Golden, CO

united states

Golden sits 15 miles west of Denver in the Rocky Mountain foothills, accessible via US Highway 6 or I-70 exits. The city connects to Boulder via Highway 93 and serves as the gateway to Clear Creek Canyon's mountain routes. At 5,675 feet elevation, Golden enjoys over 300 sunny days yearly with quick-changing mountain weather. The Coors Brewery has operated here since 1873, producing over 20 million barrels annually with free tours available.