Things to Do in Westminster
The US-36 Sweet Spot, close to Denver and Boulder
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 150+
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 5+
- 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
Common QuestionsFAQ, 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.