Golden, Colorado
Nestled in the foothills of the Colorado Rocky Mountains, Golden provides easy access to a large metropolitan area while providing the serenity and safety of a small town. It overlooks the city of Denver (only 15 miles to the east) which offers many cultural and recreational advantages - galleries, botanical gardens, museums, symphony orchestras, opera, and numerous theater and dance groups. Rising to the west of Golden, the Rocky Mountains offer a rich variety of year round outdoor activities. Here, world famous ski resorts abound, and many hiking, camping, fishing, and biking facilities attract recreation enthusiasts from around the world.

Denver, Colorado
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