Local Attractions

Looking for something to do? The Silk Pincushion is nearby many great attractions, activities, and areas of interest.

There are MANY things to keep you busy during your stay in Golden…that is if you so choose to be busy…AND most of them are within walking distance.

Please find some of the area attractions along with links to their websites listed below…

Don’t be overwhelmed by the amount of information you find on this page because there is a ton…just surf around according to your desired attractions and as always if you should have any questions regarding anything you see on our site, please never hesitate to give us a call at 303-278-8813.

Museums

If Trains and Railroads are your thing…you are going to LOVE the COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM but this is not the only museum in our area…actually there are many museums to visit during your stay…

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Skiing

There are many ski resorts right up the mountains a short way

This site link will be helpful in finding the right resort to plan your day out skiing: COLORADO SKI COUNTRY

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Outdoor Adventures

You are definitely going to LOVE our town. Here are some links to just some of the wonderful outdoor activities our area has to offer:

GOLDEN GATE CANYON STATE PARK the PERFECT PLACE TO HAVE A PICNIC!
MORE PARKS IN OUR AREA
RED ROCKS PARK CLIMB THE ROCKS FOR A SPECTACULAR VIEW OR SEE A CONCERT IN A SETTING LIKE NO OTHER.
FOSSIL TRACE GOLF COURSE
CLEAR CREEK WHITE WATER PARK IS A GREAT PLACE TO GET WET RIVER BOARDING,
ADULT SPORTS
TRAILS
LOOKOUT MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER
DINOSAUR RIDGE

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Shopping

Please visit some of the links below for area shopping:

SKI COUNTRY ANTIQUES FLOWERS
JEWELRY
CLOTHING
BOOKS
TOYS AND GIFTS
MOUNTAINEERING
ART GALLERY
GIFT BASKETS WINERY
PRINTERS AND EMBROIDERY
CYCLES
VISION
GOLD DETECTORS
RIVER SPORTS AND KAYAKS

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Oxotic Supercars

Oxotic Supercar Driving Experience: Colorado’s first of it’s kind 100% Canyon/Mountain Supercar Rally Tours. Experience driving some of the most exhilarating roads in North America, while test driving a $200k to $300k supercar or the entire fleet up the Golden Gate Canyon. Your supercar instructors and staff photographer will guide the tour in a lead vehicle as the entire group of Supercars follows behind. Cycle through multiple Oxotic Supercars on our 65 mile and 105 mile tours. Custom routes and group formats available to make your event memorable.

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Food

Golden offers a huge array of dining that goes from fast food like Burger King one block away to fine dining within a nice walk to the north side of downtown Golden. Here are a few links you can check out to plan your dining schedule during your stay…but remember…breakfast is included and you won’t want to miss out on home cooked goodies to delight your pallet!

Although Golden is a small town nestled in the foothills, we have just about all the fast food options you can think of. We also have a Safeway (one block from the inn) and a King Soopers for your shopping convenience during your stay.

If it is a sit down meal you would rather enjoy then Golden has a diversity of restaurants offering many different cuisines.

You can have some of the best Italian food to ever enter your tummy at Tony Rigatoni’s Pizza & Pasta or some wood fire cooked pizza and salad bar at Woody’s Wood-Fired Grill.

If it’s Mexican food that you crave…do not fret as Tequilla’s has a wonderful offering of fantastic authentic Mexican cuisine and their margaritas are out of this world! You can even download and print a coupon from their site!

Entertainment

MINERS ALLEY PLAYHOUSE
MOVIES AND MUSIC IN THE PARK
COLORADO ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL

Educational

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY CENTER
STUDY THE HISTORY OF GOLDEN!

Gambling

All it takes is just a short and beautiful scenic drive or bus ride up the mountain to our local gambling towns.

You can visit BLACKHAWK or CENTRAL CITY

Try your luck while you are here!

Grilles, Pastries, and Coffee

There are several fabulous Grilles in our beautiful cozy little town… here are few of them listed below:

MINERS ALLEY PLAYHOUSE
MOVIES AND MUSIC IN THE PARK
COLORADO ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL
BLUE CANYON BAR AND GRILL
BRIDGEWATER GRILL

We have several nice little spots to sit and enjoy a coffee and a pastry including a Starbucks!One place that I would HIGHLY recommend if you would like a true UPSCALE dining experience in a beautiful romantic setting is the BRIARWOOD INN where you will be treated like royalty and the food is unbelievably delectable.THE KEG “The Best Steaks in Colorado”After enjoying a wonderful meal…you may want to take in a show. Along with the current theaters where you can see the latest movies… you can also enjoy live Theater performances here in Golden. Please see below for a few of the wonderful Theaters we have to offer:

Entertainment

MINERS ALLEY PLAYHOUSE
MOVIES AND MUSIC IN THE PARK
COLORADO ENVIRONMENTAL FILM FESTIVAL

Educational

COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES
RECREATION AND COMMUNITY CENTER
STUDY THE HISTORY OF GOLDEN

Gambling

All it takes is just a short and beautiful scenic drive or bus ride up the mountain to our local gambling towns.

You can visit BLACKHAWK or CENTRAL CITY

Try your luck while you are here!

Where to Stay

The Silk Pincushion Bed and Breakfast is listed on the Colorado Historic Register

This area of the site will be updated regularly. We cannot be held responsible for any of your experiences while visiting any of the establishments listed on this page. We are merely mentioning them to you so that you have an idea of the places you can visit and the activities that are available to you while you stay at our Inn. Please let us know if you find any discrepancies in any of our links and listings above. If you have a business located in Golden or very close surrounding towns and would like for us to link to your site or mention your business… please contact us at 303-278-8813 or email us and we will be happy to consider adding you to our area attractions page.

Local Attractions