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15 Best Things To Do in Lakewood, Colorado

If there’s one thing that you cannot miss mentioning about Colorado, it’s the state’s beautiful scenery, and Lakewood has been blessed with a lot of it. With 99 marks in the city, there’s an abundance of outdoor activities for everyone, including walking, biking, and enjoying picnics.

However, Lakewood isn’t all about flora and fauna. The city actually has a whole district filled with museums and art galleries.

If you’re interested in learning about the city’s progress and history, the Lakewood Heritage Center is a go-to place for it as there are over 30,000 items in the center’s collection.

Besides, the festival area is the venue for many seasonal events that take place in Lakewood, while the amphitheater has regular performances put together by the local talent.

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0.5" of rainfall
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3.8" of snow

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Lakewood Weather by Month


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Places to Stay in Lakewood


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Best Tours in Lakewood


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Best Things to do in Lakewood, CO


These are the best things to do in the greater Lakewood area listed by outdoor activities, arts and museums, restaurants and nightlife.


Outdoor Activities in Lakewood


Liquid Descent
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Liquid Descent

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Royal Gorge Rafting And Zip Line Tours
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Royal Gorge Rafting And Zip Line Tours

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Clear Creek Rafting Co.
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Clear Creek Rafting Co.

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Museums in Lakewood


Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours
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Dark Side of Denver Ghost Tours

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Painting with a Twist
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Painting with a Twist

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Mid-Mod Mall
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Mid-Mod Mall

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Restaurants in Lakewood


Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

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Tokyo Premium Bakery
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Tokyo Premium Bakery

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Savory Spice Shop
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Savory Spice Shop

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Nightlife in Lakewood


Union Lodge No.1
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Union Lodge No.1

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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey
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Stranahan's Colorado Whiskey

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ZOMO Asian + American Eatery
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ZOMO Asian + American Eatery

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