Arapahoe district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Centennial

Centennial is a city in Arapahoe district, Colorado, United States, home to about 109,741 people. Within 50 km by road there are 137 places to visit — 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 19 museums and 14 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Denver Colorado Temple (10 km), Cherry Creek Dam (10 km) and Rueter-Hess Reservoir (14 km).

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Centennial at a glance

Location
Arapahoe district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 109,741
Coordinates
39.5792° N, 104.8769° W
Places within 50 km
137 (92 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums

Top places to visit near Centennial

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Centennial

46 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Centennial. The closest is Lateral Hazard (7 km); the best-known is Bayou Gulch Open Space (23 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Centennial

35 parks within 100 km of Centennial. The closest is George M. Wallace Park (7 km); the best-known is Grant - Frontier Park (18 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Centennial

27 museums within 100 km of Centennial. The closest is Madden Museum Of Art (3 km); the best-known is Museum of Outdoor Arts (17 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Centennial

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Centennial. The closest is Arapahoe Road Trailhead at Cherry Creek (7 km); the best-known is Denver Botanic Gardens (23 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Centennial

23 churches within 100 km of Centennial. The closest is Church of Christ of Cherry Vista (6 km); the best-known is Denver Colorado Temple (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Centennial

20 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Centennial. The closest is Arapahoe Lake Dam (4 km); the best-known is Cherry Creek Dam (10 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Centennial

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 72 km on the road.

  1. Start in Centennial
  2. 10 km Cherry Creek Dam · dam, Arapahoe
  3. 12 km Evans Chapel · church, Denver
  4. 5 km Museum of Outdoor Arts · museum, Arapahoe
  5. 12 km Denver Colorado Temple · church, Arapahoe
  6. 19 km Rueter-Hess Reservoir · reservoir, Douglas
  7. 14 km Back to Centennial

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    Within 15 km of Centennial

    15–50 km — half-day trips

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Centennial by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints1346Lateral Hazard (7 km)
    Parks3135George M. Wallace Park (7 km)
    Museums1927Madden Museum Of Art (3 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1426Arapahoe Road Trailhead at Cherry Creek (7 km)
    Churches1723Church of Christ of Cherry Vista (6 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1120Arapahoe Lake Dam (4 km)
    Other attractions1414Homeless Jesus (25 km)
    Forts & heritage1111Schweiger Ranch (9 km)
    Waterfalls34Seven Falls Colorado Springs (6 km)
    Temples33Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies (5 km)
    Beaches & coast11Beach (No Swim) (10 km)
    Caves01Cave of the Winds (98 km)

    Centennial: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Centennial?

    Denver Colorado Temple (church, about 10 km), Cherry Creek Dam (dam, about 10 km), Rueter-Hess Reservoir (reservoir, about 14 km), Evans Chapel (church, about 16 km), Museum of Outdoor Arts (museum, about 17 km), Grant - Frontier Park (park, about 18 km).

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

    137 places on Spotwander: 13 hill stations & viewpoints, 31 parks, 19 museums, 14 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Centennial?

    Lateral Hazard, about 7 km by road; 17 Mile Farm House (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Centennial?

    George M. Wallace Park, about 7 km by road; Eastmoor Park (9 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Centennial?

    Madden Museum Of Art, about 3 km by road; Cherry Creek School House Museum And Melvin School Museum (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Centennial?

    Start in Centennial, visit Cherry Creek Dam, then Evans Chapel, then Museum of Outdoor Arts, then Denver Colorado Temple, then Rueter-Hess Reservoir, and drive back — about 72 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Centennial?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and museums.

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    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Centennial’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.