There are many great museums in the Denver area including the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, Denver Art Museum, Vehicle Vault in Parker, and others. The Denver Zoo, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, or Denver Aquarium, while not technically museums, are also great experiences.
There are hundreds of hiking trails in Colorado, many of which don't require a long drive on mountain roads, such as Castlewood Canyon. We highly recommend checking one out if you are looking for a classic Colorado experience. Be sure to drink plenty of water to help with the high altitude.
There are several great golf courses in the Denver Metro area and Castle Rock, including Plum Creek Golf Club which is right next to our wedding venue. Many courses have rental clubs available and we recommend that you request them when booking a tee time.
Our favorite Mexican restaurant in Colorado with locations in Castle Rock, Parker, Denver Tech Center, and Downtown Denver. We highly recommend making a reservation. The fajitas are our go to order (topped with Colorado green chili).
If you are in the mood for some pizza, this is our all time favorite spot. They offer wood-fired Neapolitan pizzas along with a selection of other Italian inspired dishes.
With many locations across Colorado, Nana's is a great spot for dim sum and dumplings. They can be very busy depending on the time and day and only take reservations for parties of 6 or more. We recommend joining the wait list in advance either online or by phone unless you are planning to go with a larger group.
Perhaps the best ice cream in the state. A must try if you are staying in or visiting Parker. The peanut butter blast is a family favorite.