Golden
It’s no wonder that Golden has a reputation as one of the West’s friendliest cities. Upon entering Golden’s historic downtown, visitors are enthusiastically greeted with a large sign arching across Washington Avenue that reads, “Howdy, Folks! Welcome to Golden,” and proudly boasting the slogan, “Where the West Lives.”
This iconic sign perfectly captures the spirit of Golden, a welcoming and forward-thinking city that’s proud of its Western heritage.
Founded in 1859 and the territorial capital of Colorado from 1862 until 1867, Golden is an idyllic former gold-rush town that is completely surrounded by high points — to the east are two high volcanic mesas (North and South Table Mountains). To the west are the foothills, dominated by Mount Zion and Lookout Mountain. Lookout Mountain can be summited by car, or for the very fit, by bicycle or on foot via hiking trails. Clear Creek flows directly through the town and is lined with the paved bike and hiking trails.
Golden, one of Colorado’s oldest and most historic towns, is filled with a large number of historic buildings. It is also located just 12 miles west of Denver and is home to the Colorado School of Mines, a highly renowned university committed to teaching and research related to engineering and applied science.
Golden’s extensive array of museums and attractions is a source of cultural pride for this modest-size city. The centrally located Golden History Museum and Park, owned by the city, offers visitors the chance to learn about pioneer life and culture and the city’s distinctive past through insightful exhibits, old settlements, and historic collections.
Art lovers can enjoy beautiful works by Colorado artists displayed within the Foothills Art Center, housed in a converted Victorian church. The outdoor train yard exhibit of the Colorado Railroad Museum supplies visitors with a hands-on experience and information about the compelling beginning of Colorado’s railway system (including railroad robberies), while the Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum offers a look at the lifestyle and accomplishments of mountaineers.
For a great view of the entire city and beyond, visitors can head up Lookout Mountain on the Lariat Loop Scenic Byway to visit the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Boettcher Mansion, and the Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve. And of course, the world’s largest single-site brewery, the Coors Brewery, is a must-see and offers free samples of its many brews. Visitors may also want to sample beer from any one of Golden’s six craft breweries.
With a charming downtown lined with mostly locally owned stores, Golden offers everything from outdoor gear to fashionable clothing boutiques, art galleries, fine dining restaurants, breweries, distilleries, cafes, and taverns. Golden is one of the most fun and interesting towns on the Front Range with delicious food and drink and outstanding shopping. Golden also has no shortage of fun events, including Buffalo Bill Days in July, the Golden Fine Arts Festival in August, and Olde Golden Christmas in December.
Golden offers every type of outdoor recreation Colorado has to offer, from kayaking to some of the top rock-climbing locations in the nation; from easy hiking trails to challenging climbs; from flat paved bike paths to some of the most difficult mountain-biking trails near Denver. The city maintains 253 acres of parks with thousands of acres of nearby publicly-owned open space. The Clear Creek walking paths are incredibly popular, and Clear Creek Whitewater Park, which was built for recreational canoeing and kayaking, has a quarter-mile course.
Bike rentals are available for free at the Golden Bike Library located behind the Visitors Center during the late spring, summer, and early fall months. Nearby, Apex Park, White Ranch Park, North Table and South Table Mountains, and Golden Gate Canyon State Park boast some of the region’s best hiking, biking, camping, and fishing. It is possible to climb all of the mountains ringing Golden on hiking trails, several of which start right downtown.
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- 5881 Deer Meadow Trail Golden, CO 80403
- $5,899,500
- Beds 7Baths 6 | 1SqFt 15,070Property Type House
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Listing No. 1979495Courtesy of: Equity Colorado Real EstateListing No. 8400793Courtesy of: Compass - DenverListing No. 4615404Courtesy of: MilehimodernListing No. 7995603Courtesy of: Epique RealtyListing No. 1521545Courtesy of: Camber Realty, LTDListing No. 6333334Courtesy of: Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLCListing No. 9824973Courtesy of: LIV Sotheby's International RealtyListing No. IR1021747Courtesy of: Keller Williams-Advantage RltyListing No. 3095253Courtesy of: LIV Sotheby's International RealtyListing No. 3294779Courtesy of: Fathom Realty Colorado LLCListing No. 4657241Courtesy of: Madison & Company PropertiesListing No. 6171529Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Real Estate, LLC
(42)$5,899,500
7 7 Beds
6 | 1 6 | 1 Baths
15,070 SqFt 15,070 SqFt
1979495Listing No. 1979495
HouseProperty Type: House
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Courtesy of: Equity Colorado Real Estate
(18)$4,700,000
5 5 Beds
1 | 6 1 | 6 Baths
5,107 SqFt 5,107 SqFt
8400793Listing No. 8400793
HouseProperty Type: House
(18)
Courtesy of: Compass - Denver
(49)$3,750,000
4 4 Beds
3 | 1 3 | 1 Baths
5,056 SqFt 5,056 SqFt
4615404Listing No. 4615404
HouseProperty Type: House
(49)
Courtesy of: Milehimodern
(49)$3,490,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 2 2 | 2 Baths
4,600 SqFt 4,600 SqFt
7995603Listing No. 7995603
HouseProperty Type: House
(49)
Courtesy of: Epique Realty
VIRTUAL TOUR (50)$3,300,000
5 5 Beds
3 | 4 3 | 4 Baths
8,604 SqFt 8,604 SqFt
1521545Listing No. 1521545
HouseProperty Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Courtesy of: Camber Realty, LTD
VIRTUAL TOUR (49)$3,000,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 3 2 | 3 Baths
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6333334Listing No. 6333334
HouseProperty Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Courtesy of: Keller Williams Advantage Realty LLC
VIRTUAL TOUR (40)$3,000,000
2 2 Beds
1 1 Baths
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9824973Listing No. 9824973
HouseProperty Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Courtesy of: LIV Sotheby's International Realty
(40)$3,000,000
4 4 Beds
2 | 3 2 | 3 Baths
7,457 SqFt 7,457 SqFt
IR1021747Listing No. IR1021747
HouseProperty Type: House
(40)
Courtesy of: Keller Williams-Advantage Rlty
VIRTUAL TOUR (50)$2,950,000
5 5 Beds
5 | 2 5 | 2 Baths
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3095253Listing No. 3095253
HouseProperty Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Courtesy of: LIV Sotheby's International Realty
VIRTUAL TOUR (48)$2,900,000
5 5 Beds
4 | 3 4 | 3 Baths
9,779 SqFt 9,779 SqFt
3294779Listing No. 3294779
HouseProperty Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Courtesy of: Fathom Realty Colorado LLC
VIRTUAL TOUR (50)$2,850,000
5 5 Beds
3 | 2 3 | 2 Baths
4,482 SqFt 4,482 SqFt
4657241Listing No. 4657241
HouseProperty Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Courtesy of: Madison & Company Properties
VIRTUAL TOUR (46)$2,800,000
4 4 Beds
1 | 3 1 | 3 Baths
4,916 SqFt 4,916 SqFt
6171529Listing No. 6171529
HouseProperty Type: House
VIRTUAL TOUR
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Courtesy of: Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Colorado Real Estate, LLC
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