Denver district, Colorado, United States

Places to visit near Westminster

Westminster is a city in Denver district, Colorado, United States, home to about 113,130 people. Within 50 km by road there are 113 places to visit — 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens and 21 museums. The must-see places are Hackberry Park (4 km), Butterfly Pavilion (8 km) and Lakeside Amusement Park (8 km).

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Westminster at a glance

Location
Denver district, Colorado, United States
Population
about 113,130
Coordinates
39.8366° N, 105.0372° W
Places within 50 km
113 (111 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 Westminster

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Westminster: 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 Westminster

103 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Westminster. The closest is North Table Mountain (19 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Westminster

26 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Westminster. The closest is Lake Rhoda (8 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Westminster

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Westminster. The closest is Butterfly Pavilion (8 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Museums near Westminster

22 museums within 100 km of Westminster. The closest is Westminster Historical Society (1 km); the best-known is Forney Museum of Transportation (11 km). Best time: year-round.

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Parks near Westminster

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

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Churches near Westminster

15 churches within 100 km of Westminster. The closest is Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church of Westminster (1 km); the best-known is St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Westminster

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 38 km on the road.

  1. Start in Westminster
  2. 8 km Butterfly Pavilion · nature spot, Jefferson
  3. 7 km Hackberry Park · park, Jefferson
  4. 8 km Lake Rhoda · lake, Jefferson
  5. 1 km Lakeside Amusement Park · park, Jefferson
  6. 4 km St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel · church, Denver
  7. 10 km Back to Westminster

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How to reach Westminster

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    Within 15 km of Westminster

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Westminster by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints16103North Table Mountain (19 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs926Lake Rhoda (8 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1924Butterfly Pavilion (8 km)
    Museums2122Westminster Historical Society (1 km)
    Parks1820Hackberry Park (4 km)
    Churches1215Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church of Westminster (1 km)
    Other attractions1415National Velvet (11 km)
    Forts & heritage34Civil War Monument (15 km)
    Temples11Sidewinder (12 km)
    Waterfalls01Fern Falls (97 km)

    Westminster: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Westminster?

    Hackberry Park (park, about 4 km), Butterfly Pavilion (nature spot, about 8 km), Lakeside Amusement Park (park, about 8 km), Lake Rhoda (lake, about 8 km), St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel (church, about 10 km), Forney Museum of Transportation (museum, about 11 km).

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

    113 places on Spotwander: 16 hill stations & viewpoints, 9 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 19 wildlife, forests & gardens, 21 museums, 18 parks.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Westminster?

    North Table Mountain, about 19 km by road; South Table Mountain (22 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest lake to Westminster?

    Lake Rhoda, about 8 km by road; Hills of Standley Lake Park (12 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Westminster?

    Butterfly Pavilion, about 8 km by road; Downtown Aquarium (12 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Westminster?

    Start in Westminster, visit Butterfly Pavilion, then Hackberry Park, then Lake Rhoda, then Lakeside Amusement Park, then St. Elizabeth's Retreat Chapel, and drive back — about 38 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Westminster?

    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.

    Towns near Westminster

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