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Golden, Colorado was founded during the gold rush of 1859, however its first inhabitants included the Ute, Arapaho, and Cheyenne tribes. Although Golden was the site of the Territorial Capital from 1862 to 1867, it lost the state capital to Denver when Colorado achieved statehood. Instead, the town grew as a supply center for the mining districts in the mountains to the west.
The Coors brewery founded by German immigrant Adolph Coors, is another early enterprise that has had a lasting influence in Golden. Brewery tours have become a major attraction for visitors coming to Golden. In the early 1900s, Coors branched out into ceramics manufacturing (now named CoorsTek), a sideline that later helped sustain the company during Prohibition.
In 1870, Golden became the site of the Colorado School of Mines. Today this world-class institution offers degree programs that include engineering, geology, and environmental sciences.
William “Buffalo Bill” Cody’s relationship with Golden began in 1859 panning for gold, however he was best know for his world-famous “Buffalo Bill’s Wild West” show. “Buffalo Bill” Cody died in 1917 and requested his burial site atop Lookout Mountain. His museum is a popular Golden tourist attraction and offers spectacular views of Colorado's "Front Range" from Boulder to Pikes Peak (Colorado Springs).
The Colorado Railroad Museum provide a up-close view of how railroads shaped the west with over 70 historic locomotives and train cars.
With a diversified local economy, a thriving downtown, Golden balances the challenge of retaining its small town identity in the face of Denver's metropolitan suburbs, ensuring that Golden's heritage lives on for future generations to enjoy.
Just west of Golden is the Central Mountain District, that includes the foothills communities of Golden Gate Canyon, Lookout Mountain, Paradise Hills, Cody Park, Riva Chase, Genesee, Spring Ranch, Chief Hosa, Rainbow Hills and El Rancho. Here you will find mountain living at it’s best, with an easy commute not only to Denver, but to the best skiing in the world.
| Elevation: Varies from 5,772 ft. in downtown Golden to 7,374 ft. at Lookout Mountain to 8,284 ft. at Genesee Mountain |
| Climate: Average summer daytime temperatures range from mid 60's to mid 80's; Winter daytime temperatures range from mid 40's to mid 50's and averages 67 inches of snow and 246 days of sunshine each year. |
| Population: 38,580 in the Central Mountain Region (80401 zipcode including Golden). 17,640 in City of Golden |
| Places of Worship: Applewood Valley United Methodist Church; Calvary Episcopal Church; Church of the Apostles; First Church of Christ Scientest; First United Methodist Church of Golden; Golden Church of Christ; Golden First Presbyterian Church; Golden Valley Life Church; Lookout Mountain Community Church; Mesa View Church; New Hope Community Church; Rockland Community Church, U.C.C.; Sovereign Grace Bible Church; St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church |
| Schools/Enrollment: Colorado School of Mines 4-year and above: 4,050; Red Rocks Community College 2-year: 7,693 Golden High 9-12: 1309; Bell Middle School 7-8: 685; Johnson Program 6-12: 37 Coal Creek Elementary PK-6: 137; Cogwheel Kid's Preschool PK-K: 15; Cornerstone Montessori PK-K: 121; Fairmount Elementary KG-6: 419; Free Horizon Montessori Charter School KG-6: 110; Home Option School KG-12: 124; Kindercare K: 15; Kyffin Elementary KG-6: 539; Maple Grove Elementary KG-6: 351; Mitchell Elementary KG-6: 607; Montessori School of Golden PK-6: 84; Pleasant View Elementary PK-6: 324; Ralston Elementary KG-6: 413; Shelton Elementary KG-6: 469; Tanglewood Language Development Preschool PK: 72; Welchester Elementary KG-6: 323 |
| Transportation: Regional Transportation District (RTD) buses to the Denver Metropolitan Area; Golden West Commuter Service curbside van service to Denver Intl Airport |
| Distance from Golden to: Downtown Denver - 16 miles Denver International Airport - 35 miles Denver Tech Center - 26 miles Ski Areas: Echo Mountain Park - 27 miles Winter Park - 57 miles Keystone - 63 miles Copper Mountain - 68 miles Breckenridge - 72 miles Vail - 88 miles Beaver Creek - 101 miles Steamboat Springs - 156 miles Aspen - 150 miles |
| Arts & Culture: Astor House Museum; Clear Creek History Park; Foothills Art Center; Golden Concert Choir; Golden Pioneer Museum; Jefferson Symphony Orchestra; Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum; Spirits in The Wind Gallery |
| Restaurants & Entertainment: Miners Alley Playhouse; Numerous restaurants offer a wide variety of dining experiences from the elegant Briarwood Inn to the popular Table Mountain Inn or Woody's Wood Fired Pizza |
| Children's Activities: Heritage Square; Prospect Recreation & Park District; Clear Creek History Park; Dinosaur Ridge and Visitors Center; Lookout Mountain Open Space Nature Center; Splash Aquatics Park |
| Hiking/Mountain Biking: Many trails throughout Golden & surrounding areas including: Apex Park; Beaver Brook; Centennial; Chimney Gulch; Clear Creek; Golden Gate Canyon; Heritage Dells; Jeffco Nature Center; Matthews/Winter Park; Red Rocks/Dakota Ridge; Tucker Gulch |
| Special Amenities: Boettcher Mansion; Buffalo Bill Days (July); Buffalo Bill Museum and Gravesite; Clear Creek Whitewater Festival; Colorado Railroad Museum; Coors Brewery; Golden Fine Arts Festival (August); National Renewable Energy Laboratory; Olde Golden Christmas |
| Local Favorites: Fossil Trace Golf Club (public); Golden Community Center is a 55,000 square foot multifunction recreation facility offers a variety of recreation and leisure programs to all age groups from tots to older adults. Bridgewater Grill Golden Hotel; Foss's General Store; La Carreta's; Old Capitol Grill; Table Mountain Inn; Thirteenth Street Bake Shop for the best cinnamon rolls in Colorado |
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