Alderfer/Three Sisters Park – Excellent trails for hiking, mountain biking, and scenic views. Ideal for a half-day adventure.

Elk Meadow Park – Large open space with lots of trails for walking, running, biking, and wildlife viewing.

Maxwell Falls Lower Trail – One of the region’s favorite hikes, with waterfalls fed by spring snowmelt — often running strongly in June.

Evergreen Lake Trail – Scenic stroll around Evergreen Lake, great for sunrise/sunset walks or casual runs.

Golden Gate Canyon State Park

Just a short drive west of Evergreen, this is one of the best state parks for hiking, wildlife viewing, picnics, scenic drives, and camping in summer — a great day trip for nature lovers.

Lookout Mountain Park

Overlooks Golden and Denver with sweeping views, scenic picnic spots, and trails. Visit the Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave nearby and catch sunset views over the plains.

Rocky Mountain National Park — Classic alpine scenery, reservations required

Red Rocks Park & Amphitheater — drive the grounds to explore the famous rock formations or catch a summer concert

Woodhouse Spa - Golden – Features massages, facials, scrubs, couples treatments, and more.

Indian Hot Springs- Idaho Springs- Features natural hot springs in an ecclectic and historic mining town. Offers a unique experience.

Four Seasons Spa in Denver – High-end wellness services and premium ambiance.

Downtown Golden- Golden Colorado is a historic mining town with lots of quaint shops and restaurants. Highly recommend Woody's Woodfire Pizza and Golden Sweets. Coors Brewery also located in golden, tours require reservations.

Tennyson Street- Berkley- Just northwest of downtown Denver, Tennyson’s eclectic mix of storefronts, galleries, and restaurants offers visitors more than just a shopping destination.

Downtown Breckenridge- Vibrant mountain town at the foot of Breckenridge ski area. Featuring a large variety of stores and restaurants. Also many hiking and mountain biking opportunities available in Breckinridge.