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Golden, CO

The city of Golden, Colorado, located just 15 miles west of Denver, is nestled in a valley at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The community is served by five major highways, including Interstate 70, Colorado 470, and U.S. Highway 6, which provide a direct route to Denver, Boulder and the mountains.

Golden’s residents are proud of their city’s rich history, and they have a right to be. Golden was crucial to the formation of the great state of Colorado, it played a key role in opening the West to settlement, and it helped build this nation’s mineral industry. Golden City, as originally named, was the center of the territory's early breweries. Golden was founded in 1859 as a supply base for the miners seeking their "golden" fortunes up the hill. The Rocky Mountain "waters" played important roles in the development of towns and the beverages of choice of the country. Taste for yourself what's brewing in Golden.

The people who live and work in the Golden area have an abundance of recreational opportunities year round. Its location puts residents within minutes of the mountains to the west, the City of Denver to the east and the City of Boulder to the north.

The city remains progressive, yet protective of its history and Western culture. It is a city that recognizes the importance of growth and the equal importance of preserving its small town charm. It is this blend of the old and the new, the value given to both the past and the future, that makes Golden truly unique in the Denver metropolitan area.

The R-I School District of Jefferson County is rated one of the best school systems in the nation with student averages above the national norm in all study areas. On SAT scores, Jefferson County schools rank in the top ten nationally. In addition to Golden’s own exceptional Colorado School of Mines, Golden is within commuting distance to several colleges and Universities.