The town recalls its early days in its Historic Olde Town section, where some of the commercial and residential buildings date to the 19th century, and at Gold Strike Park, the site of the 1850 gold discovery, at the confluence of Ralston and Clear creeks.
Visitor Centers
Arvada Visitors Center 7305 Grandview Ave. Arvada, CO 80002. Phone:(720)898-3380
Self-guiding Tours
Brochures describing buildings in Historic Olde Town Arvada are available from many local merchants.