Quick Summary: 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)


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The Miller Activity Complex

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Rock Park

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Outlets at Castle Rock

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Hidden Mesa Open Space and Trail

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Gateway Mesa Open Space Park

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Spruce Mountain Open Space and Trail

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Theatre of Dreams Arts and Event Center

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Red Hawk Ridge Golf Course

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Columbine Open Space

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Union Bistro

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Castle Cafe

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The EDGE Ziplines and Adventure

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Castlewood Canyon State Park - West

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Philip S. Miller Park

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Castle Rock Historical Society and Museum

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Iron Mule Brewery

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Honnibrook Craft Meadery

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105 West Brewing Company

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