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Alternative names: Population: 20.3 thous.Area: 10.06 mi²Elevation: 5682 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 39°45'16"N, 105°13'16"W
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Golden Attractions - What to See and Explore

Golden offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Colorado Railroad Museum, Mother Cabrini Shrine, Lookout Mountain Park, Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    Colorado Railroad Museum

    The Colorado Railroad Museum is a non-profit railroad museum. The museum is located on 15 acres at a point where Clear Creek flows between North and South Table Mountains in Golden, Colorado.

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    Sacred and religious sites • Temple

    Mother Cabrini Shrine

    Mother Cabrini Shrine is a shrine to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, known as Mother Cabrini, located in Golden, Colorado, United States.

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    Park

    Lookout Mountain Park

    Lookout Mountain Park is a Denver Mountain Park located around 12 miles west of downtown Denver overlooking Golden, Colorado. It consists of 65.7 acres of evergreen wilderness atop Lookout Mountain, named for its being a favored lookout point of the native Ute Indian tribe.

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    Museum • Art museum

    Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

    The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum is a cultural and historical quilt museum in Golden, Colorado. The permanent collection contains over 800 quilts dating back to the 19th century. The museum is also home to the Sandra Dallas Library and a gift shop.

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    Museum • Specialty museum • Natural history museum

    Mines Museum of Earth Science

    The Mines Museum of Earth Science, formerly the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, is a geology museum based in the Colorado School of Mines, Golden, Colorado, United States. It was established in 1873 and opened in 1874.

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    39°45'19"N • 105°13'19"W

    Coors Brewery

    The Loveland Block and the Coors Building are adjacent historic storefront buildings in downtown Golden, Colorado.

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    Church

    Calvary Episcopal Church

    Calvary Episcopal Church is a Gothic Revival style chapel dating to the pioneer days of Golden, Colorado, United States. It is the oldest continuously used Episcopal church in Colorado, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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    39°43'57"N • 105°14'17"W

    Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

    Museum • History museum • Cemetery

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    Tower

    Colorado National Guard Armory

    The Colorado National Guard Armory, known commonly by locals simply as the Armory, is a landmark in Golden, Colorado. Unusual in its construction, it was at one time the largest cobblestone building in the United States.

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    Nature • Natural attraction • Mountain

    South Table Mountain

    South Table Mountain is a mesa on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. Castle Rock, the 6,338-foot summit of the mesa, is located on private property in Jefferson County, Colorado, 0.56 miles directly east of downtown Golden.

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    Natural attraction • Park • Mountain

    Lookout Mountain

    Lookout Mountain is a foothill on the eastern flank of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains of North America. The 7,377-foot peak is located in Lookout Mountain Park, 1.7 miles west-southwest of downtown Golden in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States.

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    Universities and schools

    Colorado School of Mines

    The Colorado School of Mines is a public research university in Golden, Colorado, founded in 1874. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate degrees in engineering, science, and mathematics, with a focus on energy and the environment.

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    39°44'49"N • 105°12'39"W

    Global Positioning System

    The Global Positioning System, originally Navstar GPS, is a satellite-based radionavigation system owned by the United States government and operated by the United States Space Force.

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    39°43'15"N • 105°11'46"W

    Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

    Museum • Specialty museum

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    39°43'51"N • 105°14'53"W

    Lookout Mountain Nature Center

    Park • Nature and wildlife • View point

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    Church

    First Presbyterian Church of Golden and Unger House

    The First Presbyterian Church of Golden and the Unger House are two buildings in the Foothills Art Center in Golden, Colorado, United States.

  • parfet prehistoric preserve golden location map
    39°44'36"N • 105°13'17"W

    Parfet Prehistoric Preserve

    The Parfet Prehistoric Preserve is a dinosaur track site in Golden, Colorado. The site is accessible to the public via the Triceratops Trail, a 1.5-mile walking trail maintained by the Friends of Dinosaur Ridge.

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    39°45'29"N • 105°13'23"W

    American Mountaineering Center

    Museum • Specialty museum

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    Museum • History museum

    Astor House

    The Astor House, at 822 12th St. in Golden, Colorado, is a historic stone hotel from the earliest years of Golden, Colorado, United States. It was built in 1867. It has also been known as the Astor House Hotel, the Lake House and as Castle Rock House. It is now the Astor House Hotel Museum.

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Golden – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Golden, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Denver Museum of Nature and Science (Denver), Colorado State Capitol (Denver), Lakeside Amusement Park (Denver).

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    Museum

    Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver

    The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is a cultural and educational beacon in the heart of Denver, United States. As a repository of natural wonders and human achievements, this museum offers an array of exhibits that cater to the curious minds of all ages.

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    Tours and exhibits about Colorado history

    Colorado State Capitol, Denver

    The Colorado State Capitol stands as a distinguished landmark in the heart of Denver, Colorado. This grand building, not only the epicenter of Colorado's legislative activity but also a historical treasure, invites visitors to explore its storied halls and learn about...

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    Amusement park, Theme park

    Lakeside Amusement Park, Denver

    Nestled in the quaint suburb of Lakeside, just outside Denver, Colorado, Lakeside Amusement Park stands as a cherished relic of early 20th-century entertainment. Established in 1908, this historical amusement park offers a nostalgic journey back in time, blending...

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    Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums

    Dick's Sporting Goods Park, Denver

    Nestled in the heart of Commerce City, Colorado, just a stone's throw from Denver, stands Dick's Sporting Goods Park – a mecca for soccer enthusiasts and a proud monument to the sport's growing popularity in the United States.

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    Colorado Rockies ballpark

    Coors Field, Denver

    Nestled in the heart of Denver, Colorado, Coors Field stands as a beacon for baseball enthusiasts and tourists alike. This iconic stadium, known for its stunning views and fan-friendly atmosphere, is the home of Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies.

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Best Time To Visit Golden

Learn when is the best time to travel to Golden weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in August.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in January. Most of it rains in May.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Golden?

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What is the best time to visit Golden?

July is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in August. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January, February and December.

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