Activities include kids' games and music provided by three bands starting at 11:30 am.

Tours are free but book up quickly! If you want to do this, be sure to book ahead.

A great way to cool off and enjoy Clear Creek, especially on the 4th of July!

While the company linked is Kenzie's top choice, another great option is Golden River Sports Tubing.

If you want to see the famous Red Rocks Amphitheater check out their schedule for live music, comedy, or yoga on the rocks! The are tons of easy hiking trails here or you can just enjoy the views!

A fun restaurant with food stalls, self serve beer and cocktail stations and great outdoor seating!

One of Kenzie's favorite hiking spots!

My mom took us here a lot as kids! Its great for an easy hike and a picnic!

There are so many amazing trails for all skill and comfort levels. Between the gorgeous mountain vistas and natural seclusion that Golden’s trails have to offer, hiking here has the potential to change your view of the world – literally.

Make sure to bring comfortable shoes, LOTS of water and a snack with you!

Listen to the flow of the water beside you and the leaves crunching beneath your feet as you make your way along Clear Creek Trail, an easy, paved, two-mile excursion along the creek and underneath shady trees. It runs through the heart of historic downtown Golden and provides a natural oasis to hikers, bikers, skateboarders, rollerbladers, and strollers.

For more of a vertical adventure, hike one of the moderately challenging trails of North Table Mountain to the top of the mesa the shorter way or take in the panoramic views with a longer hike to the top. Avid climbers will love the Golden Cliffs Trail for its rocky terrain and challenging climbing routes. It’s also ideal for those who want to enjoy a shorter hike.

Designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service, the Triceratops Trail is a family-friendly gravel hike that spans 1.5 miles. While hiking this trail, considered an outdoor museum and open year-round, imagine what life might have been like millions of years ago as you take in the scenic sights along the trail’s sandstone walls and surroundings.

One of the best places to hike in Golden, CO, is Golden Gate Canyon State Park, the most diverse and expansive option in town. With 35 miles of trails spanning 12,000 acres, the park is a hiker and wildlife watcher’s dream. Come when the aspen tree groves light up in golden hues during the fall months or when its wildflowers bloom to life in the spring. During the early summer, the whole park turns green with verdant life.

We recommend checking out alltrails.com for more hiking recommendations in the area!