- Our list of the best things to do in Golden, Colorado, features the top 382 nearby activities — including 154 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Golden, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 33 things to do within the city of Golden, CO , followed by 349 popular activities in nearby cities, including Boulder, Denver, Littleton, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge, Broomfield, Arvada, Westminster, Aurora, Evergreen, Morrison, Englewood, Thornton, Lakewood, Central City, Commerce City, Black Hawk, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Brighton, Fraser, Westminster, Estes Park and Northglenn
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15.6 Miles
The hike to the top of Squaw Mountain is a moderate one, and offers impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Visitors who come in the winter can do the hike on snowshoes for a challenge.
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PO Box 1318, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Devoted to preserving and increasing awareness and appreciation of the history and culture of Idaho Springs, the Historical Society of Idaho Springs maintains a variety of museums and historic locations, and sponsors a variety of programs and events.
15.6 Miles
Offering weekend guided tours, the Underhill Museum is based in the home and working office of a prominent turn of the century local surveyor and writer. One of the free tour is the Victorian garden behind the building.
15.6 Miles
At over 8 miles long, Russell Gulch Trail leads visitors through a 19th century ghost town with mines and wooden structures. The trail is often used by four-wheel drive vehicles.
15.7 Miles
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3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
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South Platte Park & the Carson Nature Center are located adjacent to the South Platte River and encompass multiple walking and biking trails, lakes which are open for fishing and a wildlife reserve. At the Center, one can find many informative wildlife exhibits.
15.7 Miles
Ambitious hikers frequently tackle the Mesa Trail that runs between Boulder and Eldorado Springs. It covers six miles of land and has an elevation gain of 440 feet while there are also picnic areas and wildlife viewing.
15.7 Miles
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1850 Table Mesa Dr, Boulder, CO 80305
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Several free exhibits are available at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, including the Weather Gallery about the power of hurricanes, tornadoes, blizzards, lightning, and wind. Guests can use their cell phones to act as a tour guide through the exhibits.
15.7 Miles
The Gilpin History Museum captures what life was like in Gilpin County during the 1860s. The site, which was previously a school, features a school room, mining displays, and a recreated Main Street.
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The Littleton Museum offers visitors access to four galleries, a research center, and a lecture hall. The museum, often rated as one of the top local museums in the country, also features two history farms.
15.7 Miles
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1600 Miner Street, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Fusing together a bar with an arcade, Flipper McGill's Pinball Parlor offers adults a chance to return to their childhood with vintage games and pinball machines. There is an outdoor patio that has an old fashioned jukebox.