Pamela's Guidebook
Food scene
Casa Mariachi
9771 S Parker RdVery good food and friendly staff. Great Margs too.
Hickory House
10335 S Parker RdVery good BBQ and family friendly atmosphere.
Dutch Bros Coffee
10365 S Parker RdGREAT Coffee and super friendly staff.
Indochine Cuisine
19751 MainstreetExcellent Asian food and super friendly staff.
Best coffee !! + view and wrap around porch!!! There is a smaller Fika location on Mainstreet downtown Parker. (Same good coffee)
21 locals recommend
Fika Coffee House
19559 MainstreetBest coffee !! + view and wrap around porch!!! There is a smaller Fika location on Mainstreet downtown Parker. (Same good coffee)
Iron Mule Brewery
514 Perry StSuper friendly brewery with awesome food trucks!
Opa Grill
18366 Lincoln AveEnglish Tealeaves
18551 MainstreetMOD Pizza
8225 S Chester StSightseeing
Great place to hike. Near Parker, quiet, less busy than other State Parks.
117 locals recommend
Castlewood Canyon State Park
2989 CO-83Great place to hike. Near Parker, quiet, less busy than other State Parks.
Mt. Evans Scenic Byway
Beautiful drive just West of Denver off I-70
Small town feel close to the foothills outside of Denver. Western vibe with a beautiful paved bike/walking trail along Clear Creek. Tubing and Kayaking in the warmer months. Great restaurants and Coors factory located here.
384 locals recommend
Golden
Small town feel close to the foothills outside of Denver. Western vibe with a beautiful paved bike/walking trail along Clear Creek. Tubing and Kayaking in the warmer months. Great restaurants and Coors factory located here.
Great place to visit especially if you are driving up to Mt. Evans. Colorado's own brand of pizza at Beau Jo's. A MUST visit restaurant. (Very busy during ski season!) Lots of shops with Colorado souvenirs.
164 locals recommend
Idaho Springs
Great place to visit especially if you are driving up to Mt. Evans. Colorado's own brand of pizza at Beau Jo's. A MUST visit restaurant. (Very busy during ski season!) Lots of shops with Colorado souvenirs.
Celestial Seasonings
4600 Sleepytime DrA very interesting factory tour near Boulder.
Beautiful hot springs pool in quiet setting near collegiate peaks. So beautiful and relaxing! You can sit in the river and enjoy the hot water as well!! Well worth the 2 and 1/2 hour drive on Hwy 285. Near the town of Buena Vista.
260 locals recommend
Mount Princeton Historic Bath House & Hot Springs
15870 Co Rd 162Beautiful hot springs pool in quiet setting near collegiate peaks. So beautiful and relaxing! You can sit in the river and enjoy the hot water as well!! Well worth the 2 and 1/2 hour drive on Hwy 285. Near the town of Buena Vista.
Beautiful Park 1 hour away. You can travel via Hwy 83 Parker Rd south for a more scenic route. ( to avoid busy Hwy I-25)
1169 locals recommend
Garden of the Gods Club and Resort
3320 Mesa RdBeautiful Park 1 hour away. You can travel via Hwy 83 Parker Rd south for a more scenic route. ( to avoid busy Hwy I-25)
Drive to the top of a 14,000 ft mountain!! Amazing view and brand new Visitor Center! Approx. 1 hour drive just west of Colorado Springs.
681 locals recommend
Pikes Peak Summit House
Drive to the top of a 14,000 ft mountain!! Amazing view and brand new Visitor Center! Approx. 1 hour drive just west of Colorado Springs.
City/town information
Small town -quaint with fun shops and restaurants to explore. Nice park for picnics. Holidays are extra special with parades and decorations galore!
20 locals recommend
Parker
Small town -quaint with fun shops and restaurants to explore. Nice park for picnics. Holidays are extra special with parades and decorations galore!
Shopping
Great big barn with small artisan booths! Super unique vintage and fun items!! Downtown Castle Rock is fun to explore too!!
The Barn Antiques and Specialty Shops
400 Third St