Attractions in Golden, Colorado
Amusements
Alpine Slide and Bungee Jump 303-279-1661
18301 Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Take your pick of adventures at this venue including riding 490 feet to the top of the mountain and sledding down one of the two half mile tracks, ride down one of two... more info mapAmusement Park at Heritage Square 303-PARTIES (727-8437)
18301 West Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Amusement rides, an arcade, go-karts, mini-golf, bumper boat, paddle boats, magic shows and more can be enjoyed by the whole family at the Amusement Park at Heritage... more infoMiner's Maze Adventureland 303-278-4386
18301 West Colfax Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
Have some with the family at Miner's Maze Adventureland. Enjoy a bungee tramp, activities, and more. more info
Historic Homes & Buildings
Armory Building 303-270-3113
13th & Arapahoe Streets
Built in 1913 with 3,300 wagon loads of stream worn boulders from Clear Creek and quartz from Golden Gate Canyon, this is the largest cobblestone building in the country. more infoAstor House Museum 303-278-3557
822 12th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Built as a late Victorian western hotel/boarding house to accommodate legislators when Golden was the Territorial Capital, this house museum lets visitors experience... more info mapCalvary Episcopal Church 303-279-2188
1320 Arapahoe Street, Golden, CO 80401
13th & Arapahoe Street
This Gothic Revival style building is the oldest Episcopal Church in Colorado that is still being used as a church. more info mapClear Creek History Park 303-278-3557
923 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Experience homestead life at the Clear Creek History Park at 11th and Arapahoe. Explore original 1870s homestead buildings including a cabin and barn as well as other... more infoTerritorial Capitol Building 303-279-3113
12th Street & Washington Avenue
Built by W. A. H. Loveland, founder of Loveland Pass, this building once housed the Colorado Territorial legislative sessions from 1862 to 1867. It currently houses... more info
Libraries & Research Centers
American Mountaineering Center Home 303-279-3080
710 Tenth Street, suite 100, Golden, CO 80401
Housed in the former historic Golding High School building and home of the Colorado Mountain Club and the American Alpine Club Museum and Library, this Center features... more info map
Museums & Galleries
Bradford Washburn Mountaineering Museum 303-996-2755
710 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401
Bradford Washburn Mountaineering Museum is a one of a kind museum that focuses on Colorado's mountains, culture and history. more info mapBuffalo Bill's Gravesite and Museum 303-526-0747
987-1/2 Lookout Mountain Road, Golden, CO 80401
Visitors can view the gravesite of Colonel William F. Cody, aka Buffalo Bill, at this venue as well as artifacts pertaining to the Old West style of life. There is a... more info mapColorado Railroad Museum 303-279-4591
17155 West 44th Avenue, Golden, CO 80403
Housed in a replica of an 1880's-style depot, "the mission of the Colorado Railroad Museum is to acquire, preserve and exhibit to the general public, railroad equipment,... more info mapFoothills Art Center 303-279-3922
809 15th Street, Golden, CO 80401
15th & Washington Avenue
Located in a historic 19th century church, this art center contains numerous galleries and features one of the country's leading watercolor exhibitions and one of the... more info mapGeology Museum 303-273-3823
on the corner of 16th & Maple Street
An extraordinary collection of gems and historical mining artifacts are on display at this museum that also features a reconstructed limestone cave and a gift shop. more infoGolden Pioneer Museum 303-278-7151
923 Tenth Street, Golden, CO 80401
North bank of Clear Creek
The oldest museum in Golden featuring many artifacts from nearby archeological sites and pioneer days from 1859 to 1930. The research library contains numerous... more info mapRocky Mountain Quilt Museum, The 303-277-0377
1111 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401
This museum features 20 to 25 historical and contemporary quilts with exhibits changing every two months and includes a reference library and information on the art and... more info map
Science & Technology
National Renewable Energy Laboratory 303-275-3000
1617 Cole Boulevard, Golden, CO 80401-3393
Learn about sources of energy, the benefits of using renewable energy and energy efficient technologies at this research center that also features a state-of-the-art... more info mapUSGS National Earthquake Information Center 303-273-8500
1711 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401
Colorado School of Mines Campus
Exhibit center featuring working seismographs, story boards, and touch TV monitors with earthquake statistics. Tours are available by appointment only Tuesday through... more info map
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