Things To Do In Golden

Photo and Story By Chance Carlisle

Si no te gusta la ciudad de Dorado, es que estás loco.

Mountain biking is anything but lacking in Golden, with several mountain bike shops in the downtown area and miles of track laid out, mountain biking can be a relaxing way to start or end the day. After a day of mountain biking, you can head to the downtown area and refuel at Woody’s Wood-Fired Pizza or any number of delicious restaurants across the downtown area.

However, Golden has more activities than just rock climbing and mountain biking. Golden is also home to Clear Creek. During the summer, Clear Creek is full to the brim with tubers and kayakers who are looking to cool off in the summer heat. You can rent tubes in Golden and sail down Clear Creek while admiring the beautiful scenery and the mountains looming in the distance. Another way to catch the beautiful sunset is a refreshing hike up to Golden Gate Canyon State Park where you can watch the sunset and sunrise, and during autumn, take note of the changing leaves, which create a painting-like view. Even during winter, Golden never lacks things to do. From snowshoeing to fat biking, which allows the rider to ride on things like snow and sand, Golden is open year-round to tourists and thrill seekers. And if you’re in need of any kind of outdoor gear, from rock climbing pads to mountain bikes, Golden has it. Just check out Bentgate Mountaineering or the several other amazing outdoor shops that Golden houses. So for any thrill seekers or adventurers looking for a good time, Golden is the place. It has some of the most beautiful views around Colorado as well as the best atmosphere and vibe anywhere in Colorado, and the best part is that anyone can enjoy what Golden has to offer!

People from all over come to experience Golden’s rugged outdoors and to experience firsthand the city of Golden and all its attractions. For good reason, as Golden is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Colorado and is still growing quickly. The activities and adventures to experience in Golden are endless, and new trails, experiences, and restaurants are appearing and disappearing each year. One of the more recent restaurants that opened in Golden is the Blue Pan, Detroit Style Pizza. Each year, Golden is able to expand and grow while still maintaining that small-town feel, which attracts so many people each year.