Denver district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Arvada

Arvada is a city in Denver district, Colorado, United States, home to about 115,368 people. Within 50 km by road there are 112 places to visit — 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 20 museums. The must-see places are Lake Rhoda (4 km), Hackberry Park (4 km) and Lakeside Amusement Park (5 km).

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Arvada at a glance

Location
Denver district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 115,368
Coordinates
39.8028° N, 105.0875° W
Places within 50 km
112 (112 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Arvada

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Arvada: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Arvada

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Arvada. The closest is North Table Mountain (12 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Arvada

27 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Arvada. The closest is Lake Rhoda (4 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Arvada

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Arvada. The closest is Downtown Aquarium (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Arvada

22 museums within 100 km of Arvada. The closest is Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Arvada

20 parks within 100 km of Arvada. The closest is Hackberry Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Arvada

14 churches within 100 km of Arvada. The closest is St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel (9 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Arvada

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 40 km on the road.

  1. Start in Arvada
  2. 9 km Sloan's Lake · lake, Denver
  3. 5 km Lakeside Amusement Park · park, Jefferson
  4. 1 km Lake Rhoda · lake, Jefferson
  5. 8 km Hackberry Park · park, Jefferson
  6. 8 km Hills of Standley Lake Park · hill, Jefferson
  7. 9 km Back to Arvada

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How to reach Arvada

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    Within 15 km of Arvada

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Arvada by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints17103North Table Mountain (12 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1027Lake Rhoda (4 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1924Downtown Aquarium (11 km)
    Museums2022Museum of Contemporary Art Denver (11 km)
    Parks1720Hackberry Park (4 km)
    Other attractions1415Casa Bonita (9 km)
    Churches1114St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel (9 km)
    Forts & heritage34Civil War Monument (14 km)
    Temples11Sidewinder (11 km)
    Waterfalls01Fern Falls (97 km)

    Arvada: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Arvada?

    Lake Rhoda (lake, about 4 km), Hackberry Park (park, about 4 km), Lakeside Amusement Park (park, about 5 km), Casa Bonita (attraction, about 9 km), Sloan's Lake (lake, about 9 km), Hills of Standley Lake Park (hill, about 9 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Arvada?

    112 places on Spotwander: 17 hill stations & viewpoints, 10 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 20 museums, 17 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Arvada?

    North Table Mountain, about 12 km by road; South Table Mountain (15 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Arvada?

    Lake Rhoda, about 4 km by road; Sloan's Lake (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Arvada?

    Downtown Aquarium, about 11 km by road; Butterfly Pavilion (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Arvada?

    Start in Arvada, visit Sloan's Lake, then Lakeside Amusement Park, then Lake Rhoda, then Hackberry Park, then Hills of Standley Lake Park, and drive back — about 40 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Arvada?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for museums.

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