Guidebook for Conifer
Parks & Nature
Staunton State Park has wonderful hikes, picnic areas, and a couple of stunning mountain lakes. During the summer, you can enjoy trout fishing in a stocked lake at the entrance to the state park. Plan to pay for parking unless you have a Colorado state parks pass.
107 locals recommend
Staunton State Park
12102 South Elk Creek RoadStaunton State Park has wonderful hikes, picnic areas, and a couple of stunning mountain lakes. During the summer, you can enjoy trout fishing in a stocked lake at the entrance to the state park. Plan to pay for parking unless you have a Colorado state parks pass.
This gorgeous mountain lake is open in the summer for paddle boarding and summer sports. It's a great place to enjoy a picnic or walk around the lake. There are also numerous local restaurants within a mile of the lake.
In the winter - depending on the weather - it's open for ice skating. Rent ice skates there and enjoy hot chocolate between rounds! Plan to also enjoy intense sledding right by the lake while you're there!
158 locals recommend
Evergreen Lake
This gorgeous mountain lake is open in the summer for paddle boarding and summer sports. It's a great place to enjoy a picnic or walk around the lake. There are also numerous local restaurants within a mile of the lake.
In the winter - depending on the weather - it's open for ice skating. Rent ice skates there and enjoy hot chocolate between rounds! Plan to also enjoy intense sledding right by the lake while you're there!
Flying J Ranch is fantastic for hiking or mountain biking, weather permitting.
37 locals recommend
Flying J Ranch Park Trailhead
9661 County Hwy 73Flying J Ranch is fantastic for hiking or mountain biking, weather permitting.
This trail is usually more populated than the other hiking spots listed here because it's easy access for folks coming up from Denver. It is beautiful and a great spot for both hiking and mountain biking.
40 locals recommend
Meyer Ranch Park
10490 S Turkey Creek RdThis trail is usually more populated than the other hiking spots listed here because it's easy access for folks coming up from Denver. It is beautiful and a great spot for both hiking and mountain biking.
Arts & Culture
Enjoy a concert in the stunning Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado- just a 20-30 minute drive from the property.
1973 locals recommend
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda ParkwayEnjoy a concert in the stunning Red Rocks Amphitheatre in Morrison, Colorado- just a 20-30 minute drive from the property.
Food Scene
Scooters is a fantastic local BBQ joint. The owner and chef is from Texas, and it shows! We usually call ahead and order take-out as it's not far from the house, but you can certainly enjoy dinner there as well. This is the best take-out option from our house.
18 locals recommend
Scooter's Smokehouse & Grill
1416 US Hwy 285Scooters is a fantastic local BBQ joint. The owner and chef is from Texas, and it shows! We usually call ahead and order take-out as it's not far from the house, but you can certainly enjoy dinner there as well. This is the best take-out option from our house.
This higher end restaurant has delicious dinner options and a laid back atmosphere. The Bistro participates in Denver's restaurant week, and is truly delicious!
56 locals recommend
The Bistro
27376 Spruce LnThis higher end restaurant has delicious dinner options and a laid back atmosphere. The Bistro participates in Denver's restaurant week, and is truly delicious!
They have great pizza and sandwiches. It's a bit of a drive, but the food is fantastic.
The Pizza Joint
6941 County Hwy 73They have great pizza and sandwiches. It's a bit of a drive, but the food is fantastic.
This is a great local restaurant featuring American food and a full bar. On weekends, there is usually a wait so it's worth calling ahead.
37 locals recommend
Brooks Place Tavern
25577 Conifer RdThis is a great local restaurant featuring American food and a full bar. On weekends, there is usually a wait so it's worth calling ahead.
Entertainment & Activities
Castles and Kitchens, which operates out of Blue Mountain Kitchens, offers high end cooking lessons inspired by cities around the world. Bring your own wine and get ready to enjoy! The chefs are professional and fun, and the food won't disappoint!
Blue Mountain Kitchens, LLC
30403 Kitty DrCastles and Kitchens, which operates out of Blue Mountain Kitchens, offers high end cooking lessons inspired by cities around the world. Bring your own wine and get ready to enjoy! The chefs are professional and fun, and the food won't disappoint!
This local theater company usually has a play on weekends if you're interested!
6 locals recommend
Stagedoor Theatre
25797 Conifer RdThis local theater company usually has a play on weekends if you're interested!
Essentials
Safeway
27152 Main StThis Signature Safeway has everything you could ever need!
If you're into CrossFit, feel free to drop in for a workout! The schedule is on the website, and this is less than 15 minutes away.
CrossFit Conifer
25797 Conifer RdIf you're into CrossFit, feel free to drop in for a workout! The schedule is on the website, and this is less than 15 minutes away.
We have coffee at the house, but if you like a fresh Starbucks in the morning this isn't far from our house and includes a drive-through.
13 locals recommend
Starbucks
26724 Conifer Town Centre DriveWe have coffee at the house, but if you like a fresh Starbucks in the morning this isn't far from our house and includes a drive-through.
Taspens features everything from yoga classes to acupuncture and many things in between. They are well known throughout Colorado for their spa products, which are featured in the Denver airport.
Taspen's Store, Yoga Studio, Music & Healing Center & Dragonfly CBD
25797 Conifer RdTaspens features everything from yoga classes to acupuncture and many things in between. They are well known throughout Colorado for their spa products, which are featured in the Denver airport.
Drinks & Nightlife
This local bar is right on the 285 by our Richmond Hill Road exit. It's low-key, serves a variety of drinks, often features live music, and is kid friendly.
38 locals recommend
Snowpack Taproom & Kitchen
11863 Springs RdThis local bar is right on the 285 by our Richmond Hill Road exit. It's low-key, serves a variety of drinks, often features live music, and is kid friendly.