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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Sky Trek 4-Story Aerial Trekking Course
TAKE FUN TO NEW HEIGHTS This aerial trekking course incorporates 110 unique elements ranging from simple skybound strut to full-fledged daredevil achievement. It’s the ultimate jungle gym experience that’s an
Red Rocks Amphitheatre
Most of us think of the Red Rocks Amphitheatre as a world class concert venue with unsurpassed acoustics. It’s also a glorious place to see a sunrise, or get a
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
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
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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
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
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
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.
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
Dinosaur Ridge
Explore our website to see all that Dinosaur Ridge has to offer! Visit our About Us section to learn about how our Exhibits and trails here at Dinosaur Ridge and at Triceratops Trail were created to
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
