Hotels in Golden
The Dove Inn Bed and Breakfast
711 Fourteenth Street, Golden
303.278.2209 or 888.278.2209
www.doveinn.com
This Victorian-era inn combines the small-town charm of Golden—readily accessibility to outdoor activities and the mountains—and the convenience of a short drive to downtown Denver or Boulder. All guest rooms and suites have private, in-room baths and king or queen beds. Room rates include a hearty, home-cooked breakfast every morning. From the inn, you can walk to all of downtown Golden's unique shops and restaurants and several local attractions. Your hosts, Bill and Annette Lyttle, look forward to welcoming you and helping make your stay in Golden special.
The Golden Hotel
800 Eleventh Street, Golden
303.279.0100 or 800.233.7214
www.thegoldenhotel.com
Treat yourself to a new standard of excellence and a touch of Old West charm at the award-winning Golden Hotel. Overlooking Clear Creek, the hotel offers the ambiance of a lodge, full service amenities and excellent customer service—all within walking distance to everything Golden has to offer, including the Coors Brewery, Clear Creek pathway, shopping, galleries and museums. Enjoy local cuisine from the in-house restaurant, Bridgewater Grill, on the patio, in the bar or dining room.
Table Mountain Inn
1310 Washington Ave, Golden
303.216.8040 or 800.762.9898
www.tablemountaininn.com
From cozy rooms with private patios to luxurious suites featuring fireplaces, jetted tubs and balconies, everything about your accommodations is designed to relax and renew your spirit at the Table Mountain Inn. Surrounded by vibrant Santa Fe décor in the in-house, award winning restaurant, you will enjoy fresh, southwestern cuisine and friendly service for happy hour, breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch. Conveniently located in downtown Golden—only minutes from the mountains and downtown Denver.
Restaurant Favorites
Ali Baba Grill
109 Rubey Drive, Golden
303.279.2228
www.alibabagrill.com
Ali Baba Grill received the 2002 and 2004 "Best of Denver" award for the best Middle Eastern food in the area. Spend as little as $4 on one of the best falafel sandwiches in town, or as much as $14 for soltani—one skewer of marinated beef loin and another of kobideh.
Bridgewater Grill
800 Eleventh Street, Golden
303.279.2010
www.bridgewatergrill.com
Experience casual, western sophistication at the Bridgewater Grill in the heart of historic downtown Golden. The contemporary American restaurant features new west versions of mountain cuisine. Enjoy meals on the patio, in the bar or dining room.
D’Deli
1207 Washington Ave, Golden
(303) 279-8020
www.ddelisubs.com
Walk into D'Deli and you'll smell the aroma of freshly baked bread waiting to be generously filled with your choice of toppings. Pair custom sandwiches with your choice of gourmet soups, melt-in-your-mouth brownies or homemade ice cream. D'Deli provides a quick and healthy alternative to fast food. Dine in or carry out.
Grappa Mediterranean Bistro and Café
1027 Washington Ave, Golden
303.273.8882
www.grappabistro.com
This friendly, exciting restaurant offers creative dishes with a French flare. Enjoy river and mountain views from the patio as you experience the delectable fusion of flavors by renowned French chef, and owner of famous restaurants La Provance in Snowmass and The Ute City Bar and Grille in Aspen, Maurice Couturier.
Sherpa House Restaurant and Cultural Center
1518 Washington Ave, Golden
303.278.7939
www.ussherpahouse.com
Sherpa House Restaurant and Cultural Center offers authentic Himalayan cuisine of the highest quality. Beautifully decorated, Sherpa provides friendly service and a wide variety of menu options suitable for all ages. Conveniently located next door to Foothills Art Center.
Table Mountain Inn Grill and Cantina
1310 Washington Ave, Golden
303.216.8040 or 800.762.9898
www.tablemountaininn.com
At the award-winning Table Mountain Inn Grill and Cantina, you will enjoy fresh, southwestern cuisine and friendly service any time—whether it be happy hour, breakfast, lunch, dinner or brunch. Come in and experience more than a meal with a vibrant atmosphere, friendly folks and tasty food.
Local Attractions
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
987½ Lookout Mountain Road, Golden
303.526.0744
www.buffalobill.org
Visit the grave of the one and only William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody on Lookout Mountain. Be sure to stop by the Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum where you’ll see Sitting Bull's bow and arrows, Buffalo Bill's show outfits, Frederick Remington's "Portrait of a Ranch Hand" and many other objects from the Old West.
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwy, Denver
720-865-5000
www.denverartmuseum.org
There's a lot to see and do at the DAM—from a world-class art collection to special events, shopping, great food and more. Don’t miss the 11 fabulous permanent collections from African art to Western American art to Architecture, Design and Graphics.
Kirkland Museum of Fine and Decorative Art
1311 Pearl Street, Denver
303.832.8576
www.kirklandmuseum.org
Kirkland Museum has a nationally significant display of 20th-century decorative arts, with more than 3,300 works exhibited, ranging from Arts & Crafts, Art Nouveau, Glasgow Style, Wiener Werkstätte, De Stijl, Bauhaus, Art Deco, Modern and Pop Art.
Museum of Contemporary Art
1485 Delgany, Denver
303.298.7554
www.mcadenver.org
As the first contemporary art museum in Denver, MCA provides an innovative forum for art of our time. Visit the new building, designed by David Adjaye, and current exhibitions, including Jim Green, Rex Ray and Damien Hirst.
Denver Film Society
900 Auraria Parkway, Denver
303.595.3456, ext 250
www.denverfilm.org
Cultivating the community and transforming lives through film.
Outdoor Activities
Clear Creek Whitewater Park
1201 10th Street, Golden
303.384.8100
http://www.ci.golden.co.us/page.asp?navid=203
One of Golden's most unique recreational attractions, Clear Creek, is a quarter-mile of tubing, canoeing and kayaking fun! The class of this course will require paddlers’ proficiency on fast moving, cold water. There are no fees for drop-in usage and the course is unsupervised. Parking available at Lions Park, the ballfields and Vanover Park. The Golden Parks and Recreation Department also offers lessons at the indoor pool for those that would like to safely learn this unique water sport.
Golden River Sports
806 Washington Avenue, Golden
303.215.9386
www.goldenriversports.net
Golden River Sports features fishing trips and kayaking lessons, as well as equipment sales and rentals. Half-day and full-day excursions are available for fishing and taking anglers to a number of spots around the county. Fly fishing, fly tying and kayaking classes are offered throughout the year.
Golden Gate Canyon State Park
92 Crawford Gulch Road, Golden
303.582.3707
http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/goldengatecanyon
More than 12,000 acres of dense forest, rocky peaks and aspen-rimmed meadows laced with miles of trails await the hiker, horseback rider, mountain biker and winter sports enthusiast at Golden Gate State Park. Best of all, visitors can see 100 miles of the Continental Divide from the Panorama Point Scenic Overlook.
Matthews/Winters Open Space Park
Colorado Highway 26, Mount Vernon
303.271.5925
http://www.co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R1.htm
Matthews/Winters Park provides a haven for wildlife viewing. Visitors also enjoy views of Red Rocks Park and the Denver metro area while hiking or mountain biking. Dinosaur imprints can be seen and interpreted at the Dinosaur Ridge Visitor Center.
White Ranch Open Space Park
Belcher Road, Golden
303.271.5925
http://co.jefferson.co.us/openspace/openspace_T56_R57.htm
White Ranch is home to abundant wildlife and encompasses open meadows, forested foothills, a pristine canyon, buttes, rock formations and Van Bibber Creek along the southern border. It contains about 18 miles of multi-use trails from which visitors will see a sweeping view of the Plains and Denver.
|