Golden, CO
Where the West Lives
Welcome to Golden, Colorado! Thanks for visiting our historic town. During your visit, enjoy our world-class outdoor recreation, cultural attractions, local charm, and the Coors Brewery, the largest single-site brewery in the world, offering tours daily.
Whatever your style, we’ve got an activity for you, from white water kayaking to fine dining to shopping. Spend an afternoon tubing on Clear Creek, climb aboard the trains at the Colorado Railroad Museum or drive up Lookout Mountain and visit Buffalo Bill’s Grave and Museum. We’re only a short trek from Boulder and Denver too!
No matter if you enjoy the arts or the outdoors, breweries or theaters, Golden, Colorado offers adventure for everyone. Again, thanks for visiting and we hope you enjoy your stay in Golden, CO!
Activities Around Golden!
- Be sure to take advantage of Golden’s hiking/biking trails! Trails leave from the east end of 19th Street and head up to the top of South Table Mountain (walking distance from campus)!
- The paved path around Clear Creek is a beautiful day-hike
- Don’t forget we are located right at the foot of the Rocky Mountains – Rocky Mountain National Park is less than a two hour drive away!
Places of Caffeination
Local coffee shops within walking distance of campus.
Windy Saddle
Coffee and delicious sandwiches!
Cafe 13
Coffee and brunch!
Higher Grounds
Great place to hide and do work!
Pangea
Great lattes!
Starbucks
Same ol’, same ol’
Book N' Brew
Mine’s Coffee Shop
Where To Eat
Local grub around town. Remember you’re only an uber or train ride away from Denver where the food scene is more expansive!
Thai Golden
Delicious Thai food with cheap lunch specials!
El Callejon
Columbian Food – Open for lunch
D'Deli
Sandwich Shop
Bob's Atomic Burgers
Burger Joint
Miner's Saloon
Craft beer and casual eats!
Woody's Pizza
Pizza Buffet
Sherpa House
Himalayan Cuisine
Buffet only at lunch!
Abejas
Contemporary American
Indulge Wine Bar
Wine bar featuring American grub
Xicamiti La Taqueria
Delicious tacos!
Snarf's Sandwiches
Sandwich Joint
Trailhead Taphouse
American grub and taproom
Maki Sushi
Sushi Joint
Sassafras
Southern Brunch Location
Anthony's Pizza
Pizza by the slice
Old Capitol Grill Smokehouse
Smoked meats!
Where To Drink
Local microbrewies around town. Zoom out for two more breweries that are are short uber ride away!
Golden City Brewery
Very Close to Campus
Personal Favorite: Dunkel
Mountain Toad Brewing
Solid dog-to-person ratio
Typically a good food truck
Personal go-to: Ryish Stout
Barrels and Bottles
Right beside a pizza place that will deliver your pizza to the brewery
Personal Favorite: Wine-slushies
Golden Speakeasy
Awesome Cocktails / Great Happy hour
Personal Favorite: Violette Sour
Cannonball Brewing
Bit of a trek.. but I’d argue it’s the best beer in walking distance
Personal Fav: Rosemary Sourdough Saison
New Terrain
Biggest Tap room
Amazing Amazing beers
Downside: Up gotta uber.
Personal Favorite: Black Currant Sour
Coors Brewery
Tour the largest brewery!
Pro: free beer at the end of the tour