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Lookout Mountain

Golden, CO
Ranked #7 of 26 attractions in Golden
4.5 of 5 stars 29 Reviews
Type: Mountains
Description: Scenic mountain near Denver and home of the Buffalo Bill Cody gravesite and museum.
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Littleton, Colorado, United States
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

If it's a windy day, then it's a REALLY windy day up there. Beautiful views. More

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Macon, Georgia
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I think the ride up to Lookout Mountain was more enjoyable than the actual destination. The views from the top of the mountain were very nice and there was also Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave to visit, but once we were up there, we did not come across the area that pointed out the various states that can be seen... More

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Boulder, Colorado
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5 reviews 5 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2012

Great views and opportunities for outdoor activities. More

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Denver, Colorado
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125 reviews 125 reviews
Reviews in 59 cities Reviews in 59 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

Our weekend in Golden included exploring Lookout mt. We drove up there taking the steep and very curvy road. The drive itself was thrilling! There are plenty of spots on the side of the road to stop and enjoy the view. A stern warning though, there are a lot of bicyclists riding the same narrow road as cars, so be... More

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Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012
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Buffalo Bill Museum, Nature Center, Picnic grills and pavillion, beautiful views. Again, close to downtown great get away without needing the whole day. Like to visit on my way to Georgetown another favorite day trip! More

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Kansas City, Missouri
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Take the drive up the mountain from Golden, then envy those who live at the top as you make your way down the backside. Made me want to move.... More

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Denver, Colorado, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012
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Great hiking, great view, close to Denver. Do the circle and come back on I-70 More

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Denver, Colorado
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18 reviews 18 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2012

Some cool things to do and visit the grave but... there are plenty of other things to do in Colorado. More

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Denver, Colorado
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22 reviews 22 reviews
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1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2012
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Amazing bike ride to the top and beautiful views! Locals are really nice and there are pleanty of places to stop your bike or car to enjoy the view of Denver. More

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whitewater colorado
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36 reviews 36 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 March 2012
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it's about 1/2 mile higher than the mile-high city. everybody should drive up here once. then consider driving higher up in the hills next time. however, if you want good impressive exercize, ride your bike UP from Golden More

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