Castle Rock sits between Denver and Colorado Springs and it is named after the castle-shaped butte in the middle of the town. Castle Rock is known for being family friendly as it has a good education system, libraries, and plenty of park space. Castle Rock is also known to attract people who love the outdoors. It is just far enough from Denver (and Colorado Springs) that it truly has its own identity as opposed to being seen as a suburb. Castle Rock is home to Colorado’s largest outlet mall. Shoppers drive to these outlets to pick up deals from retailers such as Levi’s, Nike, Bose, The North Face, and Under Armour.
Castle Rock sits in the foothills just east of the Rocky Mountains. This setting is perfect for hiking, biking and generally experience the outdoors. Zip lining is a popular activity. A solid choice for hiking is the Rock Park Loop Trail.
Castle Rock truly has world-class golfing. Most notably, the Signature Jack Nicklaus golf course at Castle Pines hosted The International, which was a PGA Tour event for 20 years. There are plenty of other options, including Red Hawk, The Sanctuary, and Plum Creek. The views on these golf courses are unreal.
Castle Rock is rightfully known for outlet malls, but it also has great local stores and boutiques. The Barn claims to be the oldest antique store in the state. This antique mall is home to 23 shops featuring home décor, specialty gifts, and collectibles. The historic downtown area is packed with boutiques, coffee shops and restaurants. For beer drinkers, we recommend 105 West Brewing Company.
Compared to other Colorado destinations, Castle Rock isn't close to any major ski areas. This means that winters are relatively slow. Winters are fairly mild with daily high temps in the mid-40s.
Late spring is a great time in Castle Rock with daily high temps in the 70s.
Castle Rock sits at a higher elevation (6,224') than Denver. This yields slightly cooler summers with daily high temps in the low 80s. It is ideal weather for golf and enjoying the outdoors.
Falls are mild and dry. Early fall can be a good time to visit with daily high temps around 70. Late fall can get much less predictable.