The new Astor House offers a fabulous new home for the art galleries of Foothills Art Center, while…read morethe original building is now dedicated to education. Astor House has 3 sleek galleries. The current Mile High International Pastel exhibit is not to be missed. And, entry is free. Parking is along the street and free street parking can be found a block or so away,

A free tour at the School of Mines in Golden CO. Enriched…read morewith geo local finds and items from around the globe. This museum probably has items you've never seen in a museum before as many items were found in Colorado. If you have a couple hours to spend and you're in town it's worth stopping by. Check their hours online as it can change during holida

This place rocks! Hahaha. The hours are a bit limited but this is an amazing, free experience…read more(unless you count all the cash we dropped in the well stocked gift shop). It's on the campus of the School of Mines and we had no trouble finding some lot parking just down the street from the museum. There are so many cool specimens here and a ton of local finds including gold from Breck and gems and minerals from all over Colorado. They also have meteorites and ammonites! There is a really cool section on the lower level of the museum featuring fluorescent rocks and some information about mining in CO. I have been obsessed with rocks since childhood so knew I could spend hours in here. I was worried my bf was going to get bored, but he was totally into it as well. We probably spent about 3 hours enjoying all the cool rocks and minerals here. Everything is supremely well labeled and most labels include the chemical composition as well, so you can really geek out. Major kudos to whoever does the labels. The gift shop has a nice selection of books about rockhounding and rock identification as well as some cool decorative objects, interesting specimens, and a few pieces of jewelry. I found the prices to be reasonable for most everything and comparable to what you'd pay for stuff on retail sites like Etsy. For example, we picked up some onyx shot glasses for about $6 a glass. There is also a section devoted to kids and there's a number of tumbled rocks for sale. I really can't recommend this place more highly- one of the best free museums I have ever visited.

We stopped in to this local museum about the history of Golden. The staff was nice upon entering…read moreand we registered our license plate for free 2 hour parking. Unfortunately we were underwhelmed, we thought there would be more information and displays. The positive is that it is free and the displays were informative about the people that lived there.

The museum along the creek is very clean and nice and a fun little activity to do in Golden. The…read morefarm/tour on your own outdoor museum on the other side of the creek is also fun and pretty to check out.

Let me start by saying that I have been to Mines as a student (undergraduate & graduate) and a…read morecorporate recruiter. Coming from this perspective, I have obvious positive bias towards this institution. Also, whatever you get out of your education is what you truly put in. Personally, I believe that Mines is a great institution that helps future engineers achieve their potential. From my experience, Mines has provided a lot of the skill sets I've needed to become successful in my career. Also, the programs at Mines are ever changing and evolving for the better. When I was taking classes, we definitely had a little bit more of a textbook structure. However, I see classes now incorporating more hands-on assignments and topics. Interestingly, I see classes moving towards topics that will truly be used in industry. I do believe that the education that you get from Mines will help you develop the skills you need to learn and be useful to a company. Opportunity. I definitely credit Mines will all of the opportunities I've received in my a lot of my life. Mines has helped me obtain funding, internships, connections, and jobs. Outside of this, there is a lot of opportunity for studying resources and help. If you aren't doing well, there are so many resources to help you do better. It is up to the individual to make use of these resources for their benefit. With all of the help that Mines offers academically, I believe that anyone can pass if enough effort is put into it. People do have to work and go to school. If you understand your limits and your financial ability, plan accordingly to what you think you can accomplish. Don't spread yourself too thin and only take on what you can chew. Honestly, the staff has been incredible to. If you give any normal person respect, I would believe that they would treat you with just as much respect. Respect is earned and given accordingly. I have received so much help from professors and administrative staff. They do want you to succeed. They are willing to help. But, be polite. Volatile conversations don't typically get you anywhere. This has just been my experience at Mines. I tried to address some comments I've seen in some of the other negative reviews I saw. Mines is a tough school, but it can be done. With hard work you can become successful. But, it's up to you to seize your own success and to pave your own way.

Nice campus that is a good size and not too big. Also in close walking distance from downtown…read moregolden. A nice and quiet walk over the weekend and free parking.

Denver Kickers has been around since the early 60's and is an amazing soccer facility. The stadium…read moreis Euro style, with a clubhouse, locker room, two bars, and a huge dance hall upstairs for events. The field (second field is currently under construction) is at the base of the North Table mesa and has a great view and easy access. I haven't been playing with these guys as long as some of the other players, but the camaraderie amongst the players is unparalleled and is the reason why I drive from south of Denver every Sunday. The youth soccer program is top notch and is directed by retired professional soccer player, Terry Cooke (Colorado Rapids, England, Manchester United, etc.) make sure to try some of their homemade German potato salad, sauerkraut and bratwurst, served fresh every weekend! They also have a playground outside for the kids.

It is a really nice club my son loves it and it is. Just the best for competitive kids.read more

This was a trip. Lots of cool trains to look at, that's about it. The train set up in the basement…read moredidn't work, there is a coin slot to make it run and yet, it didn't. The employees were aware but that didn't stop them from preventing you from putting money in it. We had a very unfriendly encounter when purchasing tickets and I'm not really sure why. We purchased our tickets and then the employee walked away. The two people in front of us were given a full explanation of the museum, what was open and a map. We were seemly left in the dark. I'm sure this place is cool for someone. At least we were able to pass some time before our actual scheduled event. Any more than $10 a person though, I wouldn't visit.

Wow! What a magical experience The Polar Express was from the show, to the hot chocolate and…read moresnickerdoodle, the theatrics on the plane, to Santa's welcoming. He even smelt like candy. It is quite the memorable experience for children and adults. The tickets are definitely play worthy prices, and a holiday experience to at least try once with the children. It will be a memory they won't forget.

Pretty park tucked back in the Applewood neighborhood. The restrooms were clean, and the…read moreplaygrounds have nice equipment. There are covered and uncovered picnic tables and lots of nice grassy areas.

This is a great (somewhat small) museum that does a great job of explaining the history of…read moremountaineering. Los of exhibits of old mountaineering equipment. Allow 1-2 hours.

AMC is an amazing place where you can take classes on just about anything outdoors…read more You want to learn about Ice Climbing...they got you. Classes in avalanche avoidance, first aid, survival...really important things that if you are going out you might want to consider. Huge Fan.