Things to do in Golden
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Adventure & outdoor
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Rocky Mountain National Park Full-Day Tour
Tours & day trips
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Rocky Mountain National Park Full-Day Tour
Food, drink & nightlife
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Half-Day Rocky Mountain Escape
Attractions
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Private & custom tours
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Popular places to visit
Red Rocks Amphitheater
Towering monoliths create perfect acoustic conditions and a unique concert venue, all thanks to the magic of Mother Nature.
Union Station
You can learn more about the history of Denver when you make a stop at a well-known site like Union Station. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this vibrant area.
Colorado Convention Center
During your trip, find out what's happening at Colorado Convention Center, a top convention center in Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art scene.
Empower Field at Mile High
Catch an event at Empower Field at Mile High during your trip to Denver. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
Coors Field
Catch an event at Coors Field during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Denver Zoo
Home to over 3,500 animals, this popular zoo strives to promote animal welfare and conservation, inspired by one very important orphaned bear.
Ball Arena
Catch an event at Ball Arena during your trip to Denver. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theater scene.
16th Street Mall
You can do some window-shopping at 16th Street Mall during your stay in Denver. Experience the acclaimed art scene or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
University of Denver
Explore the campus of University of Denver during your stay in Denver. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed theater scene in this vibrant area.
Areas of Golden
![Great Mexican food. A step above the other burrito joints. Try the smothered Burrito.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/b9688b768380072642745be9e239bc2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Denver West
Mountain views, shopping, and restaurants highlight some of the noteworthy features of Denver West. Make a stop by Colorado Mills Mall or Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park while you're exploring the neighborhood.
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Applewood West
If you're spending some time in Applewood West, Clear Creek and Applewood Golf Course are top sights worth seeing.
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Pleasant View
Pleasant View is well-liked for its mountain views and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Colorado Mills Mall and Fossil Trace Golf Club are some interesting sights nearby to check out.
![Panoramic taken of a glacier. Only took an hour to hike up to. Was surprisingly pleasant, sun was out, was unbelievably beautiful due to the brilliant sunshine against vast swaths of white.
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Genesee
While there might not be top attractions in Genesee, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Genesee Park and Red Rocks Amphitheater.
![Great hike. Spikes and walking poles were very handy today on the snow packed trail.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/40d0c1821967d2378a992df0fc9b3d43.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium)
Golden Gate Canyon
If you're spending some time in Golden Gate Canyon, Golden Gate Canyon State Park and Clear Creek are top sights worth seeing.
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Lakota Hills
Though Lakota Hills might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Fossil Trace Golf Club and Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.