The Top 8 Attractions around Denver
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Denver. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Denver is a region where 8
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 15, 2025
Ruins along Elder's Run Trail
Highlight • Historical Site
These ruins of an old home are an interesting landmark along the Elder's Run Trail. They are what remains of a home and springhouse that were built in the 1930s, but torn down about 30 years later.
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Keller's Covered Bridge
Highlight • Bridge
Keller's Covered Bridge is a historic gem spanning Cocalico Creek. This covered bridge, listed on the US National Register of Historic Places, offers cyclists a picturesque ride through history.
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Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
Highlight • Natural
The Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area spreads over approximately 6,000 acres and is home to waterfowl, grassland-nesting birds, and wetland-dependent animals. A great display of nature is the annual snow …
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Middle Creek Reservoir
Highlight • Lake
Middle Creek Reservoir is a 369-acre lake within the Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area. Swimming is not permitted, but this scenic lake is popular for fishing and kayaking.
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Adamstown Ridge
Highlight • Forest
A small swath of forest sits north of Adamstown. The Horse-Shoe Trail passes by Boulder Ridge Retreat, a private retreat where you can ask to fill up water at the fountains.
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Cocalico Creek
Highlight • River
Cross over Cocalico Creek, a 27.2-mile-long tributary of the Conestoga River. The name originates from the Lenape language, meaning "snake dens".
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View of Middle Creek Reservoir
Highlight • Viewpoint
Take a quick jaunt up Explorer Trail to get views of the Middle Creek Reservoir. This body of water was created by a dam in the early 1970s.
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Willow Point Trail
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Short trail accessible to wheelchair or stroller.
It will lead you to the Willow point where you can observe the north goose migration.
It will lead you to the Willow point where you can observe the north goose migration.
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