Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

Bluff Lake Nature Center is an excellent place to escape the hustle and bustle of the city and enjoy some peace. This nature center spans over 123 acres of land, which includes a seasonal lake, wetlands, short-grass prairie, a riparian zone, and wetland woodland. Bluff Lake is a true oasis in the heart of Denver and a natural habitat for various wildlife species, such as waterfowl, shorebirds, songbirds, deer, foxes, beavers, and more. Thousands of visitors flock to Bluff Lake yearly to enjoy the serene surroundings and connect with nature.

Experience an incredible immersive journey with Beyond, which combines guided meditation with a stunning audiovisual masterpiece projected onto the ceiling mural of a 125-year-old restored church. The visual effects are created with 3D mapping technology and painted by renowned Spanish artists Okuda and Miguel. This experience is designed to take you on a spiritual voyage, encouraging self-discovery and exploration of your thoughts in an enlightening and uplifting way. The Beyond laser light show features a 360-degree audiovisual immersive and has been featured in numerous newspapers, magazines, and television shows, including TruTV's "101 Places Before You Die." Apart from the Beyond experience, you will have unrestricted access to a retro arcade lounge, an art gallery, a movie theater, and Gandhi's Graffiti Garden, which boasts over a dozen of Denver's most well-known Instagram spots. Moreover, you can explore the arcade lounge, featuring numerous vintage arcades and emulators with more than 10,000 video games available for free, and the movie theater has a 26ft. wide screen that is ideal for playing Mario Kart. Additionally, the art gallery showcases works from world-renowned artists.

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.

Train enthusiasts should stop at the Colorado Railroad Museum, where they can experience riding on a train and enjoying the sights, sounds, and smells of railroading from a toddler's perspective. Remember to wave at the engineer and snap pictures to capture the memories. The Museum offers multi-generational fun for grandparents, parents, and kids alike, with many exciting activities. One of the highlights is touring the outdoor railyard, where you can explore dozens of historic locomotives, passenger cars, and freight cars from the 1880s to the 1980s. You can also step aboard several artifacts, including a Railway Post Office, an 1880s Caboose, and a Kitchen Car that once served meals to hard-working railroad crews stationed in remote locations.