The Carriage House Guidebook
Sightseeing
(Actually Bison) 5 mins from the Carriage House and one exit to the west on I-70 (One of the greatest panorama of snow capped mountains at this exit). Great to see the great American buffalo. There is a nice, paved walking path that runs along the south side for an easy hike. All of this is free.
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Buffalo Overlook
(Actually Bison) 5 mins from the Carriage House and one exit to the west on I-70 (One of the greatest panorama of snow capped mountains at this exit). Great to see the great American buffalo. There is a nice, paved walking path that runs along the south side for an easy hike. All of this is free.
Want is all? Concerts, outdoor enjoyment, and views to wow? 10 mins from the Carriage House. If you have not been to a concert at RR, you need to add it to your bucket list.
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Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayWant is all? Concerts, outdoor enjoyment, and views to wow? 10 mins from the Carriage House. If you have not been to a concert at RR, you need to add it to your bucket list.
Home of the Georgetown loop rail ride. Great for families with young ones. 30 mins west on I-70 from the Carriage House.
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Georgetown
Home of the Georgetown loop rail ride. Great for families with young ones. 30 mins west on I-70 from the Carriage House.
Drive to the top (almost) Mt. Evans and conquer a 14er. Great for the views and for those not accustom to Colorado's altitude (Beware altitude sickness and drink plenty of water; even sitting in the car you can get sick). Have a confident driver (Or for about $20 there are often college students making their summer money that will drive you down).
1 hour 30 mins from the Carriage House
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Mount Evans
Drive to the top (almost) Mt. Evans and conquer a 14er. Great for the views and for those not accustom to Colorado's altitude (Beware altitude sickness and drink plenty of water; even sitting in the car you can get sick). Have a confident driver (Or for about $20 there are often college students making their summer money that will drive you down).
1 hour 30 mins from the Carriage House
Be at the trailhead by 6 am. This is the beginner's 14er. Easy hike to the top. 1 hour drive from the Carriage House. Beware altitude sickness and drink plenty of water.
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Mount Bierstadt
Be at the trailhead by 6 am. This is the beginner's 14er. Easy hike to the top. 1 hour drive from the Carriage House. Beware altitude sickness and drink plenty of water.
Fun for the whole family! 30 mins from the Carriage House west on I-70
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Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DrFun for the whole family! 30 mins from the Carriage House west on I-70
Mother Cabrini is our next door neighbor (literally) and is a destination for Catholics with mass everyday. Great views.
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Mother Cabrini Shrine
20189 Cabrini BlvdMother Cabrini is our next door neighbor (literally) and is a destination for Catholics with mass everyday. Great views.
Food scene
BEST! PIZZA! EVER! Honey for the crust for dessert. 15 mins up the hill on I-70 from the Carriage House. Must visit! They have great decor with an ore cart, a mine shaft, and plenty of pictures of old timey miners.
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Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StBEST! PIZZA! EVER! Honey for the crust for dessert. 15 mins up the hill on I-70 from the Carriage House. Must visit! They have great decor with an ore cart, a mine shaft, and plenty of pictures of old timey miners.
15 Mins from the Carriage House. Fine dining and great views in a relaxed atmpshere
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The Fort
19192 CO-815 Mins from the Carriage House. Fine dining and great views in a relaxed atmpshere
The local pizza shop in downtown Golden. 10 mins from the Carriage House.
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Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington AveThe local pizza shop in downtown Golden. 10 mins from the Carriage House.
Great food. Local fav! 10 mins from the Carriage House
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Sherpa House Restaurant and Culture Center
1518 Washington AveGreat food. Local fav! 10 mins from the Carriage House
Fine dining for a special occasion. 5 mins from the Carriage House. Great views
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Chart House
25908 Genesee Trail RdFine dining for a special occasion. 5 mins from the Carriage House. Great views
Local favorite for Mexican food and margaritas. 15 mins from the Carriage House.
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Morrison Inn
301 Bear Creek AveLocal favorite for Mexican food and margaritas. 15 mins from the Carriage House.
Where the locals hang, and the second largest brewer in Golden! 15 mins from the Carriage House and just outside downtown Golden. Within walking distance to the Colorado School of Mines
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Golden City Brewery
920 12th StWhere the locals hang, and the second largest brewer in Golden! 15 mins from the Carriage House and just outside downtown Golden. Within walking distance to the Colorado School of Mines
Another local taproom. 20 mins from the Carriage House
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Green Mountain Beer Company: local taproom with craft beer
2585 S Lewis WayAnother local taproom. 20 mins from the Carriage House
Another brewer in Golden. 15 mins from the Carriage House.
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Mountain Toad Brewing
900 Washington AveAnother brewer in Golden. 15 mins from the Carriage House.
Great place for breakfast or lunch. Five minute drive east of us - take Highway 40 all the way to retail center it is located in.
Launch Espresso Food Spirits
18455 W Colfax AveGreat place for breakfast or lunch. Five minute drive east of us - take Highway 40 all the way to retail center it is located in.
Shopping/Food/Sightseeing
10 mins from the Carriage House. Shopping, food, festivals, and the Colorado School of Mines
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Downtown Golden
Washington Avenue10 mins from the Carriage House. Shopping, food, festivals, and the Colorado School of Mines
Neat old mining town. 15 mins up the hill on I-70 from the Carriage House. Home of the BEST. PIZZA. EVER. Beau Jos. Take the Argo Gold Mill tour (Go into a mine and witness the operation of a widow maker). Home of the only underground classroom (Edgar experimental mine) for the Colorado School of Mines
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Idaho Springs
Neat old mining town. 15 mins up the hill on I-70 from the Carriage House. Home of the BEST. PIZZA. EVER. Beau Jos. Take the Argo Gold Mill tour (Go into a mine and witness the operation of a widow maker). Home of the only underground classroom (Edgar experimental mine) for the Colorado School of Mines
30 mins from the Carriage House. Walk down 16th street mall, shop, eat, and visit museums.
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Downtown Denver
30 mins from the Carriage House. Walk down 16th street mall, shop, eat, and visit museums.
Gambling and food. Black Hawk is about 30 mins from the Carriage House
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Black Hawk
Gambling and food. Black Hawk is about 30 mins from the Carriage House
Apex Trailhead
Apex TrailA local favorite. Multiple trails to choose from.
Loving the Outdoors
Great small town with ski resort. 45 mins from the Carriage House (Subject to traffic and weather). Shopping, food, skiing & Hiking/biking
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Winter Park
Great small town with ski resort. 45 mins from the Carriage House (Subject to traffic and weather). Shopping, food, skiing & Hiking/biking
Skiing at the Continental Divide. 45 mins west on I-70 from the Carriage House.
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Loveland Ski Area
Interstate 70Skiing at the Continental Divide. 45 mins west on I-70 from the Carriage House.
Close hiking spot. 5 mins fro the Carriage House
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Iphakamisa / Winters Park
1103 County Rd 93Close hiking spot. 5 mins fro the Carriage House
More advanced hiking, if you want. Can be a busy place, but out of the way of tourist areas. 20 mins from the Carriage House.
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Lair O' the Bear Park
22550 Colorado 74More advanced hiking, if you want. Can be a busy place, but out of the way of tourist areas. 20 mins from the Carriage House.
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6Skiing 60 mins from the Carriage House.
Echo Mountain
19285 CO-103Close ski area. 35 mins from the Carriage House
Eldora
2861 Eldora Ski RdSkiing 60 mins north of the Carriage House.
One of the best hot springs in Colorado. Out of the way 1 hour 45 mins away, but worth it.
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Hot Sulphur Springs Resort & Spa
5609 Spring RdOne of the best hot springs in Colorado. Out of the way 1 hour 45 mins away, but worth it.
Basic Shopping Needs
For any shopping needs. 10 mins east of the Carriage House on I-70
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Target
1985 Sheridan BoulevardFor any shopping needs. 10 mins east of the Carriage House on I-70
For general shopping needs, 10 mins west of the Carriage House on I-70
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Walmart Supercenter
952 Swede Gulch RdFor general shopping needs, 10 mins west of the Carriage House on I-70
Emergency
Centura Health Emergency & Urgent Care
760 Warner DriveUrgent/Emergency Care. 10 minutes from the Carriage House
Emergency and full hospital. 15 mins east of the Carriage House
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St. Anthony Hospital
11600 W 2nd PlEmergency and full hospital. 15 mins east of the Carriage House