Happy Trees

Come and stroll through the Golden Fine Arts Festival, an open-air art gallery showcasing the works of over 140 talented artists. Browse various quality paintings, ceramics, fiber arts, glass, jewelry, mixed media, photography, and sculptures on display. Art enthusiasts are encouraged to shop and help spread the word about the incredible talent of local artists. The event has a rich community tradition and a well-established reputation and features over 100 artist booth spaces. Artists are selected through a competitive jury process overseen by art professionals. More than half of the participating artists usually travel to Golden from outside Colorado.

Whiskey Bar is the ultimate destination for whiskey lovers. The bar boasts over 320 whiskies, including Jack Daniels, Jim Beam, Johnnie Walker, and Jameson. If Whiskey isn't your thing, don't worry; plenty of other options are available, including 10 Colorado beers on draft and an extensive cocktail menu. Whiskey Bar beats all other bars in the LoDo area with its vast whiskey selection and free foosball. The whiskey tour is a challenge, and you can easily find parking at Whiskey compared to other bars in the area. This is a fantastic local bar with a relaxed atmosphere. Although there is no food service, the exceptional service makes up for it. The 4-7 p.m. happy hour daily offers a u-call-it menu of drinks for $3, including all draft beers, even Colorado craft beers. The bar has a cantina-like look and feel, with brick walls and ceiling fans. Spin the wheel, and you might even get a free drink after happy hour. They especially love the extensive selection of cold beer taps.