Checking out our neighbors down the hill
It’s no wonder that Golden, Colorado has a reputation as one of the West’s friendliest cities. Upon entering Golden’s historic downtown, visitors are enthusiastically greeted with a large, western-style sign arching across Washington Avenue, which reads, “Howdy, Folks! Welcome to Golden,” and proudly boasting the slogan, “Where the West Lives.”This iconic sign perfectly captures the spirit of Golden, a friendly and forward thinking city proud of its Western heritage.
Founded in 1859 and the territorial capital of Colorado from 1862 until 1867, Golden is an idyllic former gold-rush town nestled between two volcanic mesas and against the foothills of the Rocky Mountains – at its center lies Clear Creek, the lifeblood of its existence. Among other notable sites, it is home to the Coors Brewery, gravesite of William F. “Buffalo Bill” Cody, and the Colorado School of Mines, a highly renowned university committed to teaching and research related to engineering and applied science.
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