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
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
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
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
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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
