Lookout Mountain Park, Historic district in Golden, Colorado
Lookout Mountain Park is a historic district on a forested hillside near Golden, Colorado. The site includes hiking trails, overlooks facing the plains, and an old wooden lodge that now serves as a museum.
The area was developed in 1889 by local businessmen as a mountain retreat and joined the Denver Mountain Parks system in 1917. That same year, the showman William Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, was buried on the site.
The Buffalo Bill Museum sits inside an old wooden lodge on the grounds and displays objects from the American frontier period. Visitors can see costumes, personal items, and equipment that belonged to William Cody himself.
The park is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and parking is available near the main entrance. The road up to the summit can be slippery in icy or snowy conditions, so a visit in fair weather is a good idea.
The decision to bury Buffalo Bill on this hill was made by his widow, not by him, and is said to have been influenced by local interests. His grave draws visitors from around the world who come for no reason other than to pay their respects at this spot.
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