Golden, CO - July 5

We took a day trip to world-famous Golden, home of Coors Brewery and about 15 miles from Boulder
We took a day trip to world-famous Golden, home of Coors Brewery and about 15 miles from Boulder
Golden is a quaint town with old-timey shops - click any image for a larger view
Golden is a quaint town with old-timey shops - click any image for a larger view
Candy bins in the general store
Candy bins in the general store
Lots of Indian products
Lots of Indian products
The town is a favorite stopping-point for bikers
The town is a favorite stopping-point for bikers
Frank admired this Police Harley for sale - but thankfully did not buy it
Frank admired this Police Harley for sale - but thankfully did not buy it
Central Golden
Central Golden
This mountain on the edge of the city is emblazoned with a big M for the Colorado School of Mines, a local institution
This mountain on the edge of the city is emblazoned with a big M for the Colorado School of Mines, a local institution
There is plenty of evidence that this is a company town
There is plenty of evidence that this is a company town
The brewery is in plain view from downtown
The brewery is in plain view from downtown
But it's also an outdoor haven, with a stream and great trails. We'll be back
But it’s also an outdoor haven, with a stream and great trails. We’ll be back