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
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
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
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
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
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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
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
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
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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
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
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
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
