- Our list of the best things to do in Lakewood, Colorado, features the top 407 nearby activities — including 161 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Lakewood, CO has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Sports & Fitness, and Amusement.
- The results below include the top 11 things to do within the city of Lakewood, CO , followed by 397 popular activities in nearby cities, including Golden, Denver, Boulder, Littleton, Aurora, Wheat Ridge, Broomfield, Arvada, Idaho Springs, Westminster, Evergreen, Morrison, Englewood, Thornton, Parker, Commerce City, Brighton, Central City, Black Hawk, Castle Rock, Centennial, Highlands Ranch, Northglenn, Fraser and Westminster
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10.0 Miles
85%
466 votes
7711 East Academy Blvd., Denver, CO 80220
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The Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum is located in the former Hangar 1 on land that once belonged to the Lowry Air Force Base. Artifacts span the history of aeronautic and aerospace fields within Colorado and the United States.
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Opened in 2005, West Arvada Dog Park is situated on five acres of fields for canine recreation. The park is fenced and double gated, provides benches and offers a separate area for smaller dogs.
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One of Morrison's most popular open spaces in Lair O' the Bear Park. The park offers flat creekside trails for scenic walks along Bear Creek, abundant wildlife, over twenty five picnic tables and charcoal grills.
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Wild West Ranch is a large ranch providing a variety of equestrian related services. Available services include horse boarding, year round trail rides, and horseback riding lessons. The ranch also hosts pony parties and hay rides.
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Open to the public since 1920, Tiny Town, is a miniature collection of houses, buildings, and railroads to entertain kids of all ages. With more than 90 buildings on display, visitors enjoy stepping back in time with a ride on the railroad and marveling at all of the creations.
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119 votes
8500 West Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128
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Besides its historic structures which include Hildebrand Ranch, an early 20th-century dairy barn and Deer Creek Schoolhouse, Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield also comprise of a wide network of nature trails and multiple wildflower gardens which make it a good spot for birdwatching.
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16 votes
8500 W Deer Creek Canyon Road, Littleton, CO 80128
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Featuring 2.5 miles of trails through the scenic local area, the Denver Botanic Gardens provide guests with a memorable visiting experience. The trails are popular among birdwatchers and other nature enthusiasts.
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While considered a mecca for hiking enthusiasts, White Ranch Park, offers outdoor adventures for everyone. In addition to the 20 miles of trails, camping sites are available for visitors who want to experience wildlife up close and personal.
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The Arapahoe Greenway Trail is a wilderness trail that offers scenic and varied views. It is split into two trails, one for bikers, the other for hikers, and it progresses past bridges, pumpkin farms, and various natural attractions.