Hotels in Wheat Ridge

Once a rest stop during the mid-19th century Gold Rush, Wheat Ridge evolved into a largely agricultural community known as “Carnation City”. Now a commuter suburb of Denver, it’s home to leafy parks, shopping facilities and a scattering of historic sites while it also offers easy access to the Rocky Mountains.

Things to do in Wheat Ridge

If you’re visiting in the summer months, you can cool off in the large outdoor pool of Anderson Park, which is complete with a thrilling water slide. From Anderson Park, a nature trail follows the course of Clear Creek and connects to the Wheat Ridge Greenbelt Open Space. If you walk in the other direction, you’ll eventually arrive at Creekside Park where you’ll find workout stations and a children’s playground.

South of Wheat Ridge is Crown Hill Park, a recreational paradise that offers scenic views of the Rocky Mountains. You can explore on foot, by bicycle or on horseback while keeping your eyes peeled European starlings, Canada geese and American tree sparrows. The central lake is well stocked with catfish, carp and largemouth bass, making it appealing for local anglers.

History buffs shouldn’t miss a visit to Baugh House, a hand-hewn log cabin that was built in 1859 and is now encased in a Victorian farmhouse. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it is accessible during guided tours run by the Wheat Ridge Historical Society. As you wander through its period furnished rooms, learn about the two men who were responsible for its construction - James H. Baugh and Samuel Longnecker.

Getting around Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge is around 15 minutes’ drive from the centre of Denver and 35 minutes from Denver International Airport, which has flights to destinations across North America and Europe. Buses travel through Wheat Ridge and connect most of its attractions.