17 Mile House Farm Park — Attraction in Colorado

Great place to learn about the past, to bike, walk, or run with kids or without. Lots of bird watching available, especially raptors (all year) and herons (more summer). There are often events here and it is within walking distance of some old rail cars, too. The trail it is located on connects to a much larger/longer trail system that runs from Castle Rock all the way up through Denver, most of it along Cherry Creek and other water systems. Great place year round for out...

If you like Colorado history or the story of western expansion then this is a great little place to spend and hour or two with the family. It's also a popular spot for photographers to take their clients so expect to see cameras and poses all weekend long.

Follow the trail from the farm house to a bicycle/walking path that will take you along the Cherry Creek for as far as you can imagine.

There is an on site porto-potty and dog bag station near the...

Check for the open house days and encourage you to register for any special events available. It's free and it will be a great experience for kids as well as for adults.

This place is located near trails, so you can plan for some fun activities too. Loves photography? Don't forget to take your camera while visiting this place.

Open house will give you a wonderful experience to go back to the past quickly, an opportunity for kids to see some old...