Guidebook for Golden
Food Scene
Great BBQ and fun atmosphere. Happy Hour specials and brunch on Sunday.
6 locals recommend
Genesee Pub and BBQ
25948 Genesee Trail RdGreat BBQ and fun atmosphere. Happy Hour specials and brunch on Sunday.
Chart House
25908 Genesee Trail RdA little more pricey, but great deals at happy hour.
great Cajun food!!! Best brunch spot around! Always busy on weekends.
22 locals recommend
Sassafras American Eatery, Downtown Golden
1027 Washington Avegreat Cajun food!!! Best brunch spot around! Always busy on weekends.
Abejas
807 13th StA little pricey, but if you are a foodie, you will love this place.
Guido's Pizza Genesee
25948 Genesee Trail Rdpretty good pie!
Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington AveTouristy, but great for big groups and families.
Travel to Tibet while you are here. Amazing food. They even brew their own beer.
88 locals recommend
Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveTravel to Tibet while you are here. Amazing food. They even brew their own beer.
D'Deli
1207 Washington Avethe best sandwiches EVER!
Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar
1299 Washington AveGreat food and lovely location in Evergreen. Most likely will see elk here.
58 locals recommend
Willow Creek Restaurant
29029 Upper Bear Creek RdGreat food and lovely location in Evergreen. Most likely will see elk here.
Switchback Smokehouse
26220 CO-74 FrontageBest BBQ around!!!!!!! Cool drive along the way.
Sushi Uokura
815 Nile Ctif you are craving some sushi, this is your best bet.
Mannie & Bo's Pizzeria
16399 S Golden Rdlocal spot, mom and pop pie
Drinks & Nightlife
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's Alleycrazy good cocktails, hipster atmosphere.
excellent drinks, pretty good food, feels like you are in the wild wild west.
20 locals recommend
Miners Saloon
1109 Miner's Alleyexcellent drinks, pretty good food, feels like you are in the wild wild west.
Mountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington Aveyummy beer, fun outdoor beer garden year round.
not the most scenic location, but best beer in my opinion.
50 locals recommend
Cannonball Creek Brewing Company
393 Washington Avenot the most scenic location, but best beer in my opinion.
Tommyknocker Brewery
1401 Miner Stdarn good beer and non-alcoholic beverages. yummy food.
beer snobs love this place. modern look, great beer.
70 locals recommend
Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner Stbeer snobs love this place. modern look, great beer.
Parks & Nature
Lookout Mountain
great views and neat hikes
great views, easy to get to. Can be busy. Be careful of rattle snakes.
86 locals recommend
North Table Mountain Park
4788 CO-93great views, easy to get to. Can be busy. Be careful of rattle snakes.
Genesee Trail Head
750 S Genesee Mountain RdCan see bison from here. Great Views, short and easy
Lovely stroll along bear creek. Our tradition is to go to Switchback Smokehouse in Kittredge after for some tasty BBQ.
108 locals recommend
Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74Lovely stroll along bear creek. Our tradition is to go to Switchback Smokehouse in Kittredge after for some tasty BBQ.
Sightseeing
take lookout mountain road all the way to Golden for the most scenic drive you can imagine. time is right for sunset, and you are in for a real treat.
41 locals recommend
Lookout Mountain Road
Lookout Mountain Roadtake lookout mountain road all the way to Golden for the most scenic drive you can imagine. time is right for sunset, and you are in for a real treat.
Take clear creek canyon road (state hwy 6) that runs along clear creek for a scenic drive between Idaho Springs and Golden. This road has lots of rock climbing spots as well as fly fishing.
37 locals recommend
Clear Creek Canyon Park
U.S. 6Take clear creek canyon road (state hwy 6) that runs along clear creek for a scenic drive between Idaho Springs and Golden. This road has lots of rock climbing spots as well as fly fishing.
Arts & Culture
Lookout Mountain Nature Center
910 Colorow Rdlearn about local history and wildlife
Entertainment & Activities
see a show or hike the stairs. this natural amphitheater is definitely a Colorado icon. Lots of hikes in the area as well.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkwaysee a show or hike the stairs. this natural amphitheater is definitely a Colorado icon. Lots of hikes in the area as well.
Cute theater in downtown golden. They have a deal with Abejas across the street that has amazing food.
14 locals recommend
Miners Alley Playhouse
1100 Washington AveCute theater in downtown golden. They have a deal with Abejas across the street that has amazing food.
Shopping
Lots of fun shops and boutiques along Washington Street. Farmers market on Sundays in the summer.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Lots of fun shops and boutiques along Washington Street. Farmers market on Sundays in the summer.
Walmart Supercenter
952 Swede Gulch Rd