Castle Rock is an affluent Denver area suburb, named in honor of the eponymous Castle Rock butte within Colorado's Piedmont region. More than one-fourth of the charming town's landscape is devoted to parks and open space, with 75 miles of public trails offered for hikers, bikers, and equestrian riders. Castle Rock is a 40 min day trip from Denver (30.7 miles via I-25 S)
The Miller Activity Complex
The Miller Activity Complex, commonly referred to as the MAC, is a 64,000-square-foot recreational complex within Castle Rock's 300-acre Phillip S. Miller Park, offering a wide variety of indoor and outdoor sporting opportunities for visitors of all ages.
Rock Park
Rock Park is a 62.3-acre public open space in Castle Rock, developed in sections between 1947 and 1991 with the addition of land parcels donated to the city from private settlements and business tracts.
Outlets at Castle Rock
Outlets at Castle Rock offers the state's largest open-air outlet shopping experience.
Hidden Mesa Open Space and Trail
Hidden Mesa Open Space and Trail is a 1,224-acre tract of public open space jointly managed by the Town of Castle Rock and Douglas County, serving as a natural land buffer between the cities of Castle Rock and Franktown.
Gateway Mesa Open Space Park
Gateway Mesa Open Space Park was acquired by the Town of Castle Rock in 1999, managed in cooperation with Douglas County and the Colorado Open Lands organization.
Spruce Mountain Open Space and Trail
Spruce Mountain Open Space and Trail is a spacious open mesa located along a significant wildlife corridor near Castle Rock, connecting the Pike National Forest to the Greenland Open Space and Ranch.
Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center
Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center is one of the United States' top magic show venues, originally opened to the public in 2003 by married magician duo Carol Massie and Joe Givan, the forces behind the Dream Masterz magic show, which has performed at venues such as Las Vegas' MGM Grand Resort and Hollywood's Academy of Magical Arts.
Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course
Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course is a gorgeous 6,900-yard championship golf course in Castle Rock that was designed by renowned course architect Jim Engh.
Columbine Open Space
Columbine Open Space combines two open space properties into a beautiful expansive open space park, dedicated in 1999 in honor of the victims of the school shooting at Columbine High School.
Crave Real Burgers
Crave Real Burgers is a popular chain of Colorado burger joints, originally opened in Castle Rock in 2010 by Jeryn and Jeff Richard, the former owners of Castle Rock's Old Stone Church Restaurant.
Union Bistro
Union Bistro is a gourmet American-style restaurant in Castle Rock owned and operated by Christina and Dennis Dickey, the former proprietors of Kansas City's PB&J Restaurants.
Castle Cafe
Castle Cafe is a charming American-style pub housed within the former Castle Hotel and Bar building, originally constructed in the 1890s and serving as a popular traveler stopover and dance hall throughout the early 20th century.
The EDGE Ziplines and Adventure
With a sincere passion for outdoor adventure, The EDGE Ziplines and Adventure first began its foray into adventure experiences in 1968 when they first began guiding visitors to Colorado on river rafting trips.
Castlewood Canyon State Park - West
Castlewood Canyon State Park - West is a 2,600-acre park that is worth a visit not just because of its gorgeous wildlife, ecology, and geography, but also because of its historical significance to the state of Colorado.
Philip S. Miller Park
Visit a regional favorite at the 300-acre Philip S. Miller Park. The park has something for every visitor to enjoy with various amenities available o guests.
Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum
Celebrate the history of Castle Rock and learn about its storied past at the Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum.
Iron Mule Brewery
Marrying the best of old and new craft techniques, the Iron Mule Brewery is a well-spring of fantastic beers.
Honnibrook Craft Meadery
A mere two miles south of the downtown Castle Rock area is Honnibrook Craft Meadery.
105 West Brewing Company
Ask any beer connoisseur in Colorado where to grab some of the best beer in the state and you’ll likely get pointed in the direction of 105 West Brewing Company.