Things to Do in Westminster
The US-36 Sweet Spot — close to Denver and Boulder
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 150+
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 5+ (Windfall Brewing, Kokopelli Beer Company)
- Coffee Shops
- Moderate — chains and independents along 104th/120th corridors
- Farmers Market
- Westminster Farmers' Market (seasonal)
- Food Trucks
- Growing — food halls coming to Downtown Westminster development
Notable Restaurants
- Hideaway Steakhouse (hand-cut aged steaks)
- Law's Chophouse (Orchard Town Center)
- Homegrown Tap & Dough (wood-fired pizza, ski-lodge vibe)
- Perdida Kitchen (Mexican classics, shareable plates)
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- MAC Community/Rec Center, City Park Recreation Center
- Museums
- Bowles House Museum (1871 Italianate brick, NRHP-listed), Butterfly Pavilion
- Public Art
- Vicky Bunsen Sculpture Garden (rotating installations), North Metro Arts Alliance programs
Annual Events
- Westminster Arts Week
- Concerts in the Park (summer series)
- Westminster Faire (community celebration)
Parks & Outdoors
- Standley Lake — 3,000 acres — kayak, paddleboard, fishing
- Big Dry Creek Trail — 12-mile paved trail
- Butterfly Pavilion — 1,500+ tropical butterflies
- Westminster Hills Open Space
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- 3 off-leash areas: Westminster Hills (470 acres), Big Dry Creek Dog Park, Little Dry Creek Dog Park
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Big Dry Creek Trail, Standley Lake trails
- Vet Clinics
- 5+ (Arrowhead Animal Hospital, Hidden Brook Veterinary)
- Pet Stores
- PetSmart, Pet Supplies Plus, Chuck & Don's (Broomfield border)
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Multiple at Orchard Town Center and Downtown Westminster
FAQ — Westminster
What outdoor recreation is available in Westminster?
Standley Lake Regional Park spans 3,000 acres and offers kayaking, paddleboarding, and fishing. The Big Dry Creek Trail is a 12-mile paved National Recreation Trail for running and biking. Butterfly Pavilion houses 1,500+ tropical butterflies and is the world’s first AZA-accredited invertebrate zoo. Westminster Hills Open Space adds 470 acres of natural area.
What are the top restaurants and breweries in Westminster?
Westminster has 150+ restaurants. Notable options include: • Hideaway Steakhouse — hand-cut aged steaks • Law’s Chophouse at Orchard Town Center • Homegrown Tap & Dough — wood-fired pizza with a ski-lodge vibe • Perdida Kitchen — Mexican classics and shareable plates The city has 5+ breweries and taprooms, including Windfall Brewing and Kokopelli Beer Company.