Location: Golden
Top Things to do in Golden
What to do and see in Golden, Colorado (CO): The Best Outdoor Activities
Golden is the Home Rule Municipality that is the county seat of Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. Golden lies along Clear Creek at the base of the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains. Founded during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush on June 16, 1859, the mining camp was originally named Golden City in honor of Thomas L. Golden. Golden City served as the capital of the provisional Territory of Jefferson from 1860 to 1861, and capital of the official Territory of Colorado from 1862 to 1867. In 1867, the territorial capital was moved about 12 miles (19 km) east to Denver City. The United States Census Bureau estimates that the city population was 18,867 in 2010.
Restaurants in Golden
1. Colorado Paragliding
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5.0 based on 26 reviews
Flights leaving Earth daily during the Summer, starting at $159.
2. Paraglide Tandem
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5.0 based on 91 reviews
Tandem Paragliding flights above Golden, Colorado. Come experience the freedom of flight. Only 20 minutes from Denver.
3. Mountain Goat Guides
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5.0 based on 4 reviews
Rock climbing adventures in Colorado's Front Range including Eldorado Canyon State Park, Clear Creek, and North Table Mountain. Trips available internationally and throughout North America.
4. Earth Treks Climbing Centers Golden
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5.0 based on 14 reviews
Earth Treks Golden is the premier indoor rock climbing gym in Colorado. The 29,000 sq ft purpose-built facility opened in 2013 and boasts over 28,500 sq ft of climbing on walls up to 45 ft high. The facility includes tons of bouldering and top rope and lead climbing for all ages and abilities, a huge fitness area, a dedicated training area (hydraulic systems boards, hangboards and campus boards), a yoga room, and locker rooms. All just 15 minutes west of Denver and 40 minutes south of Boulder in Golden, CO!The gym has over 300 roped routes and over 100 boulder problems. The walls were designed by Jason Kehl (with help from a team with over 60 years of indoor climbing experience). Walltopia built the walls. And a crew of route setters, led by Keith Dickey, set the routes. Hours of Operation: Monday and Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
5. Apex Ex
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5.0 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By samuelyrubyi - Alice, United States
We had an amazing time with Aaron yesterday. He was very patient with us unfit people. Very knowledgeable and was enthusiastically motivating us! We had such a blast! The hike was not too bad with a couple of stops to recoup our breathe(again for us unfit people) we were just thinking it was only going to be 1 climb, it was actually as many as we could do within the time frame to leave, we each did 3 climbs, we were 4 in the group. It was challenging but very doable and we are actually very greatfull for the experience we are now considering coming to Colorado more often to rock climb and we will definitely be taking our tours with Apex Ex from here on out. Thank you for sharing y’all passion of rock climbing, we are now growing our passion for it too.
6. Pine Cliff Stables
7. Denver Mountain Guiding
8. Hang Glide Colorado
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5.0 based on 5 reviews
Fly from Lookout Mountain! The most popular flight with Hang Glide Colorado provides a unique and convenient mix of mountain flying on the edge of Golden, Colorado. We start our flight at 7,000 ft MSL and enjoy the views of the front range and Golden as we fly next to the School of Mines "M". The memory will last a lifetime!
9. Trail Gems Adventure Tours
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5.0 based on 61 reviews
We provide guided geology tours and hikes led by a professional geologist who can teach you about the natural history of the Rocky Mountains. We strive to provide educational experiences while guiding you through the incredible beauty of Colorado’s wilderness.
10. Hang Glide Colorado
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5.0 based on 1 reviews
The feeling of flying like a bird with just the sound of the breeze in the company of Eagles, Hawks, Sparrows and even Butterflies is over the top awesome. It can be shown better than explained and that's what Hang Glide Colorado is all about. Book your forever-memory on our website!
