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Introduction
Golden, 15 miles west of downtown Denver by way of U.S. 6 or Colo. 58 off I-70, is better known for the Coors Brewery (founded in 1873) and the Colorado School of Mines (established in 1874) than for its years as territorial capital. For tourist information, contact the Greater Golden Area Chamber of Commerce, 1010 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80402 (tel. 303/279-3113; www.goldencochamber.org).
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Top Things to Do
Top picks for the best activities in Golden
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Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum & Grave
- William F. Cody, known to the world as "Buffalo Bill," was buried here on Lookout Mountain above Golden in 1917. He attained fame through his "Wild...
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- Landmarks
- Nile Expert Tip: The drive to Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave is beautiful and makes the trip to this attraction even...
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Apex Park
- A favorite foothill destination for local mountain bikers, this park, 15 minutes from downtown, boasts a network of intermediate single-track trails...
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Heritage Square
A family-oriented shopping, dining, and entertainment village with a Wild West theme, Heritage Square features some Victorian specialty shops,...
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