Parker and Castle Rock are good sized cities that have everything you need.
Restaurants we love:
Dancing Noodle for great Thai food. 10841 S Crossroads Dr Unit 10 Parker CO 80134
Poulette French Bakery 19585 Hess Rd #107 Parker CO 80134
Fika Coffee House - 19559 Mainstreet Parker CO 80138
Adriana's Mexican Restaurant 7272 CO 86 Franktown CO 80116
Rocky Mountain Pizzeria 19523 Hess Rd Parker CO 80134
Downhill Brewing 18921 Plaza Dr Parker CO 80134
Outdoor Adventures:
Garden of the Gods, Pikes Peak and Cheyenne Mountain Zoo are must see attractions in Colorado Springs (1 hr drive South)
Castlewood Canyon State Park is 15 minutes away in Franktown CO
Rocky Mountain National Park and Estes Park (2 hr drive North)
Coor's Field (Colorado Rockies Baseball) and Downtown Denver (1 hr drive North)