Guidebook for Golden
Drinks & Nightlife
Buffalo Rose
1119 Washington AveFun local bar with great live music.
My favorite dive bar! Best place to grab a cold Coors Light and chat with the locals.
13 locals recommend
Ace Hi Tavern
1216 Washington AveMy favorite dive bar! Best place to grab a cold Coors Light and chat with the locals.
Known as Goolden's "second largest" brewery. Great craft beers in a fun patio setting.
66 locals recommend
Golden City Brewery
920 12th StKnown as Goolden's "second largest" brewery. Great craft beers in a fun patio setting.
Closest bar from the house. Colorado craft beers at its best. Food truck parked on the side.
67 locals recommend
Mountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington AveClosest bar from the house. Colorado craft beers at its best. Food truck parked on the side.
Barrels and Bottles Brewery
600 12th StAnother place to grab a craft beer.
Golden's very own Speak Easy and gin distillery. Delicious and whimsical classic cocktails in a secluded setting.
39 locals recommend
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's AlleyGolden's very own Speak Easy and gin distillery. Delicious and whimsical classic cocktails in a secluded setting.
Food Scene
Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar
1299 Washington AveOur casual wine bistro with great food
Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington AveFamily-friendly local pizza place.
Starbucks
114 N Rubey DrClosest Starbucks.
Golden Diner
700 12th StCute place for breakfast
Nice local place for a meal - or hang out at the bar to watch a Broncos game
33 locals recommend
Table Mountain Inn
1310 Washington AveNice local place for a meal - or hang out at the bar to watch a Broncos game
Ali Baba Grill
109 N Rubey DrDelicious Middle Eastern Food. But no liquor license.
tasty Mexican restaurant, walking distance from house.
12 locals recommend
El Dorado Mexican Restaurant
720 Arapahoe Sttasty Mexican restaurant, walking distance from house.
Cute neighborhood, independent coffee shop with homemade pastries and savories. Kid-friendly too.
34 locals recommend
Windy Saddle Cafe
1110 Washington AveCute neighborhood, independent coffee shop with homemade pastries and savories. Kid-friendly too.
Grab a juicy burger at this local joint. A favorite of CSM students.
41 locals recommend
Bob's Atomic Burgers
1310 Ford StGrab a juicy burger at this local joint. A favorite of CSM students.
D'Deli
1207 Washington AveYummy and unique sandwiches
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th AveLocal chain for hearty subs and sandwiches.
Thai Gold Restaurant
714 14th StYummy and affordable authentic Thai food.
local restaurant and bar in a historic building. American fare.
6 locals recommend
Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse
1122 Washington Avelocal restaurant and bar in a historic building. American fare.
Peking Garden
15750 S Golden RdOur favorite Chinese food restaurant.
Local pizza place, only one location. Their famous sausage pizza is the best!
10 locals recommend
Mannie & Bo's Pizzeria
16399 S Golden RdLocal pizza place, only one location. Their famous sausage pizza is the best!
Anthony's Pizza & Pasta
7472 E 29th Aveclosest pizza-place. NY style thin crust.
Himalayan cuisine in an authentic atmosphere.
88 locals recommend
Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveHimalayan cuisine in an authentic atmosphere.
Halu Sushi & Asian Bistro
17525 S Golden RdDarn good sushi. In Colorado. Can you believe it??
I don't normally recommend chain restaurants, but the Einstein Corporate offices are in Golden. Boston Market is also headquartered in Golden :)
6 locals recommend
Einstein Bros. Bagels
14401 W Colfax AveI don't normally recommend chain restaurants, but the Einstein Corporate offices are in Golden. Boston Market is also headquartered in Golden :)
Blue Sky Cafe and Juice Bar
14403 W Colfax AveBest breakfast in town!!
really good pho! Not my favorite in the city (that''s my best kept secret!!) But this one is darn good.
Pho Hau Restaurant
12089 W Alameda Pkwyreally good pho! Not my favorite in the city (that''s my best kept secret!!) But this one is darn good.
Pho Golden
17211 S Golden RdTheir Pho is "fine" but their other noodle dishes are better IMO.
McDonald's
6801 West AlamedaSometimes, you just need a Filet-o-Fish, ya know what I'm saying???
The closest D&D to Golden. About 15 min drive, but worth every minute for this sweet nectar of the gods (their coffee).
19 locals recommend
Dunkin'
2323 S Havana StThe closest D&D to Golden. About 15 min drive, but worth every minute for this sweet nectar of the gods (their coffee).
Little neighborhood joint that's family-friendly (but the grown ups can still get a drink). Downstairs is more of a bar/nightclub/pool hall place.
Jolynn's
Little neighborhood joint that's family-friendly (but the grown ups can still get a drink). Downstairs is more of a bar/nightclub/pool hall place.
New restaurant as of October 2015. Local ingredients, interesting fare. Reasonably priced. One of our "nicer" restaurants in downtown Golden.
39 locals recommend
Abejas
807 13th StNew restaurant as of October 2015. Local ingredients, interesting fare. Reasonably priced. One of our "nicer" restaurants in downtown Golden.
Entertainment & Activities
Our location recreation center with pools, hot tub, sauna, fitness classes, etc. You can buy a day pass for $5.00 a day
6 locals recommend
Golden Community Center
1470 10th StOur location recreation center with pools, hot tub, sauna, fitness classes, etc. You can buy a day pass for $5.00 a day
local park with a cool twisty green slide and access to walking the Clear Creek path.
7 locals recommend
Parfet Park
719 10th Streetlocal park with a cool twisty green slide and access to walking the Clear Creek path.
Golden Sweets
1299 Washington AveCute ice cream and candy shop on our main street.
Closest ski slope to Golden. Less than an hour away and not crazy expensive. They have a convenient ski-school for kids so that the grownups can ski sans kids (or drink bloody marys at the lodge!)
235 locals recommend
Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Closest ski slope to Golden. Less than an hour away and not crazy expensive. They have a convenient ski-school for kids so that the grownups can ski sans kids (or drink bloody marys at the lodge!)
Heritage Amusement Park
Local amusement park, alpine slides, and "Miner's Maze".
Golden Bike Library
1010 Washington Averent bikes here
Golden Goods
1201 Washington AveKids will love this shop filled with unique toys and nostalgic candy.
Go here for over-priced yogurt. At least the kids will have fun.
6 locals recommend
Goozell Yogurt & Coffee
1200 Washington AveGo here for over-priced yogurt. At least the kids will have fun.
Lions Park
1300 10th StMy kids' favorite playground. Right by Clear Creek path. Pretty.
Check out vintage railcars and learn about the importance of railroaading in the Western US
57 locals recommend
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W 44th AveCheck out vintage railcars and learn about the importance of railroaading in the Western US
Let the kids feed the chickens. Check out the historic buildings - like an authentic mountain school house.
34 locals recommend
Golden History Museum
923 10th StLet the kids feed the chickens. Check out the historic buildings - like an authentic mountain school house.
Cool museum all about climbing extreme mountains. The nearest 14'er (mountain above 14,000 feet elevation) is Mt. Evans in nearby Idaho Springs (30 mins away).
14 locals recommend
American Mountaineering Center
710 10th StCool museum all about climbing extreme mountains. The nearest 14'er (mountain above 14,000 feet elevation) is Mt. Evans in nearby Idaho Springs (30 mins away).
Dinosaur Ridge is a free, world-famous, interpretive outdoor trail in Morrison includes 300+ dinosaur tracks and a historic dinosaur bone quarry. A NEW indoor exhibit, "Trek Through Time," depicts con
112 locals recommend
Dinosaur Ridge
Dinosaur Ridge is a free, world-famous, interpretive outdoor trail in Morrison includes 300+ dinosaur tracks and a historic dinosaur bone quarry. A NEW indoor exhibit, "Trek Through Time," depicts con
Lookout Mountain Nature Center offers something for everyone - toddlers to seniors, individuals, families and groups. Explore interactive exhibits, join a Naturalist-guided program, browse nature book
24 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow RdLookout Mountain Nature Center offers something for everyone - toddlers to seniors, individuals, families and groups. Explore interactive exhibits, join a Naturalist-guided program, browse nature book
Fun out-door pool with 2 super slides, water features, lap pool and concession stand. Open until Memorial Day-Labor Day.
7 locals recommend
Splash Pool
Fun out-door pool with 2 super slides, water features, lap pool and concession stand. Open until Memorial Day-Labor Day.
Sightseeing
Lariat Loop Road
Lariat Loop Roada twisty turny drive with scenic overlooks.
They will have all the latest info and free advice. Ask for your GOLDEN TICKET for discounts to local shops, restaurants and bars.
7 locals recommend
Golden Visitors Center
1010 Washington AveThey will have all the latest info and free advice. Ask for your GOLDEN TICKET for discounts to local shops, restaurants and bars.
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
1310 Maple StIt rocks.
A cute town near-by. Go to Red Rocks, then stop by here for lunch or a margarita at the Morrison Inn.
98 locals recommend
Morrison
A cute town near-by. Go to Red Rocks, then stop by here for lunch or a margarita at the Morrison Inn.
Everything Else
A world-renowned university for wicked smart Engineering students.
46 locals recommend
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
1310 Maple StA world-renowned university for wicked smart Engineering students.
United States Postal Service
619 12th StClosest post-office in a historic building.
local library right on the Clear Creek trail. Walking distance from the home.
8 locals recommend
Golden Library - Jefferson County Public Library
1019 10th Stlocal library right on the Clear Creek trail. Walking distance from the home.
Sinclair
1015 Sheridan Boulevardclosest gas station and convenience store
Black Hawk and neighboring Central City is chock-full of full service casinos. Only 20 minutes from Golden.
211 locals recommend
Black Hawk
Black Hawk and neighboring Central City is chock-full of full service casinos. Only 20 minutes from Golden.
One of the nicest PUBLIC golf courses in the country. The highly acclaimed course has real fossils along the sprawling 18 holes, as well as a good restaurant and bar at the club house.
19 locals recommend
Fossil Trace Golf Club
3050 Illinois StOne of the nicest PUBLIC golf courses in the country. The highly acclaimed course has real fossils along the sprawling 18 holes, as well as a good restaurant and bar at the club house.
Asana Studio
5701 Yukon StDelightful yoga studio in Old Town Arvada (15 minutes away).
You won't need it, but just in case the police department and fire department are blocks away.
Golden Police Department
911 10th StreetYou won't need it, but just in case the police department and fire department are blocks away.
Villa Cleaners
710 Golden Ridge RdMy favorite cleaners who keep my chef whites WHITE! Tell them I sent you!
Nail Club & Spa
820 Simms StTreat yourself to a mani/pedi here. 15 minutes away, super friendly and inexpensive.
Chillax at the movies. The other theater is across the street at the Colorado Mills Mall.
Regal UA Denver West Village
14225 W Colfax AveChillax at the movies. The other theater is across the street at the Colorado Mills Mall.
Best public golf course in the entire state of Colorado. Beautiful and well-maintained. Inexpensive. Good restaurant on site too.
19 locals recommend
Fossil Trace Golf Club
3050 Illinois StBest public golf course in the entire state of Colorado. Beautiful and well-maintained. Inexpensive. Good restaurant on site too.
Arts & Culture
ART ON THE BRIX + Art on the GO!
1299 Washington AveFun place to paint your own canvas over a glass of vino.
Colorado Mills
14500 W Colfax AveBig Mall 10 minutes away. Also two huge movie theaters.
Learn all about Coors, jolly ranchers, early pioneers, and that Golden was the first state capitol of Colorado (for 4 years, then it moved to Denver).
34 locals recommend
Golden History Museum
923 10th StLearn all about Coors, jolly ranchers, early pioneers, and that Golden was the first state capitol of Colorado (for 4 years, then it moved to Denver).
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
200 Violet StA cute museum for quilters and lovers of quilts.
Miners Alley Playhouse
1100 Washington AveLocal playhouse theater.
Foothills Art Center
809 15th StArtsy stuff
Essentials
Safeway
1701 Jackson StClosest Grocery Store
King Soopers
17171 S Golden RdClosest King Soopers grocery store. A Kroger store.