Explore the Area

Meadow Creek offers easy access to some of Colorado's most beautiful landscapes and mountain towns. Spend the morning hiking at Staunton State Park, enjoy lunch in Evergreen, catch a concert at Red Rocks, or venture a little farther to explore Colorado's renowned ski country.

Closer to the lodge, guests can walk Meadow Creek’s private overlook trail, browse local coffee shops, or enjoy live music and craft beer at our favorite local hangout Snowpack Taproom.

A scenic view from Staunton State Park in Pine, Colorado with forest of pine trees, a partly cloudy sky, and rocky foreground.

Beyond the Lodge

These are a few of our favorite places nearby and the spots we tend to recommend again and again. We hope they give you a feel for this special little corner of Colorado.

A scenic landscape from Staunton Park of a calm lake surrounded by trees with mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.

Staunton State Park

6 MINUTES AWAY

Just minutes from Meadow Creek, Staunton State Park offers miles of scenic trails, mountain views, and rock formations. Whether you're looking for a leisurely walk or a full-day. hiking adventure, it's one of our favorite places to explore without traveling far from the property.

Red Rocks Amphitheater with curved seating made of stone and wood, set against a rocky hillside illuminated by warm sunlight, with a clear blue sky in the background.

Red Rocks Ampitheater

35 MINUTES AWAY

Some places need no introduction. Located in the historic town of Morrison, Red Rocks Amphitheater draws visitors from around the world for concerts, hiking trails, and sunrise yoga class among towering sandstone formations. If you're visiting in between April and October, check the concert calendar before you arrive.

A lakeside house with a wooden exterior, surrounded by trees, with mountains in the background, and colorful kayaks docked at a small pier.

Evergreen

24 MINUTES AWAY

Evergreen offers a little bit of everything. Spend time on the lake, get a golf game in, browse local shops, enjoy live music at Little Bear Saloon, or stop by Black Fox Provisions before heading back to the lodge. If your visit overlaps with Mountain Music Fest or the Evergreen Lake Plunge, it's worth making a day of it.

Front entrance of Snowpack Taproom with stone pillars, wooden accents, glass doors, flags, and a sign depicting snow-covered mountains and pizza slices.

Local Hangouts

5-15 MINUTES AWAY

All along Highway 285, you'll find some of our favorite local stops. Enjoy coffee and fresh pastries at Coffee Bean N Bakery, grab a craft beer and brick-oven artisan pizza at Snowpack Taproom & Pizzeria, or make the drive to the legendary Bucksnort Saloon, a historic mountain watering hole known as much for its stories as its atmosphere.

Breckenridge ski resort with snow-covered slopes, ski lifts, and multiple skiers and snowboarders. Forested hills in the background and overcast sky.

Ski Towns

90 MINUTES AWAY

Colorado's world-famous ski country is within reach. Breckenridge is just over an hour from Meadow Creek, making it possible for a day on the slopes. Keystone, Copper Mountain, Loveland, and Arapahoe Basin are also close enough for a day trip or as the next stop on your Colorado adventure.

A dirt road runs through a forest with trees displaying bright fall foliage of yellow and orange. The sky is mostly clear with fluffy white clouds and a mountain can be seen in the distance.

And More

LESS THAN ONE HOUR AWAY

Within an hour of Meadow Creek, you'll find no shortage of places to explore, from the mountain-town charm of Morrison, Evergreen, Golden, and Boulder to the arts and culture scene of Denver. Seasonal favorites include Cherry Creek Arts Festival and Colorado's spectacular fall aspen season.

Aerial view of Meadow Creek Lodge in a forested mountain area with houses, trees, and open grassy spaces under a partly cloudy sky.

Some guests spend the entire weekend at Meadow Creek. Others venture out to explore scenic trails and local restaurants. However you choose to spend your time, there is plenty to discover in the foothills of Colorado.