With A Farmer's Market, Weekly Music, And Seasonal Festival, There's Nothing Like A Summer Weekend In This Colorado Town
By Christy Articola|Published June 23, 2023
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Christy Articola has lived in Colorado since 2013 and considers herself a Centennial State enthusiast and expert through and through. She's based in Denver metro, but over the past decade, she has traveled to every corner, river, village, park, town, and city in the state and continues to explore it deeper and further whenever she can. Christy simply can't get enough of Colorado, and loves sharing all her adventures with you through Only In Your State! She graduated with a degree in journalism from Fordham University and is thrilled to be working as a full time travel writer for this and other sites - she finally found her perfect niche - and is so grateful for that.
Summer in Golden, Colorado is spectacular. You’ll love visiting this small-town suburb of Denver during the warmest months of the year. There’s so much to see and do, and Golden really comes alive on summer weekends. Read on to learn more about Golden, Colorado in the summertime, and plan a visit this year!
Golden is a wonderful place to visit at any time of the year, but it really comes alive in the summertime.
There's so much to see and do in this small town of around 20,000 residents. It's just outside of Denver, but it feels like it's deep in the mountains. That's why so many people love it so much.
One of the most popular and fun events in Golden during the summer months is tubing on Clear Creek. There's even an area set aside for this activity with parking and everything. There's always a lot of action at Clear Creek White Water Park!
Clear Creek White Water Park, 1201 10th St, Golden, CO 80401, USA
The city also shows movies on some weekend nights in Parfet Park during the summer, too.
Golden's Buffalo Bill Days is a week-long celebration held every July. There's a parade, live music, a car show, and a golf tournament during this celebration.
Summer in Golden, Colorado is the best time to visit this charming small town! Swing on through this summer and have an unforgettable time.
Looking for more amazing things to do in Colorado in the summer? Check out our Colorado Summer Bucket List for more ideas – and take a look at our official OIYS road trip packing list if you need help deciding what to bring with you!
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