Guidebook for Parker
Food Scene
We love their "Mountain Mex" food. It can be loud/crowded depending on the time.
46 locals recommend
Hacienda Colorado
10422 Town Center DrWe love their "Mountain Mex" food. It can be loud/crowded depending on the time.
If you're in search of authentic and delicious Asian food, this is your place!
17 locals recommend
Indochine Cuisine
19751 MainstreetIf you're in search of authentic and delicious Asian food, this is your place!
Fika Coffee House
19559 MainstreetA quaint coffee shop in downtown Parker.
My favorite coffee/tea hangout! Nearby and they have a wonderful selection of teas, coffees and pastries.
14 locals recommend
Kunjani World Coffeehouse
10009 Jordan RdMy favorite coffee/tea hangout! Nearby and they have a wonderful selection of teas, coffees and pastries.
My favorite breakfast spot. Can be crowded but the French Toast is worth the wait!
862 locals recommend
Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th AveMy favorite breakfast spot. Can be crowded but the French Toast is worth the wait!
Siena at the Courtyard
333 Perry StAnother great restaurant in Castle Rock
This restaurant is a summer favorite. Their patio is beautiful and the food is always tasty.
Augustine Grill
519 Wilcox StreetThis restaurant is a summer favorite. Their patio is beautiful and the food is always tasty.
Another favorite in Castle Rock. They have tasty dishes and a fun atmosphere. There is also a patio when the weather is nice.
23 locals recommend
Union An American Bistro
3 Wilcox StAnother favorite in Castle Rock. They have tasty dishes and a fun atmosphere. There is also a patio when the weather is nice.
A nice tea/sandwich shop in Parker. I highly recommend a visit if you're a tea lover.
English Tealeaves
18551 MainstreetA nice tea/sandwich shop in Parker. I highly recommend a visit if you're a tea lover.
Hickory House
10335 S Parker RdIf you're looking for great BBQ, this is your place in Parker!
If you're looking for a good sandwich or tasty dessert, this is a good bet. I've also heard good things about their breakfast menu (especially the French toast) but haven't tried it yet.
12 locals recommend
Kneaders Bakery & Cafe
19190 MainstreetIf you're looking for a good sandwich or tasty dessert, this is a good bet. I've also heard good things about their breakfast menu (especially the French toast) but haven't tried it yet.
Mellow Mushroom
9271 Park Meadows DriveA favorite pizza spot!
This is a fun choice if you're looking to have a drink/light dinner in downtown Parker
21 locals recommend
Vines Wine Bar and Bistro
19501 MainstreetThis is a fun choice if you're looking to have a drink/light dinner in downtown Parker
Excellent breakfast or lunch choice. It's definitely walk-able from our home.
7 locals recommend
Stonegate Cafe LLC
16524 Keystone BlvdExcellent breakfast or lunch choice. It's definitely walk-able from our home.
Saltgrass Steak House
19310 Cottonwood DrA good choice if steak is what you're looking for
A nice choice for Asian cuisine. During good weather, the deck offers beautiful views.
12 locals recommend
P.F. Chang's
8315 Park Meadows Center DrA nice choice for Asian cuisine. During good weather, the deck offers beautiful views.
Sightseeing
Our best kept hiking/nature secret! Once you're there, it feels like you've escaped a million miles away. Great spot for snowshoeing in the winter and picnics in the summer.
117 locals recommend
Castlewood Canyon State Park
2989 CO-83Our best kept hiking/nature secret! Once you're there, it feels like you've escaped a million miles away. Great spot for snowshoeing in the winter and picnics in the summer.
Denver Mint
Fascinating tour
This is a gem! I go several times a year and never leave disappointed
1100 locals recommend
Denver Botanic Gardens
1007 York StThis is a gem! I go several times a year and never leave disappointed
U.S. Air Force Academy
A beautiful campus and visitor center
This is a spectacular place to visit. Great for day hikes and picnics
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdThis is a spectacular place to visit. Great for day hikes and picnics
A spectacular place to visit in the summer. We've gone up on the cog rail and driven - both offer unbeatable views.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
A spectacular place to visit in the summer. We've gone up on the cog rail and driven - both offer unbeatable views.
This little gem in Denver is a must-see for history buffs! Chris's dad has volunteered there for 30+ years and it's a wonderful glimpse into Denver's past.
24 locals recommend
Four Mile Historic Park
715 S Forest StThis little gem in Denver is a must-see for history buffs! Chris's dad has volunteered there for 30+ years and it's a wonderful glimpse into Denver's past.
One of my favorite places on the planet! A visit to Colorado isn't complete without going to Boulder. The city is eclectic and worth a day's visit. Definitely visit the Pearl St. Mall .
414 locals recommend
Boulder
One of my favorite places on the planet! A visit to Colorado isn't complete without going to Boulder. The city is eclectic and worth a day's visit. Definitely visit the Pearl St. Mall .
Fort Collins is another great day trip! It's a beautiful town and Old Town has wonderful restaurants. Ft. Collins is also know for its plethora of breweries, if there's a beer lover in the crowd:-)
97 locals recommend
Fort Collins
Fort Collins is another great day trip! It's a beautiful town and Old Town has wonderful restaurants. Ft. Collins is also know for its plethora of breweries, if there's a beer lover in the crowd:-)
Drinks & Nightlife
Brewery Bar III
9228 Park Meadows DrGreat green chili and plenty of TV's for sports viewing
Brick House Tavern + Tap
19320 Cottonwood DrGreat place for pizza, beer and sports viewing
Downhill Brewing
18921 Plaza DrLocal guys brewing beer.
Shopping
Park Meadows Mall station
A nice mall if you'd like to do some shopping
Entertainment & Activities
The Wildlife Experience
A great place to visit with the family