Arapahoe district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Stonegate

Stonegate is a town in Arapahoe district, Colorado, United States, home to about 8,962 people. Within 50 km by road there are 141 places to visit — 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 22 museums and 12 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Rueter-Hess Reservoir (7 km), Bayou Gulch Open Space (14 km) and Cherry Creek Dam (18 km).

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Stonegate, Colorado
Stonegate, Arapahoe district, Colorado, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Stonegate at a glance

Location
Arapahoe district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 8,962
Coordinates
39.5308° N, 104.8039° W
Places within 50 km
141 (75 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 Stonegate

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Stonegate

41 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Stonegate. The closest is 17 Mile Farm House (5 km); the best-known is Bayou Gulch Open Space (14 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Parks near Stonegate

38 parks within 100 km of Stonegate. The closest is George M. Wallace Park (16 km); the best-known is Ridgeline Open Space (23 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Museums near Stonegate

33 museums within 100 km of Stonegate. The closest is Cherry Creek School House Museum And Melvin School Museum (13 km); the best-known is Museum of Outdoor Arts (27 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Stonegate

31 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Stonegate. The closest is Arapahoe Road Trailhead at Cherry Creek (9 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Churches near Stonegate

25 churches within 100 km of Stonegate. The closest is Crossroads Community Church (3 km); the best-known is Denver Colorado Temple (18 km). Best time: year-round.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Stonegate

22 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Stonegate. The closest is Franktown Parker FPB-1 Dam (6 km); the best-known is Rueter-Hess Reservoir (7 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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A one-day trip from Stonegate

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 100 km on the road.

  1. Start in Stonegate
  2. 7 km Rueter-Hess Reservoir · reservoir, Douglas
  3. 10 km Bayou Gulch Open Space · viewpoint, Douglas
  4. 27 km Aurora Reservoir · reservoir, Arapahoe
  5. 21 km Cherry Creek Dam · dam, Arapahoe
  6. 17 km Denver Colorado Temple · church, Arapahoe
  7. 18 km Back to Stonegate

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Stonegate by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints84117 Mile Farm House (5 km)
    Parks3038George M. Wallace Park (16 km)
    Museums2233Cherry Creek School House Museum And Melvin School Museum (13 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1231Arapahoe Road Trailhead at Cherry Creek (9 km)
    Churches1725Crossroads Community Church (3 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1222Franktown Parker FPB-1 Dam (6 km)
    Forts & heritage1717Hood House (5 km)
    Other attractions1416Former Stapleton Airport Control Tower (33 km)
    Waterfalls34Seven Falls Colorado Springs (7 km)
    Temples33Hindu Temple and Cultural Center of the Rockies (8 km)
    Caves12Wildlife Crossing (16 km)
    Beaches & coast22Beach (No Swim) (17 km)
    Treks01Barr Trail (97 km)

    Stonegate: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Stonegate?

    Rueter-Hess Reservoir (reservoir, about 7 km), Bayou Gulch Open Space (viewpoint, about 14 km), Cherry Creek Dam (dam, about 18 km), Denver Colorado Temple (church, about 18 km), Aurora Reservoir (reservoir, about 18 km), Ridgeline Open Space (park, about 23 km).

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

    141 places on Spotwander: 8 hill stations & viewpoints, 30 parks, 22 museums, 12 wildlife, forests & gardens, 17 churches.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Stonegate?

    17 Mile Farm House, about 5 km by road; Lateral Hazard (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Stonegate?

    George M. Wallace Park, about 16 km by road; Eastmoor Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Stonegate?

    Cherry Creek School House Museum And Melvin School Museum, about 13 km by road; Madden Museum Of Art (14 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Stonegate?

    Start in Stonegate, visit Rueter-Hess Reservoir, then Bayou Gulch Open Space, then Aurora Reservoir, then Cherry Creek Dam, then Denver Colorado Temple, and drive back — about 100 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Stonegate?

    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.

    Towns near Stonegate

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Stonegate’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Stonegate on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.