Things to Do in Littleton
Transit access + historic charm + varied dining
Dining & Nightlife
- Restaurant Count
- 150+
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 6+ (Breckenridge Brewery, Denver Beer Co., Locavore, Littleton Brewing Co., Coal Mine Ave Brewing, Zymos)
- Coffee Shops
- High — indie shops along Main Street
- Farmers Market
- Littleton Farmers Market (Main Street, summer Saturdays)
- Food Trucks
- Food trucks at community events and breweries
Notable Restaurants
- Tony's Meat Market (legendary Italian deli since 1978)
- The Melting Pot (fondue, Main Street)
- Breckenridge Brewery (craft beer + dining)
- Coal Mine Ave Brewing (dog-friendly brewery + dog park)
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Town Hall Arts Center — intimate 260-seat theater, 6+ productions/year, Stanton Art Gallery
- Museums
- Littleton Museum — free admission, first Smithsonian Affiliate in Colorado, two working 1860s farms
- Theater
- Town Hall Arts Center (Main Street) — award-winning community theater
- Public Art
- Sculptures and murals throughout Historic Downtown
Annual Events
- Western Welcome Week (August — Littleton's signature multi-day festival)
- Littleton Candlelight Walk (December)
- Hudson Gardens Summer Concert Series
- Chatfield Farms Lavender Festival
Parks & Outdoors
- Chatfield State Park — reservoir, trails, hot air balloons
- Roxborough State Park — dramatic red rock formations
- South Platte River trail system
- Hudson Gardens — 30-acre botanical garden
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- 5+ — Chatfield State Park dog park (69 acres), Rovers Run, Wynetka Ponds, Fox Run, Coal Mine Ave Brewing (off-leash brewery patio)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Extensive — South Platte River Trail, Highline Canal, Chatfield SP, all dog-friendly on leash
- Vet Clinics
- 10+ clinics throughout the city
- Pet Stores
- PetSmart, Petco, independent pet boutiques on Main Street
- Dog-Friendly Patios
- Many Historic Downtown restaurants offer dog-friendly patios
FAQ — Littleton
What are the school ratings in Littleton?
Littleton Public Schools is rated A by Niche and ranked #6 in Colorado. Heritage HS has strong AP and STEM programs, Arapahoe HS is known for competitive academics, and Littleton HS (B+) is a historic school with deep community ties. The district offers strong IB and AP program offerings district-wide. Note: Littleton spans three counties (Arapahoe, Jefferson, Douglas) — verify enrollment eligibility by address.
What outdoor recreation is available in Littleton?
Chatfield State Park offers 26 miles of trails, boating, a swim beach, and a 69-acre dog park. Roxborough State Park features dramatic red rock formations and excellent hiking. South Platte Park and Carson Nature Center span 880 acres with 5 lakes and kayaking access. The Highline Canal Trail, a 71-mile regional trail, passes through Littleton connecting to the broader metro trail network.
What dining and shopping options are in Littleton?
Littleton has 150+ restaurants and 6+ breweries. Highlights: • Tony’s Meat Market — legendary Italian deli since 1978 • The Melting Pot — fondue on Main Street • Breckenridge Brewery — craft beer and dining • Coal Mine Ave Brewing — dog-friendly brewery with adjacent dog park • Littleton Farmers Market on Main Street (summer Saturdays) • Historic Downtown — walkable Main Street with independent shops and indie coffee houses