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.
Discover Treasures
Embark on Exciting
Adventures
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Devil’s Head Trail
Devils head is a distinct granite rock outcropping in the front range west of Castle Rock. The outcropping is clearly visible from Castle Rock to Woodland Park. The Devil’s Head
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
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
21 Places To Take Kids In Colorado (Before They Grow Up)
21 Places to Take Kids in Colorado (before they grow up)
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
