By Over the summer we had the opportunity to meet up with some of our family in Colorado for a little mini family reunion and birthday celebration. We got there a little earlier and spent some time exploring Golden, CO. Golden is about 20 minutes from Denver and has an adorable downtown area.
Things to do in Golden
- Eat
- We had breakfast in Golden, I do suggest getting there early as the restaurants get busy quickly.
- Shop
- There are a variety of souvenir shops along with art galleries and even a quilt shop
- Hiking
- The hiking is a little outside of town but there are a variety of trails on Table Mountain and Lookout Mountain.
- Red Rocks is also nearby. There are trails but there is also the amphitheater if you enjoy outdoor concerts.
- Tubing and Kayaking
- We saw a decently large number of people floating down the river in tubes through the middle of Golden.
- Coors Brewery Tour
- We did not go on the tour but it would be fun in the future.
- Museums
- There are a variety of museums such as a railroad museum and a Wild West museum.
Most of what we did in Historic Downtown Golden was wonder into shops and admire art that was fantastic but more than we could afford. There were some beautiful quilts at one shop but our house is not lacking for blankets.
The city had some beautiful flowers and we had to see how they looked on film! These were taken on 120 film with a Rollicord. Let me know if you are interested in more information regarding using a film camera.
We had a wonderful time exploring Golden. The day was a bit overcast but it was nice and cool. We didn’t chat with too many locals but I think they are accustomed to tourists. Have you ever been to Golden? If so, what did you think? Let me know in the comments and remember to leave no trace. Safe travels.
Thank you KW Photography for allowing me to use your wonderful photos!
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You are in my neck of the woods. I live in Westminster. Golden is beautiful. 🙂
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We loved our brief visit. We had intended to go hiking, but there was a concert at red rocks that day, and we did not want to deal with the traffic.
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Red Rocks is beautiful. You should visit it. it is one of a kind.
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I want to go hike there and I’d love to see a concert there as well.
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We have seen a lot of concerts there. It is a beautiful place to hike around. they also have a museum that is filled with history of everyone who has performed there too.
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I am near you in Broomfield! Small world. I just followed your blog.
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Oh WOW!!!! Too funny. We are almost in Broomfield. We are off 112th and Federal. Let’s get together sometime and meet. We are practically neighbors. Happy Thanksgiving.
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I would love that! Happy Thanksgiving 🍁
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My email address is ljbjej@q.com. Email me your info and we will make it happen. In fact, since you are so close, we are having our ornament exchange party next week, 12/3, at 3:00 PM. Come on over. 🙂
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Happy Thanksgiving to you as well. 🙂
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We go to Golden fairly often and have a few quilts from the shop you mentioned! I have a beautiful one that hangs in my entry hall / stairway to my basement. And Red Rocks is worth coming back for!
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My mother-in-law makes quilts so I don’t buy any but some were beautiful! Yes, Red Rocks is on the list for sure, just not on a day when there is a concert.
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Julia, from http://retirementrvdream.wordpress.com/ and I met that way a few years ago. At the time, she was living in Golden and invited us to her Mardi Gras party, and we have been good friends ever since. 🙂
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