9 Amazing Things to Do in Evergreen, Colorado
Activities in Evergreen are endless. Here’s 9 fun things to do:
1. Hike! Evergreen has great parks and trails for all types of hikers, bikers and runners. Explore wooded trails and towering peaks. We even have Mt. Blue Sky, a Colorado 14er, near by where you can drive to the peak (all the glory for a bit of the work!). Check out some great hikes in the Evergreen and a few others in the area
2. Play! Evergreen lake offers year round entertainment with paddle boarding in the summer and ice skating in the winter. The lake house offers boat rentals and skate rentals so you don’t even have to have your own gear. Just show up and get out on the water - warm or frozen! You can also golf right there at the lake at Evergreen’s very own golf course. See other golf courses near by for more fun!
3. Eat! Evergreen has arguably the best restaurants in the foothills. From rustic fancy to kid-friendly, there are so many options for a great meal. Check out the best restaurants in Evergreen.
4. Shop! Downtown Evergreen has some amazing local shops for clothes, jewelry, tourist gifts, mountain home goods, and more. Check out all these great shops to support local and find some gems!
5. Fish! The Evergreen Lake has great fishing both in the summer and in the winter with ice fishing. You need a state fishing license and your own gear and bait but otherwise it’s free! There’s also local fly fishing on Bear Creek throughout Evergreen and surrounding foothills towns.
6. Tour! Take a tour of the historic Hiwan Heritage Park where you can see the original Hiwan building, an old covered wagon and more. Tours are given at specified times or there is a pamphlet for a self-guided tour. Or visit the Evergreen Nature Center at the end of the downtown strip which features kid learning and hands-on activities.
7. Ski! Echo Mountain is right outside of Evergreen and is Denver’s closest ski mountain. It is a smaller ski resort so it’s great for families and beginners, too. They have day skiing as well as night skiing under the lights. They also have a great tubing hill for those not interested in skiing with its own conveyor belt lift and lanes for tubing!
8. Arts! Evergreen has a thriving art culture curated by local residents over the years. Check out the Center for the Arts Evergreen for programs, classes or take their self-guided tour of the various sculptures throughout Evergreen. Can you find them all?
9. Festivals! Throughout the year, and particularly in the summer, Evergreen is a buzz with festivals, concerts, movies in the park, rodeos, art shows, live theater, jazz festivals, orchestra concerts, and more. Never a dull moment around here! Check out what is upcoming and don’t miss a chance to see real mountain culture at work!
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