Guidebook for Golden
Food Scene
Abejas
807 13th StGreat menu and cocktails. Reservations recommended.
Sweet and savory scones, coffee, live music in evenings, sit outside.
34 locals recommend
Windy Saddle Cafe
1110 Washington AveSweet and savory scones, coffee, live music in evenings, sit outside.
Best indian food around, a local favorite, almost always a wait, reservations not accepted.
88 locals recommend
Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveBest indian food around, a local favorite, almost always a wait, reservations not accepted.
Best pizza in town. Almost always a wait, reservations not accepted.
104 locals recommend
Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington AveBest pizza in town. Almost always a wait, reservations not accepted.
D'Deli
1207 Washington AveSandwich shop with specialty sandwiches
CROSSCUT PIZZERIA & TAPHOUSE
4 E 1st StAwesome pizza in Nederland
Snarf's Sandwiches
1003 E 11th AveGreat toasted sandwiches.
Self-serve beer, wine, cider taps and food stalls. Plenty of choices for everyone in your group and great outdoor seating
53 locals recommend
The Golden Mill
1012 Ford StreetSelf-serve beer, wine, cider taps and food stalls. Plenty of choices for everyone in your group and great outdoor seating
Nosu Ramen
700 12th StExcellent ramen
Drinks & Nightlife
Golden Moon Speak
1111 Miner's AlleyLocal distillery serving up their own craft cocktails.
Local spot in South Boulder serves their own beers and great guest taps, play games, eat and hang out in a very casual setting. Cash only.
118 locals recommend
Southern Sun
627 S BroadwayLocal spot in South Boulder serves their own beers and great guest taps, play games, eat and hang out in a very casual setting. Cash only.
Entertainment & Activities
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayBest concert venue around!
Tons of activities including whitewater rafting, zipline and adventure course
Colorado Adventure Center - Sky Trek Aerial Adventure Course
2697 Stanley RdTons of activities including whitewater rafting, zipline and adventure course
Meow Wolf Denver
1338 1st StIndoor interactive art
Essentials
Safeway
1701 Jackson StNatural Grocers
2401 Ford StKing Soopers
17171 S Golden RdWhole Foods Market
14357 W Colfax AveSprouts Farmers Market
15050 W 64th AveParks & Nature
World class rock climbing, hiking and fishing
25 locals recommend
Eldorado Canyon State Park Visitor Center
321 Eldorado Springs Dr World class rock climbing, hiking and fishing
Golden Gate Canyon State Park Visitor Center
92 Co Rd 70Chautauqua Park
9th StreetHike the iconic flatirons in Boulder
Shopping
Local shops, large chains, art galleries, bike shops, restaurants, coffee shops, street entertainment. Iconic promenade in Boulder.
591 locals recommend
Pearl Street Mall
1303 Pearl StreetLocal shops, large chains, art galleries, bike shops, restaurants, coffee shops, street entertainment. Iconic promenade in Boulder.
Getting Around
Lightrail station where you can pick up the W line.
14 locals recommend
Jefferson County Government Center - Golden Station
605 Johnson RdLightrail station where you can pick up the W line.