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Lowell of the West

Golden represents a former Wild West town that happens to be the burial place of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. Gold was discovered along Clear Creek in 1859, and the creek has been the centerpiece of the region, with the town growing up around it, ever since. Outdoor recreation buffs kayak, tube, and fish in its waters. If museums are on your itinerary, six are within walking distance of downtown and focus on everything from history to geology, mountaineering, and quilts. Home the world's largest brewery (a national brand), the town of about 20,000 residents also boasts a local brewery as well. Golden is in Colorado (CO). Plan the details of your Golden holiday and any onward adventuring with our easy-to-use United States day trip planning site .
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Best things to do in Golden

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Coors Brewery
Golden
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Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum
Golden
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Lookout Mountain
Golden
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River Rafting & Tubing
Idaho Springs
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Trail Ridge Road
Rocky Mountain National Park
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Breckenridge Ski Resort
Breckenridge
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Golden Gate Canyon State Park
Golden
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Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
Golden
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Jeffco Open Space Parks
Golden
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Museums
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Colorado Railroad Museum
Golden
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Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum
Golden
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Clear Creek History Park
Golden
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Apex Park
Golden
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Centennial Cone Park
Golden
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Nature
North Table Mountain Park
Golden
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Where to stay in Golden

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Fewer than a dozen inns, hotels, and bed and breakfasts are located in Golden's town center. Most are independently owned lodgings that celebrate the town's connection with the Gold Rush. Rustic cabins and cottages outside the downtown area allow travelers to experience the destination like an early prospector.
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