8 days in Golden Itinerary

Golden represents a former Wild West town that happens to be the burial place of William F.

Explore Golden's surroundings by going to Idaho Springs (River Rafting & Tubing & The Soap Shop), Boulder (Colorado Chautauqua: Park, Pearl Street Mall, &more) and Vail (Betty Ford Alpine Gardens & Vail Mountain Resort). And it doesn't end there: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Coors Brewery, see the interesting displays at Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, cruise along Guanella Pass, and immerse yourself in nature at Golden Gate Canyon State Park.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Golden trip planner.

Expect a daytime high around 84°F in August, and nighttime lows around 59°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.