Littleton guidebook
Nature and Scenery
We have donated for years and have an incredible experience every visit. Pat and his team create an amazing place for animals that had horrible experiences. Worth the trip!
You don't need a ticket to a concert to enjoy Red Rocks and it's surroundings. It's an amazing area with breath-taking scenery
I've added two experiences below:
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/296184
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/546196?
18 locals recommend
Red Rocks Trail
Red Rocks TrailYou don't need a ticket to a concert to enjoy Red Rocks and it's surroundings. It's an amazing area with breath-taking scenery
I've added two experiences below:
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/296184
https://www.airbnb.com/experiences/546196?
Amazing place rescuing animals from horrible situations and giving them an incredible recovery and home. We have donated and visited for many years.
98 locals recommend
The Wild Animal Sanctuary
2999 Co Rd 53Amazing place rescuing animals from horrible situations and giving them an incredible recovery and home. We have donated and visited for many years.
Wonderful to experience the butterflies or every size and color flying around you.
187 locals recommend
Butterfly Pavilion
6252 W 104th AveWonderful to experience the butterflies or every size and color flying around you.
Chatfield Reservoir
South Platte Park and the Carson Nature Center
3000 W Carson DrNear Colorado Spring, Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Historic town. Visit a casino, tour a gold mine or take a ride on the Cripple creek narrow gauge railroad.
228 locals recommend
Cripple Creek
Near Colorado Spring, Manitou Springs, Garden of the Gods and Cave of the Winds. Historic town. Visit a casino, tour a gold mine or take a ride on the Cripple creek narrow gauge railroad.
Great town just down the road from Colorado Spring, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the winds, seven bridges trail and the Wolf center.
649 locals recommend
Manitou Springs
Great town just down the road from Colorado Spring, Garden of the Gods, Cave of the winds, seven bridges trail and the Wolf center.
Heading south be sure and visit. Great for hiking and enjoying nature.
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdHeading south be sure and visit. Great for hiking and enjoying nature.
Amazing experience near Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs
464 locals recommend
Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
100 Cave of the Winds RdAmazing experience near Garden of the Gods, Manitou Springs and Colorado Springs
Stunning views and hikes 14,115-foot fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Stunning views and hikes 14,115-foot fourteener is located in Pike National Forest, 12 miles west of downtown Colorado Springs
Mesa Verde National Park
Amazing cliff dwellings of the Pueblo people.
Just a couple miles away with trails, botanic gardens and concerts.
30 locals recommend
The Hudson Gardens & Event Center
6115 S Santa Fe DrJust a couple miles away with trails, botanic gardens and concerts.
Food scene
Shopping and restaurants, brewery where you can rent bikes, even Alamo where you can eat as you watch a movie. Here's the directory:
https://aspengrovecenter.com/pdfs/directoryMap.pdf
Aspen Grove
7301 S Santa Fe DrGreat shopping and dining. Farmers market in the summer.
Smokin Fins Restaurant
2575 Main StToast Fine Food & Coffee
2630 West Belleview AvenueYummy breakfasts
The Melting Pot
2707 Main StGreat brewery, food and they rent bicycles so you can ride to Carson nature center :)
124 locals recommend
Breckenridge Brewery
2920 Brewery LnGreat brewery, food and they rent bicycles so you can ride to Carson nature center :)
McKinners Pizza Bar
2389 Main StRomano's Pizzeria
5666 S Windermere StFantastic brick-oven pizza and all around great Italian food.
Ted's Montana Grill
11950 Bradburn BlvdBreakfast On Broadway
2901 S BroadwayOur favorite for breakfast or lunch!
Palenque Cocina Y Agaveria
2609 Main StreetYummy Mexican food!
One of our favorites great food and patio with lots of outdoor seating.
26 locals recommend
Cafe Terracotta
5649 S Curtice StOne of our favorites great food and patio with lots of outdoor seating.
Zaika Indian Cuisine
300 Nickel StGreat Indian food
Located by Aspen Grove shopping center. Great views from the patio and yummy food
14 locals recommend
Carboy Winery
6885 S Santa Fe DrLocated by Aspen Grove shopping center. Great views from the patio and yummy food
Breckenridge Brewery
2920 Brewery LnGreat brewery, food and you can rent bicycles.
Indulge Bistro & Wine Bar - SouthGlenn
6955 S York StAwesome wines and yummy food
Experience dining on wild game, steak & other exotic regional American specialties in a frontier-themed replica fort
61 locals recommend
The Fort
19192 CO-8Experience dining on wild game, steak & other exotic regional American specialties in a frontier-themed replica fort
Amazing brunch at Ellyngton's, tea in the eight story lobby or have a bite in the Ship's tavern
70 locals recommend
Brown Palace Hotel
321 17th StAmazing brunch at Ellyngton's, tea in the eight story lobby or have a bite in the Ship's tavern
YaYas Euro Bistro in Denver
8310 East Belleview AvenueGreat food, lovely atmosphere or patio dining.
Mi Cocina | Mexican Restaurant
1600 W Belleview AveGreat food and could drink their salsa!
Jakes Brew Bar
2530 Main StCraft beer bar and garden-no food :)
The French Press
15290 E Iliff AveYummy french food
Grande Station
2299 Main StreetGreat food in the neighborhood
Number Thirty Eight
New location on south Broadway
Neighborhoods
There's lots to eat, shop and do on Main Street. Here's a list of everything https://www.downtownlittleton.com/directory
Main Street
Main StreetThere's lots to eat, shop and do on Main Street. Here's a list of everything https://www.downtownlittleton.com/directory
Recreational marijuana
Native Roots Dispensary Tower
7050 Tower RdLucy Sky Cannabis Boutique
2215 E Mississippi AveThey also have a location on Federal
L'Eagle Services
380 Quivas StHerban Underground
70 BroadwayStar Buds DU Recreational Dispensary at E Evans Ave
1640 E Evans AveThe Green Solution Recreational Marijuana Dispensary
3318 S Federal BlvdSilver Stem Fine Cannabis Denver South Marijuana Dispensary
3702 W Quincy AveAscend Cannabis Co - Medical/Recreational Marijuana Dispensary
3555 S Yosemite StOnline ordering available
Trees Dispensary Englewood
5005 South Federal BoulevardLess than a mile from the house. Please check website for reviews
The Kind Room
1881 S BroadwaySightseeing
Black Hawk
Historic town with casinos
Historic Victorian town with casinos, spas, mining tours, famous opera house and gold panning.
77 locals recommend
Central City
Historic Victorian town with casinos, spas, mining tours, famous opera house and gold panning.
Great Victorian town from 1880 filled with shopping, restaurants and galleries. Skiing is great too.
596 locals recommend
Breckenridge
Great Victorian town from 1880 filled with shopping, restaurants and galleries. Skiing is great too.
About 45 minutes away and so much to do and see. Boulder is fun and funky and beautiful, surrounded by flatirons. So much to do the list is too long so click the link for the top 10
https://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/things-to-do/must-see-boulder/
414 locals recommend
Boulder
About 45 minutes away and so much to do and see. Boulder is fun and funky and beautiful, surrounded by flatirons. So much to do the list is too long so click the link for the top 10
https://www.bouldercoloradousa.com/things-to-do/must-see-boulder/
Just 30 minutes away to another great historic town from the 1850's. Don't miss Coors brewery too.
https://www.visitgolden.com/
384 locals recommend
Golden
Just 30 minutes away to another great historic town from the 1850's. Don't miss Coors brewery too.
https://www.visitgolden.com/
Opened in 1906, one of four mints in the country, with tours and gift shop.
115 locals recommend
Denver Mint
Opened in 1906, one of four mints in the country, with tours and gift shop.
Forney Museum of Transportation
4303 Brighton BlvdCool museum
Don't miss the vignettes upstairs. Then check out IMAX theater next door
1094 locals recommend
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado BlvdDon't miss the vignettes upstairs. Then check out IMAX theater next door
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
7711 E Academy BlvdIf you love aviation it's a must see.
Ski and Nature
First ski area to open every year and first ski area you hit on I-70. About an hour and a half from town.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com
293 locals recommend
Arapahoe Basin Ski Area
28194 US-6First ski area to open every year and first ski area you hit on I-70. About an hour and a half from town.
https://www.arapahoebasin.com
Popular ski resort about 2 hours from Denver. Don't miss the moonlight dine and ski
https://www.coppercolorado.com/
330 locals recommend
Copper Mountain
Popular ski resort about 2 hours from Denver. Don't miss the moonlight dine and ski
https://www.coppercolorado.com/
A delightful alpine village filled with wonderful shops, restaurants and galleries. Something fun to do in every season. We go to the blues, brews and bbq festival every year.
https://www.beavercreek.com/
80 locals recommend
Beaver Creek
A delightful alpine village filled with wonderful shops, restaurants and galleries. Something fun to do in every season. We go to the blues, brews and bbq festival every year.
https://www.beavercreek.com/
Voted number 1 ski resort in North America by USA Today readers. Less than 2 hours from town.
https://www.winterparkresort.com
116 locals recommend
Winter Park
Voted number 1 ski resort in North America by USA Today readers. Less than 2 hours from town.
https://www.winterparkresort.com
Well worth the drive! Less than 3 scenic hours from town. Enjoy pedestrian-friendly heated cobblestone streets, Vail Village is the perfect place to stroll after a summer mountain adventure or even for groups to bar hop at night. Plus free transportation will take you almost anywhere so you can leave the car once you arrive. Amazing restaurants, bars, shopping and galleries.
https://www.vail.com/
195 locals recommend
Vail
Well worth the drive! Less than 3 scenic hours from town. Enjoy pedestrian-friendly heated cobblestone streets, Vail Village is the perfect place to stroll after a summer mountain adventure or even for groups to bar hop at night. Plus free transportation will take you almost anywhere so you can leave the car once you arrive. Amazing restaurants, bars, shopping and galleries.
https://www.vail.com/
Art
Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave PkwyAmazing building and art!
Art District on Santa Fe
858 Santa Fe DrGreat galleries and Mexican food
Kirkland Museum of Fine & Decorative Art
1201 Bannock StFabulous retro art and furniture
40 West Arts District
6501 Teller StGreat art