Golden Things to Do

Near Golden is Heritage Square, open all year it has a huge water slide, shops and restaurants..

In the picture you can see the ICE CREAM PARLOR.

The original founder of this property was hoping for a theme park similar to Disneyland, but it has never taken off


Most shops open daily, Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.; Sunday, 12 Noon - 6 p.m.

If you ever in Denver during the summer, go to the RED ROCKS AMPHITHEATER for a great experience...

The concerts no matter which one just feels great in the outdoors..

Its a natural amphitheater overlooking a breathtaking 200 mile panoramic view.

Many Concerts, Easter Services, and Graduation ceremonies are held here every year

If you like the OLD WEST , like I do then there is a very interesting grave in the golden area..

Colonel William Cody also known as Buffalo Bill was a scout, hunter, and rider for the Pony Express ...

In addition to the gravesite, there is a visitors center and an observation deck with beautiful panoramic views of Golden and Denver.

Its open May 1st to October 31st (from 9:30AM to 5:00PM all week),
November 1st and April 30th (from 9AM to 4PM.

(closed on Mondays and Christmas)

Its a National Register of Historic Places.

These homes are representative of the type of homes built by Colorado's pioneer ..

Its a self- Walking tour , there are markers identify each home.

Its a great place to stroll on a fine day in colorado...the architecture of this house take you back in time...

Would you want to live in a place where people died from one of the worst epidemics in history? Now housing apartments this is the largest Cobblestone buidling in the United States, requiring 3300 tons of cobblestones to be brought up from Clear Creek by 6600 wagonloads. Built in 1913 the Colorado National Guard Armory in Golden originally had dormitories, a mess hall, weapons storage, and on the third floor a map room. In 1918 the Red Cross converted the armory into an emergency hospital for those who suffered from the great flu epidemic that took place during the First World War. This flu epidemic killed more worldwide than war causilities of the First World War. In the 1990's this beautiful building on the slopes to the south of downtown were converted to apartments.

Opposite of the armory on 13th and Arapahoe is the oldest Episcopal church in Colorado still in use. The congregation which formed in 1866 moved into their new Gothic Revival Church in 1867. Designed by John Parsons who also designed several of the businesses in Goldens downtown commercial area. The congregation was founded by missionary George Maxwell Randall who also founded 4 colleges including Colorado School of the Mines which is only a block North of here.

It was just chance that I came here during Buffalo Bill Days, held at the end of July. It was when I was driving down the hill towards Downtown Golden that I saw that the street was blocked off and people were wandering the street. Cars were not absent as a classic car show was being held and people (especially men) oogled over the engines, rims, and paint jobs. Buffalo Bill Days started as a trail ride (on horses) from Golden to Buffalo Bill's Grave in the 1950's. When the riders returned people came out to meet them and soon it was called a parade. During Buffalo Bill Days you can take part in a golf tournament, drink a few beers, and enjoy food from the booths like hot dogs, chicken, corn on the cob and snowcones. A car show is held on Washington Street and even though I never saw my dream car - the '72 Dodge Charger I did see lots of Studebakers and AMC cars from the 50's and 60's.

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less than 30 minutes from downtown Denver. Take I-70 west to exit 256 (Buffalo Bill Grave), Or take 6th Avenue West to Golden and turn left onto the Lariat Trail (19th Street). Follow the scenic winding road to the top of the mountain.

Born in 1846, William F. Cody herded cattle, worked on a wagon train, mined for gold, rode in the Pony Express, and scouted for the Army. His skill as a buffalo hunter gained him the nickname "Buffalo Bill."

Grave of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. By his request, Buffalo Bill was buried on Lookout Mountain in 1917

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