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The Colorado School of Mines, founded in 1874, is among the oldest institutions devoted to mineral sciences and engineering. The school enrolls more than 4,600 students; phone (303) 273-3226. The National Earthquake Information Center is on the campus at 1711 Illinois St.; guided tours of this facility are available by appointment Mon. and Thurs.; phone (303) 273-8420.

The Lariat Trail, the first 7 miles of The Lariat Loop National Scenic Byway, begins at US 6 and 19th Street and winds into the Denver Mountain Parks, ending near the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave and Lookout Mountain Park.

Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre, south of Golden, and Hogback Park, off I-70 near the US 40 exit, contain interesting geological formations. Golden Gate Canyon State Park and White Ranch Park, 9 miles northwest of Golden, offer recreational facilities. Golden celebrates the spirit of the Old West with Buffalo Bill Days on the last weekend in July; highlights include a parade, bands and crafts.

Visitor Centers

Greater Golden Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 1010 Washington Ave. Golden, CO 80401. Phone:(303)279-3113

Self-guiding Tours

Literature outlining a self-guiding Public Art Walk tour is available from the chamber of commerce.

Things to Do

Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave

Colorado Railroad Museum

Colorado School of Mines Geology Museum

Coors Brewing Co.

Golden History Museum

Golden History Park

Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve

Lookout Mountain Park

Mother Cabrini Shrine

The Rocky Mountain Quilt Museum

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