Golden - Sweet Treats

The little cowgirls and I have been coming here for several years, and you cannot beat their great ice cream cones.

Their individually wrapped salt-water taffy is also a hit.  It is probably a sibling thing that says "Here's a gift for you when I got to go to that cool ice cream shop in Golden."

The shop is right on main street.  It has outdoor and indoor seating and friendly counter service.

They specialize in taste-before-you buy when kids at heart cannot make up their minds or want to venture into new-to-them flavors.

great cowgirl poster

great cowgirl picture

hat and another picture

window display cat and ham at our recent visit.  note ice cream and cone crumbs around her mouth

great birthday, Valentine or special-occasion gift

candy by the scoop

ice cream and sorbet case

Colorado Railroad Museum

Everyone love trains.

And riding them is great fun.  Every weekend, train lovers of all ages ride the rails around the property and listening for the whistle at intersections.  If you are lucky you may get to talk to the engineer.  

The Colorado Railroad Museum on 44th Ave near Golden has trains of many sizes.  The very large engines on standard rails and the vintage trains on the narrow gauge attract adults while the miniature setup in the basement and the larger layout in the garden draw the kids.

And the place is packed in September when Thomas the Train comes to the museum.

Other attractions include the water tower, the round house, the museum and the Galloping Goose.

All aboard.