Jefferson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2020 census, the population was 582,910. The county seat is Golden, and the most populous city is Lakewood. Jefferson County is known for being a beautiful place to live, work, and play. The county is home to mountains, plains, and foothills that line the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains.
Mount Falcon Park boasts excellent trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding, and is located a short drive west of Denver. While the mountain views from below are spectacular on clear days, the views from Mount Falcon Park, just outside the town of Morrison, offer stunning vistas in the opposite direction.
Arvada is a city located northwest of Denver and is part of the Denver-Aurora-Lakewood metropolitan area. It is in Jefferson and Adams counties. The area that is now Arvada was first settled in the mid-19th century and was primarily an agricultural community. The city was incorporated in 1904. The city population was 124,402 in 2020.
The Westminster Castle, also known as The Pillar of Fire, is a historic building located in Westminster, a suburb of Denver, Colorado. It's located on what is now the campus of Westminster University. It has played different roles throughout its history, from being an educational institution to its current status as a private property.
The Butterfly Pavilion is a popular nonprofit invertebrate zoo and insect conservation organization located in Westminster, Colorado, specifically in the city's Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center. It is conveniently located just a short drive from downtown Denver. It offers a unique and educational experience for visitors of all ages while contributing to insect conservation efforts.
Westminster is a city located in the Denver metropolitan area in the north-central part of Colorado, approximately 10 miles (16 kilometers) northwest of downtown Denver. It is conveniently located for residents who want easy access to both the amenities of Denver and the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountains.
