
Museum · Golden
Colorado Railroad Museum
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This museum is good for a 2-3 hour family outing or solo adventure, especially if combined with other Golden activities. Expect to spend $10-20 per person on admission and potentially a small souvenir.
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Featured in these outings
- Golden Rail History & Local Brews Afternoon — Spend your afternoon delving into Colorado's rich rail history at the Colorado Railroad Museum, home to a vast collection of vintage trains. Afterwards, head to Mountain Toad Brewing for refreshing local craft beers and a visit to YoColorado to pick up some unique local apparel, making for a perfectly Golden-centric outing.
- Full Day at Golden's Railroad Museum — Start your full day with a coffee and pastry before heading to the Colorado Railroad Museum, where vintage trains and a miniature railroad await. After working up an appetite exploring, grab some delicious barbecue for lunch. If the kids still have energy, a quick visit to a nearby park offers a perfect low-effort closing.
While you're nearby
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A simple menu of from-scratch burritos & street tacos is offered at this colorful food trailer.
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Himalayan fare in a house dotted with artifacts & done up to resemble a traditional Nepalese abode.
- Food & DrinkHigher Grounds Cafe
Homey coffeehouse with free WiFi offering espresso drinks & a cafe menu plus patio seating.
- Food & DrinkCafe 13
Responsibly sourced coffee, breakfast pastries & lunchtime light bites in a sunny daytime hangout.
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