When meeting in Golden, groups will notice the area’s natural beauty and small-town charm. Planners can choose from many memorable venues for hosting, including a historic building in the heart of downtown, state-of-the-art collegiate theater, or one of Colorado’s top public golf courses, where dinosaur fossils have been uncovered.
Vibe: “Golden is only 15 miles from downtown Denver, but it feels worlds away,” says Robin Fleischmann, economic development manager for the City of Golden. “Nestled against the foothills, the town boasts a gorgeous creek running through its center and
a delightful downtown filled with shops, cafes, and friendly locals. Being in Golden feels like being in the mountains without the drive.”
Transportation: The town is accessible via light-rail from Denver Union Station (which is reachable by train from Denver International Airport), with trains running as frequently as every 15 minutes to the Jefferson County Government Center. From there, attendees might use the free Ore Cart shuttle service to downtown.
Hotels & Venues: There are 195 hotel rooms and about 7,500 square feet of meeting space in downtown Golden. A short drive links downtown to another five hotels with 500 total guest rooms and 18 meeting rooms, with the largest measuring about 5,100 square feet. The Eddy Taproom & Hotel, The Golden Hotel, The Origin Hotel Red Rocks, and Table Mountain Inn are the community’s primary meeting hotels. Additional gathering spots include Fossil Trace Golf Course (rich with evidence of dinosaurs), Golden Outpost, Golden Welcome Center, and Green Center at the Colorado School of Mines.
Restaurants: Consider the private dining options at Buffalo Rose, Old Capitol Grill & Smokehouse, Table Mountain Grill & Cantina, and The Golden Hotel’s Bridgewater Grill. The community’s food halls, The Golden Mill and Morris & Mae, are additional options for groups seeking variety and a casual atmosphere. The former has private-event capacity for 600 attendees, and the latter can host up to 250.
Must-Sees and -Dos: Drive 4 miles to the summit of Lookout Mountain to see the sunrise from Buffalo Bill’s grave, take a hike on easy trails to Lookout Mountain Nature Center, or book fly-fishing lessons along Clear Creek. Take attendees on a Wild West history tour or pub crawl with Golden History Tours, explore Coors Brewery, or visit the Colorado Railroad Museum.
