Best places: Things to dos in Douglas County, United States

Expansive park with hiking trails, rock climbing walls, wildlife viewing opportunities & more.

Geological site with wildlife, hiking trails overlooking red-rock formations & a visitor's center.

This 983,129-acre forest on the slopes of the Cascade Mountains features lakes, ponds & waterfalls.

👍👍 It has some of the best views of lake Tahoe. A very quite and relaxing place. You can also do a small steep trek to have the experience of trekking for those who can't do long treks. Getting down the hill is easy when compared to climbing back up. It's full of slippery sand so be careful.

National forest waterfall with 2 80 & 40-foot tiers & viewing platform accessed via a forest trail.

Rocky summit with a fire-spotting tower overlooking Pike National Forest & surrounding peaks.

👍👍 The best off leash dog park that I’ve ever been to. My husband and I walk as our pup Rio runs around. The loop that we do is 1.5 miles and today we did it twice. The park has both paved and unpaved trails. Plenty of area for our dog to swim. Plenty of various area for ball throwing. Try it out...

This 8.5-mile trail used by hikers, cyclists & horseback riders runs through grassy meadows.

600-acre zoo with animals from around the world & a 4.5-mile drive-thru loop.

Lakeshore with sand dunes & beacon, fishing, boating, RV & tent camping plus yurts & log cabins.

👍👍 Watching the elk herd meander around the area was inspiring. As they came closer to the fence line it was obvious that many were pregnant so will definitely be heading back to visit after calving to see all the calves. If you've never seen an Elk up close, this is the place you'll want to experience...

19th-century white brick lighthouse with adjacent Coast Guard museum, tours & gift shop.

Popular 2.7-mi. loop trail offering hikers & runners views of Denver, the Front Range & wildlife.

This 200-acre park features a lake, nature trails, picnic shelters & a pre-Civil War residence.

Small park above Rocky Reach Dam with campsites, a protected swimming area, docks & playing fields.

Biking, hiking, camping & boating with scenic views of the foothills & Platte River Valley.

Tree-dotted lawn featuring gardens, restrooms & a picnic pavilion that accommodates 100 people.

👍👍 The Highlands Ranch Mansion is one of the most architecturally unique structures in Colorado. The Mansion offers over 27,000 square feet (2,500 m2) of living space and at one time contained more than 14 bedrooms and 11 bathrooms. The Mansion is open year-round to the public for guided or self-guided...

Craggy remains of a prehistoric volcano above Lake Tahoe, with caves sacred to native Washoe people.