Penrose, ColoradoBrush Hollow DamChrist Episcopal ChurchBeaver Creek Wilderness Study AreaFremont PeakAiken Canyon PreserveFlorence Pioneer Museum
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Penrose

Penrose is a town in Fremont district, Colorado, United States of about 3,582 people. Within 50 km by road there are 95 places to visit: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage and 20 museums. The must-see places are Brush Hollow Dam, Christ Episcopal Church and First Presbyterian Church.

38.4250° N, 105.0228° WPop. 3,582

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Within 30 km15 places
Within 50 km95
Must-see101
Notable167
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Brush Hollow Dam, dam near Penrose
Must-see

Brush Hollow Dam

Dam · 6 km

Christ Episcopal Church, church near Penrose
Must-see

Christ Episcopal Church

Church · 24 km

First Presbyterian Church, church near Penrose
Must-see

First Presbyterian Church

Church · 24 km

Places near Penrose by type

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One day from Penrose

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:06 pm

114 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Penrose
  2. Brush Hollow Damdam · 45 min
  3. Christ Episcopal Churchchurch · 30 min
  4. Fremont Peakpeak · 1 hrs
  5. Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Areanature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Aiken Canyon Preservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Penrose
Today’s loopPenroseStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Penrose?

Brush Hollow Dam (dam, about 6 km), Christ Episcopal Church (church, about 24 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 24 km), Colorado Prison Museum (museum, about 25 km), Skyline Drive (church, about 25 km), Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Area (nature spot, about 27 km).

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

95 places on Spotwander: 36 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 forts & heritage, 20 museums, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 6 wildlife, forests & gardens.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Penrose?

Fremont Peak, about 29 km by road; Royal Gorge Overlook (30 km) is next.

Which is the nearest fort to Penrose?

James N. Carlile House, about 48 km by road; Allen J. Beaumont House (49 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Penrose?

Start in Penrose, visit Brush Hollow Dam, then Christ Episcopal Church, then Fremont Peak, then Beaver Creek Wilderness Study Area, then Aiken Canyon Preserve, and drive back — about 114 km by road in all.