When you spend your post-work years at San Marino Retirement Community, each day is a new opportunity to explore all that beautiful and historic Westminster, CO, has to offer. Conveniently located just 20 minutes from Denver, Westminster is in effortless reach of scenic parks, charming towns, and fascinating museums. With countless adventures just a short drive away, finding fun things to do in Westminster, CO is easy.
Discover Colorado’s Great Outdoors
Colorado is well known for its majestic Rocky Mountains, gorgeous national parks, and abundant outdoor recreation. If you love all things outdoors, there’s something new to discover in every direction.
A short drive northeast brings you to the Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge, a free, 15,000-acre urban sanctuary where you can spot bison, deer, and bald eagles from the comfort of your car along an easy 11-mile wildlife drive, or stroll a portion of its 20 miles of accessible trails. Head west to Golden’s Lookout Mountain and enjoy a scenic drive up the historic Lariat Loop with sweeping views of the Rockies and downtown Denver. And be sure to keep up with the Denver Botanic Gardens’ exciting calendar of events, including morning yoga, gardening classes, free-entry days, and seasonal festivities for the whole family.
Explore Colorado History
Colorado is home to many of the Mountain West region’s most historic attractions, and you can even enjoy a history-filled outing without leaving Westminster. The Westminster History Center is one of the most rewarding Westminster, CO, activities for history lovers. Housed in the historic DeSpain School, these exhibits offer a close-up look at the area’s past through archives, photos, and oral histories gathered by local volunteers since 1962.
Plan a day trip to Denver and spend a full day exploring different eras of history. The History Colorado Center offers interactive exhibits spanning Colorado’s ancient cultures to modern communities, along with a casual on-site café for a relaxed lunch break. The Molly Brown House invites you to tour the 1889 Victorian home of Titanic survivor and philanthropist Margaret (Molly) Brown, filled with period furnishings and stories of her remarkable life. History buffs can also take a free, guided tour of the Denver Mint and see billions of coins come to life on the production floor.
If you’re a train enthusiast, the historic narrow-gauge Georgetown Loop Railroad offers a scenic, winding ride through towering evergreens, with an optional underground silver mine tour and gold panning at the end of the line. The Forney Museum of Transportation also boasts a fascinating collection of over 800 vehicles, including a massive steam locomotive and Amelia Earhart’s own car.
Enjoy Arts and Culture
Westminster is a lively, historic area with plenty of opportunities to take in art or enjoy entertainment, and these cultural stops are consistently among the top Westminster, CO, attractions for residents at San Marino. Located just northwest of Westminster, the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is Colorado’s third-largest theater company and combines art galleries, a history museum, and live performances all under one roof, making it a wonderful full-day outing for art and theater lovers alike.
A short drive into downtown Denver brings you to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, whose free exhibit inside the Colorado Convention Center celebrates the artists and venues that shaped the state’s musical heritage, from folk legends to rock icons. Just a few blocks away, the Denver Art Museum houses more than 70,000 works across a dozen collections, with rotating exhibitions, a sensory garden, and programs like Mindful Looking and Art & About designed with older visitors in mind.
Group Trips & Activities
Many local community resources also organize trips for seniors throughout the year, so you can embark on an adventure without the stress of planning. The Westminster Recreation Department hosts many programs for adults, including both day trips to nearby destinations like concerts, museums, and national parks, as well as extended trips where you can enjoy a vacation abroad in France, Croatia, Portugal, and more.
Begin Your Next Adventure at San Marino
There is no better place to make the most of your retirement in Westminster, CO, than San Marino Retirement Community. Residents at San Marino have easy access to all our area has to offer, including complimentary transportation to shopping areas, parks, art museums, plays, and more.
Appreciate the small town charm of Westminster in the morning, and hike your favorite mountain trail in the afternoon. Contact us today to visit our community and discover how you can make the most of each day at our active community in Westminster, CO.