Quick Summary: From a charming historic downtown to expansive parks and trails, beautiful open spaces and one-of-a-kind cultural arts center, Parker is the perfect place to escape the hustle and bustle of Denver for a weekend. The wild spirit of the West meets the heritage and charm of small-town life with a creative dose of cultural attractions and innovations in the mix with miles of hiking and mountain biking trails, theaters and other forms of entertainment.


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1. Parker Fieldhouse ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. H2O'Brien Pool ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Downhill Brewing (previously Elk Mountain Brewing)

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4. Vehicle Vault

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5. Purgatory Cellars

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6. Sulphur Gulch Trail

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7. Parker Recreation Center

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8. Discovery Park

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9. The Jay Moore Working Studio and Showroom

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10. Parker Symphony Orchestra

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11. Boondocks Food & Fun Parker

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12. Portofino Pizza & Pasta

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13. Opa Grill

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14. Indochine Cuisine

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15. Casa Mariachi

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