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The Neighborhood: Downtown Golden / Golden Proper, Golden

Downtown Golden / Golden Proper sits at the base of the Front Range near Clear Creek and mixes small shops, museums, and outdoor access. Coors Brewery attracts visitors for tours and local jobs. Clear Creek offers kayaking and fishing, and Clear Creek Whitewater Park hosts paddlers. Lookout Mountain provides hiking and scenic views while North Table Mountain gives climbing and open space. Colorado Railroad Museum displays historic trains and draws tourists. Elitch Gardens supplies a nearby amusement option in Denver. Buffalo Rose functions as a music venue and bar, and New Terrain Brewing Company serves local beer. Woody's Wood Fired Pizza and Sherpa House Restaurant and Cultural Center serve meals. RTD buses and the Jefferson County Government Center–Golden station on the W Line connect the district to Denver and other suburbs. Trails let many people walk and bike to shops. The Golden History Museum and small galleries show local history and art. A mix of apartments, houses, and small businesses fills the blocks. Community groups and seasonal festivals use parks and plazas for events. Census data shows the most common age group falls between 20 to 24 years old, and one-person households make up the largest share of residents.