Golden Visitors Guide 2024

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Still On track. in Golden, Colorado Experience Colorado’s Rich Railroad Heritage

Open Tuesday-Sunday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

Train rides every Saturday mid-January through Labor Day, also in October

Expanded train ride schedule mid-May through mid-August (Thurs-Sun)

Day Out With Thomas™ (September)

THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride (November-December)

Tour dozens of iconic locomotives and railroad cars highlighting over a century of Colorado history!

www.ColoradoRailroadMuseum.org

Frank Hanou’s photo was chosen in a contest by Golden Transcript readers to be this year’s cover for the 2024 Golden Guide.

You’ll find other submitted photographs and images submitted to GoldenToday.com

publisher Linda Shapley advertising director Erin Addenbrooke guide editor Kristen Fiore by 750

Welcome to golden!

On behalf of our great city, I would like to thank you for visiting Golden. There is so much to see and do all 365 days a year that you may find your visit too short to fit it all in.

Golden is home to the world’s largest single site brewery, a world-renowned university, tremendous recreation opportunities, abundant arts and cultural experiences, and a rich history of the Old West.

Whatever brings you to Golden, I hope you have a chance to explore the incredible outdoor environment, visit excellent museums, stores, and restaurants, and immerse yourself in our Golden culture. There is something for everyone in Golden. I hope you have a fun, safe, and enjoyable visit to our beautiful city.

Laura Weinberg Golden Mayor

ART GALLERIES

MAINSTAYS, NEWCOMERS OFFER COLOR, CREATIVITY

BY: LILLIAN FUGLEI I SPECIAL TO COLORADO COMMUNITY

MEDIA

Art lovers in Golden need not look far to find fine art, as there are several galleries within Golden that offer a wide range of artistic experiences. From student-created art to Western art to even motorcycle art, Golden’s galleries have it all.

SPIRITS IN THE WIND GALLERY

1211 Washington Ave., Golden, CO 80401 | 303-279-1192

https://spiritsinthewindgallery.com

Open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday

Spirits in the Wind Gallery has been a mainstay of Downtown Golden for 28 years. The gallery focuses on curating Western art, with influences from Colorado’s history. „9

Spirits in the Wind Gallery has been a mainstay of Downtown Golden for 28 years, showcasing Western art. Photo by Lillian Fuglei

“There’s a lot of aspen trees, Colorado wildlife, Colorado nature scenes,” said employee Mayzee Collins. “It’s hard to find a gallery that curates that type of thing. So we’re really kind of one of the only ones in Colorado.”

The gallery primarily highlights Colorado’s local artists — with some artists even closer to home, hailing from Golden itself.

“We’ve stayed loyal to a lot of artists that have been in the gallery for years, but we are always getting new artists,” Collins added. “New art from existing artists, but also new artists entirely. We’re always changing what kind of pieces are in here.”

The gallery also features art pieces across a wide variety of price points—carrying everything from original artworks to prints — making art affordable for a variety of budgets.

“(The gallery) is quiet,” said owner Gina Armstrong. “It’s not like Safeway. It’s just a wonderful place to be, sit and look at the art. I get to look at it all day and I love it.”

FOOTHILLS ART CENTER

809 15th St., Golden, CO 80401 | (303) 279-3922 | https://foothillsartcenter.org

Temporarily Closed

Since 1968, the Foothills Art Center has been a hub for art in Golden. Originally known as the Michonia Watercolor Society, the center has expanded throughout its life to offer a variety of classes and programming alongside its art exhibitions.

The center has featured a wide variety of art exhibitions in the past, with a broad range of subjects. Some past exhibitions include annual members' shows, showcases of art by students at Jeffco Public Schools and Red Rocks Community College, holiday markets and exhibitions featuring individual artists — such as Brookie Shaden.

The Foothills Art Center is currently closed as construction is underway at its new Astor House Campus — which is slated to open later this year. During its closure, the center continues to run programming and classes both online and in-person. „10

Foothills Art Center—though currently closed for construction—has offered a wide variety of art exhibitions, alongside classes and programming. Photo by Lillian Fuglei

UHL STUDIOS GALLERY

15801 West Colfax Ave., Golden, Colorado | 303-993-3322 |

https://www.uhlstudios.com

Open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Just off Colfax, the Uhl Gallery focuses on art depicting one thing: motorcycles. The gallery features the work of David Uhl, a fine art painter with family roots in engineering and art.

Uhl is Harley-Davidson’s first licensed oil painter, starting in 1993 he has created many pieces of art for Harley-Davidson apparel. His painting often highlights the motorcycles themselves, as well as the history of the manufacturing company.

Uhl’s gallery features a variety of fine art pieces, with fine art available for purchase, as well as art books, prints and clothing.

BROWN HALL ART GALLERY

1610 Illinois St., Golden, CO 80401

https://www.mines.edu/thebhag/

Open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily

The most recent addition to Golden’s art scene, Brown Hall Art Gallery features art from students, faculty and staff from Colorado School of Mines. The gallery was opened in 2022 as a way to showcase student talent outside of their academic career.

“There’s more to Mines students than their GPA and grades,” said Neal Sullivan, a mechanical engineering professor who helped found the gallery.

The gallery bridges gaps across departments, working with the school’s arts journal High Grade to choose pieces to display. Pieces are selected from the submissions to High Grade, then displayed at Brown Hall. Having run one show, the gallery has featured only student work so far.„11

Uhl Studios Gallery showcases the work of David Uhl’s art, focused on Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Photo by Lillian Fuglei

“It’s tough to evaluate the impact, but students seem to like the gallery,” Sullivan added, noting that in a survey of student’s favorite places to be on campus, the gallery ranked first. “They’re there all the time.”

The gallery is open to the public throughout the week, so anyone is free to stop by and see the display of student work.

Inside the Brown Hall Art Gallery, which displays student, faculty and staff work from Colorado School of Mines. Courtesy of Neal Sullivan

CLEAR CREEK

GOLDEN IMPROVING CLEAR CREEK CORRIDOR FOR SUMMER’S TUBING SEASON

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

The City of Golden is gearing up for another busy summer, with tens of thousands of people flocking to Clear Creek to tube, kayak, swim and picnic.

Historically, the run-off season — when the creek’s water levels are at their highest and fastest — starts in late May or early June and lasts for a few weeks. This is the ideal time for experienced kayakers to enjoy Clear Creek Whitewater Park’s features, with some groups hosting special events like kayak rodeos.

Meanwhile, tubers and other users must wait until the run-off season ends to enjoy the creek. Historically, the tubing season starts in the latter half of June and drops off after Labor Day weekend, although conditions vary each year.

For summer 2024, the city is completing several improvements to the Clear Creek corridor to lessen congestion and reduce conflicts between user groups. „13

Tubers float underneath the Ford Street bridge toward Vanover Park Aug. 30. Historically, Clear Creek's tubing season starts in the latter half of June and winds down after Labor Day weekend.

Tubers relax in the middle of Clear Creek Aug. 30. The City of Golden is working on creek management strategies for 2024, including reducing the number of creek access points and reconfiguring Clear Creek Whitewater Park’s beach area.

File photos by Corinne Westeman

One of the biggest changes will be the updated Clear Creek Whitewater Park’s beach area, as the city has planned to remove the sand and reconfigure the area with colored steps, climbing boulders and an ADA-accessible concrete pad.

Other major changes include widening the north Clear Creek trail near the RV park, permanently closing some creek access points for revegetation, and gating others during peak visitation periods.

Golden also plans to increase staff presence along the corridor and create a more formalized check-in process to educate tubers on creek safety.

Golden also plans to expand its data collection initiative to count the number of tubers, the most popular put-in and take-out spots along the creek, and the highest-volume days and timeframes. Last year, the city used RFID-enabled stickers, but found there were problems with them sticking to the tubes.

This year, Golden planned to use either wristbands or luggage tags for people who bring their own tubes. Rental tubes at local outfitter shops will likely have RFID-enabled devices already inside.

Long-term, Golden is considering a reservation system for summer 2025, but the City Council hasn’t decided on that topic yet.

Those visiting Clear Creek this summer should respect all park rules and fellow users, and ensure water conditions are safe for the intended use. Helmets and life jackets are recommended.

For more information, check out visitgolden.com/plan-your-visit/creek-info.

Photo by Alan Pinkus: Quarter Moon

AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF GOLDEN

BY BARB WARDEN – GOLDENTODAY.COM

Golden was established during the 1859 Gold Rush. Prospectors from the East headed into the mountains, hoping to locate gold. Many of Golden’s founders had participated in the 1849 California Gold Rush and had learned that the surest way to get rich was to “mine the miners” by selling them food and supplies. Golden’s location at the foot of the mountains made it an ideal place to rest and resupply before making the final, arduous trek. One of the founders was named “Tom Golden,” and his name was chosen for the new settlement. „17

One of two funicular railways that delighted tourists in the second decade of the 20th century. The other took people to Castle Rock on South Table Mountain.

Many towns were established during that brief and intense Gold Rush period, and many quickly faded — first to ghost towns and later to dust. Golden had a precious commodity that gave it staying power — water. This was necessary for both drinking and agriculture. The rainfall in this region is not sufficient to grow most crops, but with irrigation water, almost anything will grow here. Farmers and business investors immediately began to dig ditches, to route Clear Creek water into the surrounding hinterlands. A thriving agricultural community formed, with Golden as its commercial hub. „18

Colorado & Southern Railway (originally called the Colorado Central)

Church Ditch on the north side of Clear Creek – Dan Abbott Collection

The next big boost in Golden’s economic vitality was the 1870 arrival of the Colorado Central Railroad. This line connected the mountain mining towns —including Central City, Idaho Springs and Georgetown — to Denver.

This new ability to transport people and freight allowed Golden to become an industrial hub. By the late 19th century, Golden had smelters, coal and clay mines, brick and tile manufacturers, and one extremely promising brewer.

Adolph Coors arrived in Golden in 1873. He found pure, abundant spring water in the Clear Creek valley and recognized the site as the perfect place to build a brewery. Coors’ attention to not only production but distribution allowed the company to thrive, and it soon became one of Golden’s biggest employers. Today, it is the largest single-site brewery in the world!„19

Tourists rented burros to visit South Table Mountain.

Touring Car on the Lariat Loop Trail, 1920s – Lorraine Wagenbach Collection

Washington Avenue in the 1860s – Dan Abbott Collection

The Colorado School of Mines was established in 1874. Its original focus on mining soon expanded to include oil exploration and engineering. The school now partners with the nearby National Renewable Energy Laboratory to develop emerging energy sources. CSM has been another long-term employer and economic engine for the Golden community.„20

Colorado School of Mines, circa 1920 – Guggenheim Hall

Golden’s beautiful scenery has always drawn tourists. Early visitors rented burros to carry them to the top of South Table Mountain. In 1912 and 1913, competing funicular railways brought eager sightseers to Castle Rock and Lookout Mountain. „21 Coors Brewery, circa 1920

The funiculars soon lost popularity when the Lariat Loop Trail was built in 1913, and the mountains were opened to automobile travel. Today, Golden’s extensive trail system and surrounding Open Space make it a haven for hikers and bikers.

Clear Creek remains the historic heart of the Golden community. It continues to provide topnotch drinking water and has become a popular recreation spot with its kayak course and miles of paved trails.

A hot day on Clear Creek – Dave Powers Collection

Golden Gran Fondo participants take off underneath the welcome arch in downtown Golden.

File photo

SUMMER EVENTS LISTING

BIKE CRUISE

5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. the last Tuesday of the month, May-September

Bring friends and family to this monthly costume-themed bike ride. Events include food, live music, beer and prize drawings. The rides begin and end at Calvary Church in Golden, 818 14th St. Visit goldenbikecruise.com for more information.

GOLDEN FARMERS MARKET

8 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays, June 1-Oct. 5 (excluding July 27) at 10th and Illinois streets. Sponsored by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, the Golden Farmers Market features 70 vendors selling produce and homemade foods and goods. For more information, visit goldenfarmersmarket.org. „25

An artist performs at a previous ARTSWEEK GOLDEN event. File photo

ARTSWEEK GOLDEN FESTIVAL 2024

10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 22-23 in downtown Golden

A weeklong celebration of the arts in Golden culminates in this weekend festival. More details and an exact location will be announced closer to the event at foothillsartcenter.org/event/2023artsweek-golden-festival.

4TH OF JULY FESTIVAL

Starting around 11 a.m. July 4 at Lions Park

Cohosted by the Golden Lions Club and the City of Golden, the annual 4th of July Festival features music, food and fun for the whole family. Bring sunscreen and patriotic trappings for the all-day celebration. Check out more details at visitgolden.com/events/annual-events/4th-of-july-festival.

MOVIES & MUSIC IN THE PARK NIGHTS

7-10:30 p.m. the first Friday of the month, July-September at Parfet Park

Pack camp chairs and blankets for a fun night out at Parfet Park. Every first Friday in the summer, the city will host a band at 7 p.m. and followed by a family-friendly movie around 8:45 p.m. Past films have included “The Princess Bride” and “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish.” For this year’s lineup, visit cityofgolden.net/play/events/movies-music-in-the-park.

BUFFALO BILL DAYS

July 26-29 at Parfet Park

Celebrate Western spirit at this staple Golden Festival. Crafts, children’s activities and, of course, Muttin’ Bustin’ are just some of the attractions attendees can expect. For more information, visit goldenbuffalobilldays.com.

GOLDEN FINE ARTS FESTIVAL 2024

10 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 10-11 in downtown Golden

See what beautiful creations dozens of artists from across the United States can create at the 34th annual Golden Fine Arts Festival. Hosted by the Golden Chamber of Commerce, this two-day festival features more than 100 artists, from glassmakers and painters to photographers and weavers.

GAME SHOP

GOLDEN GAME GUILD FOSTERS THRIVING COMMUNITY

BY JANE REUTER

Game stores are more than just a center for play or a place to buy games. They serve as social hubs, something shop owners say is increasingly hard to find and ever more valued in today’s society.

While church attendance continues to plummet, politics becomes ever more divisive, and tech devices are a growing part of our daily lives, the human need for physical connection remains. Sitting across a table from others and playing games, while temporarily setting aside worries that today often range from personal to global, is one way to fill that void. „27

Husband and wife Ryun Valdez and Gabby Mann co-own the Golden Game Guild in downtown Golden, which draws students from the Colorado Schools of Mines, kids and families.

Photo by Jane Reuter

Whatever the reason, board gaming is hot. In fact, the Washington Post recently described it as the golden age of board games, and there are no signs of its slowing. The global board games market is expected to double in the next several years, growing from about $13 billion in 2023 to $26 billion by 2030.

Board games promote sportsmanship, family, teamwork and competitiveness, and studies show they increase self-confidence. For kids who today spend hours each day interacting with technology, playing board games gives them time away from the screen, directly interacting with others.

“I think the value of in-person communication and collaboration is very important,” said Gabby Mann, who co-owns the Golden Game Guild with her husband Ryun Valdez.

“Hopefully that doesn’t get lost in this wild world we live in now. I’m glad we have opportunities for that here, especially for kids.”

“Our society is losing places to meet in person,” Valdez said. “There needs to be places besides just bars, especially for families, where people can go.”

Having a sense of community is also key to a successful game store’s business model.

Much of the industry’s growth is fueled by Gen Z. About 40% of game board players were born between 1997 and 2012, and forecasts suggest they’ll continue to be the industry’s most significant consumers. But it’s kids who dominate the industry. Players aged 5 to 12 are the global market’s biggest consumers.

To meet all that demand, the industry produces more than 3,000 new games each year. And for those who haven’t played in a while, they’ve come a long way from Battleship and Aggravation. On today’s board game menu, there is literally something for everyone. „29

GOLDEN GAME GUILD RECOMMENDS:

SHERIFF

Golden Game Guild in downtown Golden. File photo

Golden Game Guild’s D&D night draws a wide range of players. For some, their fellow players may initially be complete strangers. Photo by Jane Reuter

CAG is a non-profit organization that provides a sustainable food pantry and financial assistance to our community in crisis and/or experiencing hardship.

• Shop at CAG Thrift Store for affordable and unique items. Your purchases not only help those in need but also promote environmental sustainability by giving pre-owned items a second life.

• The Food Pantry is open to Golden residents in the 80401 and 80403 zip-codes. Clients must complete an application. THRIFT STORE

Monday-Friday 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FOOD

Tuesday-Friday 10:00 am - 3:30 pm 1401

www.goldencag.org

“People will come in and say, ‘I don’t like games,’” Mann said. “And we say, ‘You haven’t played the right game yet.’”

Consider games like Wingspan, a card-based game about birds. Using hand-painted cards, players control a piece of land, on which they’re tasked with populating a bird preserve. Many describe playing Wingspan as a soothing, Zen-like experience. It’s clearly struck a chord. Since its 2019 release, Wingspan has sold 1.7 million copies and won numerous awards.

Or Pandemic, a game in which players are disease-fighting specialists battling the spread of several global plagues. Each player has a unique role, and must strategize, racing the clock with their fellow players to conquer the diseases. This highly rated, award-winning game is not simple, but players love it for both its complexity and emphasis on teamwork.

The tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, once a niche and secretive pastime played in basements and private rooms, is a featured act at almost any modern game shop. Almost all set aside one night for D&D, which often draws strangers together to craft their own fictional characters, worlds, and adventures. Created in the 1970s, the game is today at an all-time popularity peak.

Fans also flock to game shops to play “Magic: The Gathering,” the oldest known trading card game. It casts players as wizards who get their powers from a universe of cards that are bought, sold and traded.

And among the younger set, Pokémon trading cards remain a strong seller.

House Manager Tim Fishbaugh prepares the bar and lounge area Dec. 12 at the Miners Alley Performing Arts Center. The new center, which is in the former Meyer Hardware building along Arapahoe Street, features a 160-seat theater, a spacious foyer and bar area, and state-of-the-art amenities for artists and crewmembers.

MINERS ALLEY

PERFORMERS READY TO ‘ROCK OUT’ IN FORMER HARDWARE STORE

BY CORINNE WESTEMAN

Thanks to a team of dedicated visionaries, at least two years of hard work and more than $4 million, Golden’s former Meyer Hardware store is now a state-of-the-performing-arts center.

The Miners Alley Performing Arts Center is hosting its inaugural season in a new 160-seat theater, with plenty of room to grow inside the 30,000-square-foot building.

This summer, MAPAC is hosting performances of cult classics “School of Rock” and “The Full Monty.” „31

Photo by Corinne Westeman

“The Full Monty” — based on the rated-R film of the same name — runs April 26-June 2. The musical depicts a group of unemployed Buffalo steelworkers who develop “a bold, unclothed idea” to make some cash, complete with razor-sharp humor, toe-tapping music and a “revealing” final number.

Then, in July, MAPAC is bringing Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music to Golden with “School of Rock,” based on the PG-13 movie of the same name.

The musical follows failed rock star Dewey Finn who poses as a substitute teacher at a prestigious prep school. Watch Dewey turn these straight-A students into guitar-shredding, bass-slapping musicians, as MAPAC’s young performers rock out live every night.

The show runs July 26-Sept. 15.

Earlier this year, the Miners Alley artists and staff bid adieu to their former 110-seat playhouse at 1224 Washington Ave. and fully moved into the former Meyer Hardware building.

While there were some growing pains with the new space, Producing Artistic Director Len Matheo described in February how the organization’s increased attendance and sales prove the “Field of Dreams” mantra is true: “If you build it, they will come.”

Matheo and Executive Director Lisa DeCaro — a husband-and-wife team steeped in the performing arts — have said how the playhouse became “a community hub with a family feel” over the last 10 years. Now, the new performing arts center has the same atmosphere, but on a larger scale.

“It’s the same feeling, but more of it,” DeCaro said.

And this is only the beginning.

The current 15,000-square-foot MAPAC only fills half the 30,000-square-foot building. Longterm plans include expanding the current 160-seat theater to a 300-seat theater-in-the-round setup, adding a black box theater, establishing an education center with classrooms, and adding a few artist housing units.

“I can’t wait to start building Phase II, so we have multiple spaces for community use,” Matheo added.

For more details about the Miners Alley Performing Arts Center, including ticket information for its 2024 shows, visit minersalley.com.

ADVENTURE WEST

In the Rear of 423 10th St. I 720-722-1645 adventurewestco.com

A family-owned river tube rental business in picturesque and historic Golden, CO. Relax in cooling, gentle flowing waters of the South Platte River on a hot Colorado summer day! A hidden gem, just minutes from Denver, is South Platte River Tubing. Feel the wind in your hair on one of our Rad Power Bike rentals in Golden, CO from Adventure West! Tour this historic city and the surrounding area on miles of bike paths and bike lanes!

CHRISTIAN ACTION GUILD

1401 Ford St. I 303-279-5674 I goldencag.org

The CAG Food Pantry and Thrift Store has been serving the Golden community since 1965. If you live in Golden, our pantry is available to you and your family. Our thrift store is open to the public. You can help support our mission by donating food to our pantry or gently used items to our thrift store. Visit us at www.goldencag.org to learn more about the impacts the CAG has on your community and how you can get involved.

COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM

17155 W. 44th Ave. I 800-365-6263

coloradorailroadmuseum.org

There’s something amazing about trains. The familiar whistle has always promised adventure. The gentle rock of the rails has set the rhythm of our lives. Experience it again at the Colorado Railroad Museum with over 100 narrow and standard gauge steam and diesel locomotives, passenger cars, cabooses, HO Model Railroad and G-scale garden railway on our 15-acre railyard. Also, see our exhibit galleries, renowned library, Roundhouse restoration facility and working turntable. Visit the Depot General Store with thousands of train gifts for every rail fan. The mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to preserve Colorado’s rich railroad heritage. Group rates and programs are available. „34

EL DORADO MEXICAN RESTAURANT

720 Arapahoe St. I 303-278-4644

goldenmexicanfood.com

El Dorado Mexican Restaurant is family owned and operated. Since 2008, we have been serving authentic, made-from-scratch Mexican food based on our grandmother’s recipes. Come dine in or call/order online for take-out and enjoy a delicious meal from Golden’s best-kept secret! Try one of our most popular dishes such as the carne asada — tender steak cooked to perfection served with rice, beans, guacamole, and two flour tortillas. Or maybe try a cheese enchilada plate or a beef and bean burrito smothered with our award-winning green chili — your choice of mild, medium, or hot. No matter which of our mouth-watering appetizers, combinations, or house specialties you choose, we know you won’t be disappointed.

FOOTPRINTS AT FOSSIL TRACE

3050 Illinois Street I 303-277-8755

footprintsgolden.com

A new name, same iconic views and great food. We serve delicious food with an emphasis on fresh, house made items and seasonal produce. We grind our burgers daily, make our own fries, sauces & dressings, and feature rotating local beer taps and seasonal craft cocktails perfect for any occasion. Relax and unwind in the pub after a challenging day at work or an afternoon round of golf, a perfect place to drink a cold one, catch the big game, or share a plate of something great. Whether you play golf or not, enjoy the walk with us! Footprints Fossil Trace also offers part or all of the facility to rent for your next special gathering. It’s the perfect setting for your wedding or special occasion.

GOLDEN GAME GUILD

1209 Washington Ave. I 720-685-6875

goldengameguild.com

Golden’s Board Game Café and Library. Featuring a gameplay library of over 500 games, as well as an extensive collection of retail games and accessories. The gameplay library is available for play every day of the week, no reservations necessary. Sodas, snacks, and food options are available as well as rotating craft beers for adults to enjoy while you stay and play! Weekly events include: Oneshot Wednesdays, an event for newcomers and veterans to play RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons, Friday Night Magic, D&D Afterschool programs, and more! Tasting Room Hours: Wednesday – Saturday 10am-5pm „37

Restaurant and Wedding

3050 Illinois Street Golden, 303.277.8755 www.footprintsgolden.com

Photo by Richard Luckin

GOLDEN GOODS / GOLDEN GOODS MARKET

1201 & 1205 Washington Ave. I 303-216-2123 I goldengoodsinc.com

Golden Goods is a fun candy, toy and souvenir store for all ages! We are locally owned and operated. Our huge puzzle and board game selection offers something for everyone for your family game nights.

Souvenirs from Colorado are our specialty, with the best selection of T-shirts, mugs and hand-carved bears. During the summer we sell river tubes and all types of fun summertime items. Golden Goods Market proudly carries a wide variety of products made in Colorado, ranging from the best hot sauces to local honey products. It’s #GoodtobeGoldenCO when you get to spend a fun afternoon at Golden Goods!

GOLDEN HISTORY TOURS

720-432-1162 I goldenhistorytours.com

Golden History Tours take you back in time with real stories from Golden’s Wild West past. There are tours for all types, including Walking Tours, Pub Crawls, and Ghost Tours. Most tours run year-round and are family friendly. We’ll test your knowledge while telling stories and exposing the history right in front of you. Looking for a unique experience? We can also provide private and custom tours for your group! Reserve your spot on a tour today and relive the West with us! „38

GOLDEN MOON DISTILLERY

412 Violet St. I 303-993-7174 I goldenmoondistillery.com

Golden Moon Distillery is small artisan distillery making highend distilled beverages (liquors and liqueurs) using traditional artisanal methods of production. Golden Moon Distillery was founded by Stephen Gould and Dr. Karen Knight in early 2008, specifically to produce premium artisan whiskies, brandies, liquors, and liqueurs using the best available ingredients and made with the same type of artisan production processes utilized by distillers making premium products in the mid-to-late 1800s. We have a tasting room — check Facebook for additional hours or call to schedule a private group. Also find us at Golden Farmers Market.

GOLDEN MOON SPEAKEASY

1111 Miners Alley I 720-638-1155 I goldenmoonspeak.com

Golden Moon Speakeasy is a speakeasy-style cocktail lounge and distillery tasting room. We offer an extensive cocktail menu featuring classic and modern craft cocktails, pre-Prohibition style punches and long drinks … all made solely with the spirits produced by Golden Moon Distillery. In addition to our comprehensive cocktail menu, we offer cheese, charcuterie and a variety of other small bites and desserts. All Golden Moon Bottled Products are also available for purchase. We have live music several nights per week. Golden Moon Speakeasy is not only home to our world-class cocktails, but also a venue for live music every week! Come visit Golden Moon Speakeasy, have a cocktail, enjoy some live music, maybe take a bottle too.

GOLDEN REAL ESTATE

1214 Washington Ave. I 303-302-3636

goldenrealestate.com

Golden Real Estate has been serving the Greater Golden area since 2007, offering services not available from other brokerages, such as our free moving truck, moving boxes and packing materials. For sellers, we shoot magazine-quality photos and produce narrated video tours of every listing. For buyers, we offer free local moving, often including labor, when you let us represent you. We are selling about $50 million worth of homes every year, making us a top-ranking small brokerage. Come visit our downtown Golden storefront, where you can use our through-the-window touchscreen to search and view listings 24/7. Our office doubles as a gallery for Golden photographer Todd Caudle and Golden artist Charlotte Bassin, so come during office hours to see his landscape photography and her artwork! „39

MOTHER CABRINI SHRINE

20189 Cabrini Blvd. I 303-526-0758

mothercabrinishrine.org

Mother Cabrini Shrine is a shrine to Saint Frances Xavier Cabrini, located in Golden. With her beatification in 1938, the property in Golden became a place of prayer, pilgrimage and devotion to Mother Cabrini and the Sacred Heart of Jesus. In 1946, the year of Mother’s canonization, Mother Cabrini Shrine was established. The Shrine property features a residential retreat center, hermitage, conference center, chapel and gift shop. Take a stroll in the Cabrini and Rosary Gardens, through the Grotto and the Spring for the pilgrim walk to the Sacred Heart statue and the Heart of Stones.

STATE 38 DISTILLING

400 Corporate Circle, Suite B I 720-242-7219 State38.com

At State 38 Distilling, we proudly embody the essence of drinkably different. Our distillery is rooted in the heart of the Rockies, named after the 38th state, and we take pride in our Colorado heritage. Colorado is not just a location; it’s a source of inspiration that defines the character of State 38 Distilling. With over 12 spirits in our portfolio, each bottle tells a unique story. From the bold character of our whiskeys, to the refined elegance of our agave spirits, to the uniqueness of our damn smooth spirits, and the allure of our special releases, we offer an expansive collection that caters to every taste and occasion. State 38 spirits range from the familiar—Bourbon, Vodka, and Gin—to the adventurous—Blanco, Reposado, Anejo, Absinthe, Rye, Wheat and Peat-Smoked Whiskeys. Our large spirit portfolio, hand-built stills, and tasting room are as genuine as the place they are made. Come experience a tour, host an event, taste our spirits, enjoy a cocktail, and take a bottle home to share. Live Adventurously, Drink Authentically. „40

SUMMIT VIEW VILLAGE

17600 W. 14th Avenue I 303.278.9525

summitview@rentskyline.com

Nestled in the Foothills of the Majestic Rocky Mountains and woven into the Fabric of the Historic City of Golden, you will find a gem called Summit View Village Apartments. The 286 spacious, newly remodeled 1, 2, and 3 bedroom apartment homes have a host of amenities which makes this unique community attractive to students, singles, couples, families and baby boomers. Summit View’s prime location offers residents suburban tranquility. Only Summit View Village can offer you views of Foothills, Downtown Golden, Fossil Trace Golf Course and Table Mountain. The views at Summit View Village are unsurpassed. Our clubhouse offers a Study/Meeting area with free WiFi, on-site licensed daycare center, laundry facility and game room. You can stay fit and healthy with our fully-equipped fitness center, spa, and sauna. If being outside is what makes you happy then you will enjoy our tennis/basketball courts, playground and sand volleyball.

TABLE MOUNTAIN INN/ CONCEPT RESTAURANTS

1310 Washington Ave. I 303-277-9898

tablemountaininn.com

Enjoy mountain views and Southwestern charm at Table Mountain Inn. The adobe-style boutique hotel welcomes guests to their homeaway-from-home in historic Golden, CO with spacious accommodations and modern amenities. Relax in beautifully appointed guestrooms and suites or dine at the on-property restaurant, Table Mountain Grill & Cantina. The festive restaurant features inspired Southwestern cuisine with brunch, lunch, dinner, and happy hour options available 7 days a week. Table Mountain Inn features flexible event spaces perfect for bringing people together to brainstorm the next big business idea or celebrate with friends & family. Seasonal packages and promotions are available.

TRULY BOHOTIQUE

801-B 14th Street in Historic Downtown Golden trulybohotique.com

Find your effortless style at Truly BoHotique! Located in historic downtown Golden, Truly is a woman owned boutique dedicated to supporting female entrepreneurship and leadership by carrying a carefully curated collection of women owned and run brands. Truly specializes in comfortable and polished, easy to wear fashion including apparel, jewelry, beauty and wellness products, and gift items from boutique brands along with lines from local brands. At Truly, we’re also committed to helping women in our community. Whether it’s helping outfit female students at the Colorado School of Mines for job interviews, or hosting events to raise money for organizations that provide assistance and support for women in our local community, our team continuously rises to the occasion to help lift other women up.

Photo by Terri Smith: Moose On Ford

Victorian House With Poppies: Photo by Richard Luckin