Overview
Littleton is a city of about 45,000 in the Denver Metropolitan Area of the western U.S. state of Colorado. The seat of Arapahoe County and also extending into adjacent Arapahoe and Douglas counties, the city lies south of Denver along the South Platte River. A former farming community, Littleton is now a residential suburb of Denver.
2 things to do · 1 bars & cafés
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Best things about Littleton
Chatfield State Park
Town Hall Arts Center
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 90°F; winter lows dip to about 18°F. Very hot (Jul) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: May and Jul. (climate data from nearby Denver)
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 — 22 mi away. Directions
- DEN Denver International Airport, Denver — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
Some of the main roads to access Littleton North/South are S Santa Fe Dr (US-85), S Wadsworth Blvd, and S Broadway. Littleton East/West is accessed by CO-470, W Mineral Ave, W Littleton Blvd, and E Belleview Ave.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 1-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Chatfield State Park
- Afternoon Town Hall Arts Center
- Evening Breckenridge Brewery
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
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Get in
By car
Some of the main roads to access Littleton North/South are S Santa Fe Dr (US-85), S Wadsworth Blvd, and S Broadway. Littleton East/West is accessed by CO-470, W Mineral Ave, W Littleton Blvd, and E Belleview Ave.
By rail
Using the RTD (Regional Transportation District), Littleton can be accessed by light rail via 2 stations. These stations are Littleton/Downtown Station, and Littleton/Mineral Station. Both stations are on the C Line (To Denver's Union Station), and the D Line (Through Downtown Denver to 30th & Downing Station).
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