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A family-owned Italian and Mexican restaurant downtown, serving since 1965: homemade spaghetti and lasagna…A family-owned Italian and Mexican restaurant downtown, serving since 1965: homemade spaghetti and lasagna, burritos and green chile, margaritas. Waitlist, no reservations.

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Breakfast and lunch every day on Wilcox Street, in a cafe whose name was registered in 1946.Breakfast and lunch every day on Wilcox Street, in a cafe whose name was registered in 1946.

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Pan-fried chicken and Southern plates in the 1890s Castle Hotel building on Wilcox Street; first come…Pan-fried chicken and Southern plates in the 1890s Castle Hotel building on Wilcox Street; first come, first served.

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A family-owned restaurant and bar on Perry Street: craft cocktails…A family-owned restaurant and bar on Perry Street: craft cocktails, fresh oysters and made-from-scratch plates, with online ordering and private parties.

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A Wilcox Street pizzeria whose house favorites are the Beesting pizza…A Wilcox Street pizzeria whose house favorites are the Beesting pizza, a loaded Italian sub and garlic bread with cheese. Eat in or order online.

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A family Mexican restaurant on Wolfensberger Road west of I-25, open 11 am to 8 pm every day.A family Mexican restaurant on Wolfensberger Road west of I-25, open 11 am to 8 pm every day.

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The Castle Rock branch of a small Colorado group: hand-tossed pizzas, pastas…The Castle Rock branch of a small Colorado group: hand-tossed pizzas, pastas, burgers and craft cocktails on Wilcox Street. No reservations; there is an online waitlist.

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The Castle Rock branch of a Colorado pizzeria chain: New York–style pizza, calzones…The Castle Rock branch of a Colorado pizzeria chain: New York–style pizza, calzones, salads and 40 draft beers, open daily from 11 am on Allen Way.

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A breakfast and lunch house on Jerry Street since 1984: Mexican-inspired plates…A breakfast and lunch house on Jerry Street since 1984: Mexican-inspired plates, Greek classics and American staples, a private courtyard and a bar with a fireplace. Wednesday to Sunday.

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Scileppi's, in the old stone church on Third Street downtown, open daily from 11 am…Scileppi's, in the old stone church on Third Street downtown, open daily from 11 am, to 9 pm most nights and 10 on Friday and Saturday.

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A Wilcox Street bistro marking 20 years downtown: American classics with global influences, weekend brunch…A Wilcox Street bistro marking 20 years downtown: American classics with global influences, weekend brunch, a 2–6 pm happy hour Tuesday to Sunday, and patios.

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Breakfast, brunch and lunch on North Wilcox Street every day from 7 am to 2 pm, with a patio…Breakfast, brunch and lunch on North Wilcox Street every day from 7 am to 2 pm, with a patio, online reservations, catering and private parties.

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A Wilcox Street pizza and pasta house with 20 Colorado craft beers on tap and a full bar…A Wilcox Street pizza and pasta house with 20 Colorado craft beers on tap and a full bar, a 3–6 pm happy hour and weekend brunch.

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A veteran-owned brewery on Park Street, brewing since 2015, with its own pizza. Gratuity-free…A veteran-owned brewery on Park Street, brewing since 2015, with its own pizza. Gratuity-free: cash left behind goes to a local charity chosen each month.

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A brewery taproom on Atchison Way, off Wolfensberger Road west of I-25…A brewery taproom on Atchison Way, off Wolfensberger Road west of I-25, open every day from the early afternoon, from 11 at weekends.

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A family-owned wine bar opened by Castle Rock locals in 2017: wines from small producers…A family-owned wine bar opened by Castle Rock locals in 2017: wines from small producers, charcuterie and cheese boards and small plates, for guests 21 and over.

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Denver’s Great Divide Brewing runs this Wilcox Street brewery and restaurant…Denver’s Great Divide Brewing runs this Wilcox Street brewery and restaurant, with small-batch beers brewed here and sold only here, plus lunch, dinner and brunch.

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A craft meadery less than two miles south of downtown, pouring more than twenty meads in its tasting room…A craft meadery less than two miles south of downtown, pouring more than twenty meads in its tasting room. Family- and pet-friendly; other times by appointment.

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A craft cocktail lounge on Wilcox Street with a seasonal menu, a black book of classics…A craft cocktail lounge on Wilcox Street with a seasonal menu, a black book of classics, a whiskey list and a speakeasy-style room for small parties. Reservations strongly suggested.

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Douglas County’s longest-running brewpub, opened in 1999 by four Colorado-raised siblings…Douglas County’s longest-running brewpub, opened in 1999 by four Colorado-raised siblings, with medals from the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup.

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A Wilcox Street brewpub with rotating house beers, pub food and a large beer garden…A Wilcox Street brewpub with rotating house beers, pub food and a large beer garden; Great American Beer Festival medals in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Dogs on the patios only.

Coffee & Sweets

A coffee bar and fair-trade market on Perry Street shared by Wellspring & Co…A coffee bar and fair-trade market on Perry Street shared by Wellspring & Co., which gives adults with special needs meaningful work, and the World Orphans Market.

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A downtown coffee shop set up for working and meeting, pouring beans from local roaster Lost Coffee…A downtown coffee shop set up for working and meeting, pouring beans from local roaster Lost Coffee, with free wifi and a meeting room to reserve.

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The local roaster's own shop on Perry Street downtown, open 6 am to 6 pm…The local roaster's own shop on Perry Street downtown, open 6 am to 6 pm; its beans are what COFF33 pours up the street.

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An allergy-friendly bakery on Fifth Street specializing in gluten-free…An allergy-friendly bakery on Fifth Street specializing in gluten-free, dairy-free and vegan baking with avocado oil and no tree nuts: cakes, muffins, pies, breads and brownies.

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A tea cafe on Third Street with loose-leaf teas and tisanes, coffee drinks and cocoa…A tea cafe on Third Street with loose-leaf teas and tisanes, coffee drinks and cocoa, an artisanal food menu with a rotating soup, and classes and events in its garden space.

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The open-air outlet center off Factory Shops Boulevard, with name-brand stores and dining.The open-air outlet center off Factory Shops Boulevard, with name-brand stores and dining.

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A majority women-owned independent bookshop inside Ecclesia Market, new and used, with book bingo nights…A majority women-owned independent bookshop inside Ecclesia Market, new and used, with book bingo nights, a book club and release parties.

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A collection of antiques, clothing, home-decor and gift shops inside a 1905 lumber-company mercantile on Third…A collection of antiques, clothing, home-decor and gift shops inside a 1905 lumber-company mercantile on Third Street downtown, open since 1998.

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More than 60 local makers and small businesses under one roof on Perry Street: home decor, clothing, jewelry…More than 60 local makers and small businesses under one roof on Perry Street: home decor, clothing, jewelry, kids’ goods, gourmet food and a coffee bar.

Trail Our pick

367 acres of ridge and valley above The Meadows: 13.5 miles of trail in four colored loops…367 acres of ridge and valley above The Meadows: 13.5 miles of trail in four colored loops, the 9.5-mile Stewart Trail the outer one, moderate and busy, joined to Philip S. Miller Park by a footbridge. Parking on Coachline Road and at Bison Park.

Trail Our pick

The 1.5-mile looped single-track trail up the butte the town is named for, rated difficult: short and steep…The 1.5-mile looped single-track trail up the butte the town is named for, rated difficult: short and steep, 370 feet from bottom to top, with views of downtown, I-25, Pikes Peak and the Front Range. No bikes. Trailhead lot on Front Street.

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A Douglas County trail system of 7.7 miles: a 5-mile loop through forest and meadow plus horse paths with more…A Douglas County trail system of 7.7 miles: a 5-mile loop through forest and meadow plus horse paths with more than 60 jumps. Hiking, riding, biking and snowshoeing; leashed dogs; no water.

Park Our pick

The Town's downtown park at Second Street: a big pavilion, two fire pits, a splash pad…The Town's downtown park at Second Street: a big pavilion, two fire pits, a splash pad, lawn and a creekside picnic area, where Starlighting's Santa, the carriage rides, the farmers market and First Fridays happen. East Plum Creek Trail and Sellars Gulch Trail meet here.

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The Town's 300-acre park: 8 miles of single-track in four loops, a paved mile around the park…The Town's 300-acre park: 8 miles of single-track in four loops, a paved mile around the park, the 200-step Challenge Hill, a 2.5-acre adventure playground with a 40-foot slide, a splash pad, the MAC and The Edge's ziplines.

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Douglas County’s park at the fairgrounds: ball fields, a playground, a fitness court, six picnic shelters…Douglas County’s park at the fairgrounds: ball fields, a playground, a fitness court, six picnic shelters, an off-leash dog area and 2.66 miles of paved trail, with a trail into downtown.

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A 1.6-mile Douglas County loop up through the oaks to caprock overlooks…A 1.6-mile Douglas County loop up through the oaks to caprock overlooks, beside the county’s busiest dog park, 17 acres off leash. Dogs leashed on the trail; no water.

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The town’s history museum in the old Denver & Rio Grande railroad depot…The town’s history museum in the old Denver & Rio Grande railroad depot, run by the Castle Rock Historical Society, which also holds monthly public talks and downtown walking tours.

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The Town's recreation center: a 25-yard lap pool and a leisure pool, a gym, an indoor track, cardio…The Town's recreation center: a 25-yard lap pool and a leisure pool, a gym, an indoor track, cardio, weights and strength areas, fitness studios, racquetball and wallyball courts, a steam room and child-watch for ages 1 to 8. Separate passes from the MAC.

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Douglas County’s fairgrounds and event center east of I-25 off Plum Creek Parkway…Douglas County’s fairgrounds and event center east of I-25 off Plum Creek Parkway: more than 800 events a year, open riding in the indoor arena, and the county fair and rodeo each summer.

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The Town's 64,443-square-foot indoor recreation building in Philip S. Miller Park…The Town's 64,443-square-foot indoor recreation building in Philip S. Miller Park: a leisure pool with a slide, four lap lanes, 16 trampolines, a 23-foot play slide, indoor turf fields and batting cages. Children 11 and under need a guardian 15 or older with them.

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Douglas County Libraries’ Castle Rock branch on South Wilcox Street…Douglas County Libraries’ Castle Rock branch on South Wilcox Street, home of the system’s Archives & Local History, a ranch-themed play space for children and event halls that can be reserved.

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An adventure park inside Philip S. Miller Park: a guided ten-line zipline tour, the Sky Trek ropes course…An adventure park inside Philip S. Miller Park: a guided ten-line zipline tour, the Sky Trek ropes course, an adventure tower with climbs and jumps, and a ninja course. Book online.