Broomfield, Colorado travel guide: things to do, food & where to stay

Overview

Broomfield is a combined city and county of about 77,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. Broomfield lies 14 mi northwest of Denver and 12 mi southeast of Boulder. The only other combined city and county in Colorado is the City and County of Denver, the state capital.

1 sights · 1 places to stay

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Best things about Broomfield

Rocky Flats National Wildlife Refuge

Grasslands, shrublands and wetlands. 15 miles of trails for hiking, biking, class 1 e-bikes horseback riding, and cross country skiing. Also has an archery range that allows shooting at different distances.

Plan your trip

Best time to visit & weather

Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 88°F; winter lows dip to about 21°F. Wettest: May and Apr. (climate data from nearby Boulder)

Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).

Getting there

From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
BJC Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Denver — 5 mi away. Directions
DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions

Full “Get in” guide ↓

Budget & where to stay

No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.

Food for you

What to ask about, for your diet

Diet labels come from each listing's description and cuisine; “likely” means the cuisine usually has good choices, not a promise. Check with the restaurant. Open the food finder