Golden, Colorado is located only fifteen minutes from Denver on Clear Creek in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and is home to the Colorado School of Mines. The friendly hospitality of its residents and their unique stores will take you back to another time. You could spend hours learning about the history and culture of this Golden. With some of the best adventures around, there is entertainment for the entire family.
Golden has 17,159 residents and is a fairly young community with a median age of 32.8 years. It is also a very educated area. 46.3% of its residents over the age of 25 have at least a Bachelors degree. 46% are employed in management, professional or related careers, and 27% are in sales and office occupations.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park is a 14,000 acre state park located 16 miles northwest. The fabulous scenery and numerous outdoor activities (including fishing, hunting, horseback riding, hiking, cycling, camping, and a variety of winter sports) make it a terrific year-round destination.
Tours of the Coors Brewery are a main attraction. Tours run Monday thru Saturday and offer free sampling to visitors over 21 with proper identification. They also offer a gift shop with a wide variety of gifts and souvenirs.
The town is also home to Buffalo Bills Grave and Museum, the Astor House Museum, Clear Creek History Park, the Colorado Railroad Museum, the Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum, the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum, and the Golden Pioneer Museum.
Come home to our community today!
