- Visit Buffalo Bill's Museum and Grave
- See the Buffalo at the Buffalo Herd Overlook (Evergreen) and The Barn at Evergreen Memorial Park (Conifer)
- Eat at the Coney Island Hot Dog Stand in Bailey
- Dinosaur Ridge has free self-guided tours
- Disc Golf with the Family in Bailey, Pine and Conifer (summer and spring)
- Dog Sledding at Snow Mountain Ranch (a little further away, but well worth the trip!)
- Rent boats, picnic, scenic walk at Evergreen Lake
- Gold Mines: Phoenix Gold Mine, Argo Gold Mine (both in Idaho Springs)
- Hiwan Homestead Museum
- Humphrey History Park & Museum
- Ice Skating at Pine Valley Ranch (FREE!)
- Ice Skating at Evergreen Lake
- Drive the Lariet Loop, connects the communities of Golden, Morrison, Lookout Mountain. 40 miles scenic circle
- Lookout Mountain Nature Center
- Visit Mother Cabrini Shrine and count the steps
- Stand on top of Mt. Evans and go fishing at Echo Lake ~ Mt. Evans Recreation Area (usually opens in May)
- Morrison's Natural History Museum
- Paddle Board Evergreen Lake, Lake Wellington, or Bear Creek Lake.
- Ride the Railroad in Georgetown (Opens May 2nd)
- Picnic on the stage at Red Rocks Amphitheatre. Read more.
- Visit the Sasquatch Outpost and Museum in Bailey
- South Park City in Fairplay - Restored 1880's Town
- Climbing and Hiking at Staunton State Park in Conifer has amazing views and hikes.
- Rafting our Colorado Rivers
- Ride Horses in Conifer
- Summit Lake Park The highest City Park in the nation
- Visit Tiny Town, in Morrison
- Shop Downtown Evergreen
- Zipline in Conifer, Idaho Springs
Have any other local places we should add to the list? Add a comment and we will start to research!
