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Lakewood Heritage Center. Photo: Jared Winkler

Lakewood, Colorado

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Lakewood is a suburb that lies just west of Denver, spanning to the base of the Rocky Mountains. It’s a mostly commercial strip, with its “downtown” section in a modern shopping district known as Belmar.

The town resides at 5,518 feet of elevation in Jefferson County. In 2010 the recorded population was 142,980. Morrison lies to the west of Lakewood, Littleton to the south, Golden and Wheat Ridge to the north, and Denver to the east.

Main Attractions

Green Mountain View from Mt. Zion Lakewood CO
Green Mountain in Lakewood, Colo. Photo: Thomson200

Bear Creek Lake Park – Centered around a Bear Creek Reservoir, this city park features hiking, biking, boating and fishing. Overnight accommodations include camping, 3 cabins and 2 yurts.

Green Mountain – Rising high above town and the rest of the front range, Green Mountain makes a great place for day hikes and bike rides. Bring your dogs to this pet friendly park and enjoy the view from the top.

Recreation

Camping: Read about the camping near Lakewood and Red Rocks.

Accommodations



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Hotels and lodging:

  • Read about the best hotels in Lakewood.

Special Events

May – Trout Fishing Tournament – Up to 50 teams compete annual in mid May for cash prizes. It’s held at Bear Creek Reservoir in the foothills of Lakewood.

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A & D Motel, W Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO. Photo: Jerry Huddleston

Activities near Lakewood

Escape Rooms:

  • Conundrum Escape Rooms Lakewood
  • Golden Puzzle Room

Landmarks:

  • Dunafon Castle (14mi)

Made in Colorado:

  • Elevation Ketchup

Public Parks:

  • Bear Creek Lake Park
  • Crown Hill Lake
  • Green Mountain
  • Jefferson County Open Space

Restaurants:

  • Casa Bonita

Shopping:

  • Belmar Shopping District
  • Colorado Mills Mall

Towns:

  • Arvada (7mi)
  • Aurora (21mi)
  • Broomfield (15mi)
  • Denver (7mi)
  • Edgewater (4mi)
  • Englewood (9mi)
  • Glendale (12mi)
  • Golden (10mi)
  • Highlands Ranch (19mi)
  • Morrison (8mi)
  • Sheridan (7mi)
  • Westminster (10mi)
  • Wheat Ridge (4mi)

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