What to do in Golden, CO

Activities, attractions and tours

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Golden featuring landscape views, snow and mountains
Golden which includes heritage elements and railway items
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Golden Attractions

Let Expedia help you experience the best that Golden has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes.

Activities and Tours

Golden is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Golden to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights.

Golden Attractions

Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Golden.

Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Golden attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season.


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Great Mexican food. A step above the other burrito joints. Try the smothered Burrito.

Denver West

3.5/5(5 area reviews)

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

3/5(1 area review)

Bordered by South Table Mountain, this community offers a scenic location just 10 miles west of downtown Denver. Enjoy the natural beauty and easy access to nearby Wheat Ridge, Lakewood, and West Pleasant View.

Applewood West
Great hike. Spikes and walking poles were very handy today on the snow packed trail.

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.

Golden Gate Canyon
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.

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East Old Golden Rd

While East Old Golden Rd might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Colorado Mills Mall and Jumpstreet Indoor Trampoline Park.

East Old Golden Rd
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Downtown Golden

While visiting Downtown Golden, you might make a stop by sights like Clear Creek and Astor House Museum.

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