Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
( 303-279-2228;
www.alibabagrill.com
;
109 N Rubey Dr; mains $10-15; 11am-9pm; )
Sure, it looks
like another drab strip-mall joint from the parking lot, but the Lebanese and Mediter-
ranean cuisine here is awesome and every bit as surprising as the elaborate interior, which
is likely Golden's only harem-themed dining room.
Golden Farmers Market
(
www.goldencochamber.org
;
cnr 10th & Illinois Sts; 8am-1pm Sat Jun-Sep; )
On Saturdays during the
summer, Golden's small farmers market hosts local food producers from throughout the
region.
SELF-CATERING
$
Shopping
Bent Gate
Mountaineering
( 303-271-9382;
www.bentgate.com
; 1313 Washington Ave; 10am-8pm Sun-Thu, to 5pm Fri)
This
outdoor-equipment shop focuses on skiing and mountaineering and has a good selection
of high-quality gear for sale. It also hosts occasional events.
OUTDOOR EQUIPMENT
Information
You won't have trouble finding an ATM machine as the tourist areas are loaded with
them.
Golden Chamber of Commerce/Visitor Center
( 303-279-3113;
www.goldencochamber.org
;
1010 Washington
Ave; 8am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm Sat)
This is the tourism nerve center for Golden, and you
can stock up on brochures, maps, hotel and local info here. You can also pick up a
walking-tour guide to the 12th St historic district.
Jefferson County Open Space Office
( 303-271-5925;
www.co.jefferson.co.us
;
700 Jefferson County Pkwy;
7:30am-5:30pm Mon-Fri)
This office has information and permits for camping in the county's
park system. Camping permits for Reynolds Park can be obtained here or arranged
through a phone call.
9am-5pm Mon-Fri, 10am-1pm Sat)
Centrally located.
Post Office
(
303-216-0320; 619 12th St;
Getting There & Away
BICYCLE
