Golden, Jefferson County, CO
Curated, ready-to-follow plans for getting out and doing something memorable this week.
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.
Start your morning with an educational adventure at the Mines Museum of Earth Science, where kids can marvel at fossils and minerals. Afterwards, head to downtown Golden for a hearty, family-friendly breakfast that will please everyone. Finish your outing with some playful time at a local park, letting the kids burn off some energy.
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.
Embark on an affordable evening outing starting with a visit to The Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave, offering free admission to explore Western history. Then, grab delicious and inexpensive burritos from Bonfire Burritos - Golden. Conclude your evening with a leisurely, scenic walk along Clear Creek White Water Park, enjoying the natural beauty of Golden.