Golden

Nestled between Lookout Mountain and two beautiful mesas, Golden was the territorial capitol until 1867. Today, it remains an inspiring place to live with its rich mining history, Old West charm and extraordinary views in every direction.

Golden’s motto ‘Where the West Lives’ speaks to the easy access this historic town provides to all the wonderful surprises Colorado’s mountains have to offer. Clear Creek runs through Golden and the surrounding mountains, providing the perfect rugged terrain for hikers, runners and bikers. Golden also has 402 acres of open space and maintains 253 acres of parks right within the city itself.

Downtown Golden is a charming area lined with historic brick buildings and over 30 different shops, restaurants and bars. If you’re in the right spot, you can actually watch kayakers float by right in the center of town

LOCATION: Golden is located 15 miles west of downtown Denver, accessible by automobile or light rail. Also easy access to the mountains via I-70, C470, U.S. Highway 6, and Highways 58 and 93.

EVENTS: Movies & Music in the Park series, Buffalo Bill Days as well many other multiple events annually.

ATTRACTIONS: Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, Colorado Railroad Museum, Coors Brewery, Colorado School of Mines, Fossil Trace Golf Club, Clear Creak RV park, Clear Creek Whitewater Park, Library, Astor House Museum, Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum, Dinosaur Ridge, Foothills Art Center, Geology Museum, Golden History Center, and Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum.

BUSINESS: You will find the following within walking distance including: one-of-a-kind shops, galleries, recreation outfitters, music clubs, fine dining restaurants, breweries, distilleries, cafes, taverns, and sandwich shops.

NEARBY NEIGHBORHOODS: Lakewood, Wheat Ridge, Arvada, and Morrison.

WALK SCORE: Walk Score 41

NUMBER OF RESIDENCES: 18,867