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Golden
is a thriving, culturally rich city of approximately 18,000 that is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, about 15 minutes from Denver. The town was founded during the gold rush of 1859, and was named for settler Tom Golden, one of the early gulch miners who panned for gold in the valley of Clear Creek. Golden is home to the nation's first Quilt Museum, the Foothills Art Center, Coors Brewery Tours and a Pioneer Museum. The town has ten museums in all and four art galleries that feature southwestern paintings, sculptures and pottery. The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden includes twelve acres of narrow and standard gauge locomotives, cars and fifty thousand old photographs, papers and artifacts. The railroad museum itself is a replica of an 1880-style masonry railroad depot. For a fun family experience, visit Heritage Square, an array of shops, along with miniature golf, go-karts and amusement rides. The Heritage Square Music Hall features family dinner theater and a Children's Theatre. Golden's Twelfth Street Historic District in listed on the National Register of Historic Places and offers a walking tour of homes that are representative of the type built by Colorado's early pioneer entrepreneurs. Other attractions near the town of Golden include Buffalo Bill's Gravesite and Museum and the famous Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater.
Surrounding areas: Morrison, Colorado (7.2 mi), Arvada, Colorado (7.8 mi), Evergreen, Colorado (9.9 mi), Denver, Colorado (12.6 mi), Broomfield, Colorado (13.4 mi), Black Hawk, Colorado (14.8 mi), Conifer, Colorado (15.5 mi)
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Golden Vacation Rentals
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Golden Hotels and Resorts
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| | | Hotels & Motels |
| Candlewood Suites | 895 Tabor St | Golden, CO | | (888) 226-3536 | | Comfort Suites | 11909 W 6TH Ave | Golden, CO | | (303) 231-9929 | | Courtyard By Marriott Denver West/Golden | 14700 W 6th Ave Frontage Rd | Golden, CO | | (303) 271-0776 | | Days Inn Suites Denver West | 15059 W Colfax Ave | Golden, CO | | (303) 277-0200 | | Fairfield Inn | 11907 W 6TH Ave | Golden, CO | | (303) 231-9939 | | Hampton Inn Denver West / Golden | 17150 W Colfax Ave | Golden, CO | | (303) 278-6600 | | Holiday Inn Denver West Village | 14707 W Colfax Ave | Golden, CO | | (303) 279-7611 | | La Quinta Inn | 3301 Youngfield Service Rd | Golden, CO | | (303) 279-5565 | | Marriott Denver West | 1717 Denver West Blvd | Golden, CO | | (888) 238-1803 | | Marriott Towneplace Suites-Federal Center/Lakewood | 800 Tabor St | Golden, CO | | (303) 232-7790 | | Park At Denver West | 1910 Denver W Dr | Golden, CO | | (800) 352-5804 | | Quality Suites Of Evergreen | 29300 U S Hwy 40 | Golden, CO | | (303) 526-2000 | | Residence Inn Denver West/Golden | 14600 W 6TH Ave Frontage Rd | Golden, CO | | (303) 271-0909 | | Table Mountain Inn | 1310 Washington Ave | Golden, CO | | (303) 277-9898 | | The Golden Hotel | 800 Eleventh St | Golden, CO | | (303) 279-0100 | | Howard Johnson Denver West | 12100 W 44th Ave | Wheat Ridge, CO | 4.8 mi. | (303) 467-2400 | | Silver Reef | 12419 W 2ND PL | Lakewood, CO | 5.1 mi. | (800) 352-5804 | | Hampton Inn - Denver West Lakewood | 137 Union Blvd | Lakewood, CO | 5.4 mi. | (303) 969-9900 | | Homewood Suites By Hilton | 139 Union Blvd | Lakewood, CO | 5.5 mi. | (303) 716-5737 | | Travel Lodge Denver West | 11595 W 6TH Ave | Lakewood, CO | 5.6 mi. | (303) 238-7751 | | Sheraton Denver West Hotel & Conference CNTR | 360 Union Blvd | Lakewood, CO | 5.7 mi. | (303) 987-2000 | | Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites | 10101 W 48TH Ave | Wheat Ridge, CO | 5.9 mi. | (303) 424-8300 | | Extended Stay America | 715 Kipling St | Denver, CO | 6.2 mi. | (303) 275-0840 | | Holiday Inn Express Denver West | 4700 Kipling St | Wheat Ridge, CO | 6.2 mi. | (303) 423-4000 | | Motel 6 | 9920 W 49TH Ave | Wheat Ridge, CO | 6.3 mi. | (303) 424-0658 | | Denver West Inn | 7150 W Colfax Ave | Denver, CO | 7.0 mi. | (303) 238-1251 | | Foothills Corporate Lodging | 1390 Wadsworth Blvd | Lakewood, CO | 7.4 mi. | (303) 232-2932 | | Motel 6 | 480 Wadsworth Blvd | Lakewood, CO | 7.7 mi. | (303) 232-4924 | | Comfort Inn | 10200 W I-70 Frontage Rd S | Wheat Ridge, CO | 7.7 mi. | (303) 422-6346 | | Motel 6 | 10300 I-70 Frontage Rd | Wheat Ridge, CO | 7.7 mi. | (303) 467-3172 | | Foothills Executive Lodging | 6565 W Jewell St #4B | Lakewood, CO | 8.2 mi. | (303) 936-3070 | | White Swan Motel | 6060 W Colfax Ave | Lakewood, CO | 8.4 mi. | (303) 238-1351 | | Riata At Belmar Park | 7301 W Ohio Ave | Lakewood, CO | 8.5 mi. | (800) 352-5804 | | Wyndham Hotel Denver Tech Center | 7675 E Un Ave | Denver, CO | 8.7 mi. | (303) 770-4200 | | Chalet Motel | 6051 W Alameda Ave | Lakewood, CO | 8.9 mi. | (303) 237-7775 | | Savannah Suites | 6455 N Sheridan Blvd | Arvada, CO | 9.8 mi. | (720) 889-2111 | | Days Inn Lakewood Colorado | 3440 S Vance St | Lakewood, CO | 10.3 mi. | (303) 989-5500 | | Hampton Inn Denver SW | 3605 S Wadsworth Blvd | Denver, CO | 10.4 mi. | (303) 989-6900 | | Holiday Inn Lakewood | 7390 W Hampden Ave | Lakewood, CO | 10.4 mi. | (303) 980-9200 | | Quality Suites | 7260 W Jefferson Ave | Denver, CO | 10.5 mi. | (303) 988-8600 |
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| Queen Anne Inn Luxury Bed And Breakfast | 2147 Tremont PL | Denver, CO | 12.6 mi. | (303) 296-6666 | | Capitol Hill Mansion Bed And Breakfast | 1201 Pennsylvania | Denver, CO | 12.8 mi. | (303) 839-5221 | | Merritt House Bed & Breakfast Inn | 941 E 17TH Ave | Denver, CO | 13.1 mi. | (303) 861-5230 | | Castle Marne Bed And Breakfast | 1572 Race St | Denver, CO | 13.7 mi. | (303) 331-0621 | | Briar Rose Bed And Breakfast Inc | 2151 Arapahoe Ave | Boulder, CO | 18.1 mi. | (303) 442-3007 |
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Golden Weather & Climate
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North-central Colorado has a semi-arid, continental climate with over 300 days of sunshine per year. It's a common misconception that due to its close proximity to the mountains and world-class skiing, that north-central Colorado has harsh winters. This is not entirely true. While there may be occasional bitter temperatures, storms do not last long. Periods of snow alternate with mild periods. The snow quickly melts with the mild daytime winter temperatures. The hottest months are July and August with an average high temperature of 74 degrees. The coldest month is January with an average temperature of 30 degrees. This region has four distinct seasons, and being along the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains means weather patterns are subject to rapid, volatile, yet brief changes.
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High Temp |
Low Temp |
Rainfall |
Ocean Temp |
| January |
43°F |
12°F |
0.53 in. |
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| February |
46°F |
15°F |
0.60 in. |
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| March |
52°F |
21°F |
1.76 in. |
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| April |
58°F |
29°F |
2.42 in. |
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| May |
68°F |
39°F |
3.13 in. |
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| June |
79°F |
48°F |
1.93 in. |
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| July |
85°F |
54°F |
1.60 in. |
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| August |
83°F |
52°F |
1.75 in. |
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| September |
75°F |
43°F |
1.38 in. |
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| October |
64°F |
32°F |
1.00 in. |
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| November |
51°F |
21°F |
1.10 in. |
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| December |
44°F |
14°F |
0.78 in. |
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Golden Map & Transportation
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The closest airports in the area are the Jeffco airport (BJC) located about 11 miles northeast of Golden in Denver, Colorado, the Centennial airport (APA) located approximately 23 miles southeast of Golden in Denver, Colorado, the Vance Brand airport (2V2) located roughly 28 miles north of Golden in Longmont, Colorado, and finally the Denver International airport (DEN) located around 29 miles east of Golden in Denver, Colorado.
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Golden Attractions
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| | | Amusement and Theme Parks |
| Fish 'n Farm at Heritage Square | Golden | CO | | | | Lakeside Amusement Park | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | | | Six Flags Elitch Gardens | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | | | Mile High Flea Market | Henderson | CO | 19.8 mi. | | | Santa's Workshop | Cascade | CO | 60.8 mi. | |
| | | Water Parks |
| Hyland Hills Water World | Federal Heights | CO | 13.6 mi. | |
| | | Golf Courses |
| Applewood Golf Course | Golden | CO | | | | Fossil Trace Golf Club | Golden | CO | | | | Indian Tree Golf Club | Arvada | CO | 8.1 mi. | | | Lake Arbor Golf Course | Arvada | CO | 8.1 mi. | | | West Woods Golf Club | Arvada | CO | 8.1 mi. | | | Fox Hollow at Lakewood | Lakewood | CO | 8.4 mi. | | | Homestead | Lakewood | CO | 8.4 mi. | | | Evergreen Golf Course | Evergreen | CO | 9.9 mi. | | | Foothills Golf Course | Denver | CO | 10.2 mi. | | | Courses at Hyland Hills | Westminster | CO | 11.4 mi. | | | Heritage Golf Club at Westmoor | Westminster | CO | 11.4 mi. | | | Legacy Ridge Golf Course at Westminster | Westminster | CO | 11.4 mi. | | | Denver City Park Golf Course | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Green Valley Ranch Golf Club | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Harvard Gulch Golf Course | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Mountain View Golf Course | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Overland Golf Course | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Wellshire Golf Course | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Willis Case Golf Course | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Windsor Gardens Golf Club | Denver | CO | 12.9 mi. | | | Broadlands Golf Course | Broomfield | CO | 13.6 mi. | | | Eagle Trace Golf Club | Broomfield | CO | 13.6 mi. | | | Greenway Park Golf Course | Broomfield | CO | 13.6 mi. | | | Arrowhead Golf Club | Littleton | CO | 15.1 mi. | | | Deer Creek Golf Club at Meadow Ranch | Littleton | CO | 15.1 mi. | | | Englewood Municipal Golf Course | Englewood | CO | 15.1 mi. | | | Family Golf Center at Centennial Airport | Englewood | CO | 15.1 mi. | | | Lone Tree Golf Club & Hotel | Littleton | CO | 15.1 mi. | | | Meadows Golf Club | Littleton | CO | 15.1 mi. | | | Raccoon Creek Golf Course | Littleton | CO | 15.1 mi. | |
| | | Ski Areas |
| Loveland | Georgetown | CO | 25.5 mi. | | | Winter Park | Winter Park | CO | 30.2 mi. | | | Breckenridge Ski Resort | Breckenridge | CO | 47.4 mi. | | | Beaver Creek | Vail | CO | 61.8 mi. | | | Vail | Vail | CO | 61.8 mi. | | | Ski Cooper | Leadville | CO | 66.9 mi. | | | Aspen | Aspen | CO | 93.6 mi. | | | Aspen Highlands | Aspen | CO | 93.6 mi. | | | Snowmass | Aspen | CO | 93.6 mi. | | | Tiehack | Aspen | CO | 93.6 mi. | | | Steamboat | Steamboat Springs | CO | 98.9 mi. | | | Keystone | Keystone | CO | 99.6 mi. | | | Snowy Range | Laramie | WY | 109.3 mi. | | | Crested Butte | Crested Butte | CO | 112.5 mi. | | | Sunlight Mountain Resort | Glenwood Springs | CO | 112.8 mi. | |
| | | State Parks |
| Golden Gate Canyon State Park | | CO | 12.0 mi. | | | Eldorado Canyon State Park | | CO | 12.9 mi. | |
| | | Museums |
| Molly Brown House Museum | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | (History) | | Denver Museum of Nature & Science | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | (Miscellaneous) | | Museo De Las Americas | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | (Multidisciplinary) | | Denver Museum of Natural History | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | (Science) | | Forney Transportation Museum | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | (Science) | | Denver Art Museum | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | (Art) | | Colorado University Museum of Natural History | Boulder | CO | 18.1 mi. | (Science) | | Aurora History Museum | Aurora | CO | 20.8 mi. | (History) | | Longmont Museum & Cultural Center | Longmont | CO | 29.1 mi. | (History) | | Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Resource Center | Woodland Park | CO | 53.4 mi. | (History) |
| | | Zoos and Aquariums |
| Denver Zoological Gardens | Denver | CO | 12.6 mi. | | | Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park | Colorado Springs | CO | 67.2 mi. | | | Pueblo Zoo | Pueblo | CO | 108.8 mi. | |
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