Check out local shops, grab a bite to eat, or taste a local brew. Downtown Golden will be the hub for the Wedding Weekend so make sure to explore! Be on the lookout for local art installations in the most unexpected places.
The top-rated food hall in Golden, they offer amazing self-pour drinks, unmatched cuisine, and the best views in Golden. A plus its dog friendly!
See and taste brewing at the foot of the Rocky Mountains in the largest single-site brewery in the world!
Take a hike, catch a concert on Saturday night or check out the Red Rocks Hall of Fame at the Historic Trading Post where the Ceremony will take place on Sunday!
Visit America's #1 dinosaur tracksite to see and touch fossils in the mountainside. This activity combines indoor/outdoor learning with a visitor and discovery center on either side of the trail where you can see over 200 dinosaur tracks!
Take the scenic way back to Golden from Red Rocks to Lookout Mountain. Take in the beauty of this scenic byway stopping at the top to take in the views, then making your way down the twists and turns of the Lariat Loop. Or combine this adventure with stops at the Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve or the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.
A history buffs dream, stop at this museum on your journey from Lookout Mountain to learn about the history of Buffalo Bill and his Wild West show. Tour the museum and gravesite and enjoy the breath-taking views of the museum's observation deck.
Check out Denver Attraction Passes
Get the most bang for your buck with the Denver CityPASS or the Mile High Culture Pass! Get access to the top attractions in Denver including but not limited to the Zoo, Botanic Gardens, Art Museum, Aquarium, Children's Museum, Museum of Nature & Science, and the Air & Space Museum. See the link below!
The perfect activity for all ages! Make sure to look through the daily schedule the zoo is packed with animal demonstrations every hour.
Combine a trip to the zoo with the Denver Museum of Nature & Science! Explore the cosmos, uncover dazzling gems and minerals, see a film on the giant screen and a planetarium show, and get as close to a T-Rex as you dare.
The oasis in the city. Check out the expansive 24 acres of gardens and botanical beauty!
If you are up for a road trip, check out Rocky Mountain National Park! The wedding weekend will be peak Elk Bugling Season. The park will be packed with hundreds of elk gathering. Make sure you plan in advance for this trip because you will need a Timed Entry Reservation. On the way out stop in Estes Park for souvenir shopping, food, and local fun. Check out to see if Estes Park Elk Fest is still being hosted at this time!