For the Family in Golden

The Martin G. Lockley Discovery Center at Dino Ridge

Atomic Cowboy home of Denver Biscuit Co & Fat Sully's NY Pizza

Clear Creek White Water Park

Recreational canoeing & kayaking course with 800 feet of drops, eddies & waves, plus lessons.

Golden History Park

Parkland & wooden cabins with a living history museum showcasing life during the early 1800s.

Anthony's Pizza & Pasta

Local counter-serve chain that's a take-out/delivery staple for NY-style pies & other Italian eats.

Guido's Pizza Genesee

Dakota Ridge Trailhead

Ulysses Park

Large park with fields, a fitness loop, playground, off-leash dog park & a popular skateboard park.

Blue Pan Pizza

Airy, casual pizzeria serving Italian specialties alongside Colorado-centric beer & cocktails.

White Ranch Park

Cyclists, hikers, campers & wildlife watchers are welcomed to this preserve with 20 miles of trails.

Maple Grove Park

D'Deli

Casual, long-running counter-serve joint with many classic & creative sandwich options.

Mount Galbraith Park

5 miles of steep, rocky hiking trails to a 7,260-foot peak, with views of the Continental Divide.

The Splash at Fossil Trace

Aquatic amusements like body & tube water slides, spray fountains, lap pool & beachlike sand area.

San Telmo Market & Deli - Argentine Cuisine Empanadas Choripan

Apex Park

Horse riding, biking & hiking trails wind through forests, streams & steep grades to hilly views.

Table Mountain Grill & Cantina

Apex Park Trailhead

This starting point for hiking & biking has parking, restrooms, a bike pump & info board with maps.

Nomad Taqueria + Beer Garden

Modern Mexican fare & drinks in a hotel with ample seating, lounge areas, & backyard picnic tables.

Centennial Cone Park West Trailhead

This sprawling, mountainous spot for hiking & biking features sweeping views & nature observation.