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Golden
Golden is one of my favorite easy escapes from Denver — a small town at the foot of the mountains with sunsets, happy hours and Clear Creek Canyon right on its doorstep.
Things to do
In and around Golden
6 Things to Do in Golden, Colorado
My firsthand guide to tubing Clear Creek, Mother Cabrini Shrine, Triceratops Trail, Coors Brewery, the Mines Museum and Lookout Mountain.
Read the guide →3 Things to Do in Golden
My quick list of what to do when you visit Golden.
Watch My Video →Where to Watch the Sunset in Golden
My go-to spot for sunset in Golden.
Watch My Video →Happy Hour in Golden
Where I go for happy hour in Golden.
Watch My Video →The World's Largest Single-Site Brewery
A Golden landmark worth seeing.
Watch My Video →Clear Creek Canyon via Drone
Clear Creek Canyon from above, just outside Golden.
Watch My Video →Clear Creek Canyon in Winter
The canyon covered in snow.
Watch My Video →Road Trips from Denver
More mountain towns, lakes and waterfalls nearby.
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Travel resources
Helpful Travel Resources
Tools and services I personally use that may make your trip easier.
Stay Active While Traveling
I use ClassPass when I travel because a traditional gym membership tied to one location doesn’t work well with how often I’m away from home. I’ve used it for workouts around the U.S., including Georgia, Colorado and Oregon.
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