Day Trips
Make Castle Rock your “home base” as you enjoy the numerous attractions and recreational opportunities in a 60-mile radius of Castle Rock which includes metro Denver and Colorado Springs.
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Explore a wolf sanctuary, tour the Coors Brewing facility, visit Buffalo Bill’s gravesite, take a motorcycle tour or picnic at the Denver Zoo. Have you ever been on Dinosaur Ridge? Include this fun outing in the Red Rocks area of the foothills west of Denver, or visit the magnificent rock formations at the Garden of the Gods park in Colorado Springs. These and many more exciting adventures await you in the Castle Rock area, see below. *Note: Some attractions are more than 60 miles.
Featured excursions
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. Today, the Zoo has been successful in transforming a
Echo Canyon River Expeditions
Echo Canyon’s Colorado white water rafting trips offer the perfect opportunity to get out of big cities and explore the beauty of the Colorado wilderness and experience the thrill of
Garden of the Gods
This registered National Natural Landmark, is a public park located south of Castle Rock in Colorado Springs. The towering Garden of the Gods red rock formations were created during a
Royal Gorge Rafting and Zipline tours
Royal Gorge Rafting & Zip Line Tours • Only 2 hours from Denver • 1 hour from Colorado Springs • Canon City, Colorado See the world in a thrilling new
The EDGE Ziplines and Adventures
The EDGE Ziplines and Adventures tour features 10 thrilling zip lines that fly over one and a half miles of smooth, fast cable. You will soar along at speeds of
Lone Tree Arts Center
The Lone Tree Arts Center is a professional, innovative and environmentally friendly LEED Certified venue. Owned and operated by the City of Lone Tree, LTAC has created a dynamic model
Tiny Town Railroad
Welcome to Tiny Town! It’s just a short drive west of Denver into the foothills to spend the day among our kid-sized buildings, riding the train, enjoying the fresh air
SkyVenture Colorado
According to some, it’s addicting…Soar on a column of air in our vertical wind tunnel at SkyVenture Colorado! Wall-to-wall airflow lets you experience the sensations of freefall and flying. No previous
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state parks system and the wildlife of the U.S. State of Colorado. The division currently manages the 42 state parks and 307 wildlife areas
Trail etiquette video offers tips every hiker, biker and equestrian needs to know
Follow these guidelines even when you think no one is watching Published on August 16, 2019 in 2019, Breaking News & DC Outdoors Did you know that last year Douglas County Parks and Open
Cherokee Ranch and Castle
The Cherokee Ranch & Castle Foundation is committed to the preservation of our 3,400-acre secluded sanctuary. It includes a natural environment, wildlife, and 22 historic structures. We are committed to
Colorado Railroad Museum
The Colorado Railroad Museum pays tribute to the pivotal role trains played in the development of the American West. With over 100 trains on its 15 acres, it’s a wonderful
Coors Brewery Tour
Banquet is only brewed in one place, making the Coors Brewery in Golden the largest single-site brewery in the world. Located just 15 miles west of Denver, it still stands
Pike’s Peak Cog Railway
Pikes Peak is named for Zebulon Pike, an early explorer of the Southwest. Lieutenant (later General) Pike first sighted what he termed the “Great Peak” in mid- November of 1806.
Trolley tour of historic downtown Castle Rock
This year’s Town Trolley tour will feature eleven historic properties made from locally-quarried rhyolite, including The Cantril School and Victoria’s House/Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. The Castle Rock Museum and
Wild Animal Sanctuary
A 720 Acre Refuge For More Than 350 Rescued Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves and other Large Carnivores…Visitors to the sanctuary can observe rescued animals going through the rehabilitation process… and
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum (USOPM) in Colorado Springs is a premier destination for sports enthusiasts and families. This top family attraction offers visitors an immersive experience into the
Denver Zoo
The Denver zoo was founded in 1896 when an orphaned American black bear cub named Billy Bryan – short for William Jennings Bryan after the contemporary American politician – was
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
The Royal Gorge Bridge is a tourist attraction near Cañon City, Colorado within Royal Gorge Bridge & Park, a 360-acre amusement park located along the edge of the Royal Gorge
Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
High on a hill, with a breathtaking view of the Colorado Rocky Mountains on one side and Denver in the distance on the other, you’ll find the gravesite of William
