Golden, CO Attractions
14mi/23km west of Denver is the town of Golden (pop. 16,000), founded in 1859 after the discovery of gold in Clear Creek Canyon, which from 1862 to 1867 was capital of Colorado. Features of interest are the 12th Street Historic District; the Colorado Railroad Museum; the geological and mineralogical collections and earthquake observatory of the Colorado School of Mines (founded 1874).
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Lookout Mountain Park
For fine views over the Mile High City, head to Lookout Mountain Park.
Astor House Museum
The Astor House Museum, located in Golden has been restored to a late Victorian western hotel/ boarding house. Built in 1867, Astor House was the first stone hotel built west of the Mississippi. Displays highlight the period in time from 1867 to 1908 with revolving exhibits.
All values are in United States Dollars
Astor House Museum
822 12th Street
Golden, CO 80401-1112
United States
822 12th Street
Golden, CO 80401-1112
United States
Phone 1 (303) 278-3557
Fax 1 (303) 278-8916
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 3.00 |
| Senior over 65 | $ 2.50 |
| Child 16 & under | $ 2.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Colorado Railroad Museum
The Colorado Railroad Museum in Golden features over 100 historic locomotives and cars. Railroad equipment, artifacts, paper records, books, artwork, and photographs from the 1860s to the present are on display.
All values are in United States Dollars
Colorado Railroad Museum
Box 10
Golden, CO 80403-1621
United States
Box 10
Golden, CO 80403-1621
United States
Phone 1 (303) 279-4591
Fax 1 (303) 279-4229
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Family | $ 18.00 |
| Adult | $ 8.00 |
| Senior over 60 | $ 7.00 |
| Child 16 & under | $ 5.00 |
| Child 2 & under | FREE |
Open until 9pm on the first Thursday of each month. Active Military Personnel - receive one free adult admission.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
The Geology Museum at the Colorado School of Mines in Golden has gold and silver displays, gemstones, minerals from around the world and a large collection of rocks and fossils.
Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum
1310 Maple Street
Golden, CO
United States
1310 Maple Street
Golden, CO
United States
Phone 1 (303) 273-3823
Fax 1 (303) 384-2036
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Parking
Free
Golden History Center
The Golden History Center was established in 1939. The exhibits feature a wide range of artifacts pertaining to the history of the region, including guns, Indian dolls, clothing and furniture. There is a research library and a reading room on site with plenty of historic photos and newspaper accounts.
Golden History Center
923 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401-1025
United States
923 10th Street
Golden, CO 80401-1025
United States
Phone 1 (303) 278-3557
Fax 1 (303) 278-8916
Hours
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 15:00 |
September 1 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Guides
Guided tour available as optional extra.
Heritage Square
Heritage Square is a reconstruction of an Old West town from the 1880's. There are amusement park rides, dinner theater and shops.
Heritage Square
18301 West Colfax Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
United States
18301 West Colfax Avenue
Golden, CO 80401
United States
Phone 1 (303) 279-2789
Fax 1 (303) 216-9989
Parking
Free
Mother Cabrini Shrine
Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini established Mother Cabrini Shrine as a summer camp for orphan children. Mother Cabrini was beatified in 1938 and the shrine became a site of pilgrimage and prayer. The shrine offers exceptional views of the Denver area, and a 22-foot statue of Christ at the top of a 373-step stairway.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center
The National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center in Golden has exhibits on solar, wind and other renewable energy sources. There is an interactive hall and several outdoor exhibits that demonstrate the power of the sun.
National Renewable Energy Laboratory Visitors Center
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
United States
1617 Cole Boulevard
Golden, CO 80401
United States
Phone 1 (303) 384-6565
Fax 1 (303) 384-6568
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | 9:00 | Closed | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum in Golden has five quilt exhibits each year displayed in two galleries. The large collection features historic to contemporary as well as traditional quilts, using many styles and techniques. The permanent collection at the Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum began with 100 quilts and has reached 300 housed in museum standard storage.
All values are in United States Dollars
Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum
1213 Washington Avenue
Golden, CO 80401-1162
United States
1213 Washington Avenue
Golden, CO 80401-1162
United States
Phone 1 (303) 277-0377
Fax 1 (303) 215-1636
Hours
May 30 to September 5
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 12:00 |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
September 6 to May 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | Closed |
| Close | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
American Independance Day (July 4)
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
| Adult | $ 6.00 |
| Senior | $ 5.00 |
| Students | $ 4.00 |
| Child 5 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop