Guidebook for Golden
Sightseeing
Awesome views of Denver off in the distance and the foothills. You can also visit Buffalo Bills's grave at the very top. You can hike from the bottom of Lookout to the top, or mountain bike the trail. You can ride a road bike to the top, very popular with cyclist. If you drive to the top, be on the lookout (no pun intended) for cyclist, runners, skateboarders and para gliders.
245 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain
Awesome views of Denver off in the distance and the foothills. You can also visit Buffalo Bills's grave at the very top. You can hike from the bottom of Lookout to the top, or mountain bike the trail. You can ride a road bike to the top, very popular with cyclist. If you drive to the top, be on the lookout (no pun intended) for cyclist, runners, skateboarders and para gliders.
Check out the historic downtown area. Plenty of shopping, food options and sightseeing.
44 locals recommend
Downtown Golden
Washington AvenueCheck out the historic downtown area. Plenty of shopping, food options and sightseeing.
Located at 14,000FT, this is the highest paved road in North America. Its really cool to drive up and take in the views. Do some research before you go. The road is only open certains times of the year. BE PREPARED to handle high altitude, stay hydrated, etc.
259 locals recommend
Mount Evans
Located at 14,000FT, this is the highest paved road in North America. Its really cool to drive up and take in the views. Do some research before you go. The road is only open certains times of the year. BE PREPARED to handle high altitude, stay hydrated, etc.
Drinks & Nightlife
A must see if you are visiting the area. The views overlook Denver and the front range. There are also hiking trails near by where you can check out fossils. Red Rocks is one of the best venues to check out a concert! If there isn't a concert, you can hike or drive up to the amphitheatre to check out the views. This is also a very popular spot to exercise, ride your bike or take in a Saturday yoga class.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayA must see if you are visiting the area. The views overlook Denver and the front range. There are also hiking trails near by where you can check out fossils. Red Rocks is one of the best venues to check out a concert! If there isn't a concert, you can hike or drive up to the amphitheatre to check out the views. This is also a very popular spot to exercise, ride your bike or take in a Saturday yoga class.
The Lodo area is the most hip spot in town. Tons of Bars, Restaurants, and entertainment.
889 locals recommend
LoDo
The Lodo area is the most hip spot in town. Tons of Bars, Restaurants, and entertainment.
Essentials
This is the closest grocery store. There is also a liquor store next door.
353 locals recommend
King Soopers
17171 S Golden RdThis is the closest grocery store. There is also a liquor store next door.
Whole Foods Market
14357 W Colfax AveThe world famous...
St. Anthony Hospital
11600 W 2nd PlAbout 1.5 miles from our home.
Spirits Plus
777 Simms StreetClosest liquor store to our house.
Shopping
This is the largest shopping mall this side of Denver. Plenty of shopping and food options!
83 locals recommend
Colorado Mills Mall
14500 West Colfax AvenueThis is the largest shopping mall this side of Denver. Plenty of shopping and food options!
Additional shopping and food options located across the street from Colorado Mills Mall.
Denver West Village
14200 W Colfax AveAdditional shopping and food options located across the street from Colorado Mills Mall.
Getting Around
This light rail stop is .8 miles from our house. You may take the light rail to Golden, Denver and other places in the area. This light rail also connects you into Union Station in downtown Denver where you can connect with another light rail to Denver International Airport.
7 locals recommend
Oak Station
This light rail stop is .8 miles from our house. You may take the light rail to Golden, Denver and other places in the area. This light rail also connects you into Union Station in downtown Denver where you can connect with another light rail to Denver International Airport.
Food Scene
THE BEST Chinese food in town. Unfortunately, the do not deliver.
9 locals recommend
Szechuan Chinese Restaurant
9090 W 6th AveTHE BEST Chinese food in town. Unfortunately, the do not deliver.
Bruegger's Bagels
180 S Union BlvdAwesome Bagels and coffee.
Starbucks
999 Wadsworth BlvdThe world famous...
This is our most favorite restaurant in town. The food is simple awesome. If you are looking for a cool night out in Denver, I would highly recommend Linger. However, make a reservation. They also have multiple first come first served bar options, one which includes a rooftop deck.
743 locals recommend
Linger
2030 W 30th AveThis is our most favorite restaurant in town. The food is simple awesome. If you are looking for a cool night out in Denver, I would highly recommend Linger. However, make a reservation. They also have multiple first come first served bar options, one which includes a rooftop deck.
They are operated by the same group as Linger. Awesome food and experience.
515 locals recommend
Root Down
1600 W 33rd AveThey are operated by the same group as Linger. Awesome food and experience.
The best locally made ice cream, hands down. They develop flavors in-house and rotate them often. Great family dessert place!
176 locals recommend
Sweet Cow
3475 W 32nd AveThe best locally made ice cream, hands down. They develop flavors in-house and rotate them often. Great family dessert place!
Parks & Nature
This park is in our neighborhood, walking distance. Great for families, basketball, tennis, letting kids run around, etc.
Daniels Park
1315 Welch StThis park is in our neighborhood, walking distance. Great for families, basketball, tennis, letting kids run around, etc.