Coors Brewery & Downtown Golden

Coors Brewery, Golden

One of the world's largest single-site breweries, located in the Old West-style town of Golden, where visitors can watch the brewing process and then sample the beer.

Founded in 1873 by German immigrant Adolph Coors, the Coors Brewery uses water from the Rocky Mountains and is one of the largest single-site breweries in the world. Visits must be booked online and cover the malting, brewing and packaging processes. Visitors aged 21 and over can taste the beer. Outside the brewery, the town of Golden retains its Western character. The ‘Howdy Folks’ arch spanning Washington Avenue is a local landmark, and the trail along Clear Creek is great for tubing in summer. Golden is about 25 km from Denver. Take the W Line light rail to the Jefferson County station and transfer to a bus, and combine your visit with Buffalo Bill's grave.

Opening hours

Visits approx. 10:00–18:00; usually closed Tuesdays and Wednesdays (check official website)

Beer · Factory tours · Western towns

Nearby sights

• Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave
• Dinosaur Ridge
• Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
• Meow Wolf Convergence Station
• Elitch Gardens Theme and Water Park
• Confluence Park
• Denver Union Station
• Larimer Square

Places to eat nearby

• The Wolf's Tailor
• The Buckhorn Exchange
• Kiké's Red Tacos
• Sam's No. 3 (Downtown)
• La Diabla Pozole y Mezcal
• Hop Alley

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