Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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About Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

A majestic 15,988-acre National Wildlife Refuge located adjacent to Commerce City, Colorado. The refuge is on the grounds of the former Rocky Mountain Arsenal, a United States Army chemical weapons manufacturing facility. The site was designated a national wildlife refuge in 1992 by the United States Congress. More than 330 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge, including raptors, deer, raccoons, coyotes, white pelicans, black-footed ferrets, black-tailed prairie dogs, and bison.

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Attractions Near Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Lake Ladora

Lake Ladora

3.41km from Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

A beautful lake located in the heart of Colorado. It surrounds a trail and also fishing is possible here. It is also a famous picnic area too.

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

6.07km from Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

A vast National Wildlife Refuge located adjacent to Commerce City, Colorado, which is nearly 17,000 acres, making it one of the largest urban wildlife refuges in the United States. It consists of open lakes, wetlands, prairie grasslands, and woodlands. More than 330 species of wildlife inhabit the refuge, including raptors, deer, raccoons, coyotes, white pelicans, black-footed ferrets, black-tailed prairie dogs, and bison. It is an iconic location with national importance.

Stanley Marketplace

Stanley Marketplace

6.3km from Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

The Stanely Marketplace is a mixed-use urban marketplace with a variety of retail options, including boutiques, gift shops, food and beverage, a chocolatier, and a cutting-edge zero-waste market. It is not just for shopping. It's also for working out, dining, gathering with friends, accessing local services and going about life in a community

Bluff Lake Nature Center

Bluff Lake Nature Center

6.43km from Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

A beautiful and wild 123-acre wildlife refuge and environmental education center in Denver, Colorado, located along Sand Creek on the eastern edge of the former Stapleton International Airport. It consists of a variety of native habitats including wetlands, short-grass prairie, a riparian zone and wetland woodland. it is free and open to the public, serving a role as unplanned open space for children and families in the nearby neighborhoods.

National Western Stock Show

National Western Stock Show

7.01km from Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

It is the nation's premier livestock, rodeo, and horse show, serving agricultural producers and consumers throughout the world. Enjoy rodeos featuring top-notch bull riders, horse shows, livestock competitions and auctions. As one of Colorado’s preeminent tourist destinations, the NWSS takes place every January for 16 days.

Forney Museum of Transportation

Forney Museum of Transportation

7.21km from Rocky Mountain Arsenal National Wildlife Refuge

The Forney Museum of Transportation is a one-of-a-kind collection of more than 600 artifacts relating to historical transportation.Discover steam locomotives, vintage planes, even sleighs and bicycles. Learn about the inventors behind different forms of transportation, and see iconic pieces from America’s past.

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Denver County

Denver County

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Denver is a consolidated city and county, the capital, and most populous city of the U.S. state of Colorado. Denver is an outdoor city known for its world-class cultural attractions, thriving craft breweries, chef-driven dining and red-hot music scene, all within easy reach of the Rocky Mountains.

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