Things to Do Nearby
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Local Attractions
The Nature Place is conveniently located near scenic parks, hiking trails, historic sites, and charming mountain communities. Enjoy exploring a variety of local attractions, all just a short drive from our peaceful mountain retreat.
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument
The Monument is our neighbor to the East and is the site of some of the world’s finest Oligocene fossils. Formed when the ash of an ancient volcano covered Lake Florissant 35 million years ago, the leaf and insect fossils found here are perfectly preserved. Enormous petrified sequoia tree stumps are on display at the Monument.
Cripple Creek
This famous gold mining town is about 15 miles from The Nature Place. While in Cripple Creek, ride the narrow gauge railroad through Echo Valley(seasonal), and enjoy the wonderful melodrama performance at the historic Butte Opera House.
Woodland Park
Located about 30 minutes from property, Woodland Park is a busy mountain town with lots of local charm.
Manitou
Attractions include the Manitou Incline, Penny Arcade, Mineral Springs, and Cog Railway.
Wolf and Wildlife Sanctuary
Learn more about the wolves and their history in Teller County
Buena Vista & Salida
Buena Vista is about an hour’s drive from The Nature Place & Salida is just additional 30 minutes down the road. Companies operate 1/2 day & all day white water rafting & fishing trips on the Arkansas River. Downtown BV boasts a beautiful riverwalk. In between Buena Vista and Salida you will find the Mount Princeton Hot Springs. Salida also has a riverside walk & park, multiple surf holes, acclaimed mountain biking trails and is home to Monarch Mountain Ski Area. Both towns support thriving art communites, excellent restaurants & stunning views of the Sawatch & Collegiate Peaks Mountain Ranges.
Fairplay
Located about an hour away at the base of Hoosier Pass in the heart of the Mosquito Range, Fairplay is home to the South Park City Museum, a replica of historic an 1800’s mining town.
Canon City
About 1.5 hrs. away Canyon City is home to The Royal Gorge Bridge and is famous for historic and ongoing dinosaur fossil finds including dinosaur footprints.
Pikes Peak Highway
Cascade, CO. Take a drive up to 14,000 ft. and enjoy a doughnut on the summit.
South Platte River
The South Platte River is just down the road outside of Lake George and the perfect place for fishing, tubing or just splashing in the water.