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Front Range I-70 Highway Genesee Colorado
Front Range mountains and I-70 from Genesee Park, CO. Photo by: David Herrera

Genesee, Colorado

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The village of Genesee resides as one of the first mountain communities west of Golden as you head up into the Rockies on Interstate-70. It’s mostly residential housing and some businesses with 3,609 residents in 2010.

The elevation is 7,743 feet above sea level, with sweeping views of the front range. Genessee is located in Jefferson County. It’s included in the Denverโ€“Auroraโ€“Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. Golden’s zip code of 80401 serves Genesee.

Main Attractions

Bison Herd Genesee Park Colorado
Bison herd in Genesee, Colorado. Photo by: Kari

Buffalo Herd Overlook – This nature preserve spans both sides of I-70, though most convenient side is on the northern side of the highway, where there is parking area to gaze upon the bison if there. The animals have free access to roam under a tunnel beneath the interstate, so they can end up on other other side, or over hills and out-of-view.

Genesee Candy Land – The Genesee Country Store makes a fun roadside stop for anyone looking to satisfy a sweet tooth. Take I-70 Exit 254 and try their fudge, all produced on-site. Their chocolate covered bacon is a must try for cured meat lovers.

Genesee Mountain Park Chief Hosa Lodge
Chief Hosa Lodge, Genesee Mountain Park, built in 1917.

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Sunset Genesee Colorado
Sunset over Genesee, Colo. Photo by: Scott Ingram

Activities near Genesee

Landmarks:

  • Genesee Country Store & Candy Land (2mi)
  • Sculptured House (Private)

Towns:

  • Arvada (16mi)
  • Black Hawk (21mi)
  • Central City (21mi)
  • Denver (18mi)
  • Evergreen (12mi)
  • Golden (9mi)
  • Idaho Springs (16mi)
  • Idledale (4mi)
  • Kittredge (11mi)
  • Lakewood (13mi)
  • Morrison (8mi)

Wildlife:

  • Buffalo Herd Nature Preserve (2mi)

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