Guidebook for Golden
Food Scene
Only one exit up (5 minutes drive), friendly, low key and great back patio.
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Genesee Pub and BBQ
25948 Genesee Trail RdOnly one exit up (5 minutes drive), friendly, low key and great back patio.
Buffalo Moon Coffee Shop Cafe & Gifts
25948 Genesee Trail RdOne exit up, local hangout, friendly, no frills mountain vibe.
We love this local gem in Georgetown. It's 25 minutes west in a quaint mining town. The salsa's and margs are worth the drive and it's close enough for a quick trip and far enough into the mountains to feel worlds away from the city.
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Lucha Cantina
606 Sixth StWe love this local gem in Georgetown. It's 25 minutes west in a quaint mining town. The salsa's and margs are worth the drive and it's close enough for a quick trip and far enough into the mountains to feel worlds away from the city.
Call
2845 Larimer Stgreat outdoor patio, fun neighborhood , impeccable food and coffee.
Its a mix between a coffee shop and restaurant. Great vibe, airy open doors, excellent coffee and food. Highly recommend!
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Stowaway Kitchen
2528 Walnut StIts a mix between a coffee shop and restaurant. Great vibe, airy open doors, excellent coffee and food. Highly recommend!
Love this place! No reservations so unfortunately there may be a slight wait but if you get there for Happy hour on the dot great drink & food specials! Fun walkable neighborhood too!
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Work & Class
2500 Larimer StLove this place! No reservations so unfortunately there may be a slight wait but if you get there for Happy hour on the dot great drink & food specials! Fun walkable neighborhood too!
Great location and atmosphere! A fun food cart goes around so you can see it, say yes and it's on your table instantly! Great for groups too!
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SuperMegaBien
1260 25th StGreat location and atmosphere! A fun food cart goes around so you can see it, say yes and it's on your table instantly! Great for groups too!
El Five
2930 15th StOne of the best views in denver! Great food, location and service!
Great happy hour! Try to get there early and grab a seat near the window- excellent view of the city! Really great for dates & groups!
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Linger
2030 W 30th AveGreat happy hour! Try to get there early and grab a seat near the window- excellent view of the city! Really great for dates & groups!
It's a market with incredible food stalls with just about anything you'd want to eat. Every single vendor there is delicious you can't go wrong! Great for lunch and has a bar in the center and open for dinner as well!
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I-Market yaseDenver Central
2669 Larimer StIt's a market with incredible food stalls with just about anything you'd want to eat. Every single vendor there is delicious you can't go wrong! Great for lunch and has a bar in the center and open for dinner as well!
It's iconic and touristy but fun! Quaint mining town and claimed Colorado style pizza title.
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Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StIt's iconic and touristy but fun! Quaint mining town and claimed Colorado style pizza title.
Great Evergreen eats (There's several in bergen park area and only about 10 minutes from the house. )
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Beau Thai Restaurant
1262 Bergen PkwyGreat Evergreen eats (There's several in bergen park area and only about 10 minutes from the house. )
Adorable diner vibe in Morrison ( a small town right outside of redrocks).
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The Cow An Eatery
316 Bear Creek AveAdorable diner vibe in Morrison ( a small town right outside of redrocks).
A local vibe Mexican restaurant with a rooftop patio. The food isn't amazing but a pre- redrocks stop there for giant margaritas has always been fun!
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Morrison Inn
301 Bear Creek AveA local vibe Mexican restaurant with a rooftop patio. The food isn't amazing but a pre- redrocks stop there for giant margaritas has always been fun!
Downtown Golden is a fun place to hang out and if you like burgers Bob's is one of the best around there.
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Bob's Atomic Burgers
1310 Ford StDowntown Golden is a fun place to hang out and if you like burgers Bob's is one of the best around there.
Another gem in Downtown Golden. Great atmosphere and food!
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Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveAnother gem in Downtown Golden. Great atmosphere and food!
Amir Grill
103 N Rubey DrThe most amazing Hummus and Shawarma
Drinks & Nightlife
This bar is located 30 minutes up I70 heading further into the mountains. It's located in a small run down mining town that's main draw is a coffee shop and this bar. It feels quaint, excellent cocktails and a really lovely back outdoor patio.
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Bread Bar
1010 Main StThis bar is located 30 minutes up I70 heading further into the mountains. It's located in a small run down mining town that's main draw is a coffee shop and this bar. It feels quaint, excellent cocktails and a really lovely back outdoor patio.
Great for drinks & has some lighter food but I would head elsewhere for dinner!
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Gold Point
3126 Larimer StGreat for drinks & has some lighter food but I would head elsewhere for dinner!
There's a million great breweries in Colorado but having a place not far from here and in the mountains in a quaint old mining town narrows it down!
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Westbound & Down Brewing Company
1617 Miner StThere's a million great breweries in Colorado but having a place not far from here and in the mountains in a quaint old mining town narrows it down!
The Ramble hotel is worth a look and having a Death and Co bar in it makes it a great date spot!
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Death & Co Denver
1280 25th StThe Ramble hotel is worth a look and having a Death and Co bar in it makes it a great date spot!
State 38 Distilling
400 Corporate CirFree tasting and tours of a great distillery.
Sightseeing
We love Redrocks! If you get the chance to see a show here it is magical. If you can't there's a visitor's center, trails and you can go when there isn't concert and check it out. There's also movies there throughout the season!
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWe love Redrocks! If you get the chance to see a show here it is magical. If you can't there's a visitor's center, trails and you can go when there isn't concert and check it out. There's also movies there throughout the season!
Parks & Nature
It's soooo close to us! The next exit up! Fairly easy hiking, great views and wildlife.
Iphakamisa yeGenesee
26771 Genesee LnIt's soooo close to us! The next exit up! Fairly easy hiking, great views and wildlife.
Enchanted Forest Trailhead
196 Lookout Mountain RoadThe name says it all.
Chimney Gulch Trailhead
Chimney Gulch TrailWhy not another hike?
Iphakamisa / Winters Park
1103 County Rd 93Hike in and around Red Rocks Amphitheater.
Entertainment & Activities
Amazing runs and the closest skiing, it's only 40 minutes door to door.
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Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Amazing runs and the closest skiing, it's only 40 minutes door to door.
Arts & Culture
I love this building. It's one of my favorites and lesser known the Denver Art Museum.
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Clyfford Still Museum
1250 Bannock StI love this building. It's one of my favorites and lesser known the Denver Art Museum.
Essentials
Natural Grocers
1291 Bergen PkwyLess then 10 minutes away! Great natural grocer.
King Soopers
1173 Bergen Pkwy10 minutes away and a beautiful drive!