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Regional Information

There is plenty to do and see in the cities of Golden and Denver, Colorado. Here you'll find links to general information about these areas, plus local universities and colleges, entertainment, sports, amusement parks, and more.

Golden

Denver

Colorado

Transportation (Bus and Light Rail)

Universities/Colleges

Golden

Denver

Boulder

Lakewood

Entertainment

  • Westword: Art, movies, music, cuisine, classifieds, and the 'Best of Denver'
  • Arts to Zoo: Art, music, ballet, museums, opera, theater, and zoos

Professional Sports

Tickets (sporting events and concerts)

Amusement Parks

Golden/Entertainment & Attractions

Golden D.A.R. Pioneer Museum

923 10th St.
303-278-7251

Buffalo Bill Memorial Museum and Grave

987 1/2 Lookout Mountain Road
303-526-0747

Coors Brewing Company

11th and Ford
303-277-BEER

Astor House Museum & Gift Shop

822 12th Street
303-278-3557

Colorado Railroad Museum

17155 W. 44th Ave.
303-279-4591

Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

16th and Maple
303-273-3815

Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

1111 Washington Ave.
303-277-0377

Mother Cabrini Shrine

20189 Cabrini Blvd.
303-526-0758

Golden/Recreation

Golden Community Center

1470 10th Street
303-384-8100

The Splash Aquatics Park

3151 Illinois Street
303-277-8700

Fossil Trace Golf Course

3050 Illinois Street
303-277-8750

American Alpine Club (AAC) and Colorado Mountain Club

710 10th Street
303-384-9145

Golden/Arts

Foothills Art Center

809 15th Street
303-279-3922

Morrison

Morrison Natural History Museum

501 Colorado Highway 8
P.O. Box 564
Morrison CO, 80465
303-697-1873

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

18300 W. Alameda Parkway
Morrison, CO 80465