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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.

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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.

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  • 3 Things to Do in Golden

    My quick list of what to do when you visit Golden.

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  • Where to Watch the Sunset in Golden

    My go-to spot for sunset in Golden.

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  • Happy Hour in Golden

    Where I go for happy hour in Golden.

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  • The World's Largest Single-Site Brewery

    A Golden landmark worth seeing.

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  • Clear Creek Canyon via Drone

    Clear Creek Canyon from above, just outside Golden.

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  • Clear Creek Canyon in Winter

    The canyon covered in snow.

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  • Road Trips from Denver

    More mountain towns, lakes and waterfalls nearby.

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Practical

Apps I use when traveling in Golden

The apps I rely on here, plus the general travel apps I use everywhere.

  • General Travel

    GetYourGuide

    Excursions, transportation, activities and tours.

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More Golden content is on the way

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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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