Golden

Located at the foothills of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, Golden is an Old Western Town with modern convenience.  Only 15 miles west of downtown Denver, but nestled into two Table Mountains, the location to the once gold-rush town offers ease of access and charm.  Known for being “Where the West Lives” Golden is home to the University the Colorado School of Mines, the Coors Brewery, and many historic properties and sites.  Visit the American Mountaineering Center and the Colorado Railroad Museum for a glimpse into the past, and see the grave of Buffalo Bill Cody on nearby Lookout Mountain.  Take in a show with the Jefferson Symphony Orchestra at Bunker Auditorium, or an art exhibit at Foothills Art Center.  Bike or hike the North and South Table Mountains, or fly fish Clear Creek.   Even paragliding is available in Golden.

There are several lodging options in Golden including the historic Southwestern style Table Mountain Inn with 5,000 square feet of banquet space, The Golden Hotel - ‘where the New West meets the Old West’ - located in the heart of town along the river, with a divisible ballroom, break out rooms, and courtyard, or the eclectic Stage Stop Guest Cottages.  There is also a Courtyard by Marriott with one meeting room and Hampton Inn with a 1,200 square foot meeting room.

The calendar is always full in Golden - with events put on at the University regularly in addition to the many community festivals and holidays, there is quite a variety - from Habitat Art Exhibits, Blanket Golden Quilting gathering, Golden’s First Fridays, The Fine Arts Festival, the Rocky Mountain Music Festival, to runs and bike tours like the USA Pro Cycling Challenge.  For a cultured authentic Western town incredibly close to Denver, visit Golden.