Map of Colorado Foothills showing towns, parks, mountains, and wildlife, including icons of deer, elk, and mountain peaks.

The Towns in the Colorado Foothills

Mountain living but close to a major city? Yes, please. Here are the main foothills towns that provide ideal mountain living while still having access to amenities and Denver.

Towns

>>Bailey: One hour from downtown Denver, 30 minutes west of Evergreen.

>>Blackhawk/Central City: One hour from downtown Denver, around Golden Gate Canyon state park, famous for a casino

>>Conifer: 40 minutes from downtown Denver, off Hwy-285, half-way to Bailey and other further mountain towns

Street view of a small town with a building that has a sign reading 'Welcome Evergreen' and parked cars along the street.

>>Evergreen: 40 minutes from downtown Denver. Classic mountain town famous for their lake and art culture

>>Genesee: 30 minutes from downtown Denver, up the road from Golden featuring Golden schools

>>Georgetown: 50 minutes from downtown Denver, home of the famous Georgetown train

>>Idaho Springs: 40 minutes from downtown Denver. Quaint mountain town on the way to ski towns

>>Idledale: 30 minutes from downtown Denver, just west of Morrison

>>Indian Hills: 30 minutes from downtown Denver, south-west of Morrison

>>Kittredge: 40 minutes from downtown Denver, outside of Morrison, right before you get to Evergreen

Aerial view of the Red Rocks Amphitheatre, a concert venue with natural red rock formations, an outdoor stage, and seating area, surrounded by parking lots and winding roads.

>>Morrison: 25 minutes from downtown Denver, home of the world-famous Red Rocks Amphitheater

>>Nederland: 1 hour from downtown Denver, almost to Boulder

>>Pine: 1 hour from downtown Denver, south of Conifer

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Map of Colorado Foothills showing towns and natural landmarks, including Central City, Idaho Springs, Evergreen, Conifer, and Denver, with illustrations of mountain scenes, wildlife, and outdoor activities.