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

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

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Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
Looking for an unforgettable family outing? At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (CWWC), you will learn about the habits of the fascinating and formidable wolf, and how essential they

Elitch Gardens
Elitch Gardens has touched the lives of most of Colorado’s residents and is responsible for many of its best memories. Thrilling rides. Entertaining shows. Refreshing water slides. Two parks for

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

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

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Stay in Castle Rock and enjoy all of these nearby themed restaurants. We are conveniently located right off of Interstate 25 between Denver and Colorado Springs. Question: Is there anything

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

Overdrive Raceway
Overdrive Raceway Colorado Springs features all electric go-karts, special ADA hand-controlled race karts from Italy, a two-story indoor race track, a spacious lounge, private party rooms, and the Overdrive Sports

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

Rampart Reservoir Recreation Area
The area is located 4.2 miles east of Woodland Park on Rampart Range Road, FDR 300. Campground is open. Motorized boating will be allowed beginning 05/22. Motorized boat inspections and launching

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

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

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

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

Wildlife Experience
Founded in 2002 as a wildlife art and natural history museum designed to serve as a cultural center and community asset for South Metro Denver. The 151,000 sq ft prairie mission

Great Sand Dunes National Park
The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Experience this diversity through hiking, sand

Downtown Denver Aquarium
Downtown Aquarium was purchased by Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. in 2003, when it was Colorado’s Ocean Journey Aquarium. On July 14, 2005, Landry’s reopened the redesigned complex as Downtown Aquarium. The

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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