El Senor Sol

This native Colorado Mexican chain restaurant, which boasts eight locations, six of them along the Front Range, has been serving up freshly prepared tortilla chips and salsa, enchiladas, burritos and Mexican seafood dishes for the past fifteen years. El Se

Foothills Art Center

The Foothills Art Center, located in Golden, has been hosting local artists since 1968. The main building of the center got its start in 1872 as a Presbyterian church from 1872, and makes a lovely setting for the exhibits here.

Fossil Trace Golf Course

A day at Fossil Trace Golf Club, a two-time Best of Denver winner, is more than just a day on the links – it’s also a trip back in time. This Golden golf course was designed by Jim Engh, and its position at the edge of the foothills is spectacular. But the history of the […]

Golden Alternative Healing

Owner/managers: Craig Mardick Raw marijuana prices: $35-$40/eighth, tax included. Members receive discounts. Online menu: Yes, but not recently updated. Other types of medicine: Edibles Handicap accessible? Yes

Golden City Brewery

Founded in 1993 by geologists Charlie and Janine Sturdavant, the Golden City Brewery is a classic mountain town business: the brewery was in a carriage house in the backyard of the couple’s home, while the tasting area was in the living room. Two decades later, Golden’s “second largest brewery” is still in the Sturdavant’s backyard […]

Golden Goal

Golden Goal began as an indoor soccer facility in Golden, but in recent years it’s expanded to allow for other activities. Two state-of-the-art turf fields handle soccer leagues of all ages; there’s also a dodgeball league and a frisbee league. The fields and batting cages are all available to rent for daily or hourly prices.

The Golden Mill

The food-hall trend hasn’t slowed – in fact, it’s growing and improving, as exhibited by the Golden Mill, which opened on the banks of Clear Creek in April 2021. Over three years, a historic mill was converted into a two-level destination for eats and drinks, bolstered by a pour-your-own beer wall, a large outdoor patio […]

Golden Moon Distillery

In 2007, when the U.S. government finally allowed absinthe to be made and sold in this country, distiller Stephen Gould was ready. He’d already accumulated antique stills in his garage, and he began to experiment with producing the infamous green fairy. That hobby turned into Golden Moon Distillery in 2008, which has since expanded to […]

Golden Moon Speakeasy

In 2007, when the U.S. government finally allowed absinthe to be made and sold in this country, distiller Stephen Gould was ready. By 2008, his hobby had become Golden Moon Distillery, which has since expanded to an eclectic lineup of liqueurs. In 2014, this tasting room that doubles as a destination for classic cocktails opened […]

Golden Oldy Cyclery

A cycling research library and museum of cycling history, with a mock 1889 bicycle repair shop and exhibits of Victorian-era bikes and bicycling accessories and clothing, located in Golden along the Lariat Loop Scenic and Historic Byway.

Grateful Bread Company

If you’ve found yourself swept off your feet recently by an extra-crisp baguette or focaccia with just the right amount of oil and rosemary, there’s a good chance it was made by Grateful Bread. This family-owned bakery in Golden supplies artisan loaves twice daily to a list of metro-area eateries that reads like a who’s-who […]