Somah’s MAGICAL Guidebook

Somah
Somah’s MAGICAL Guidebook

Outdoor Adventures

These are some of my favorite state parks, local hikes or bike rides, restaurants & activities.
In Castle Rock: Walk up the 200 steps and check out the spectacular views. Walk down the steps or take the zigzag Trail. Check out the outdoor amphitheater for live performances while you’re here. Lots of hiking and mountain biking trails that go for miles connecting multiple areas. Picnic shelters and indoor activities year-round for families.
8 Einheimische empfehlen
Mini Incline
1375 W Plum Creek Pkwy
8 Einheimische empfehlen
In Castle Rock: Walk up the 200 steps and check out the spectacular views. Walk down the steps or take the zigzag Trail. Check out the outdoor amphitheater for live performances while you’re here. Lots of hiking and mountain biking trails that go for miles connecting multiple areas. Picnic shelters and indoor activities year-round for families.
I love to paddleboard! If you search looking for “Colorado Watersports”, you can rent a paddleboard if that’s your jam. Or walk or ride a bicycle around the huge reservoir
Chatfield State Park
I love to paddleboard! If you search looking for “Colorado Watersports”, you can rent a paddleboard if that’s your jam. Or walk or ride a bicycle around the huge reservoir
Its the peak that sits directly behind Red Rocks Amphitheater, and offers spectacular views of Denver. It's approx 2-3 hour hike, depending on hiker. Moderate to advanced. Can be shortened.\ BRING WATER!
Mount Morrison
Its the peak that sits directly behind Red Rocks Amphitheater, and offers spectacular views of Denver. It's approx 2-3 hour hike, depending on hiker. Moderate to advanced. Can be shortened.\ BRING WATER!
Winter park and Mary Jane are Somah’s favorite ‘close to the Front Range’ hotspot. Skiing is awesome, the tubing is wonderful and if you keep going west you can connect with Hot Springs as well as snowmobile action in Grand Lake.. And you get to avoid the Eisenhower tunnel traffic!
130 Einheimische empfehlen
Fraser Tubing Hill
455 Co Rd 72
130 Einheimische empfehlen
Winter park and Mary Jane are Somah’s favorite ‘close to the Front Range’ hotspot. Skiing is awesome, the tubing is wonderful and if you keep going west you can connect with Hot Springs as well as snowmobile action in Grand Lake.. And you get to avoid the Eisenhower tunnel traffic!
HERE at LaunchPad: You can access the back part of the trail from the parking lot of the Launch Pad! Or you can walk/drive to the “trailhead” a short distance away. Fabulous “forest style” hikes from your door: 10 minute loop 23 minute loop 75 minute loop
Metzler Family Open Space Parking and Trailhead
HERE at LaunchPad: You can access the back part of the trail from the parking lot of the Launch Pad! Or you can walk/drive to the “trailhead” a short distance away. Fabulous “forest style” hikes from your door: 10 minute loop 23 minute loop 75 minute loop

Food scene

Castle Rock: A favorite place to meet for afternoon happy hour, weekend brunch or a romantic dinner. It sits by the river, has a light sexy vibe and all of the food is sourced locally from amazing Colorado farmers!
Tribe at Riverwalk
Castle Rock: A favorite place to meet for afternoon happy hour, weekend brunch or a romantic dinner. It sits by the river, has a light sexy vibe and all of the food is sourced locally from amazing Colorado farmers!
Castle Rock: Super fun experience anytime of day. There can be a wait for weekend brunch. Get there put your name in and walk around. It’s spectacular. In the warmer months the windows are open. You see the river. The vibe is light. Sporting events are played. The food is sourced locally from amazing Colorado farmers. One of my FAVORITE spots.
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Great Divide Brewery & Roadhouse
215 Wilcox St
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Castle Rock: Super fun experience anytime of day. There can be a wait for weekend brunch. Get there put your name in and walk around. It’s spectacular. In the warmer months the windows are open. You see the river. The vibe is light. Sporting events are played. The food is sourced locally from amazing Colorado farmers. One of my FAVORITE spots.
My favorite local grocery store.
Natural Grocers
4510 Trail Boss Dr
My favorite local grocery store.
Great mainstream healthy options with a local twist. Food grab & go ready-made options available .
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Sprouts Farmers Market
5650 Allen Way
13 Einheimische empfehlen
Great mainstream healthy options with a local twist. Food grab & go ready-made options available .
Fantastic large grocery store all the regular stuff with a fantastic organic section known as the “simple truth”. About 10 minutes away
15 Einheimische empfehlen
King Soopers
5544 Promenade Pkwy
15 Einheimische empfehlen
Fantastic large grocery store all the regular stuff with a fantastic organic section known as the “simple truth”. About 10 minutes away
MORRISON- Red Rocks: Always a reliable place for good food and local people watching. Brunch with Bloody Marys or Mimosas?! Yes!! A beautiful drive into an adorable mountain town. Stay for a few hours.. Are you here for a Red Rocks concert? Morrison is where you’ll be headed. Want to get up have brunch and then go explore the mountains let this place be your first stop.
25 Einheimische empfehlen
The Cow An Eatery
316 Bear Creek Ave
25 Einheimische empfehlen
MORRISON- Red Rocks: Always a reliable place for good food and local people watching. Brunch with Bloody Marys or Mimosas?! Yes!! A beautiful drive into an adorable mountain town. Stay for a few hours.. Are you here for a Red Rocks concert? Morrison is where you’ll be headed. Want to get up have brunch and then go explore the mountains let this place be your first stop.
An absolute favorite in the Denver area. Fun, chic menu with local farmers and local meats. If you are a foodie? This is your DENVER place!
515 Einheimische empfehlen
Root Down
1600 W 33rd Ave
515 Einheimische empfehlen
An absolute favorite in the Denver area. Fun, chic menu with local farmers and local meats. If you are a foodie? This is your DENVER place!
DENVER: If you enjoy vegetarian food this is an absolute must! Fun vibe and always busy. Downtown near the capital.
356 Einheimische empfehlen
City O' City
206 E 13th Ave
356 Einheimische empfehlen
DENVER: If you enjoy vegetarian food this is an absolute must! Fun vibe and always busy. Downtown near the capital.
In Castle Rock: After traveling to India over 20 times and taking groups on spiritual adventures, this is my absolute favorite Indian restaurant south of Denver! Let them know that Somah sent you 🫶🏽
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Tamarind Indian Cuisine
514 Perry St
7 Einheimische empfehlen
In Castle Rock: After traveling to India over 20 times and taking groups on spiritual adventures, this is my absolute favorite Indian restaurant south of Denver! Let them know that Somah sent you 🫶🏽

Music venue

A worldly recognized amphitheater, a favorite among performing musicians. The Beatles played here August 1964
A great place to run stairs in the morning or catch a 'live' yoga class. Summer's they have big screen movie night.. Go to their site online and see what's happening.
1973 Einheimische empfehlen
Red Rocks amphitheater
18300 West Alameda Parkway
1973 Einheimische empfehlen
A great place to run stairs in the morning or catch a 'live' yoga class. Summer's they have big screen movie night.. Go to their site online and see what's happening.

Local art

If you’re here for a first Friday Art Walk, this is a must! The street becomes alive with all types of people. There are food vendors, musical expressions and tons of art. Families, friends.. lovers, yes! Have fun! Not here for first Friday? Go check it out anyway the Art district is spectacular!
Go early!
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Art District on Santa Fe
858 Santa Fe Dr
69 Einheimische empfehlen
Go early!

Fun things to do!

Somah fills you in on some of their favorite activities as a couple or with friends and family.
A crazy fun time that includes throwing axes and alcohol?! 
7 Einheimische empfehlen
Axe Whooping - Axtwerfen Denver Co
437 Broadway
7 Einheimische empfehlen
A crazy fun time that includes throwing axes and alcohol?! 
DENVER: A fantastic place to eat, perhaps learn to swing dance or even hear poetry slam competitions! Often there’s a historic PalmReader.. ready to tell you about your future for a fee.
72 Einheimische empfehlen
Mercury Cafe
2199 California St
72 Einheimische empfehlen
DENVER: A fantastic place to eat, perhaps learn to swing dance or even hear poetry slam competitions! Often there’s a historic PalmReader.. ready to tell you about your future for a fee.
NW of Castle Rock, south of Highlands Ranch: Go kart fun!! They offer family specials on Tuesdays. We’ve had some fun birthday parties there for sure!
9 Einheimische empfehlen
K1 Speed
8034 Midway Dr
9 Einheimische empfehlen
NW of Castle Rock, south of Highlands Ranch: Go kart fun!! They offer family specials on Tuesdays. We’ve had some fun birthday parties there for sure!
DENVER: It’s currently closed for renovation . In the warmer months have fun and rent scooters while zipping around the area. In the winter time? Take a horse drawn carriage. Lots of restaurants and fun shopping available for a group or a romantic walk. about 21-24 minute drive from the Launch Pad.
870 Einheimische empfehlen
16th Street Mall
16th Street Mall
870 Einheimische empfehlen
DENVER: It’s currently closed for renovation . In the warmer months have fun and rent scooters while zipping around the area. In the winter time? Take a horse drawn carriage. Lots of restaurants and fun shopping available for a group or a romantic walk. about 21-24 minute drive from the Launch Pad.
DENVER: A historically fantastic updated children’s museum. Kids 1 - 108!
Children's Museum Drive
Children's Museum Drive
DENVER: A historically fantastic updated children’s museum. Kids 1 - 108!
DENVER: Wonderfully magical.. a fascinating experience for kids of all ages!
492 Einheimische empfehlen
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water St
492 Einheimische empfehlen
DENVER: Wonderfully magical.. a fascinating experience for kids of all ages!
DENVER: Local and global findings. Make time for the planetarium if you can. Somah’s oldest son has rare find rocks featured here in an exhibit. Nico Jackson
1094 Einheimische empfehlen
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
2001 Colorado Blvd
1094 Einheimische empfehlen
DENVER: Local and global findings. Make time for the planetarium if you can. Somah’s oldest son has rare find rocks featured here in an exhibit. Nico Jackson
This is where Somah learned to play golf! It’s a gorgeous course and her youngest son used to work in the outdoor service and now is inside at the restaurant. They have clubs for rental and often live music in the evenings. Check out the couples wine and dine events!
6 Einheimische empfehlen
Plum Creek Golf Club
331 Players Club Dr
6 Einheimische empfehlen
This is where Somah learned to play golf! It’s a gorgeous course and her youngest son used to work in the outdoor service and now is inside at the restaurant. They have clubs for rental and often live music in the evenings. Check out the couples wine and dine events!
Castle Rock: Every Wednesday throughout the summer live jazz takes place 6-8pm FREE… in a relaxed, open family environment. And picnic baskets are encouraged! If no events are happening there’s a lovely park, walking trails, brooke to sit and ponder life by, and ample spaces to have your own family picnic. Summertime also boasts a fabulous farmers market nearby .
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Festival Park
300 2nd St
14 Einheimische empfehlen
Castle Rock: Every Wednesday throughout the summer live jazz takes place 6-8pm FREE… in a relaxed, open family environment. And picnic baskets are encouraged! If no events are happening there’s a lovely park, walking trails, brooke to sit and ponder life by, and ample spaces to have your own family picnic. Summertime also boasts a fabulous farmers market nearby .
The location that the Launch Pad resides. These are photos of the model. The Launch Pad is currently undergoing upgrades.
Echo Ridge Apartments
The location that the Launch Pad resides. These are photos of the model. The Launch Pad is currently undergoing upgrades.
Before outdoor outlets were popular, this was one of the first opened. People would drive far and wide from all over Colorado to come to the “Castle Rock outlet stores”. The holidays are in full festivities. There’s something for everyone. And generally, you can count on a sunny day in Colorado. 😎
134 Einheimische empfehlen
Outlets at Castle Rock
5050 Factory Shops Blvd
134 Einheimische empfehlen
Before outdoor outlets were popular, this was one of the first opened. People would drive far and wide from all over Colorado to come to the “Castle Rock outlet stores”. The holidays are in full festivities. There’s something for everyone. And generally, you can count on a sunny day in Colorado. 😎
Castle Rock: Because you can always use a local “newly updated” library. And who doesn’t love a good story time?!
Douglas County Libraries - Philip & Jerry Miller Library
Castle Rock: Because you can always use a local “newly updated” library. And who doesn’t love a good story time?!

Urgent Care/Hospitals

Local urgent care and hospital centers
Excellent emergency room hospital in Castle Rock. If you need something more serious, I would go to Sky Ridge (also in this guidebook) I will also put an urgent care in the guidebook. If you want to avoid the emergency room.
Castle Rock Adventist Hospital
2350 Meadows Blvd
Excellent emergency room hospital in Castle Rock. If you need something more serious, I would go to Sky Ridge (also in this guidebook) I will also put an urgent care in the guidebook. If you want to avoid the emergency room.
This is the nearest major emergency trauma facility. There is a local Castle Rock Adventist Hospital that I will list in the guidebook And there’s also a local urgent care center for less emergencies that I will list in the guidebook
Sky Ridge Medical Center
This is the nearest major emergency trauma facility. There is a local Castle Rock Adventist Hospital that I will list in the guidebook And there’s also a local urgent care center for less emergencies that I will list in the guidebook
Extremely close urgent care center; connected to the UCHealth system. It’s less than five minutes away. If you seek serious emergency care, check out Castle Rock, Adventist Hospital, and Skyridge medical facility; both listed in the guidebook.
UCHealth Urgent Care - Castle Rock
Extremely close urgent care center; connected to the UCHealth system. It’s less than five minutes away. If you seek serious emergency care, check out Castle Rock, Adventist Hospital, and Skyridge medical facility; both listed in the guidebook.