Gold Beer and the Rockies: Audio Walking Tour of Golden's Past

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Golden is where frontier dreams, engineering innovation, and brewing history converge in Colorado’s scenic foothills. On this self-guided audio walking tour, you’ll hear about the town’s gold rush beginnings, and how it became home to a world-renowned engineering university. You’ll also find out the story behind the iconic Coors Brewery complex – the largest single-site brewery in the world. You’ll walk along Washington Avenue under the iconic “Welcome to Golden” arch, and explore the Golden History Park with its authentic pioneer-era buildings that were relocated from a nearby ranch. Along the way, you’ll discover how Golden briefly served as the territorial capital, and see the Colorado School of Mines campus with its famous “M” on the mountainside. The tour ends along the peaceful Clear Creek Trail, where kayakers and nature lovers now enjoy the same waters that once drove the town’s economy.

Departure Point

  • This tour starts near the Golden Visitors Center.
Return Details
  • This tour ends at the Clear Creek Trail.
Duration1 hour - 1 hour and 30 minutesLanguages Available
  • Audio guide - English
  • Printed guide - English

Points of Interest

Stop At: Golden Visitors Center1010 Washington Ave, Golden, ColoradoStart your journey at this visitor center near Clear Creek, where gold prospectors first discovered fine gold flakes in 1859. Learn how this discovery transformed a quiet mountain valley into a bustling frontier town.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Clear Creek TrailClear Creek Trail, Golden, CO Stroll along this peaceful riverside path where kayakers and nature lovers now enjoy the same waters that once drove Golden's economy. Experience the beautiful convergence of outdoor recreation and frontier history in Colorado's scenic foothills.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Golden History Park1020 11th St, Golden, ColoradoExplore authentic pioneer-era buildings that were relocated from a nearby ranch to preserve Golden's heritage. Walk through structures that bring the town's gold rush past to life with period details and furnishings.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Downtown GoldenWashington Ave, Golden, ColoradoPass beneath the iconic "Welcome to Golden" arch as you walk along Washington Avenue through the heart of this historic town. Discover lovingly preserved Victorian and Craftsman homes, many built with bricks salvaged from downtown fires.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Foothills Art Center1133 Arapahoe Street, Golden, ColoradoVisit this historic temperance-supporting boarding house that operated for over a century before becoming an art center. Marvel at how this 1867 building symbolises Golden's evolution from frontier hospitality to creative community hub.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Foothills Art Center - Creative Campus809 15th Street, Golden, CO 80401Admire how Golden transformed a 1872 Presbyterian church into a thriving center for contemporary art. Experience the town's creative spirit in this beautifully preserved historic building.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Colorado School of Mines1500 Illinois Street, Golden, CO 80401See the campus of this world-renowned engineering university with its famous "M" carved into the mountainside. Discover how Golden evolved from mining camp to become a center of scientific innovation and education.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Clear CreekClear Creek, Golden, CO Marvel at the largest single-site brewery in the world, founded by German immigrant Adolph Coors. Learn how Coors chose Golden not for its gold, but for its pure water perfect for brewing.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Golden Historic District1110 Washington Avenue, Golden, CO 80401Stand where prospectors first retrieved gold flakes in 1859, launching Golden's transformation from wilderness to territorial capital. Experience the natural beauty of the waterway that sparked Colorado's gold rush dreams.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Golden History Museum923 10th St, , Golden, ColoradoWalk through the commercial heart of Golden lined with buildings that reveal the town's resilience through booms and busts. Enjoy the architectural details that tell stories of mining prosperity, devastating fires, and determined rebuilding.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: GoldenGolden, ColoradoExplore exhibits that trace Golden's journey from frontier outpost to modern mountain town. Discover how the community preserved its pioneer spirit while embracing innovation and creativity.Duration: Not AvailableStop At: Coors Brewery1221 Ford St, , Golden, ColoradoStroll past beautifully maintained historic homes that showcase Golden's architectural heritage. Admire the craftsmanship and character of residences built during the town's prosperous mining and brewing eras.RetryDuration: Not Available

Additional Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Inclusions
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English before your booking date and after it
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • App for Android and iOS
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
Exclusions
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink
  • Personal expenses for admission fees not included during the tour
Redemption InstructionsVOICEMAP CODE───Please check your email at the address you provided when you made this booking. You've been sent an eight character code you'll need to redeem your tour. This code can be used by every member of your party. If you've booked for three people, for example, three people can download this tour using the same code.DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS───Once you've received your code, please follow these steps:Install the VoiceMap Audio Tours mobile appCreate an accountSelect Tour Codes from the menu, then select Enter CodesEnter your code then select Download NowPLEASE NOTE───You can download the tour at any time, before or after your booking date. It’s best to download the tour before you set off for the starting point.This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next.When the download completes, you’ll see a screen with a photo of the starting point and directions to it. The red start button will become active when you are at the starting point.Remember to bring your own headphones, unless you have booked a driving tour.SUPPORT───For technical support and other queries, please email support@voicemap.meVoucher InfoMobile or paper ticket accepted

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