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Gold Beer and the Rockies: Audio Walking Tour of Golden's Past
Golden
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Golden is where frontier dreams, engineering innovation, and brewing history converge in Colorado’s scenic foothills. On this self-guided audio walking tour, you’ll hear about the town’s gold rush beginnings, and how it became home to a world-renowned engineering university. You’ll also find out the story behind the iconic Coors Brewery complex – the largest single-site brewery in the world. You’ll walk along Washington Avenue under the iconic “Welcome to Golden” arch, and explore the Golden History Park with its authentic pioneer-era buildings that were relocated from a nearby ranch. Along the way, you’ll discover how Golden briefly served as the territorial capital, and see the Colorado Sc...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Golden Welcome Center
This tour starts near the Golden Visitors Center. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Clear Creek Trail
This tour ends at the Clear Creek Trail.
Gold Beer and the Rockies: Audio Walking Tour of Golden's Past
Golden
About
Golden is where frontier dreams, engineering innovation, and brewing history converge in Colorado’s scenic foothills. On this self-guided audio walking tour, you’ll hear about the town’s gold rush beginnings, and how it became home to a world-renowned engineering university. You’ll also find out the story behind the iconic Coors Brewery complex – the largest single-site brewery in the world. You’ll walk along Washington Avenue under the iconic “Welcome to Golden” arch, and explore the Golden History Park with its authentic pioneer-era buildings that were relocated from a nearby ranch. Along the way, you’ll discover how Golden briefly served as the territorial capital, and see the Colorado Sc...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
App for Android and iOS
Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Smartphone and headphones
Transportation
Food and drink
Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Meeting Points
Departure
Golden Welcome Center
This tour starts near the Golden Visitors Center. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided on your confirmation ticket. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading.
Return
Clear Creek Trail
This tour ends at the Clear Creek Trail.
Itinerary
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Golden Visitors Center
Start your journey at this visitor center near Clear Creek, where gold prospectors first discovered fine gold flakes in 1859. Learn how this discovery transformed a quiet mountain valley into a bustling frontier town.
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Clear Creek Trail
Stroll along this peaceful riverside path where kayakers and nature lovers now enjoy the same waters that once drove Golden's economy. Experience the beautiful convergence of outdoor recreation and frontier history in Colorado's scenic foothills.
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Golden History Museum & Park
Explore authentic pioneer-era buildings that were relocated from a nearby ranch to preserve Golden's heritage. Walk through structures that bring the town's gold rush past to life with period details and furnishings.
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Downtown Golden
Pass beneath the iconic "Welcome to Golden" arch as you walk along Washington Avenue through the heart of this historic town. Discover lovingly preserved Victorian and Craftsman homes, many built with bricks salvaged from downtown fires.
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Foothills Art Center
Visit this historic temperance-supporting boarding house that operated for over a century before becoming an art center. Marvel at how this 1867 building symbolises Golden's evolution from frontier hospitality to creative community hub.
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Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus
Admire how Golden transformed a 1872 Presbyterian church into a thriving center for contemporary art. Experience the town's creative spirit in this beautifully preserved historic building.
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Colorado School of Mines
See the campus of this world-renowned engineering university with its famous "M" carved into the mountainside. Discover how Golden evolved from mining camp to become a center of scientific innovation and education.
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Coors Brewery
Marvel at the largest single-site brewery in the world, founded by German immigrant Adolph Coors. Learn how Coors chose Golden not for its gold, but for its pure water perfect for brewing.
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Clear Creek
Stand where prospectors first retrieved gold flakes in 1859, launching Golden's transformation from wilderness to territorial capital. Experience the natural beauty of the waterway that sparked Colorado's gold rush dreams.
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Golden Historic District
Walk through the commercial heart of Golden lined with buildings that reveal the town's resilience through booms and busts. Enjoy the architectural details that tell stories of mining prosperity, devastating fires, and determined rebuilding.
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Golden History Museum
Explore exhibits that trace Golden's journey from frontier outpost to modern mountain town. Discover how the community preserved its pioneer spirit while embracing innovation and creativity.
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Golden
Stroll past beautifully maintained historic homes that showcase Golden's architectural heritage. Admire the craftsmanship and character of residences built during the town's prosperous mining and brewing eras.Retry
