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CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS
12th Street Historic District
12th Street, Golden (west of Washington Avenue) This is the most historically significant residential area of Golden, which was instrumental in the development of the Colorado Territory. Most residences in the district were built between 1870 and 1920 and display adaptations of basic architectural styles popular during that period using local building materials. It contains homes of former prominent residents in local and state history. There is a convenient 12th Street Walking Tour available at the Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce, 303-279-3113, and Astor House Hotel Museum, 303-278-3557.
American Mountaineering Center 710 10th Street, Golden (10th Street and Washington Avenue) 303-996-2763 www.americanmountaineeringcenter.org
The American Mountaineering Center is home to the American Alpine Club, the Colorado Mountain Club, Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum and the Henry S. Hall Library, one of the most extensive mountaineering libraries in the world. The Center includes a 3200 sq. ft. conference center, the beautifully restored 350 seat Foss Auditorium/movie theatre, and 3 smaller rooms available for rent. A variety of events open to the public are often held, including adventure films and educational classes for children’s groups.
Applewood Golf Course
14001 W. 32nd Avenue, Golden 303-279-3003 | www.applewoodgc.com For over 50 years, Applewood Golf Course has welcomed golfers to tee it up. Set against the foothills, it is a tribute to its beautiful and breathtaking setting. The par 71 course features slight elevation changes, water hazards and a mix of local wildlife.
The Arthur Lakes Library Colorado School of Mines 1410 Illinois Street, Golden 303-273-3199
The Arthur Lakes Library supports the educational and research programs at Colorado
School of Mines and also serves as a regional center for information in engineering and science fields. It has a collection of over 200,000 maps, the largest collection in the state, and has a permanent exhibit of gold and silver specimens. The Russell L. and Lynn Wood Mining History Archive houses documents and artifacts pertaining to the history of mining and the Colorado School of Mines. The library is a selective depository for U.S. government publications and a partial depository for Colorado state publications.
Astor House Museum
822 12th Street, Golden 303-278-3557 | www.GoldenHistory.org Built of hand-cut sandstone in 1867, this onetime boarding house and hotel served as a home to miners, travelers, and Colorado School of Mines students for most of its life. Closed in 2016 for rehabilitation and renovation. Keep up on the progress at www.facebook.com/AstorHouseMuseum.
Boettcher Mansion
900 Colorow Road, Golden (one mile above Buffalo Bill’s grave) Main Phone: 303-278-3557 www.jeffco.us/boettcher Built in 1917 as a summer lodge for Charles Boettcher, the Boettcher Mansion is a well preserved example of the historic Arts & Crafts style, popular in the early 20th century. It is nestled into 110 forested acres on top of Lookout Mountain. This unique stone-and-timber landmark is listed on the National Register of Historic places.
Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum (AMM)
710 10th Street, Golden 303-279-3080 | www.mountaineeringmuseum.org The AMM is the first and only museum in the United States dedicated to the heroism, technology, culture and spirit of mountaineering. The museum brings visitors into the world of mountain and rock climbing and honors the achievements of mountaineers from America and around the world. Exhibits on climate, science, cultures and the humanities as they relate to mountains promise to make the visitor experience rich, exciting, and interactive.
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave 987½ Lookout Mountain Road (off I-70 or US 6, atop Lookout Mountain) 303-526-0744 | www.buffalobill.org
Exhibits exploring Buffalo Bill's life and times include Wild West show outfits and posters, Indian artifacts, and antique firearms. Temporary exhibits, changed every year, explore a variety of Western themes. Children and adults alike can try on cowboy outfits and get a picture while seated on "Stumpy," the Museum's fiberglass horse. The complex on Lookout Mountain includes the Buffalo Bill Museum, Buffalo Bill's grave, and the Pahaska Tepee gift shop and snack bar.
Buffalo Overlook
Along Interstate 70 west of Denver (take I-70, Exit 254) The Buffalo Overlook (Genesee Park) was the first City of Denver Mountain Park, created in 1914. It marked the return of the first known buffalo to Jefferson County, where they had been extinct since before the Gold Rush in the 1840s. The buffalo herd started in 1914, beginning with seven bison from Yellowstone. Drive west along I-70 from Golden toward Evergreen and view one of the few herds of buffalo on the Eastern Slope. Take the Buffalo Overlook Exit and see not only buffalo but also the Continental Divide.
Clear Creek County
Idaho Springs, Dumont, Downieville, Lawson, Empire, Georgetown, Silver Plume 303-567-4660 | www.clearcreekcounty.org Where the Old West Meets New Adventure! Located just 20 miles west of Denver along the I-70 corridor, Clear Creek County encompasses the mountain communities of Idaho Springs, Dumont, Downieville, Lawson, Empire, Georgetown and Silver Plume. It’s where the first gold strike took place! Visit working mines and pan for gold; explore the historic Victorian mining towns of Georgetown, Idaho Springs, Silver Plume and Empire; or take a trip back in time on the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad®.
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