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 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 in Golden-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 AveOur favorite for pizza in Golden-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.
Check their web site for great food and brew options! Reservations recommended for dinner!
Farm House at Breckenridge Brewery
2990 Brewery LnCheck their web site for great food and brew options! Reservations recommended for dinner!
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 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 West Bowles AvenueLocal -Not a chain! New York style pizza.
Saucy's Pizza
5055 S Kipling StThe 49th Food & Spirits
4550 S Kipling StColorado and Alaskan fare in a local venue!
They have great tater tots and good service and the rest of the food is fantastic
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Bad Daddys 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 StGreat 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 W Bowles AveGreat 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 AveNice 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.
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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.
Healthy menu- great GF sweet potato pecan pancakes and waffles!
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Blue Sky Cafe
1510 Argentine StHealthy menu- great GF sweet potato pecan pancakes and waffles!
Barrels and Bottles Brewery
600 12th StHomegrown Tap & Dough
Our favorite for pizza and beer. Family and group friendly!
Carboy Winery Denver
400 E 7th AveGround Up Coffee Cafe
Mom and pop alternative to Starbucks 2 miles from The Copper Door!
Corvus Coffee Roasters
Eclectic selection of coffees and pastries. Pricey but good.
First Watch
Amazing breakfast menu!
The Lazy Greyhound
Great cocktails and staff!
Denver Beer Co. Littleton
Cherry Cricket Littleton
Extensive burger menu, huge outdoor patio! Local!
We Knead Donut Littleton
Local! Close! Great! Knead we say more?!🙂
Parks & Nature
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 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 amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayConcert 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 Center
29612 Upper Bear Creek RdMountain lake with paddle boat rental in summer and ice skating in winter!
Lookout Mountain
Nearby, wonderful nature center at the top!
Чатфилд Стейт Парк
Chatfield State ParkWater 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.
Close by! This hike has a wide trail so it is great for a couple or family or group of friends. Views of front range and Denver. Elevation gain is about 470ft.
Parking lot and Restroom at the trailhead.
(Head left at the trail divide for views of Denver)
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Green Mountain
Close by! This hike has a wide trail so it is great for a couple or family or group of friends. Views of front range and Denver. Elevation gain is about 470ft.
Parking lot and Restroom at the trailhead.
(Head left at the trail divide for views of Denver)
Shopping
Outdoor shopping with stores like Eddie Bauer and Pottery Barn and restaurants
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Aspen Grove
7301 S Santa Fe DrOutdoor 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 station
A bit more upscale indoor shopping with a great selection of stores.
REI
1416 Platte StGood quality outdoor gear available nearby.
Даунтаун Голден
Washington AvenueEssentials
King Soopers
1950 Chestnut PlBest selection nearby
All produce is organic and groceries are screened for quality and healthier ingredients. A large selection of Gluten-Free including baked goods.
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Natural Grocers
6475 S Kipling PkwyAll produce is organic and groceries are screened for quality and healthier ingredients. A large selection of Gluten-Free including baked goods.
Trader Joe's
661 Logan StWhole 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.
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Whole Foods Market
1701 Wewatta StWhole 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
440 Wadsworth BlvdSightseeing
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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Главный центр посетителей Динозаврового хребта
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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Капитолий штата Колорадо
200 E Colfax AveA 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 DrLove 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.
A relaxing way to get to the top of one of Colorado’s 14ers! Visitors center at the top!
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Pikes Peak Railway
515 Ruxton AvenueA relaxing way to get to the top of one of Colorado’s 14ers! Visitors center at the top!
Colorado Railroad Museum
17155 W 44th AveМузей транспорта Форни
4303 Brighton BlvdNearby, wonderful center with great views driving up!
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Центр природы Лукат Маунтин
910 Colorow RdNearby, 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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Государственный парк Роксборо
4751 Roxborough DrRed rock formations and multilevel hiking trails. Informative staff at the visitor center/gift shop.
Денверские ботанические сады
1007 York StMultiple beautiful gardens!
Скальные жилища Маниту
10 Cliff RdAmazing site near Colorado Springs!
Музей авиации и космонавтики «Крылья над Скалистыми горами»
7711 E Academy BlvdThe 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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Сад богов
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!
Entertainment & Activities
Happy Sport Ski Rental
10125 W San Juan WayClose 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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Денверский зоопарк
2300 Steele StOutdoor 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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Аквариум в центре города
700 Water StGreat 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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Детский музей Денвера на кампусе Марсико
2121 Children's Museum DrInteractive 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 S Rooney RdIn 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.
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K1 Спид
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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Музей авиации и космонавтики «Крылья над Скалистыми горами»
7711 E Academy BlvdA 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 RdRainy day activity for the family!
An indoor experience that children and adults alike can enjoy. Not just butterflies!
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Павильон бабочек
6252 W 104th AveAn indoor experience that children and adults alike can enjoy. Not just butterflies!
Элитч-Сады
2000 Elitch CirTheme and Water Park!
Hugh water park! It is a drive but worth it if you want a full day of water park activities- not just for kids!
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Мир воды
8801 N Pecos StHugh water park! It is a drive but worth it if you want a full day of water park activities- not just for kids!
Smaller and closer than Water World and Elitch Gardens but geared for younger children.
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Водный парк Пиратская Бухта
1225 W Belleview AveSmaller and closer than Water World and Elitch Gardens but geared for younger children.
Escape the Room Denver (Littleton)
8501 W Bowles AveIndoor activity option only 2 miles away ( at the mall).
St Mary's Glacier Trail
St Mary's Glacier TrailNearby 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 StTry indoor putt-putt golf! Food and drink available! Over 21 after 8pm. You can take your beer along the course!
Round1 Bowling & Amusement
8501 West Bowles AvenueIn the mall just 2 miles away!
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 S Gallup StA 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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Денверский художественный музей
100 W 14th Ave PkwyA 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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Денверский музей природы и науки
2001 Colorado BlvdAdults 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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Четырехмильный исторический парк
715 S Forest StA 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!
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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!
Colorado themed, indoor, family activity.
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Исторический Центр Колорадо
1200 N BroadwayColorado themed, indoor, family activity.
Small but interesting. Has a large dinosaur bone!
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Morrison Natural History Museum
501 CO-8Small but interesting. Has a large dinosaur bone!