Lookout Mountain Park, Historic district in Golden, Colorado
Lookout Mountain Park is a historic district covering over 65 acres of forested land with trails near Golden. The site contains an old wooden lodge built in 1921 that now serves as a museum.
The area was established in 1889 by local businessmen as a mountain retreat and joined the Denver Mountain Parks system in 1917. That same year, Buffalo Bill was buried at the site.
The Buffalo Bill Museum inside the old wooden lodge displays artifacts from America's frontier era. Visitors encounter objects and stories from that time when they explore the building.
The park opens daily from sunrise to sunset and visitors can reach it by several different routes. Parking is available near the main entrance.
Buffalo Bill's final resting place is located within the park grounds, making it an unexpected pilgrimage destination. His burial there was decided through a local agreement rather than by his own wishes.
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