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Lookout Mountain

Golden, CO
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Ranked #2 of 27 attractions in Golden
Type: Mountains
Description: Scenic mountain near Denver and home of the Buffalo Bill Cody gravesite and museum.
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New Hampshire
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14 reviews 14 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

Such a beautiful sight day or dusk.....if you are afraid of heights it can send your stomach into doing flips! We saw deer along side the road and just took our time. It is well worth the drive up to look, it is absolutely beautiful views!!!!

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Arvada, Colorado
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15 reviews 15 reviews
6 attraction reviews
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Lookout mountain is a great place to look at the entire city of Denver. At the top of Lariat trail you can visit Wild Bill Hitchcock Museum of the Old West and after the winding road down you can visit Coors Brewery for a free beer.

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Denver, Colorado
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9 reviews 9 reviews
4 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2013

This is a regular place where we visit while living in Denver. We like to take the road up through Golden and enjoy watching the para sailers who take off at the top. Peaceful, easy to get to and a treasure for Denver.

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New Berlin, Wisconsin
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Not quite the same views as from Rocky Mountain National Park, but this is a neat place with ample parking and beautiful, pristine views along a great drive. Visit the nearby Lookout Mountain Nature Center - you won't be disappointed. This is totally worth a day trip. I would like to go back again someday.

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Denver, Colorado
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10 attraction reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2013

Great view of golden and denver from the top and nice view of the front range from the road on the way up. Probably not worth a trip to Golden just for this lookout but if you're already there it's a nice photo op. Be AWARE that this is a popular cyclist road and you MUST share the road which... More

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Lake Villa, Illinois, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
3 attraction reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 March 2013

Great afternoon trip to take. We went up to Lookout mountain on a Tuesday and had a great time. The views were excellent of the downtown Denver areas and surrounding towns, great photo opportunity. We didn't have a chance to stop into the Buffalo Bill museum that they have there but there is a small shop that does serve some... More

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Wichita, Kansas
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

We visited last year and had a blast. This year we went and the place has really gone down hill. Graffiti was everywhere, and coming from the city that was very disappointing. The restrooms (port-a-potties) were absolutely disgusting and hadn't been cleaned for days. Views are very nice though if you can get past the other stuff. I have a... More

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Nashville, Tennessee
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42 reviews 42 reviews
16 attraction reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 March 2013

In every area we live in, we all take things for granted. I hear people talk about visiting Nashville with such excitement and im like "whats the big deal?". I'm sure people from this area think the same thing about their attractions. So my review is from the eyes of a dumbfounded tourist for sure! I couldnt take my eyes... More

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McConnelsville, Ohio
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34 reviews 34 reviews
13 attraction reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2013

Fill up your tank and go sight seeing for the day. So much beauty to take in and memories to be made. Great views anytime of the year. I love to stop and take pictures and visit little shops in the small towns we come upon.

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Denver, Colorado, United States
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 attraction reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 February 2013

Such a quick elevation gives your wonderful views of the city and plains. Great to take a picnic lunch up and enjoy the views.

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