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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
