidaily GF beer on tap as well as Kambucha along with their great beer.
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New Terrain Brewing Company
16401 Table Mountain PkwyBest local brewery in Golden. Great scene, food trucks daily, also sell Holidaily GF beer on tap as well as Kambucha along with their great beer.
Holidaily Brewing Company
801 Brickyard CirGluten-Free Brewery - Woman owned
Mountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington AveAnother great brewery in town
Over Yonder Brewing Company
18455 W Colfax AveBrewery nearby
Sightseeing
The Dinosaur Ridge Trail is a paved section of West Alameda Parkway, which is open to pedestrians, bicyclists, and hikers, and closed to through traffic.
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Dinosaur Ridge
The Dinosaur Ridge Trail is a paved section of West Alameda Parkway, which is open to pedestrians, bicyclists, and hikers, and closed to through traffic.
Lose track of time year-round at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, CO. At their Depot Museum and 15-acre rail yard, guests will find over 100 engines, cabooses, coaches, a garden railway, and their renowned library.
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Željeznički muzej u Coloradu
17155 W 44th AveLose track of time year-round at the Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden, CO. At their Depot Museum and 15-acre rail yard, guests will find over 100 engines, cabooses, coaches, a garden railway, and their renowned library.
Golden History Museum is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant public space for uncovering and sharing our past.
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Golden History Museum
923 10th StGolden History Museum is a warm, welcoming, and vibrant public space for uncovering and sharing our past.
Lookout Mountain Nature Center staff and volunteer naturalists inspire kids and adults to connect with the natural world. Interactive exhibits take visitors on a tour of the flora and fauna of the foothills ecosystem. Kids enjoy a hands-on play room and observation room. The Nature Center offers free naturalist-led programs in every season for individuals, families, and schools and groups. Visitors can also enjoy a walk through the nature preserve while visiting. Beaver Brook Trail provides hiker only connections to Windy Saddle Park and Denver Mountain Parks' Genesee Park. Educational Programs Jeffco Open Space Educators offer programs throughout the year covering the county's wildlife, plants, history and more!
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Centar za prirodne znanosti Lookout Mountain
910 Colorow RdLookout Mountain Nature Center staff and volunteer naturalists inspire kids and adults to connect with the natural world. Interactive exhibits take visitors on a tour of the flora and fauna of the foothills ecosystem. Kids enjoy a hands-on play room and observation room. The Nature Center offers free naturalist-led programs in every season for individuals, families, and schools and groups. Visitors can also enjoy a walk through the nature preserve while visiting. Beaver Brook Trail provides hiker only connections to Windy Saddle Park and Denver Mountain Parks' Genesee Park. Educational Programs Jeffco Open Space Educators offer programs throughout the year covering the county's wildlife, plants, history and more!
Escape to Mother Cabrini Shrine for a spiritual get-a-way. It is a beautiful, peaceful oasis.
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Mother Cabrini Shrine
20189 Cabrini BlvdEscape to Mother Cabrini Shrine for a spiritual get-a-way. It is a beautiful, peaceful oasis.
Splash Pool
Our local pool
Must check out magical destination only about 10-15 minutes from our house.
Directions to Red Rocks to stay off main road as much as possible and tips:
- Leave home on Shelton Rd
- Right on Eagle Ridge Drive
- Follow road and changes to Crawford Drive : go past elementary school
- Dead end road at Kimball Ave : Take left on Kimball Ave
- At roundabout go right on to Heritage Rd
- Merge on to W Colfax Ave to the right
- Pass liquor store, gas station and cafe on right near motorcycle dealership if you need anything. Liquor store has a section just for Red Rocks necessities
- Continue to Follow Colfax/93 until you get to the first or second entrance
- Secret tip - If you have a willing female you tell the traffic workers that you need handicap parking because she is pregnant ;)
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Amfiteatar Red Rocks
18300 West Alameda ParkwayMust check out magical destination only about 10-15 minutes from our house.
Directions to Red Rocks to stay off main road as much as possible and tips:
- Leave home on Shelton Rd
- Right on Eagle Ridge Drive
- Follow road and changes to Crawford Drive : go past elementary school
- Dead end road at Kimball Ave : Take left on Kimball Ave
- At roundabout go right on to Heritage Rd
- Merge on to W Colfax Ave to the right
- Pass liquor store, gas station and cafe on right near motorcycle dealership if you need anything. Liquor store has a section just for Red Rocks necessities
- Continue to Follow Colfax/93 until you get to the first or second entrance
- Secret tip - If you have a willing female you tell the traffic workers that you need handicap parking because she is pregnant ;)
Parks & Nature
If you cannot catch a show - great place to just go walk around and check out the museum. Or for a good workout run up and down the stairs.
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Amfiteatar Red Rocks
18300 West Alameda ParkwayIf you cannot catch a show - great place to just go walk around and check out the museum. Or for a good workout run up and down the stairs.
Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailGreat hiking trail
Shopping
Great shop for buying Golden swag, gifts and they just opened in the spot next to them where they sell Colorado made food and such.
Golden Goods
1201 Washington AveGreat shop for buying Golden swag, gifts and they just opened in the spot next to them where they sell Colorado made food and such.
Blue Moose Trading Company
1299 Washington AveAwesome spot for gifts that are Colorado themed
Earth Sweet Botanicals
1224 Arapahoe StGreat spot for the hippy side where they sell oils, products and more.
Cool spot that sells skis but also cool clothing and gear that you cannot find other spots.
Icelantic Skis
1300 Washington AveCool spot that sells skis but also cool clothing and gear that you cannot find other spots.
Old Barrel Tea Company
1224 Washington AveCool spot for tea and they offer samples
The Silver Horse
Love their hippy style clothing and products
Working out
The local yoga studio that I frequent that offers classes in person and virtual
PranaTonic Wellness Clinic
1224 Washington AveThe local yoga studio that I frequent that offers classes in person and virtual
The Clear Creek Whitewater Kayaking Park is one of Golden’s most unique recreational attractions. Built for recreational canoeing and kayaking, the course is one quarter of a mile of adventurous, splashing fun! This innovative recreational experience is divided into sections.
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Clear Creek Whitewater Park
1201 10th StThe Clear Creek Whitewater Kayaking Park is one of Golden’s most unique recreational attractions. Built for recreational canoeing and kayaking, the course is one quarter of a mile of adventurous, splashing fun! This innovative recreational experience is divided into sections.