Living in Golden

A local's guide to where to stay in Golden, Colorado.

While Golden is known for hiking trails, breweries, and Clear Creek, it also has a handful of restaurants that consistently earn local loyalty.

Living in Genesee Colorado If you've been searching for mountain living near Denver, you've probably noticed Genesee. Perched along Interstate 70 between Golden and Evergreen, Genesee occupies a unique position in the Colorado real estate market. It offers mountain views, wildlife, private hiking trails, and a genuine foothills lifestyle, but without many of the challenges that come with living deep in the mountains. For many buyers, Genesee sits in a category of its own. It'

If you're considering moving to Golden, here's what locals know about the neighborhoods buyers most often compare.

People discover Golden all kinds of ways. Some drive through on the way to the mountains and make a mental note. Some land here on a transfer and start researching frantically. Some visit a friend for a weekend and spend the drive home wondering if they could actually pull it off. If any of that sounds familiar, this is the post for you. I've lived and worked here long enough to tell you what the glossy relocation guides leave out. Here's what I tell my clients who are seriou