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Lookout Mountain Nature Center

910 Colorow Rd, Golden, CO 80401
303 526 0594
Ranked #12 of 26 attractions in Golden
4.5 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Nature/ Wildlife Areas
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Arvada, Colorado
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

It was so quiet, beautiful and peaceful. A great place for an outdoorsman! I plan to take anyone who visits for a driver up there to get away from it all More

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Breckenridge, CO
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 17, 2012

My two boys (2 & 4 yrs) loved this center. The volunteer there was so kind and very informative about the displays. Upon leaving he helped with some maps and was helpful. There is a nice taxidermy display with descriptions and interactive displays to look. They have a small kid area with a "nest" for sitting. Great kid nature books... More

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Denver CO
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 12, 2012

The Jefferson County center here is a great place to take your kids, grandkids, Brownie troup or Cub Scouts. You can make it a day with looking at the buffalo and picnic at Denver Parks near by. More

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colorado
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7 reviews 7 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012

A great spot for an easy beginner's hike with a wonderful view of the city and plains beyond. There are picnic tables available for use and the Nature Center offers interesting information about the area's flora and fauna. More

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Parker, Colorado
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27 reviews 27 reviews
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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 18, 2012

Great veiws and close to the city, nice picnic day trip. More

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Golden, Colorado
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 12, 2012

They have great information here - about the local mountains, local flora and fauna, and the Jefferson County Open Space program and parks. They also do classes here (see their schedule on-line for more info. This is also a great place to take kids to experience a little slice of nature. There are also a mile or two of trail... More

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Columbus, Ohio
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10 reviews 10 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed July 27, 2011
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Though small, the trails are maintained well and are useable by most. The Naturalists in the Welcome Center were very knowledgeable. More

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Denver
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 25, 2008
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Lookout Mountain is a wonderful place that is just a short drive west of Denver. The beautiful mountain top setting is home to the nature center building with exhibits on area wildlife, bird migration, a kid's discovery corner complete with a giant nest seating area, books, touchable objects, etc. The center and adjoing preserve also have wonderful views of Denver... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 21, 2011
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