Guidebook for Littleton/Jefferson County, Colorado
Food Scene
Although we have the familiar chain fast food and dine-in choices, here are a few of our local favorites.
Great Street Tacos-we like the shrimp and the chicken fajita
Also, great hours. Located on the south side of Southwest Plaza Mall- but they have an outside entrance for after mall hours
Rusty Taco
8501 W Bowles AveGreat Street Tacos-we like the shrimp and the chicken fajita
Also, great hours. Located on the south side of Southwest Plaza Mall- but they have an outside entrance for after mall hours
Great Breakfast near our B&B. Coffees, pancakes, skillets etc.
Good Service. Serves lunch, also.
Le Peep® Bowles Crossing
8055 W Bowles AveGreat Breakfast near our B&B. Coffees, pancakes, skillets etc.
Good Service. Serves lunch, also.
Our favorite for pizza- the Wood Fired Oven serves a steady supply of various pizza's ( you can even ask for the kind you love)- by the slice or all you can eat. Sandwiches are winners, too. A good place to eat after touring the Coors Brewery in Golden.
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Woody's Wood Fired Pizza
1305 Washington AvenueOur favorite for pizza- the Wood Fired Oven serves a steady supply of various pizza's ( you can even ask for the kind you love)- by the slice or all you can eat. Sandwiches are winners, too. A good place to eat after touring the Coors Brewery in Golden.
Okinawa Sushi
12652 W Ken Caryl AveTrustworthy sushi -eat in or take out.
Pho 9
8936 W Bowles AveGreat Thai Food for Dine-In or Delivery!
Actually a tea shop featuring a wall of tea choices to sample in or buy for later. Great danish pastries to go with! Shelves of tea paraphernalia and gifts!
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iN-TEA
2440 W Main StActually a tea shop featuring a wall of tea choices to sample in or buy for later. Great danish pastries to go with! Shelves of tea paraphernalia and gifts!
A food hall and self pour local beer wall ! Entertainment and pop up markets, too! Right next to Clear Creek!
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The Golden Mill
1012 Ford StreetA food hall and self pour local beer wall ! Entertainment and pop up markets, too! Right next to Clear Creek!
M.C.'s Brooklyn Pizzeria
8086 W Bowles AveLocal -Not a chain! New York style pizza.
Saucy's Pizza
5055 S Kipling StThe 49th Food & Spirits
4550 South Kipling StreetColorado and Alaskan fare in a local venue!
They have great tater tots and good service and the rest of the food is fantastic
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar
8501 W Bowles AveThey have great tater tots and good service and the rest of the food is fantastic
Great place to stop on the way home from skiing or a day in the mountains.Local flavor, not a chain business, with “Mountain Pies”. Other locations in the Metro area, too!
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Beau Jo's Idaho Springs
1517 Miner StreetGreat place to stop on the way home from skiing or a day in the mountains.Local flavor, not a chain business, with “Mountain Pies”. Other locations in the Metro area, too!
Upscale Italian. Be sure to consider the specials! Gratuity free establishment.
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Abrusci's Fire & Vine
2200 Youngfield StUpscale Italian. Be sure to consider the specials! Gratuity free establishment.
The Lake House Kitchen & Tavern
8026 West Bowles AvenueGreat patio and good food with lake view nearby
Nice covered patio in back-be sure to walk along the river behind it!
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The Cow An Eatery
316 Bear Creek AvenueNice covered patio in back-be sure to walk along the river behind it!
Local coffee shop if you need a caffeine boost while walking Downtown Littleton.
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Dirt Coffee Bar
5767 S Rapp StLocal coffee shop if you need a caffeine boost while walking Downtown Littleton.
Grab one of their generous subs and head out (it’s right next to the entrance to HwyC470). Amazing, homemade jalapeño relish can be added to any sandwich.
Tommy's Subs
14011 W Quincy AveGrab one of their generous subs and head out (it’s right next to the entrance to HwyC470). Amazing, homemade jalapeño relish can be added to any sandwich.
Parks & Nature
Our neighborhood park-a short 3 block walk away- has a beautiful view of the foothills. The 1/2 mile paved path around the lake is stroller and bike friendly and the playground is brand new!
Blue Heron Park
5518 S Quail StOur neighborhood park-a short 3 block walk away- has a beautiful view of the foothills. The 1/2 mile paved path around the lake is stroller and bike friendly and the playground is brand new!
Close and you can rent paddle boats, stand up paddle boards, and kayaks! Hiking, bike trails, and picnic spots in this 2,624 acre park.
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Bear Creek Lake Park
Close and you can rent paddle boats, stand up paddle boards, and kayaks! Hiking, bike trails, and picnic spots in this 2,624 acre park.
Walkways throughout or around the lake, playgrounds, skate park, tennis courts, horseshoes, shelters, summer evening programs
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Robert F. Clement Park
7306 W Bowles AveWalkways throughout or around the lake, playgrounds, skate park, tennis courts, horseshoes, shelters, summer evening programs
Concert venue (cost); free hiking trails, red rock formations, music museum, great view of downtown Denver are free!!
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Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre
18300 W Alameda PkwyConcert venue (cost); free hiking trails, red rock formations, music museum, great view of downtown Denver are free!!
Mountain lake with paddle boat rental in summer and ice skating in winter!
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Evergreen Lake House
29612 Upper Bear Creek RoadMountain lake with paddle boat rental in summer and ice skating in winter!
Lookout Mountain Park
987 Lookout Mountain RoadNearby, wonderful nature center at the top!
Chatfield State Park
11500 N Roxborough Park RdWater sports, hikes, horseback rides.
Wide road to walk, run or bike along the Platt River with the canyon walls on both sides. Very gentle uphill going in, downhill coming out. Big Horn Sheep often seen. 6 miles in to the dam and Colorado Trail trailhead but one can turn around anytime.
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Waterton Canyon Trailhead
12437-12489 Waterton CanyonWide road to walk, run or bike along the Platt River with the canyon walls on both sides. Very gentle uphill going in, downhill coming out. Big Horn Sheep often seen. 6 miles in to the dam and Colorado Trail trailhead but one can turn around anytime.
Shopping
Outdoor shopping with stores like Eddie Bauer and Pottery Barn and restaurants
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Aspen Grove
7301 South Santa Fe DriveOutdoor shopping with stores like Eddie Bauer and Pottery Barn and restaurants
Southwest Plaza
8501 W Bowles AveNearby for shopping and food.
A bit more upscale indoor shopping with a great selection of stores.
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Park Meadows Mall
A bit more upscale indoor shopping with a great selection of stores.
REI
5375 S Wadsworth BlvdGood quality outdoor gear available nearby.
Downtown Golden
Washington AvenueEssentials
King Soopers
9820 West Belleview AvenueBest selection nearby
All produce is organic and groceries are screened for quality and healthier ingredients. A large selection of Gluten-Free including baked goods.
Natural Grocers
6475 South Kipling ParkwayAll produce is organic and groceries are screened for quality and healthier ingredients. A large selection of Gluten-Free including baked goods.
Trader Joe's
8055 W Bowles AveWhole Foods Market is a fantastic fresh food market with a lot of variety high quality food. There is a deli area inside as well where you can order custom sandwiches, soup, salads, and pre-made dinner items.
Whole Foods Market
5155 South Wadsworth BoulevardWhole Foods Market is a fantastic fresh food market with a lot of variety high quality food. There is a deli area inside as well where you can order custom sandwiches, soup, salads, and pre-made dinner items.
Walmart Supercenter
13420 West Coal Mine AvenueSightseeing
A fun, local environment in historic Morrison, Colorado where you can see fossils and footprints from the local area! They have an informative and interactive visitors center, with a mountain side viewing area.
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Dinosaur Ridge Main Visitor Center
16831 W Alameda PkwyA fun, local environment in historic Morrison, Colorado where you can see fossils and footprints from the local area! They have an informative and interactive visitors center, with a mountain side viewing area.
A free tour with a 360* view from the golden dome at the top. Don’t miss taking your picture by the “mile high” marker on the steps!
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Colorado State Capitol
200 East Colfax AvenueA free tour with a 360* view from the golden dome at the top. Don’t miss taking your picture by the “mile high” marker on the steps!
Walkable shops and eateries in historic buildings on our Main Street. Our cute downtown even has a theater!
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Littleton
Walkable shops and eateries in historic buildings on our Main Street. Our cute downtown even has a theater!
Love this ride. Historic, informative, and just plain fun- especially for train lovers. Open air and covered cars! Gold mine tour add on is worth the $. A 45 mile drive from The Copper Door.
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Georgetown Loop Railroad
646 Loop DriveLove this ride. Historic, informative, and just plain fun- especially for train lovers. Open air and covered cars! Gold mine tour add on is worth the $. A 45 mile drive from The Copper Door.
The new visitor center has marvelous views and multiple stations to learn about Colorado geography and wildlife! You can drive your car thru the park to see the formations close up. Roadside parking spots let you stop to climb them, hike or picnic!
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Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center
1805 N 30th StThe new visitor center has marvelous views and multiple stations to learn about Colorado geography and wildlife! You can drive your car thru the park to see the formations close up. Roadside parking spots let you stop to climb them, hike or picnic!
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 West 44th AvenueForney Museum of Transportation
4303 Brighton BoulevardGreat view of Denver from the lookout and interesting displays about Buffalo Bill and Colorado in the adjoining museum.
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Buffalo Bill's Grave
987 Lookout Mountain RoadGreat view of Denver from the lookout and interesting displays about Buffalo Bill and Colorado in the adjoining museum.
Nearby, wonderful center with great views driving up!
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Lookout Mountain Nature Center and Preserve
910 Colorow RoadNearby, wonderful center with great views driving up!
Red rock formations and multilevel hiking trails. Informative staff at the visitor center/gift shop.
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Roxborough State Park
4751 Roxborough DriveRed rock formations and multilevel hiking trails. Informative staff at the visitor center/gift shop.
Denver Botanic Gardens: Helen Fowler Library
1007 York StreetMultiple beautiful gardens!
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
10 Cliff RoadAmazing site near Colorado Springs!
Entertainment & Activities
Happy Sport Ski Rental
Close ski rental place with personal service
Outdoor and indoor displays, a Zoo Train and Merry-Go-Round make this a fun stop for all! Less crowded early and later in the day. Adjacent to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Free parking.
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Denver Zoo
2300 Steele StreetOutdoor and indoor displays, a Zoo Train and Merry-Go-Round make this a fun stop for all! Less crowded early and later in the day. Adjacent to the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. Free parking.
Great indoor activity for children AND adults. Displays and interactive activities, tigers and sharks! A 4D movie upgrade is available, too. One wall in the restaurant is an aquarium so fish are floating by as you eat and the food is good.
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Downtown Aquarium
700 Water StreetGreat indoor activity for children AND adults. Displays and interactive activities, tigers and sharks! A 4D movie upgrade is available, too. One wall in the restaurant is an aquarium so fish are floating by as you eat and the food is good.
Interactive exhibits tailored for ages 1-8. Free parking.
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Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus
2121 Children's Museum DriveInteractive exhibits tailored for ages 1-8. Free parking.
In close-by Morrison the drag racing enthusiast will enjoy this attraction. Sometimes local drivers and sometimes national racers. If you go on a night when the nitro cars a racing you will get quite a thrill!
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Bandimere Speedway
3051 South Rooney RoadIn close-by Morrison the drag racing enthusiast will enjoy this attraction. Sometimes local drivers and sometimes national racers. If you go on a night when the nitro cars a racing you will get quite a thrill!
K1 Speed is a fast paced, indoor fun racing experience where you can race against your friends or strangers. You also can play in a mini arcade, and take your picture next to a F1 race car.
K1 Speed
8034 Midway DrK1 Speed is a fast paced, indoor fun racing experience where you can race against your friends or strangers. You also can play in a mini arcade, and take your picture next to a F1 race car.
A very fun interactive museum full of all sorts of air craft, space ships, and even an X-Wing! There is a wide variety of historical context, along with knowledgable guides that are always willing to answer a question!
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Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
7711 East Academy BoulevardA very fun interactive museum full of all sorts of air craft, space ships, and even an X-Wing! There is a wide variety of historical context, along with knowledgable guides that are always willing to answer a question!
A small town with fantastic local food, stores, antique shops, and hikes at Red Rocks park!
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Morrison
A small town with fantastic local food, stores, antique shops, and hikes at Red Rocks park!
Ridge Recreation Center
6613 S Ward StClose by indoor pools and recreation center
Weaver Hollow Outdoor Pool
12750 W Stanford AveNearby outdoor pool with water slide!
Earth Treks Golden
700 Golden Ridge RoadRainy day activity for the family!
An indoor experience that children and adults alike can enjoy. Not just butterflies!
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Butterfly Pavilion
6252 West 104th AvenueAn indoor experience that children and adults alike can enjoy. Not just butterflies!
Elitch Gardens
2000 Elitch CircleTheme and Water Park!
Water World
8801 N. Pecos StreetHugh water park!
Smaller and closer than Water World and Elitch Gardens but geared for younger children.
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Pirates Cove Water Park
1225 West Belleview AvenueSmaller and closer than Water World and Elitch Gardens but geared for younger children.
Escape the Room Denver (Littleton)
8501 West Bowles AvenueIndoor activity option only 2 miles away ( at the mall).
St Mary's Glacier Trail
Nearby by hiking and seeing a receding glacier up close.
Ken Caryl Sledding Hill
Near by sledding hill. We have sleds in the basement for you to borrow!
Try indoor putt-putt golf! Food and drink available! Over 21 after 8pm. You can take your beer along the course!
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Urban Putt
1201 18th StreetTry indoor putt-putt golf! Food and drink available! Over 21 after 8pm. You can take your beer along the course!
Arts & Culture
A living history museum with buildings from different eras of Littleton history, farm animals, and a museum. Young and old can enjoy.
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Littleton Museum
6028 South Gallup StreetA living history museum with buildings from different eras of Littleton history, farm animals, and a museum. Young and old can enjoy.
A wide variety of art displays for adults and children alike! Includes Western art/artists which you may not see in other venues. A good stop if you are Downtown or in need of an indoor activity during your stay. Convenient parking garage next to it. Check out their website for more details.
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Denver Art Museum
100 West 14th Avenue ParkwayA wide variety of art displays for adults and children alike! Includes Western art/artists which you may not see in other venues. A good stop if you are Downtown or in need of an indoor activity during your stay. Convenient parking garage next to it. Check out their website for more details.
Adults and children in your group would find displays of interest. From skeletons of dinosaurs to dioramas of western animal habitats to Egyptian history to space exploration, this is a great indoor activity. Don't miss a showing of the current IMAX movie which you can see even if you don't go through the museum. On-site parking is free. It is adjacent to the Denver Zoo if you would like another close by stop.
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BoulevardAdults and children in your group would find displays of interest. From skeletons of dinosaurs to dioramas of western animal habitats to Egyptian history to space exploration, this is a great indoor activity. Don't miss a showing of the current IMAX movie which you can see even if you don't go through the museum. On-site parking is free. It is adjacent to the Denver Zoo if you would like another close by stop.
A living history museum in Denver. The house on the property was a stop on the pony express and some days you can ride in a stagecoach and see a blacksmith work. Check their web site for events/tours on the day your want to go.
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Four Mile Historic Park
715 South Forest StreetA living history museum in Denver. The house on the property was a stop on the pony express and some days you can ride in a stagecoach and see a blacksmith work. Check their web site for events/tours on the day your want to go.
Fun for the young-informative for the older, this museum is in an original firehouse! Lots of history, dressed outfits and a cute gift shop- be sure to take your camera!
Denver Firefighters Museum
1326 Tremont PlFun for the young-informative for the older, this museum is in an original firehouse! Lots of history, dressed outfits and a cute gift shop- be sure to take your camera!
History Colorado Center
1200 North BroadwayColorado themed, indoor, family activity.
Morrison Natural History Museum
501 Colorado 8Small but interesting. Has a large dinosaur bone!