Lookout Mountain holds Buffalo Bill's grave and a wide view

On a ridge above Golden, a short drive from Denver, sits one of the most-visited spots in the Denver Mountain Parks: the grave of Buffalo Bill.

Lookout Mountain is a Denver Mountain Park, and it is where the showman William F. Cody, known as Buffalo Bill, is buried, with a small museum nearby that tells his story. The mountaintop also gives a broad view east over Denver and the plains, and west toward the higher peaks.

Getting there means driving a winding road that climbs the foothills, with tight curves and steep grades, so take it slow, especially in winter when ice can form. The site is on Denver-owned land even though it sits above Golden in the foothills, so park rules come from Denver Parks and Recreation.

Why care: it is a quick history stop with a big view, and it is a good first taste of how the Denver Mountain Parks reach far beyond the city.

For visit details and the documented history, check the City and County of Denver and History Colorado.