Castle Rock got its name from the prominent, castle tower-shaped butte near the center of town. Although rumors of gold first brought settlers to Castle Rock in the late 1800s, visitors flock to the city each year to enjoy its beautiful weather and outdoor adventures. With more than 300 days of sunshine per year, Castle Rock is known to have among the nation’s best climate. You’ll walk into a warm city with a celebrated downtown surrounded by trails, open space and other opportunities to explore the outdoors. It’s no wonder it was recognized as one of the best places to live in the country! Downtown Castle Rock mixes small town charm with a beautiful main street that is often bustling with festivals and events. In fact, the downtown area is home to an award-winning car show, Classic Rock Cruise In Car Show, where you can see antique cars, sports cars and others as you make your way through downtown.

Depending on when you go, you may even catch one of the many movies that Downtown Castle Rock hosts in Festival Park. The Castle Rock Historical Museum is a great way to learn about how their downtown and the overall city developed over the years.Regardless of what brought you to Castle Rock, it’s not far from downtown Denver and Colorado Springs, so exploring the state just got easier. 27 percent of the city is comprised of open space and parks so you will get your fill of clean air at Castle Rock.

Hotels in the area make it easy to enjoy the city and its great outdoors. Book with Choice Hotels near Castle Rock so you can enjoy an affordable trip to Colorado and its natural beauty. Book now!