1. Destinations
  2. >
  3. United States
  4. >
  5. Colorado
  6. >
  7. Adams County
  8. >
  9. Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
  10. >
  11. Nearby attractions

18 Attractions to Explore Near Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

41a76e11-1a2d-4eec-8c2e-74a8f06730b2
2c7dbfe8-b694-4bc4-a4b5-b5d2a8eb7d13
98b00569-aa5f-473a-9812-d7e917fd747f
87c4ecd7-36b4-426f-a742-1bb700ffdb3c

Top Activities Near Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Filter By Date
//
Sort By
Vector image of nearby attractions

Attractions & Activities Near You

Checkout attractions and activities near your current location

All attractions near Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

41a76e11-1a2d-4eec-8c2e-74a8f06730b2
Lake LadoraA beautful lake located in the heart of Colorado. It surrounds a trail and also fishing is possible here. It is also a famous picnic area too.
2c7dbfe8-b694-4bc4-a4b5-b5d2a8eb7d13
First Creek Dog ParkThe First Creek Dog Park is an off-leash dog park in Commerce City, Colorado. It is quite a ways out of town, but there is a large piece of open ground nearby where vehicles can be parked. There are no admission fees or memberships required to use this off-leash facility. It is one of the iconic location where your dogs are free to enjoy the nature.
98b00569-aa5f-473a-9812-d7e917fd747f
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife RefugeA majestic 15,988-acre National Wildlife Refuge located adjacent to Commerce City, Colorado. The refuge is on the grounds of the former Rocky Mountain Arsenal, a United States Army chemical weapons manufacturing facility. The site was designated a national wildlife refuge in 1992 by the United States Congress. More than 330 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge, including raptors, deer, raccoons, coyotes, white pelicans, black-footed ferrets, black-tailed prairie dogs, and bison.
87c4ecd7-36b4-426f-a742-1bb700ffdb3c
Bluff Lake Nature CenterA beautiful and wild 123-acre wildlife refuge and environmental education center in Denver, Colorado, located along Sand Creek on the eastern edge of the former Stapleton International Airport. It consists of a variety of native habitats including wetlands, short-grass prairie, a riparian zone and wetland woodland. it is free and open to the public, serving a role as unplanned open space for children and families in the nearby neighborhoods.
45eb2365-0dfe-4082-982a-d5512d14d1db
Sand Creek Sand Creek is a 14.6-mile-long tributary that flows into the South Platte River near Commerce City, Colorado. From its source in unincorporated Arapahoe County, it flows through Aurora and Denver before joining the South Platte in Adams County. its banks are very vast and also it provides so many oppetrunites for leisure activities.
08f45316-39b9-4db0-9236-e0502382501b
Stanley MarketplaceThe Stanely Marketplace is a mixed-use urban marketplace with a variety of retail options, including boutiques, gift shops, food and beverage, a chocolatier, and a cutting-edge zero-waste market. It is not just for shopping. It's also for working out, dining, gathering with friends, accessing local services and going about life in a community
40b5c6d3-5602-49b0-842c-689290906767
High Line Canal TrailThe High Line Canal (HLC) is a man-made waterway, used for irrigation and recreation, that serves the Denver-Aurora metropolitan area. The trail along the High Line Canal meanders 71 miles across the Denver area, offering places to hike, bike, jog and ride horses.
002d93b1-0b91-4df6-b6b9-6d0806f1eace
Centennial House MuseumCentennial House, is a historic house in Aurora, Colorado that now serves as a museum. It is open for tour by the Aurora Historical Society on the second Sunday of the month in the summer season. it is one of the iconic attraction in this area and also a popular attraction.
20f23fbc-14dc-4e38-b8c7-fcb08050f2de
Carpenter ParkA beautiful park with lots of space and fun. The ground is padded track so no woodchips, sand, or gravel in your shoes or sandals. It is one of the iconic attraction in this area and also there are so may=ny things to see and do.
e3d8f84a-ce39-4417-a1fd-7b1d1c136fcb
High Line Canal TrailThe High Line Canal Trail is a popular stretch of path through Denver's southside suburbs, winding for 71 miles between Aurora and Roxborough State Park. The trail is owned and operated by Denver Water and follows the canal that keeps Denver watered. The trail passes through many parks, each of which offer different amenities.The trail is paved in Denver and Aurora but has a natural surface in South Suburban, Highlands Ranch, Chatfield, Cherry Hill and Greenwood Village.
44f12684-8a50-409c-b8b3-a5bf4053e630
East Colfax AvenueColfax Avenue is the longest commercial street in the U.S.A. Today, the street is lined with an eclectic mix of eateries, bars, brewpubs and shops, as well as entertainment and live music venues.
bc153d7f-efa4-4ffa-9ea8-55a8039d96f2
Berry Patch FarmsThe Berry Patch is a small scale, diversified, sustainable family farm in Stephentown, NY, that raises berries, vegetables, and cut flowers
fdc549c4-742c-44ac-b3b4-b4ae3c06231c
Barr LakeA beautiful lake located in the heart of Adams and has a 2175 acre park which has 12 milesof trails, including an 8.8-mile trail that circles Barr Lake. Fishing and boating are allowed in the northern half of the park. he park is popular with birders; over 350 species have been observed. Barr Lake is fed by the Burlington Ditch, which is diverted from the South Platte River.
d06009b5-bff7-4d5e-9447-1e5561388021
Del Mar ParkA beautiful lush nine-acre park featuring an outdoor basketball court, amphitheater, roller hockey rink, children’s play area, horseshoe pits, and two great barbecue and picnic areas. It is also the home of a soft-court tennis complex. Walking past the hockey rink you will come upon a dog park area that is fenced and separated for large and small dogs.
f328d94a-4167-41f8-9f82-6073880e6f3b
National Western Stock ShowIt is the nation's premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world. Enjoy rodeos featuring top-notch bull riders, horse shows, livestock competitions and auctions. As one of Colorado’s preeminent tourist destinations, the NWSS takes place every January for 16 days.
1c1941c6-329e-4a44-bd83-f01990badb4c
Forney Museum of TransportationThe Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of more than 600 artifacts relating to historical transportation.Discover steam locomotives, vintage planes, even sleighs and bicycles. Learn about the inventors behind different forms of transportation, and see iconic pieces from America’s past.
3157ab44-bfce-4d21-aad7-cd0b8e77031e
Barr Lake State ParkBarr Lake State Park has been known as a premier bird-watching area. A trail circles the lake, offering prime wildlife viewing and lots of fishing access.Fishing and boating are allowed in the northern half of the park. The southern half is a wildlife refuge, with several wildlife viewing stations and a nature center.
97f14f04-405b-4935-a593-9fd14c6ce326
Denver Museum of Nature & ScienceThe Denver Museum of Nature & Science is a municipal natural history and science museum in Denver, Colorado. It is a resource for informal science education in the Rocky Mountain region. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help museum visitors learn about the natural history of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The 716,000-square-foot building houses more than one million objects in its collections including natural history and anthropological materials.

Map of attractions near Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge


Top hotels near Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge


Know more about Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

1fcd1872-1641-4d4b-b6e0-df10bc87bd28
Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge
A vast National Wildlife Refuge located adjacent to Commerce City, Colorado, which is nearly 17,000 acres, making it one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the United States. It consists of open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands, and woodlands. More than 330 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge, including raptors, deer, raccoons, coyotes, white pelicans, black-footed ferrets, black-tailed prairie dogs, and bison. It is an iconic location with national importance.
Sign In To Continue...
Share : undefined

Download Travalour
travalour-logo
Download our app to discover & explore destinations and to meet travellers around the world
get-it-on-google-play