Top 10 Things to do Good for a Rainy Day in Golden, Colorado (CO)

Earth Treks Golden is the premier indoor rock climbing gym in Colorado. The 29,000 sq ft purpose-built facility opened in 2013 and boasts over 28,500 sq ft of climbing on walls up to 45 ft high. The facility includes tons of bouldering and top rope and lead climbing for all ages and abilities, a huge fitness area, a dedicated training area (hydraulic systems boards, hangboards and campus boards), a yoga room, and locker rooms. All just 15 minutes west of Denver and 40 minutes south of Boulder in Golden, CO!The gym has over 300 roped routes and over 100 boulder problems. The walls were designed by Jason Kehl (with help from a team with over 60 years of indoor climbing experience). Walltopia built the walls. And a crew of route setters, led by Keith Dickey, set the routes. Hours of Operation: Monday and Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm Tuesday – Thursday 6:00 am - 11:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am – 8:00 pm Sunday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Almost 150 years after Colorado was the 38th state admitted to the union, State 38 Distilling was established to celebrate the western beauty that is Colorado by hand crafting small batch spirits using only organic ingredients and crisp rocky mountain water, forging quality spirits by getting back to basics. We ONLY use Fair Trade 100% Organic Raw Blue Agave and Hand-Milled Grains as the bases for all our spirits.

We are currently open by reservation and for walk-in’s (space available). You can check available times and make a reservation from the link on our website, https://mountainluxcandles.com. ~ Our shop provides a unique "hands-on" experience allowing you to create a custom scented candle with a blend selected by you (we have over 80 fragrances to choose from and put together the way you want)! You can also craft your own scented wax tarts (for melters), room sprays, and reed diffusers. ~ In store, we also carry a large variety of pre-poured candles, gift-packs, note cards, and candle holders for purchase.

Located in historic downtown Golden, Foothills Art Center leads and inspires the community through art, education, and cultural excellence with engaging exhibitions and dynamic arts programming for learners of all ages. Foothills Art Center was founded in 1968 and is an official member of the United States National Registry of Historic Buildings. The center is housed in an 1872 Gothic style church, an 1892 Queen Anne style manse and a Victorian-era mansion built in 1899 – all surrounded by a sculpture garden at 809 15th Street in downtown Golden, Colorado.

Golden History Museum has fully transformed into a warm, welcoming, and vibrant public space for uncovering and sharing our past. The renovation includes new programming spaces, a research center, a hands-on gallery for families with young children, and dynamic new exhibits that highlight the City’s collection of historic objects. With the vision of “always something new to discover,” the renovated Golden History Museum brings the behind-the-scenes practices of object discovery and preservation to the front of the house. Admission is free throughout 2019. Open six days; closed Tuesdays.

We are the only dedicated, gluten-free brewing facility in the state of Colorado. That means not one gluten-containing ingredient enters our doors, so there is never a chance.Gluten-Free beer can taste amazing. The key to the deliciousness of our beer is high-quality ingredients and knowledgeable employees. We use the finest locally sourced, malted, gluten-free grains as the base for our beers