Things to Do in Evergreen
Mountain-town living 45 minutes from downtown Denver, elk, pines, and a frozen lake
Dining & Nightlife
- Breweries & Taprooms
- 2+
- Coffee Shops
- Muddy Buck Coffee House (local institution in historic hotel building)
Notable Restaurants
- Lariat Lodge Brewing (mountain brews, huge patio)
- Murphy's Mountain Grill
- The Wildflower Cafe (brunch favorite)
- Creekside Cellars Winery & Cafe
Arts & Entertainment
- Community Center
- Evergreen Lake House, events, classes, weddings on the lake
- Theater
- Evergreen Players, one of Colorado's oldest community theaters
Annual Events
- Evergreen Lake ice skating season (Dec–Feb)
- Summerfest and Jazz Festival
- Evergreen Players theater productions (community theater since 1950)
Parks & Outdoors
- Evergreen Lake, ice skating, winter), fishing, paddleboarding, 1.3-mile loop trai
- Elk Meadow Park, 4.6-mile loop, elk herds year-round, Jeffco Open Space
- Alderfer/Three Sisters Park, rock formations, 7+ miles trails
- Bear Creek Canyon, hiking and creek access
- Mount Evans Scenic Byway, seasonal), highest paved road in North America (14,264 ft
- 230+ miles of hiking and biking trails in the Evergreen Park & Rec District
Pet-Friendly Living
- Off-Leash Dog Parks
- Elk Meadow Dog Park (Jeffco Open Space, one of the best in the metro)
- Pet-Friendly Trails
- Elk Meadow, Alderfer/Three Sisters, Bear Creek, most Jeffco trails allow leashed dogs
- Vet Clinics
- Evergreen Animal Hospital, Bergen Peak Veterinary Clinic
Common QuestionsFAQ, Evergreen
What outdoor recreation is available in Evergreen?
Evergreen Lake is the community’s centerpiece, offering ice skating in winter, fishing and paddleboarding in summer, and a 1.3-mile loop trail year-round. Elk Meadow Park provides a 4.6-mile loop with year-round elk herd sightings. Alderfer/Three Sisters Park features distinctive rock formations and 7+ miles of trails. The Evergreen Park & Recreation District encompasses 230+ miles of hiking and biking trails. The seasonal Mount Evans Scenic Byway reaches 14,264 feet, the highest paved road in North America.
What dining options are available in Evergreen?
Evergreen offers a curated mountain dining scene. Notable options include: • Lariat Lodge Brewing, mountain brews with a large patio • Murphy’s Mountain Grill, casual dining • The Wildflower Cafe, popular brunch spot • Creekside Cellars Winery & Cafe, wine and dining The area has 2+ breweries including Lariat Lodge and craft options in Bergen Park. Muddy Buck Coffee House is a local institution housed in the historic Evergreen Hotel building.