Golden

Golden is located west of Denver in Jefferson County. Founded during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush in 1859, it was originally named Golden City. Golden City became the capital of the federally recognized Colorado Territory in 1862, but in 1876 Denver was named the capital of the newly formed state. Golden has been home to multiple industries such as a paper mill, brick making, coal mining, Coors Brewery, and candy making.

Adventurers look no further! Golden has a nationally renowned kayak course, rock climbing, mountain biking, hiking, and hang gliding opportunities. If a lazy river is more your style, grab (or rent) a tube and float down the Clear Creek River or spend a day at The Splash at Fossil Trace. Fancy a round of golf? Fossil Trace Golf Club is known as one of the best golf courses in Denver. While golfing you can see prehistoric fossils and remnants of mining equipment reminding you of the area’s rich history.

The City of Golden is surrounded by almost 8000 acres of open space, with 402 acres maintained by the city and an interconnected 24-mile trail system. Between North Table Mountain, South Table Mountain, Green Mountain, Lookout mountain, Matthews/Winters, Mount Galbraith, Windy Saddle, and Apex Park there is something for everyone to get out and enjoy.

Historic Downtown Golden is the center of activity for the city with various shops, restaurants, craft breweries, and community events. Sound like a place you would like to live? Click the link below to see available homes in Golden.