This house is an old boarding house. There was a small fee to go in and look but we are happy to help with the upkeep of these old buildings that are so lovingly preserved. This is a self-guided tour. You just wander through the house looking at the old furniture, books, beauty supplies, old-fashioned 3D photo viewers(you can touch...
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Type: Natural History Museums
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Built in 1867 when Golden was the territorial capital, the Astor House stayed in continuous operation as a boarding and rooming house until 1971,......
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Built in 1867 when Golden was the territorial capital, the Astor House stayed in continuous operation as a boarding and rooming house until 1971, serving legislators, miners, and students. With one of the first bathtubs in town, the Astor House also attracted trail-dusted visitors willing to pay 25 cents for a hot bath. Although the tub is no longer used for soaking, a visit to the Astor House Museum will show you why it’s on the National Register of Historic Places!
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Learn about Golden and this historic landmark by taking the tour (also recommend touring the working farm nearby!) It is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Really good tour guides here. Highly recommend!
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I love old houses like this! Combine your ticket here with a visit to the Golden History Museum.
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Even though I'm from Colorado, I'd always assumed Golden was mostly about mining and beer. When I fist visited the Astor House, I was surprised to learn the Golden was the first state capital, and all about the stories of School of Mines students who boarded at the Astor House in the 20th Century.
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The Astor house museum. Not what you expect, but it's a great little place with a great history. I love the re idled balcony where you can see all of golden. Don't forget to stop by the history park.
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We really enjoyed our visit to the Astor House. Loved the uneven floors, the old wallpaper, the old Victorian clothes! Our kids (7 and 9) especially enjoyed the old stereoscopes (the original ViewMaster), as well viewing Castle Rock from the balcony.
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Located in Golden, Colorado, about a 45 minute drive from Denver, the Astor House is a boarding house that was built in 1865. If you like visiting historic properties, you may find visiting a boarding house a unique experience. On the main level you'll find a gift shop, parlor, and kitchen. In the parlor are stereoscopes popular in Victorian times...
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4.0 out of 5, 29 reviewsLast reviewed May 17, 2012
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