Littleton Visitors Guide

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Just 10 miles south of Denver, Littleton is a charming historic community, home to diverse shopping, restaurants, and parks. Whether visitors are looking for entertainment, hoping to explore the outdoors, or in need of a little rest and relaxation, Littleton has it all.

The city embodies a strong sense of community through its historic downtown, active trail system and numerous community events. There are more than 59 parks and open spaces. Two light rail stations offer easy access to Downtown Denver, or visitors can explore the Rockies within 30 minutes.

According to U.S. News and World Report, Littleton is “an exciting destination worth adding an extra day or two to your Denver trip.”

In 2018 Littleton was recognized by wallethub.com as one of the 10 best small cities in America and was named the #1 Small Town in Colorado in 2017. 2

CREDITS LITTLETON CITY COUNCIL

Senior Editor: Debbie Brinkman Kelli Narde District IV, Mayor Editor and Writer: Jerry Valdes District II, Mayor Pro Tem Sheera Poelman Peggy Cole Art Direction and Design: At Large Katie Olson Patrick Driscoll District I Additional Contributors: Karina Elrod Tyler Barton At Large Chris Harguth Carol Fey Cassie Heykoop District III Elizabeth Scofield Kyle Schlachter Cathy Weaver At Large

ADDITIONAL PHOTO & IMAGE CREDITS

Richard Acres, Sharron Candon, Jamie DeBartolomeis, Chris Doernbrack, Claudette Erek, Candyce Herman, Mark Holly, Linda Olson, Meghan Ruble, Rodney Stutzman, Jarad Switzer, Becky Toma, Denise Wideen, Jack Zivic, and the Littleton Museum

The City of Littleton provides this guide for informational purposes and does not endorse any of the businesses or services mentioned.

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welcome to LITTLETON

On behalf of the city council, staff, citizens and businesses in this great community, welcome! Whether you are here for business, a vacation, a family event or just passing thru, we want you to feel the warmth and sense of community Littleton has embodied since our founding over 125 years ago!

From great shopping, dining and night life to recreation and leisure, there is something for everyone. Ride a bike or hike through South Platte Park, fish or kayak in the South Platte River, play hockey at the Ice Ranch, see a new film or a classic at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, tackle the tees at Littleton Golf Course, rock the night away or enjoy the tranquility of nature at Hudson Gardens, shop at Aspen Grove or in Historic Downtown Littleton, savor delicious cuisine at dozens of unique restaurants, enjoy a cold one at one of our craft breweries, wineries or distilleries; or step back in time at the Littleton Museum’s living history farms. Littleton has it all.

We want you to enjoy your stay while you visit our fine city. To discover more about special events, from bike races to concerts, visit littletonrocks.com.

Thanks for visiting Littleton and we hope you will come back soon!

Sincerely,

Debbie Brinkman Mayor 4 21 32

44 20 5 64 Table of Contents

Dining 06 07 Cajun Style • 08 Cocktail Hour • 10 Wine On Tap 12 Going Gourmet • 13 Sweet Tooth • 14 Dining Guide

Shopping 18 19 Aspen Grove • 20 Downtown Littleton • 21 Shop Littleton 22 Willow: An Artisans’ Market • 24 Here Comes the Bride 26 The Place To Be: Wedding & Event Venues 28 Shopping Guide

Arts & Culture 32 33 Hudson Gardens • 34 Art Galleries • 35 Alamo Drafthouse 36 Town Hall Arts Center • 38 Public Art 47 40 Littleton Museum • 42 Bemis Public Library 43 LittletonRocks.com • 44 Events Spotlight

Outside & Active 46 47 Exploring Parks & Trails • 48 Education & Conservation 51 Parks & Trails Map • 52 CrossfFit KADA 53 The Ballet Physique • 54 Littleton Golf & Tennis Club 55 Buck Recreation Center • 55 Fitness Guide

Relax & Unwind 56 57 Five Well Being • 58 Spas & Salons Guide 60 Stay the Night: Hotels & Accommodations

Then & Now 62 63 Historic Walking Tour • 64 Littleton Then & Now 66 Did You Know? • 68 Light Rail Map 69 City of Littleton Map

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DINING 77 Cajun Style

Nono’s Cafe The Lost Cajun Lucile’s Creole Cafe 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr. 2852 W. Bowles Ave. 720-535-8862 303-797-1190 thelostcajun.com luciles.com

Southern hospitality at its core, The Lost Cajun brings Lucile’s, which has been a Colorado favorite since 1980, is friendly staff and authentic food to its Littleton location a family-owned restaurant that is known to have a line out (5350 South Santa Fe Drive). Every patron starts the meal the door around brunch time. The Littleton location at 2852 with a platter of samples, including lobster bisque, crawfish West Bowles Avenue carries the same look and feel as the étouffée and red beans and rice, to awaken the taste buds. original restaurant in Boulder. All of the locations have a From there, try the fried catfish po boy, the slow cooked comforting Cajun atmosphere and can be easily identified by gumbo or the fresh and house-made jambalaya, which is the buildings’ signature pale yellow paint. known to sell out nearly every day. Almost everything on the menu is made from scratch, from the tartar and Cajun sauces The Creole menu was developed by the current owner and to the potato salad and coleslaw. Finish the meal with warm his mother Lucile, and the restaurant’s first chef trained in beignets covered in powdered sugar. New Orleans at a family restaurant called “Commander’s Palace.” Some favorite menu items at Lucile’s include the During Mardi Gras, The Lost Cajun will even offer slices or Cajun Breakfast (red beans, poached eggs, hollandaise and whole King Cakes. The restaurant also serves frozen drinks grits) and Eggs New Orleans (fried eggplant, poached eggs, and a large selection of Louisiana beers, including Abita creole spice and hollandaise). beers on tap. Owner Greg Jones is a Louisiana native and was skeptical of NoNo’s Cafe Cajun-style food in Colorado but after his first trip to The Lost Cajun in the mountains, he was hooked. The Littleton 3005 W. County Line Rd. location is open Monday-Saturday from 11 a.m.-9 p.m., and 303-738-8330 Sunday from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. nonoscafe.com

After moving from New Orleans to Denver, Brian and Sonda Brewster opened NoNo’s Cafe in 1996. The restaurant’s name, NoNo, means “grandpa” in Italian, and comes from Sonda’s grandfather. Both he and Sonda’s mother are responsible for some of the menus recipes.

Not only does the restaurant have a big, inviting porch, but it also boasts beautiful views of the mountains. The inside is welcoming and the walls adorned with cajun decor, but the menu is truly what makes the Cajun spot a staple to the area. Some local favorites are the smothered catfish or the crabmeat au gratin. For those who are able to make room for NoNo’s Cafe dessert, NoNo’s strawberry cake will not disappoint. 88

Rocker Spirits 5587 S. Hill St. 303-795-7928 rockerspirits.com

Cocktail Hour A taste of Rocker Spirits’ craft creations

Rocker Spirits, Littleton’s first and Rocker Old Fashioned only micro distillery, has been a regional hot spot since its opening in 2 oz. - whiskey August of 2016. The classy, yet rugged ½ oz. - simple syrup atmosphere is inviting to all crowds, 4 dashes - aromatic bitters and its creativity has earned it global 2 dashes - orange bitters recognition. In 2017, Rocker earned the PAC Packaging Consortium Global Combine ingredients over ice Leadership Award for its “rocking” and stir for about one minute until liquor bottles, which were modeled beverage is properly diluted and chilled. after a 1930’s oil can. While the Pour over a large ice cube in serving glass. distillery’s unique appeal is usually Zest and garnish with orange peel. what gets people in the doors, Rocker’s

cocktails are what keep customers For simple syrup: Use one part Demerara Sugar and one part water. Bring the mixture to a boil coming back. Here are a few of their while stirring and remove once all sugar is dissolved. Let cool before using in favorites. cocktail. 99 Wide Eyes

1 oz. - Corvus Chicory Coffee Cold Press Concentrate 1 ¼ oz. - rum ¾ oz - chipotle and brown sugar syrup 1.2 tsp. - blackstrap molasses

Combine all ingredients and heat up on an induction burner until it almost comes to a boil. Pour into serving glass and top with lavender cream float. Garnish with a sprinkle of lavender pods.

For chipotle and brown sugar syrup: For lavender cream float:

1 - chipotle pepper 8 oz. - heavy whipping cream 16 oz. - water 1 oz. - simple syrup 16 oz. - brown sugar 8 dashes - lavender bitters

Steep pepper in water until it Thoroughly mix ingredients begins to fall apart. Add in sugar together. and heat until it’s fully dissolved. Strain the pepper out and let cool before use.

The Fabulous Bell Bottoms

2 oz. - green tea infused vodka ¾ oz. - Kaffir lime syrup ½ oz. - lime juice ½ oz. - lemon juice

Rocker Spirits recommends adding one drop of vanilla extract to every 8 oz. of green tea infused vodka.

Combine all ingredients in a glass and shake with ice until the mixture is properly cooled and diluted. Strain while pouring into serving glass and garnish with edible flower.

For Kaffir lime syrup: For green tea infused vodka: Take the peels of a Kaffir lime and bury them in sugar. After a few days, remove Add two bags of green tea the peels and create a simple syrup using into one 750 ml bottle of one part sugar, one part water. Bring the vodka and let sit for two hours. mixture to a boil while stirring and remove once all sugar is dissolved. Let cool before using in cocktail. 1010

Wine on Tap

Carboy Winery market, at Carboy Winery guests can 6885 S. Santa Fe Dr. purchase world class wine in a bottle, 720-531-5252 or they can opt for a one-liter refillable carboywinery.com Carboy growler and get their wine fresh from the tap.

The City of Littleton is home to a Why kegged wine is more sustainable winery that has captured the attention and cost effective? of both residents and visitors. Carboy Winery is a unique urban winery Every year, about 600 million bottles that works directly with a variety are sold to restaurants and only about of vineyards and winemakers from 27 percent of wine bottles are recycled. prominent wine regions around the A keg eliminates the use of about 3,000 world. While many of its grapes and bottles over its lifetime (20 years). In fermented juices come from regions addition, wine on tap eliminates the like California, Washington, Oregon, need for cork, foil, labels and the cases Italy, and France, it also utilizes a used for storage. lot of Colorado product. The in- state vineyards that it sources from As if the sustainability isn’t impressive are located in Palisade and Paonia, enough, kegged wine is more cost Colorado. effective as well. In restaurants, 80 percent of wine is sold by the glass and Carboy’s experts carefully select and an open bottle is exposed to oxidation. source high-quality grapes, juice, That means that 25 percent of profit and single-varietal wine that is then is thrown away because of oxidation. brought to their Littleton winery. Since kegs are pressurized with There, it is put through the delicate nitrogen, it prevents the wine from winemaking process, crushed and being exposed to oxygen, which makes fermented, aged further, blended, and the product last much longer. Kegged kegged or bottled. Unique to the wine is good for about a year. The Process 1111

• Winemakers work with growers in separate the white wine juice from • Aging will then take place and monitoring the ripening process the stems and skins, while red wine the winemaker will decide and determining optimal harvesting juice stays in contact with the skins, which vessel to age it in, a dates via vineyard sampling and stems and seeds to acquire flavor, barrel, tank, or both; and how analysis. They also help harvest and color and tannin. long the wine will age. Red transport the grapes to the winery. wine will typically age longer • Fermentation begins naturally than whites. Barrel-aging • Winemakers destem and crush the with the wild yeasts on the grapes imparts a smoother, rounder grapes using T-bins and Tanks to themselves or with cultured yeast mouthfeel and tank-aging contain the grapes. Fun fact: all of isolates that winemakers add to accomplishes a zestier, more Carboy’s grapes that are sourced ensure consistency, a healthy acid-forward wine. from the Western Slope are crushed ferment, and to help predict the at the winery in Littleton. end results. Fermentation is the • After the wine has aged conversion of the sugar in the grapes appropriately, the process of • A Mechanical Destemmer machine into alcohol and carbon dioxide. heat and cold stabilization is used to remove stems and debris may be conducted. The from the clusters of grapes (some • Clarification is the next step where heat-stabilization processes red varieties may have a portion of the solids are removed from the removes protein haze and whole-cluster kept intact to add wine. The dead yeast cells and post- cold-stabilization precipitates texture and complexity). fermentation sediment is removed out tartrate crystals that drop through the transfer process known to the bottom or stick to the • A Hydraulic Basket Press (or as Racking. The wine is “racked” sides of the vessel. sometimes feet) is used to crush the from its original vessel to another grapes and create the must (skins, vessel, a Barrel or Tank, leaving the • The wine will then be Kegged seeds and stems). The press will sediment behind. and/or Bottled.

What is a Carboy? A carboy, also called a demijohn, is a stout glass container with a narrow neck. Available in various sizes, they are essential to winery operations. These vessels date back to as early as 14th century Europe and in Colorado history they made their appearance during the gold rush. They are predominantly used for fermenting and transporting small batches of spirits, beer, and wine. Winemakers most often use carboys for experimenting in small batches and for topping off barrels in the wine cellar. 1212

Going Gourmet

Cheese lovers rejoice! Curds Cheese, source of every cheese in the shop. which opened on Main Street in In addition to the vast selection of January of 2017, boasts a wide variety cheese, the shop offers cured meats, of cheese. It offers anything from chocolates, oils, vinegars, pasta, pasta locally sourced brands in Colorado sauce, hot sauce, and even pickles to specialty assortments from Italy. from the Real Dill. There are premade Owner Garrett Palecek has traveled baskets or Palecek can help create the the world to refine his palate and perfect present. Most of the cheese personally knows the stories and offerings range from $6-$20. Curds Cheese 2449 W. Main St. 720-536-5600 curdscheese.com What’s on the menu?

Fresh Baguette Sandwiches Hot Panini Built to order on an 8” baguette Built to order on fresh focaccia Rome: Prosciutto, Fresh Caprese: Fresh Mozzarella, Mozzarella & EVOO Sun Dried Tomatoes & Pesto Paris: Prosciutto, Ham & Cheese: Prosciutto Brie & EVOO Cotto, Taleggio & Fig Jam Vienna: Rosette de Lyon Brie & Lil Pep: Pepperoni, Fresh Whole Grain Mustard Mozzarella & Marinara Sauce New Orleans: Muffaletta (Olive Curds Cheese: Taleggio, Tapenade), Brie & EVOO Gruyere & Cheddar Cheese Curds Prague: Nduja, Fresh Bacon PB&J: Bacon, Almond Butter Mozzarella & EVOO & Raspberry Jalapeño Jam

Build your own options available. 1313 Indulge Your Sweet Tooth

main ingredient, where it comes The Chocolate Therapist from, and how to reap some serious 2560 W. Main St. benefits from it. Studies have shown 303-795-7913 that chocolate can aid with heart thechocolatetherapist.com and circulatory health, brain health, and even immune system function. According to the U. S. Department For many, chocolate is about as of Agriculture and the Journal of therapeutic as it gets, but according the American Chemical Society, to Julie Pech, author and owner of chocolate is also one of the most The Chocolate Therapist, the health antioxidant-packed foods available. benefits of cocoa stretch far beyond Pech emphasizes though, that dark that. When Pech took ownership of chocolate is the way to go if you are her store in Downtown Littleton, her really in it for the health, which is why background was not in the candy it’s one of the shop’s specialties. industry, or even the food industry. In Since she first stepped into the fact, she was a nutritionist, and she had chocolate industry, Pech has published a vision to develop a line of chocolate four books, “The Chocolate Therapist,” unlike any other. “The Last Damn Diet,” “Dare to Pair,” All of the ingredients used in The and “Chocolate Soiree.” She recently Chocolate Therapist’s products are began a video series and holds classes natural - no dyes, no preservatives, at her store in Littleton, that draw no artificial flavors. They also dozens of people from around the accommodate many food allergies metro area every single week. and dietary restrictions. Furthermore, In addition to an assortment of treats, Pech dives even deeper, and teaches customers can expect a full coffee bar. her customers about the nutrient-rich The “Meltaway” Process

• Couverture are melted down • Coconut oil and organic flavoring oils are added • Molds are lined with chocolate and allowed to harden • Flavored filling is added to molds • Chocolate mold is sealed off with another thin layer of chocolate • Chocolates are chilled until they’re ready to come out of the mold 1414

DINING GUIDE

COFFEE & TEA Romancing the Bean 5800 S. Prince St. Top left: Damascus Grill, Center: J.P. Nori Sushi, Dirt Coffee Bar 303-797-8257 Top right: Piccino Wood Oven Pizza, Lower left: 5767 S. Rapp St. romancingthebeanlittleton.com 303-306-8259 Zaika Indian Cuisne, Lower right: Dirt Coffee Bar dirtcoffee.org Solid Grounds Coffee House 6504 S. Broadway GraceFull Cafe RESTAURANTS & BARS Cafe Du Coco 303-209-7494 2676 W. Alamo Ave. 5610 S. Curtice St. solidgrounds.org 3 Margaritas 303-325-5380 720-900-5610 Mexican Restaurant cafeducoco.com Starbucks gracefullcafe.com 501 E. County Line Rd. Multiple locations LaMar’s Donuts 303-795-2039 iN-TEA starbucks.com 2440 W. Main St. 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr. Unit B 3margaritaslittleton.com 720-981-2512 720-283-1790 4G’s Cafe in-tea.net BREAKFAST & BRUNCH lamars.com 5950 S. Platte Canyon Rd. iVibe Coffee Bacon Social House Lucile’s Creole Cafe 303-730-4650 5549 S. Broadway 2100 W. Littleton Blvd. Ste. B 2852 W. Bowles Ave. 4gsbroadway.com 303-993-4675 720-470-9000 303-797-1190 Adelitas ivibecoffee.com baconsocialhouse.com luciles.com 2609 W. Main St. Enchanted Grounds City Donut Manna Bakery & Deli 303-778-1294 3615 W. Bowles Ave. 5816 S. Lowell Blvd. 6905 S. Broadway Ste. 61 adelitasdenver.com 303-795-0772 303-953-0856 303-798-2797 The Alley enchantedgroundsco.com citydonuts.net mannabakerydeli.com 2420 W. Main St. Nixon’s Coffee House Dunkin’ Donuts Toast, Fine Food & Coffee 720-316-8002 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr. 4760 W. Mineral Ave. #10 2700 W. Bowles Ave. Unit B littletonalley.com 303-504-5224 720-459-7728 303-797-9543 Alibi’s Bar & Grille nixonscoffeehouse.com dunkindonuts.com toastygoodness.com 7983 S. Broadway Rize Coffee Company The Egg & I Waffle House 303-730-0123 8200 S. Southpark Cir. 2630 W. Belleview Ave. 201 E. County Line Rd. alibisbarandgrill.net 720-935-2914 303-794-0100 303-738-1000 rizecoffee.com theeggandirestaurants.com wafflehouse.com 1515 Angelo’s Taverna El Lucero Mexican Restaurant Latke Love NoNo’s Café 6885 S. Santa Fe Dr. 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. #103 699 W. Littleton Blvd. 3005 W. County Line Rd. 720-532-1389 303-794-4985 303-995-9708 303-738-8330 angelostaverna.com/littleton elluceromexicanrestaurant.com latkelove.com nonoscafe.com

Anthony’s Pizza & Pasta El Parral Restaurant Las Delicias No. 3 Old Fashioned Italian Deli 2610 W. Belleview. Ave. #100 6875 S. Broadway 92 E. Arapahoe Rd. 395 W. Littleton Blvd. 303-794-0020 303-798-4586 303-797-2636 303-794-1402 anthonyspizzaandpasta.com denvermexicanrestaurant.net lasdelicias.us oldfashioneditaliandeli.com

Big Daddy’s Pizza The Garlic Knot Little Basil Asian Grill Old Santa Fe Express 5829 S. Broadway 1621 W. Canal Cir. 7923 S. Broadway Mexican Grill 720-577-4444 303-730-1111 303-347-8816 5501 S. Broadway bigdaddyspizza.com thegarlicknotdenverco.com littlebasilco.com 303-794-2420 oldsantafemexicangrill.com The Bistro at Aspen Grove Glass Half Full - Littleton Café 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #180 Alamo Drafthouse 1409 W. Littleton Blvd. Olde Towne Tavern 303-347-2424 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #850 720-283-2233 2410 W. Main St. littletonrestaurant.net 303-730-2470 littleton-cafe.com 303-794-4329 glasshalffullbar.com ottlittleton.com The Boardroom The Lost Cajun Sports Bar & Steakhouse Harley’s: A Hot Dog 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr. Unit F Orchid Asian Bistro 51 W. Dry Creek Ct. Revolution 720-535-8862 1140 W. Littleton Blvd. 303-797-2100 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Ste. 112 thelostcajun.com 303-795-2888 theboardroomsportsbar. 720-236-9617 orchidbistro.com com harleysdogs.com Louis’ Diner 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Pho Boulevard Breckenridge Brewery Haveli Indian Cuisine 303-781-1502 Vietnamese Grill Farmhouse 301 E. County Line Rd. 5950 S. Platte Canyon Rd. 2990 Brewery Ln. 303-798-5066 Mama Sol Cocina 303-730-3049 303-803-1380 havelilittleton.com 6439 S. Broadway Unit B breckbrew.com 303-730-2519 Pho Broadway India’s Best mamasolcocina.com 6645 S. Broadway Café TerraCotta Restaurant and Bar 303-797-6645 5649 S. Curtice St. 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. # 120 McKinner’s Pizza Bar pho-broadway.business.site 303-794-6054 303-484-9535 2389 W. Main St. cafe-terracotta.com indiasbestrestaurant.net 303-798-8500 Pho Hien mckinners.com 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. #110-A The Castle Bar and Grill Jake’s Brew Bar 720-789-5599 6657 S. Broadway 2530 W. Main St. The Melting Pot 303-798-5981 303-996-1006 2707 W. Main St. Pho Real castlebarandgrill.net jakesbrewbar.com 303-794-5666 2399 W. Main St. meltingpot.com 720-638-6884 Chubby’s #14 Jet’s Pizza phoreallittleton.com 5826 S. Lowell Blvd. 7935 S. Broadway Mi Cocina Express 303-730-7405 303-707-1100 137 W. County Line Rd. Pho Littleton cravingchubbys.com jetspizza.com 303-795-3552 389 W. Littleton Blvd. micocinarestaurant.com 303-797-5488 Damascus Grill JP Nori Sushi & pho007.com 1399 W. Littleton Blvd. Asian Cuisine Mi Cocina 303-797-6666 5302 S. Federal Cir. 1600 W. Belleview Ave. Pho 99 damascusgrill.com 720-283-1818 303-798-5300 211 E. County Line Rd. jpnori.com micocinarestaurant.com 720-283-6683 Don Juan’s Mexican Grill pho99littleton.com 3625 W. Bowles Ave. Kate’s Wine Bar Ned Kelly’s Irish Pub 720-379-5066 5671 S. Nevada St. 5686 S. Sycamore St. Piccino Wood Oven Pizza 303-999-2895 720-283-8717 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr. Dubb’s Pub kateslittleton.com nedkellysirishpub.com 303-794-2100 5301 S. Broadway piccinopizza.com 303-798-6711 The Pint Room Ted’s Montana Grill 1616 2620 W. Belleview Ave. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 720-283-3200 720-283-2303 pintroomlittleton.com tedsmontanagrill.com

Platte River Bar & Grill The Toad Tavern 5995 S. Santa Fe Dr. 5302 S. Federal Cir. Ste. A 303-798-9356 303-795-6877 theplatte.com toadtavern.com

Poncho’s Mexican Grill ViewHouse - Littleton 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr. 2680 W. Main St. 303-955-2839 303-797-4829 Smokin Fins ponchosmexicangrill.com viewhouse.com Rib City Walter’s Pizzeria 7903 S. Broadway 5194 S. Lowell Blvd. 303-798-1670 303-795-3030 ribcity.com walterspizzeria.com

Rice Bistro and Sushi Wang’s Gourmet 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #410 12 E. Arapahoe Rd. 720-638-5149 303-347-2323 ricebistrodenver.com wangsgourmet.com

Romano’s Wild Ginger 5666 S. Windermere St. Thai Restaurant 303-798-4944 399 W. Littleton Blvd. romanospizzeria.com 303-794-1115 wildginger.info Rubio’s Coastal Grill 111 W. Mineral Ave. Zaika Indian Cuisine Adelita’s 760-836-5095 151 W. Mineral Ave. Ste. 109 rubios.com 720-328-3038 zaikalittleton.com The Shack 151 W. Mineral Ave. Ste. 101 303-795-7241 SWEET TREATS the-shacks.com Andy’s Frozen Custard Smokin Fins 6985 S. Broadway 2575 W. Main St. 720-253-1307 720-808-1711 eatandys.com/littleton-co smokinfins.com Born2Bake Creative Bakery Sunflower Asian Cafe 2540 W. Main St. 91 W. Mineral Ave. 303-794-6375 303-798-0700 born2bakeco.com sunflowerasiancafe.net The Chocolate Therapist Sushi Basho 2560 W. Main St. 2700 W. Bowles Ave. 303-795-7913 303-730-9999 thechocolatetherapist.com sushibasho.net Cold Stone Creamery Taco House 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. # 110 1390 W. Littleton Blvd. 720-283-3015 303-798-0939 coldstonecreamery.com

The Tavern - Littleton Dairy Queen 2589 W. Main St. 2897 W. Belleview Ave. Unit A Pho Real 303-730-7772 303-730-1066 tavernhg.com/littleton dairyqueen.com GiGi’s Cupcakes Locavore Beer Works Dominos Pizza Panera Bread 1717 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #625 5950 S. Platte Canyon Rd. 91 W. Mineral Ave. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-797-2253 720-476-4419 303-797-7889 303-795-2121 gigiscupcakesusa.com locavorebeerworks.com dominos.com panerabread.com

Inside Scoop Creamery Rocker Spirits Freddy’s Frozen Papa Murphy’s 5654 S. Prince St. 5587 S. Hill St. Custard & 50 W. Littleton Blvd. #303 303-798-4768 303-795-7928 Steakburgers 303-738-8888 insidescoopcreamery.biz rockerspirits.com 2660 W. Belleview Ave. papamurphys.com 303-730-2999 Neveria Juarez Blind Faith Brewing freddysusa.com Pizza Hut 1360 W. Littleton Blvd. 2842 W. Bowles Ave. Multiple Locations 720-398-9194 303-484-9698 KFC pizzahut.com neveriajuarez.com 2900 W. Belleview Ave. #466 303-794-0774 QDOBA FAST CASUAL & See’s Candies kfc.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #210 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. FAST FOOD CHAINS 303-703-9224 303-795-2860 Jimmy John’s qdoba.com Arby’s sees.com Multiple locations Multiple locations jimmyjohns.com Quiznos arbys.com 8053 S. Broadway DISTILLERIES, McDonald’s 303-795-1500 Burger King WINERIES & BREWERIES Multiple locations quiznos.com 2397 W. Belleview Ave. mcdonalds.com 38 State Brewing Company 303-798-0952 Subway 8071 S. Broadway Unit A bk.com Noodles and Company Multiple locations 720-638-3678 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. subway.com Chick-fil-A 38statebrew.com 303-738-3900 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #900 noodles.com Taco Bell Carboy Winery 303-797-9564 Multiple locations 6885 S. Santa Fe Dr. chick-fil-a.com Panda Express tacobell.com 720-531-5252 5350 S. Santa Fe Dr. Chipotle carboywinery.com 303-730-3800 Wendy’s 5699 S. Broadway pandaexpress.com 8040 S. Broadway Breckenridge Brewery 303-794-3437 303-347-9476 2990 Brewery Ln. chipotle.com wendys.com 303-803-1380 breckbrewfarmhouse.com

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all restaurants in Littleton and things change quickly. For a full and current list visit go2littleton.com

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SHOPPING 1919

Aspen Grove Littleton’s premier open-air retail village

Aspen Grove is home to some of the country’s finest stores and restaurants, including: Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Pottery Barn, Williams- Sonoma, GAP, Apple, Sees Candies, J.Jill, Ted’s Montana Grill, and more. It’s located just off C-470 and Santa Fe Drive, and offers convenient store- front parking, mountain views, lush award-winning landscaping, and an atmosphere every bit as inviting as the stores it showcases.

Aspen Grove provides a family-oriented shopping and gathering experience with programs such as The Family Film Festival, A Paris Street Market, The Denver Farmers’ Market, Fall Fun Festival, and Holiday Festivities. Pets are also welcome in the center, just look for the dog- friendly signs displayed on several participating store windows.

Aspen Grove 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-794-0640 ShopAspenGrove.com 2020

For more information about Downtown Littleton Downtown Littleton visit Historic Main Street & More downtownlittleton.com

With more than 50 stores and about In addition to preserving the historic two-dozen bars and restaurants, charm and integrity of the area, Downtown Littleton has become Downtown Littleton consistently hosts a hub for shopping, culture and new, diverse events and entertainment. entertainment. It offers a charming Visitors can spend time touring the Main Street lined with turn-of- city’s significant historic landmarks, the-century buildings as well as drop in for a workout, stop in for some a spectacular view of the Rocky relaxation at a spa or catch live music Mountains. Downtown shoppers can at one of several energetic bars located find anything from high-end fashion downtown. to an eclectic mix of knick-knacks and antiques.

Downtown Littleton’s Main Street is easy to find, just one block from the light rail station. For a map showing free parking visit littletongov.org/downtownparking. 2121

• Local Decision Making Local ownership means that important decisions are made locally by people who live in the community and who feel the impacts of those decisions.

• Keeping Dollars in the Local Economy Money spent in locally-owned businesses has three times the impact on that community as dollars spent at national chains. When shopping locally, shoppers simultaneously create jobs, fund more city services through sales tax, General Store 45 invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development.

• Jobs and Wages Locally-owned businesses create more jobs locally and, in some sectors, provide better wages and benefits than chains do.

• Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship fuels America’s economic innovation and prosperity, and serves as a key means for families to move out of low-wage jobs and into the middle class.

• Environmental Sustainability Local stores help to sustain vibrant, compact, walkable town centers which are essential to reducing sprawl, automobile use, habitat loss, and air and water pollution.

• Competition Details Boutique A marketplace of tens of thousands of small businesses is the best way to ensure innovation and low prices over the long-term.

• Product Diversity Shop Littleton A multitude of small businesses, each selecting products based, not on a national sales plan, but on their Support Our Community own interests and the needs of their local customers, guarantees a much Many people may not be aware that • Protect Local Character and Prosperity broader range of product choices. essential city services are paid for By choosing to support locally • Support the Spirit of Enterprise with sales tax revenues. In fact, sales owned businesses, consumers help Small businesses often are and use tax make up over half of the maintain Littleton’s diversity and overlooked by customers enticed by city’s annual budget. The sales tax that distinctive flavor. shoppers pay on goods and services larger companies. This can adversely in the city stays in the city. There are • Community Well-Being affect the local economy. The rise in many ways that shopping local can Locally-owned businesses build large chain stores, internet shopping help support smaller communities. strong neighborhoods by sustaining and franchise service providers communities, linking neighbors, and has reduced spending with small by contributing more to local causes. businesses. 2222

Horse Scarf - $27 Vie De Réve

Nordic Pine Reed Diffuser - $20 Greenmarket Purveying Company

Artisan Soaps - $7+ Two Ravens Soap Company

Handcrafted Serving Bowl - $59 Pine Pottery

‘Littleton’ Teabag Holder - $10.50 Brenda Neely

Pinecone Coaster - $5.50 Quarry Stone

Labradorite Necklace - $58 Rachel Dawn Designs

Brass Verdigris Earrings - $20 Dear Darlington

Bronze + Leather Leaf Necklace - $54 Susanne Caho

Willow: An Artisan’s Market 2323

Willow was founded in 2004 by Helen Rice and Donna Jaegers bringing fun, funky and original art to historic Downtown Littleton. When it started, Willow featured about 30 artists, now the store represents over 200 artists, mostly from Colorado. The store offers jewelry, pottery and glassware, garden art, greeting cards, clothing, paintings and prints, and accessories.

Willow is unique in that every item sold is uniquely crafted and created for the store. It combines a gallery experience, but with useful items that will create a one of a kind gift for any and all. Over the years the store has won Westword’s “Best of Denver” award and Channel 7’s “A-List” as one of Denver’s best gift shops. 2424

Here Comes the Bride

Rooted Boutique It’s not just the beautiful views or convenient location that 2490 W. Main St. make Littleton an ideal wedding 303-495-2578 destination, it’s also the number rootedboutique.com of resources available right in town. In addition to spectacular Rooted has every bridal item except venues, the city is also home to the dress. Whether you’re looking for a number of florists, caterers, a hairpiece, bridesmaids dresses, or a bridal shops and jewelers rehearsal dinner dress, owners Sara who are able and willing to Bearss and Tayler Krietemeier have it collaborate with one another in their inventory. to create the perfect event. Conservatrice 2376 W. Main St. Featured in this photo shoot: 303-733-2391 conservatrice.com

Casa Bianca Bridal Boutique In 2017 Conservatrice, which means 5654 S. Prince St., Ste. C “curator” in French, moved from 720-484-5153 Denver to Littleton for the historic and cbbridal.com small-town atmosphere. Owner Betsy Jamison explained that the store’s Casa Bianca Bridal Boutique has a name also aligns with her buying gorgeous selection of bridal gowns for philosophy. She curates or collects any style. Owner Sheri Kaiser opened inventory for the store like it’s a the Downtown Littleton store in 2017. museum. Fresh flowers can be ordered Her dream was to open a boutique that ahead of time, which is encouraged, catered to the woman, not just to the but walk-in bouquets are also available. dresses. 2525 2626

The Place To Be Wedding & Event Venues in Littleton

Hudson Gardens The Falls Event Center 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr. 8199 Southpark Cir. 303-797-8565 720-449-3728 hudsongardens.com fallseventcenter.com The Hudson Gardens & Event Center The Falls Event Center offers stunning is a not-for-profit, multipurpose views of the Rocky Mountains and public garden and event facility that nearly 14,000 square-feet of space. has grown to connect nearly 160,000 Bridal parties can expect a bridal people each year with nature. Carrying suite, game room, conference room, on the legacy of its founder Evelyn theater and a large main hall that can Hudson, it is first and foremost a place comfortably hold about 300 guests. of beauty, providing the community There is no vendor list, meaning guests with opportunities for enjoyment, can use their preferred businesses of recreation, and education amidst a choice to cater, decorate and entertain. backdrop of stunning botanic displays and natural open spaces. With picturesque landscapes and unique venues that include mountain vistas, secluded natural spaces, water features, and vibrant display gardens, it is the perfect backdrop for a special day. Hudson Gardens is consistently recognized as one of the top wedding and reception venues in the Denver metropolitan area. Partnering With Our Community To Improve 27 Family Wellness Since 1964.

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“Twenty-eightyearsago Iwasborntoworkhere.”

– RN, Labor & Delivery

When the Littleton Adventist Hospital birthing center was in it’s own infancy, I was among the unit’s first newborns. The experience made such a positive impression that I was determined to one day return and be a part of our highly- trained, uniquely compassionate Labor and Delivery team. At Littleton Adventist Hospital we don’t just practice medicine, we live it.

Trust. Care. Excellence. Twenty-eight years and counting. mylittletonhospital.org/weliveit

mylittletonhospital.org We are part of Centura Health, the region’s health care leader. Centura Health does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, disability, age, sex, religion, creed, ancestry, sexual orientation, and marital status in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment. For further information about this policy contact Centura Health’s Office of the General Counsel at 1-303-673-8166 (TTY: 711). Copyright © Centura Health, 2017. ATENCIÓN: Si habla español, tiene a su disposición servicios gratuitos de asistencia lingüística. Llame al 1-303-738-7781 (TTY: 711). CHÚ Ý: Nếu bạn nói Tiếng Việt, có các dịch vụ hỗ trợ ngôn ngữ miễn phí dành cho bạn. Gọi số 1-303-738-7781 (TTY: 711). 2828

Shopping Guide

GIFTS & ACCESSORIES GT Jewelry Original Hardware DT Willow: An Artisan’s Market DT 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. # 114 2550 W. Main St. 2400 W. Main St. Amy’s Hallmark AG 720-283-8210 720-476-7951 303-730-8521 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #720 gtjewelry.net originalhardware.com willowartisansmarket.com 720-283-1684 hallmark.com Hudson Gardens Gift Shop Pier 1 Imports AG Yankee Candle AG 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. Angel Concept DT 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #710 2510 W. Main St. 303-797-8565 303-703-1991 303-795-2100 720-283-8910 hudsongardens.org pier1.com yankeecandle.com angelconcept.org JF Sholl Jewelry DT Pottery Barn AG ANTIQUES Buttercup Junction DT 2646 W. Main St. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #650 2681 W. Alamo Ave. 303-738-9554 303-794-5220 Colorado Antique Gallery 720-283-6353 jfsholl.com potterybarn.com 5501 S. Broadway buttercup-junction.com Kirkland’s AG Spellbound Mystical Store 303-794-8100 Claire’s AG 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #712 1289 W. Littleton Blvd. antiquestorelittleton.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. G3 303-798-7735 303-794-4499 The Pink Attic Cat DT 720-283-7322 kirklands.com spellbound13.com claires.com 5784 S. Rapp St. Littleton Gold & Silver DT St. Nick’s 303-797-4474 5221 S. Santa Fe Dr. Conservatrice DT 5733 S. Prince St. 303-798-8087 Vandel’s Antiques DT 2376 W. Main St. 303-798-8499 303-733-2391 stnicks.com 2675 W. Alamo Ave. Littleton Jewelry 303-794-4143 conservatrice.com Tattered Cover Book Store AG 6323 S. Santa Fe Dr. Unit B 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. Details Boutique DT 303-794-4310 303-470-7050 BEAUTY & WELLNESS 2359 W. Main St. littletonfinejewelry.com tatteredcover.com 303-703-3884 Colorado Herbal Imports Lotus Jewelers detailsboutique.com Williams Sonoma AG 6221 S. Santa Fe Dr. Unit A 50 W. Littleton Blvd. # 302 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #510 720-217-2435 General Store 45 DT 303-703-4700 303-794-4744 coloradoherbalimports.com 2479 W. Main St. lotusjewelers.com 720-445-7945 williams-sonoma.com generalstore45.com 2929 Origins AG The Green Bride DT Woodlawn Floral Francesca’s AG 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #120 2340 W. Main St. 1799 W. Littleton Blvd. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #420-B 303-794-6817 303-798-2222 303-794-0267 303-794-4783 origins.com littletonwoodlawnfloral.com thegreenbridedenver.com francescas.com ULTA Beauty AG Hype Vapes The Gap AG 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #530 CLOTHING 151 W. Mineral Ave. # 111 303-797-9511 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-955-6624 Austin Hauck DT ulta.com 720-283-1049 hypevapes.com 2569 W. Main St. gap.com 303-730-7778 Legacy Drum Shop SPECIALTY & austinhauck.com Giggleblossom Cottage DT MISCELLANEOUS 1218 W. Littleton Blvd. 303-997-8716 Banana Republic AG 2692 W. Alamo Ave. A Coin Shop legacydrumshop.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 720-266-9395 5501 S. Broadway #115 303-738-9307 Littleton Flower Shop J. Jill AG 303-794-2646 bananarepublic.com coindealerlittleton.com 6207 S. Santa Fe Dr. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-798-9311 Christopher & Banks AG 303-795-0294 littletonflowershop.com The Apple Store AG 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #222 jjill.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-738-3839 303-256-2580 Mountain View Vapes christopherandbanks.com Jos. A Bank Clothiers AG apple.com/retail/aspengrove 6221 S. Santa Fe Dr. #C 720-585-8111 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #728 CJ Banks AG Casa Bianca mountainviewvapes.com 303-703-6200 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr #528 Bridal Boutique DT josbank.com Penny-Robin Dancewear DT 303-794-5571 5654 S. Prince St. Unit C 2600 W. Main St. Lane Bryant AG 720-484-5153 303-795-1873 Eddie Bauer AG 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #230 cbbridal.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-209-0235 Reinke Brothers DT 303-703-9777 Crazy Scrubs lanebryant.com 5663 S. Prince St. eddiebauer.com 151 W. Mineral Ave. #106 303-795-5006 New Balance AG 303-794-6617 reinkebrothers.com Evereve AG 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. crazyscrubs.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. Rocky Mountain 303-795-3135 303-703-4145 Denver Pro Photo Harley-Davidson newbalance.com evereve.com 8136 S. Grant Way 2885 W. County Line Rd. 303-703-2885 Rooted Boutique DT 303-698-1790 Fab’rik AG rockymountainhd.com 2490 W. Main St. denverprophoto.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #518 303-495-2578 Sage Piercing DT 303-862-8364 Englewood Camera Co. rootedboutique.com 5855 S. Broadway 2506 W. Main St. fabrikstyle.com 303-797-0700 720-515-1157 englewoodcamera.com sagepiercing.com Think Tank Tattoo South DT Gekko Vapes 2506 W. Main St. #200 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. 720-328-8513 303-955-2140 thinktanktattoosouth.com gekkovapes.com Vap Lounge 5856 S. Lowell Blvd. #31 720-573-6953

Check out stores in featured shopping districts highlighted with these marks:

DT - Downtown Littleton AG - Aspen Grove Think Tank SAS Shoes AG Out of Breath Sports 3030 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #524 42 E. Arapahoe Rd. 303-797-2814 303-798-5037 sasshoes.com outofbreathsports.com

Shirt Off My Back Outlet Pedal 400 E. Mineral Ave. 2640 W. Belleview Ave. #100 303-795-7432 303-798-5033 shirtoffmyback.com pedalonline.com

Talbots AG Shootin’ Shop South 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 5827 S. Rapp St. 303-797-9717 303-798-6792 talbots.com shootinshopsouth.com

The Crazy Merchant Turn Style Consignment The Tack Shack 151 W. Mineral Ave. #100A 1369 W. Littleton Blvd. 720-557-8084 303-794-6741 tackshackonline.com turnstyleconsign.com Triple J Armory, Inc. SPORTS & OUTDOORS 8152 Southpark Ln. 720-445-5686 A-1 Scuba & Travel triplejarmory.com Aquatic Center 1603 W. Belleview Ave. 303-789-2450 ARTS & CRAFTS a1scuba.com artSPARK Creative Studio DT Altitude Paddleboards DT 5650 S. Curtice St. 2690 W. Main St. Unit A 303-795-7897 720-810-4142 artsparkcreative.com altitudepaddleboards.com Colorado Frame Company DT Austin Hauck Anglers All 2396 W. Main St. 5211 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-797-0861 303-794-1104 coloradoframecompany.com/littleton anglersall.com Craft Scraps The Bikery at the Brewery 5856 S. Lowell Blvd. # 27 2994 Brewery Ln. 303-798-2192 303-795-5792 craftscraps.com bikerylimitedrentals.com The Crazy Merchant Giant Cycling World AG 1700 W. Belleview Ave. 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-761-6100 303-703-1700 thecrazymerchant.com giantdenver.com The Creative Needle GoodTurn Cycles AG 6905 S. Broadway #113 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. #342 303-794-7312 303-795-0411 Littleton Flower Shop thecreativeneedle.com goodturncycles.org Fabric Expressions The Ice Ranch 3625 W. Bowles Ave. #13 Check out stores in featured shopping districts 841 Southpark Dr. 303-798-2556 highlighted with these marks: 303-285-2110 theiceranch.com fabricexpressions.com DT - Downtown Littleton AG - Aspen Grove Frame It La Vaca Meat Company DT 3131 6905 S. Broadway #107 2489 W. Main St. 303-730-2123 720-502-4400 frameitcolorado.com lavacameat.com

Fragile Glory Impressions Lido Wine Merchants DT 5306 S. Bannock St., Unit 215 2529 W. Main St. 720-987-4842 303-798-0122 fragilegloryimpressions.com lidowine.com

Grateful Dyes, Inc. Mountain Man Nut & 5682 S. Cedar St. Fruit Company 303-763-8774 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. grateful-dyes.com 303-797-3206 mtnman.com Hot Pots DT 2570 W. Main St. Penzeys Spices DT 303-798-5242 2500 W. Main St. hotpotsstudio.com 303-797-2777 penzeys.com Judy Patti’s Painting Studio 5847 S. Broadway Savory Spice DT 303-798-1345 2650 W. Main St. judypatti.com 720-283-2232 savoryspiceshop.com La Vaca Meat Company Riveting Frame & Design 7600 S. Grant St. Unit A-1 See’s Candies AG 303-703-3900 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. rivetingframeanddesign.com 303-795-2860 sees.com SPECIALTY FOODS PET SUPPLIES

Carniceria La Tapatia Destiny’s Paws 395 W. Littleton Blvd. 5950 S. Platte Canyon Rd. #D-5 720-428-8777 303-794-7297 latapatiacarniceria.com Lewis & Bark DT The Chocolate Therapist DT 5623 S. Prince St. 2560 W. Main St. 303-347-6370 Giant Cycling World 303-795-7913 lewisbark.com thechocolatetherapist.com Lewis & Cluck DT Curds Cheese DT 5664 S. Prince St. 303-797-4818 2449 W. Main St. lewiscluck.com 720-536-5600 curdscheese.com Zoey’s Place DT 2555 W. Alamo Ave. EVOO Marketplace DT 303-794-6787 2660 W. Main St. zoeysplace.net 720-328-4783 evoomarketplace.com

This is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all retail establishments in Littleton. For a complete list visit go2littleton.com Anglers All 32

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Hudson Gardens Stunning Gardens, Concerts & Events

The Hudson Gardens & Event Center the gardens. The Brews & Views spans over 30 acres and features Beer Fest, co-hosted with the City beautiful displays and attractions, of Littleton, features local craft beer Hudson Gardens open space, and public art. Highlights tastings, live music, and lawn games. 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr. include the Rose Garden that holds 303-797-8565 Hudson Gardens is a not-for-profit, more than 200 rose varieties, Victoria hudsongardens.org Water Lily Pond, a G-scale garden multipurpose public garden and event railroad, ten permanent sculptures, facility that has grown to connect a tree collection featuring over 1,000 nearly 160,000 people each year with trees, flourishing aquatic displays, and nature. Carrying on the legacy of its a working Honey Bee apiary. These founder Evelyn Hudson, it is first and exhibits are available to guests free of foremost a place of beauty, providing charge, 365 days a year. the community with opportunities for enjoyment, recreation, and education Statewide, Hudson Gardens is amidst a backdrop of recognized as a premier concert stunning botanic destination, featuring a popular displays and natural Summer Concert Series. The series open spaces. is traditionally presented on Sunday evenings during the months of June, Community support July, and August and predominantly is integral to Hudson features classic rock artists from the Gardens’ mission 70s and 80s. Past performers include and success. Over 200 Foreigner, Joe Walsh, Boz Scaggs, The community volunteers Temptations, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Heart, serve in various positions Gladys Knight, and Chris Isaak. throughout the organization and support all program areas. The In addition to concerts, two special organization is supported events are held at Hudson Gardens by over 1,500 active each year. A Hudson Christmas is a members, and more premier outdoor holiday light show than 700 individuals featuring thousands of twinkling are honored and lights, visits with Santa, and countless memorialized on site displays of color and sound that fill through tribute bricks, trees, and benches. 3434

Art Galleries The Best of Littleton’s Art Scene

ACC Art and Design Center Ted Garcia Fine Art 5900 S. Santa Fe Drive 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive Unit 640 303-797-4222 303-885-5112 arapahoe.edu tedgarcia.com

Arapahoe Community College is home Ted Garcia painted every single day for to two art galleries that are open to the a span of 5 years, 7 months, and 11 days, public, the Colorado Gallery of the Arts persevering through hardships, illness, and the Jantzen Gallery. and challenging weather. After what he described as “the experience of a The Colorado Gallery of the Arts is lifetime” his work is now on display at located in the Annex on the northeast his gallery in Aspen Grove. According end of the main campus and is open to his biography, Garcia’s style grew Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. out of commercial illustration mixed The gallery hosts 14 exhibitions a with a joy for Russian impressionism year including a variety of student after studying with the master Don work, pottery sales, professional and Sahli, whose artistic roots can be community shows. traced back to the great master painter, Sergei Bongart. Garcia is The Jantzen Gallery is a student-works committed to merging these two styles centered gallery at the Art & Design to create the bold and vivid paintings Center on campus. It features current for which he is known. student work in all media. The gallery is open by visiting the Welcome Center during normal business hours. Town Hall Arts Center 2450 W. Main St. 303-794-2787 Depot Art Center and Gallery townhallartscenter.org 2069 W. Powers Ave. 303-795-0781 Nestled below the city’s prime venue depotartgallery.org for theatre, the Stanton Art Gallery sits on the first floor of the Town Hall The Depot Art Center and Gallery Arts Center. The gallery is named after opened in 1977 in the restored Charles Edwin Stanton, born in 1909, a Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe train well-known Denver socialite. Stanton station, which was originally built in graduated from West High School 1888. The Depot also features a train in 1927 and went on to study at the caboose, filled with artwork that is University of Denver, the University of free to explore. The Depot is operated Colorado and at the Parson Schools of by the Littleton Fine Arts Guild and Design in New York City and Paris. The hosts monthly, juried art exhibits gallery hosts rotating exhibits of local by members of the guild, as well as artists and also provides a location frequent workshops, programs, and art for business functions, community classes. The Depot is also available to meetings and fundraising events for rent for meetings, receptions and any other local non-profit organizations. other event. Admission is free. Parking Stanton Art Gallery is open Monday is easy. All artwork is for sale. through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3535

Alamo Drafthouse Dinner, Drinks, Movies & Events Alamo Drafthouse 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. The Alamo Drafthouse is dinner, At the theater, customers can find a 720-588-4107 drinks, movies, and events, all under strong selection of casual dining as drafthouse.com one roof. The staff’s attention to detail well as menu specials that are regularly in film presentation and programming updated. Cold beer and fine wines are has made the venue a second home available, and the staff makes sure to to movie fans around the state and highlight local breweries whenever earned accolades from Entertainment possible. Along with dinner in the Weekly, wired.com, and fandango.com. theater, food and drinks are also served Adding to the fun is the unique mural in the bar, Glass Half Full. that is painted on the outside of the drafthouse. It is a piece commissioned Innovation is at the heart of everything by a local artist, Tracy Weil, whose the Alamo Drafthouse strives for, so in work is known for distinctive use of addition to maintaining the latest and bold color and abstract landscapes. greatest in projection technology, they also program unique titles and special The Alamo Drafthouse works hard to events that are hard to find anywhere make sure nothing disrupts the movies, else. On certain occasions viewers and because of that moviegoers will can take a break from the typical “no never watch an ad there. Instead of talking” policy to yell out classic lines advertisements or mind-numbing at one of the theater’s Movie Parties. content, the theater has created custom pre-shows with content similar Check out the theater’s calendar at to most of the features it programs. drafthouse.com and choose a show to enjoy. 3636 3737

Town Hall Arts Center Taking the Stage

Since 1977, Town Hall Arts Center, present Stanton Art Gallery used to be located in historic Downtown Littleton, occupied by city offices. has been a performing arts venue Town Hall Arts Center for the community. A group of local Today, Town Hall Arts Center remains 2450 W. Main St. dedicated to its mission to enrich the citizens decided there was a growing 303-794-2787 need for a performing arts center cultural, social, and educational life in in the city. They came together and the community through professionally TownHallArtsCenter.org formed the Littleton Foundation for produced live theater, as well as Cultural Arts and negotiated with other cultural events and year-round the City of Littleton for the recently educational programs for children and vacated Town Hall. After an intensive adults. The Stanton Art Gallery, which Denver’s version of the Tony awards, fundraising campaign and strong is located downstairs, features rotating and in 2015 won Westword’s Best of support from the city, the Town Hall art exhibits from local talent. The Denver award, “Best Big Musicals at Arts Center celebrated its first season upstairs theatre is an intimate setting Small Prices.” in 1982. with seating for 260 people. Town Hall Arts Center is located In the historic 1920s building, the From September through June, Town on Main Street in the heart of the current lobby once housed the city Hall Arts Center produces six main historic Downtown Littleton shopping fire truck, and the scene shop was stage musicals or comedies, in addition district and is one and a half blocks once a basement jail. The second-floor to a concert series. Over the years, from the light rail station. For more auditorium served as a community Town Hall Arts Center has received information about what’s currently meeting room, which is where the city numerous awards for the quality of its going on at Town Hall Arts Center, visit council met, court was held and where productions. Since 2012, the theater TownHallArtsCenter.org. community dances took place. The has won six Henry awards, which is 3838 Year of Sundays

The piece, which belongs to the Littleton Fine Arts Committee collection, sits just southwest of the courthouse. It is centered at the junction of Main Street and Alamo Avenue on the east side of the railroad tracks. Year of Sundays is a bronze sculpture created by Ric Sargent.

Millennium Clock Tower

The 22-foot-tall tower is located at the Downtown Littleton Light Rail Station and features four clock faces, PUBLIC ART ART PUBLIC POINTS OF INTEREST OF POINTS digital chimes, and a time capsule.

Coming Home

This bronze statue by artist Susan Grant Raymond is located on the southwest corner of Santa Fe Drive and Prince Street. 3939

Sterne Memorial Fountain (top) Unveiled near the Carnegie Library on October 12, 1924, the fountain was designed by architect Jacques Benedict. In 1988, it was moved to the War Memorial Rose Garden at Bemis Street and Shepperd Avenue.

Snips n’ Snails (middle left) This sculpture of a young boy was created by Thelma Weresh. It sits in Bega Park, which was named after Littleton’s sister city, Bega, Australia.

Solar III (middle right) This cinder block and stucco sculpture by Edgar Britton is located in Gallup Gardens.

Circle of Friends (bottom left) This bronze sculputre by artist Karen Crain greets visitors outside the entrance of the Bemis Library.

Flood Story (bottom right) Located east of the Mineral Avenue pedestrian bridge, this 14-foot tall sculpture by ECOS Communications Inc. illustrates the peak depth of the 1965 floodwaters. 4040

Littleton Museum History, Art & Culture

The Littleton Museum draws visitors the structure’s square footage from from all over the state of Colorado. 9,000 to almost 32,000. The new With two working farms, livestock, building, which opened in February costumed interpreters, exhibits, 2005, houses four galleries, a research programs, and events for all ages, the center, a lecture hall, educational museum is one of the most popular classrooms, and offices. cultural sites on the Front Range. For more than four decades, the Littleton Often cited as one of the top local Museum has served as the primary history museums in the country, the repository for history, art, and culture Littleton Museum has an outstanding Littleton Museum in the community. It sits on 39 acres reputation within the museum 6028 S. Gallup St. and is located about one mile east of community. Out of an estimated Downtown Littleton. 20,000 museums in the nation, the 303-795-3950 Littleton Museum is one of only 1,072 littletongov.org/museum The museum’s two living history farms to be accredited by the American highlight agriculture in both the 1860’s Alliance of Museums, and one of 24 in and 1890’s. They feature 20 historic and Colorado; this means that the Museum replica buildings, heirloom livestock, meets the highest professional and crops. The museum also has a standards of the industry. The Littleton collections center, which houses most Museum is one of only 216 museums, of the city’s 44,000 artifacts, and a and the first museum in Colorado, to main building for exhibition, research, be designated as an Affiliate of the and administration. The main building Smithsonian Institution. Admission is also features rotating exhibits and free and it is open Tuesday-Friday from work from local artists. 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. The main building was renovated and expanded in 2004, increasing Living History Farm 4141

Step back in time and experience life as it was in both the 1860s and 1880s. The Littleton Museum features living history farms that highlight the reality of what it was like to live in Littleton. Volunteers roam the property and work churning butter, plowing fields, tending to livestock or even working as blacksmiths. The farms have been recreated with painstaking details, even the nails in the building were crafted by the hands of a blacksmith using only the tools available during that time period. All kinds of animals live on the farm and in the spring months visitors may even be lucky enough to see the new babies that have just arrived into the world.

Littleton’s Past & Present

The Littleton Museum is home to hundreds of artifacts from Littleton’s history offering visitors a unique link between Littleton’s past and present. The permanent gallery exhibits a comprehensive historical look at Littleton from prehistory to the present through graphics, photography, and artifacts from the museum’s collections. Learn how the City of Littleton began and evolved into what it is today. For the museum’s younger visitors, the Kids’ Connection provides interactive hands-on exhibits and activities.

Local Artists

The Littleton Museum hosts different exhibits of all kinds and often features artists from all around Colorado and the U.S. These images are from Jane Gutheridge’s Reflecting Light exhibit. Gutheridge says “Moving from the midwest to the abundant sunlight and dramatic skies of Colorado has inspired my work. I have always been interested in looking closely at nature and find that the vast areas of wilderness in the West allow for a deeper contemplation of the ethereal qualities of the natural world -- the rich colors of the land, the gentle curve of plants, the patterns of dappled light through trees. I abstract and reconfigure these patterns to convey the underlying rhythms and harmonies of our environment, creating a space that is somewhere between the real and the imagined.” For more information about Jane Gutheridge go to janeguthridge.com. 4242

Edwin A. Bemis Public Library 6014 S. Datura St. Littleton, CO 80120 303-795-3961 littletongov.org/bemis

Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, 1-5 p.m. Closed holidays

Bemis Public Library Engaging, Informative, Empowering & Entertaining

From books to movies, classes to volunteers assist immigrants on the concerts, Littleton’s library has been at path to citizenship, help job seekers the heart of the community for over 50 create resumes and navigate online years, and still proudly serves the many applications, and connect seniors with needs of citizens and visitors. the services they need.

Engaging: The library invites anyone Entertaining: The library hosts montly to participate in regular thought- concerts, with performers from every provoking discussions, interactive era and style of music. On the calendar story times, and crafts for every age. visitors can also find movie matinees It is the staff’s goal to ensure that and other activities for every age. learning is never boring.

Informative: Gain a greater knowledge of the world at Bemis Public Library with a vast amount of resources that cover local history, global travels, and the solar system.

Empowering: Every member of the community has a place at the library, and staff strive to provide support, encouragement, resources, and tools to every patron. The library’s 4343

There’s always something to do on Littleton’s Year Round Events Calendar

LittletonRocks.com is a guide for all events that are happening in Littleton. Join in on the fun, from a show at the Town Hall Arts Center or a free concert in Bega Park.

Head to LittletonRocks.com and find all the information, from times and locations to ticket pricing.

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Events Spotlight

Littleton Twilight Criterium Downtown Littleton First Saturday in August

The Littleton Twilight Criterium year for all ages and abilities to test is the premier single-day cycling their skills on the course. event in Colorado and is part of USA Cycling’s national racing calendar. Spectators are not the only ones who Since the first race in 2013, it has are delighted by the Littleton Twilight become one of the most exciting and Criterium. In the 2018 event, racers action-packed events in Downtown awarded a 4.7 out of 5 star rating Littleton. The annual cycling race is a and nearly half of the professional national criterium that features high- racers who participated traveled to intensity racing from professionals and Littleton from 21 states and 10 different amateurs from all over the country. countries. “Very exciting and a great job on spectator turnout,” raved one The Littleton Twilight Criterium is held enthusiastic racer. the first Saturday in August starting at 3:30 p.m. and finishes under the “I raced in the Littleton Crit again lights at 10:30 p.m. The race course is this weekend and it was as awesome a 1.3 km loop through the streets of as ever. Thank you so much for your Downtown Littleton. With speeds of support of bike racing. Seemed like the more than 30 miles per hour, cyclists crowds were strong. Hope the local race to a dramatic, thrilling sprint businesses got some benefit! I love finish. More than 500 riders from these kinds of “in-town” criteriums. around the country compete for the They are common in other parts of the top spots. country but rare in Colorado so I really do appreciate your support from the In addition to competitive racing, city,” said racer Matt Duncan. the event includes plenty of family- friendly activities like live music, a kids Join the fun at this free event! area, food trucks, and a beer garden Spectators can take the light rail or use featuring local brews. The family- any of Littleton’s recreational trails to friendly Cruiser Ride takes place each get to the race. Candlelight Walk & Elf Crawl 4545 Downtown Littleton Thanksgiving Weekend

Help Littleton illuminate more than Crawl. Participants are encouraged one million lights downtown during the to kick off the holiday season by Candlelight Walk and tree lighting the visiting downtown earlier to shop Friday after Thanksgiving. This annual “Small Business Saturday.” Then event features holiday music and crawl your way through 10 different entertainment for the whole family. establishments for holiday cheer and Local choirs line the streets to kick off fun. Each participant receives an elf the event and Santa Claus makes his hat and drink tickets, the Elf Crawl is way down Main Street to participate in a 21+ only event. A portion of ticket the big Christmas tree lighting. proceeds benefits Integrated Family Community Services (IFCS). Costumes Adults can enjoy even more holiday are encouraged. Visit LittletonRocks.com spirit the following evening, at the for more information and to purchase annual Downtown Littleton Elf tickets.

Brews & Views Hudson Gardens Labor Day Weekend

Attention beer lovers: the City of enjoy live music and eats from local Littleton and Hudson Gardens present food trucks. the annual Brews & Views Beer Festival each Labor Day weekend at Hudson Regular tickets are available as well Gardens. The event pairs the lush as VIP and non-drinker tickets. All beauty of Hudson Gardens with beer proceeds from non-drinking tickets samplings from over 40 Colorado benefit the Humane Society of the breweries for this holiday weekend South Platte Valley which offers event. Breweries from across the shelter, care and compassion for lost, state showcase their unique libations, stray and unwanted animals until allowing attendees to sample they are redeemed by their families Colorado craft beer under a beautiful or adopted into a new home. Brews & late summer sky. Participants can also Views is a 21+ event only.

Little Jam Summer Concert Series Bega Park Throughout the Summer

The summer is heating up with a sizzling concert lineup in Downtown Littleton. The free series takes place in Bega Part starting at 6:30 p.m. with local brews, great food, and great music. This family-friendly event features local bands ranging from country to classic rock and even hits from the 80’s and 90’s. It is a perfect way to spend a summer evening. 46

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Exploring Parks & Trails

Get outside and explore in the natural oasis that is South Platte Park. The Mary Carter Greenway Trail travels along the South Platte River and consists of about 880 acres of open space. It is an ideal area for an outdoor getaway.

From fishing for smallmouth bass and trout in the fives lakes to tubing or kayaking through both serene gentle water and river rapids, South Platte Park has something for everyone. Visitors can bike or hike along the trail and take in the beautiful scenery.

Littleton is not only a growing and thriving community and an ideal destination for visitors, but is also home to abundant wildlife. Littleton has over 1,400 acres of parks and natural open space that are home to many species of animals. South Platte Park is nationally recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA). During the summer, it is a space where over 50 species of migratory bird breed and in the winter it is a critical feeding area for more than 25 species of waterfowl. Overall, 250 types of birds have been identified in the park. In addition to a mix of urban wildlife, the park is full of other beautiful animals such as mule deer, white-tailed deer, weasels, herons, snowy egrets, osprey, bald eagles and kestrels.

To ensure wildlife safety:

• Keep all pets on a leash and make sure they are supervised when outdoors • If coyotes or foxes are seen, yell or make a noise • Never feed wildlife like racoons, foxes or skunks • Feed pets indoors and secure trash from animals • While photographing or watching wildlife, remember if the animal reacts to your presence, you are too close.

Coyotes roam through the area and can grow as large as 40 pounds. While they pose little threat to humans, they are predators that won’t hesitate to feed on outdoor cats and small dogs. It is also important to keep in mind that great-horned owls nest throughout the city and could pose a threat to small pets. 4848

Education & Conservation

Carson Nature Center The Carson Nature Center is located just behind the Aspen Grove Shopping Center at 3000 West Carson Drive. The center has a vast number of resources and educational opportunities. With a model and interactive water table that recreates the famous flood of 1965, it is fun for the entire family. Visitors can also observe live animals in the center’s museum or participate in programs guided by interpretive naturalists for a variety of ages and interests. Staff are professionally certified through the National Association for Interpretation. For more information about guided activities or education programs visit ssprd.org/nature. For more information about hiking trails in the area head to ssprd.org/parks. South Platte River & the South Platte Working Group Since 2006 the City of Littleton has teamed up with several other cities and organizations to conserve and enhance property along the South Platte River corridor. The group, known as the South Platte Working Group, has secured more than $50 million to improve the area that stretches through Arapahoe County. From improving access to trails to preserving and protecting open space, the group has completed, or is the process of completing, more than 20 large-scale projects.

The City of Littleton and the South Platte Working Group are dedicated to increasing and enhancing the recreational value of the corridor; preserving natural areas, wildlife habitat, and water quality, while at the same time encouraging education and recreational activities. For more information go to southplatteconnections.com. Play it Safe with 4949 Banks the Otter The South Platte River serves as a source of relaxation, entertainment and reprieve from the hot Colorado temperatures in the summer months. However, just like any body of water, visitors should be aware that it can be dangerous. To ensure that safety is a top priority, signs are posted in the area featuring a character named Banks the Otter offering safety guidelines and tips.

Wear a Life Vest! • It is the one piece of equipment that will save your life. • Consider a helmet and shoes. • Use river worthy equipment, not pool toys.

Safe To Go? • Know the water conditions. • River flow may increase rapidly and become too dangerous. • Check the water level to know when to go and when to wait for another day.

Know Where You Are • Tell someone where you are going. • Know your put-in and takeout locations, major hazards and rapids. • When calling 911 to report an emergency, knowing your exact location will enable rescue professionals to find you quickly. • Know the location of your car keys and phones.

Float Sober • If you float while impaired, you may not notice a hazard or remember how to handle an emergency.

Aim Between the Signal Boulders • Boulders mark the best path. Look for them at the beginning of many rapids.

Float with Friends • You can help each other build river skills, and offer assistance when someone needs it. Learn if your friends can swim and if anyone has first aid skills!

Be Courteous • People from upstream always have the right of way. 50

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School/Park E 6 Ashbaugh Park/Pond 5-G 81 Lee Gulch Over1ook 5-F 9 Ben Franklin Elementary School/Park 5-1 84 Little Dry Creek Park 5-K DENVER 1O Ben Franklin Pool 7 Barnes Park 5-1 85 Little's Creek Park 1-G 82 Lewis Ames5-H Elementary School/Park 6-K 11 Berry Park 8 Bega Park 4-F 86 Littleton Golf and Tennis4-G Club 83 Linksview4-F Park 6-K 12 Big Dry Creek EastTrailhead 9 Ben Franklin 4-HElementary 87 Lone School/ParkTree Golf Course5- &1 Hotel 84 Little Dry 8-MCreek Park 5-K DENVER 13 Bobcat Park 1O Ben Franklin 1-FPool 88 LoneTree Recreation 5-Center1 85 Little's Creek10-N Park 5-H 14 Bowles Grove Park 11 Berry Park 4-F 89 Lonesome Pine Park 4-F 86 Littleton Golf7-M and Tennis Club 4-F 15 Carbone Park 12 Big Dry Creek6-G East Trailhead 90 Mark Hopkins Elementary4-H School/Park 87 Lone Tree 5-H Golf Course & Hotel 8-M 16 Car1 Sandburg Elementary13School/Park Bobcat Park 5-J 91 Mark Twain Elementary School/Park88 Lone Tree 5-1 Recreation Center 2 1-F 10-N 2 17 Carriage Club Estates Park14 Bowles Grove10-M Park 92 Maximus Trail Park 4-F 89 Lonesome8-M Pine Park 7-M 18 Carson Nature Center 6-F 93 Medema Park 6-K 19 Centennial Ridge Park 15 Carbone Park9-M 94 Milliken Park 6-G 90 Mark Hopkins5-1 Elementary School/Park 5-H 20 Charley Emley Park 16 Car1 Sandburg5-G Elementary 95 MissionSchool/Park Viejo Open Space5-J 91 Mark Twain7-H Elementary School/Park 5-1 21 Chase Park 2 17 Carriage Club2-F Estates 96 ParkMonterey Open Space10-M 92 Maximus Trail6-J Park 8-M 2 22 Cherry Knolls Park 18 Carson Nature5-J Center 97 Nesbitt Park 6-F 93 Medema 2-FPark 6-K 23 Cherry Park 19 Centennial Ridge5-L Park98 Ohlson Acres 9-M 94 Milliken Park7-G 5-1 24 CimarronTrail Park 20 Charley Emley3-E Park 99 oteroTennis Courts 5-G 95 Mission Viejo7-L Open Space 7-H 25 Clarkson Park 21 Chase Park 6-1 1 00 Oxbow Point 2-F 96 Monterey3-G Open Space 6-J 26 Colorado Journey Miniature22 Golf Cherry Knolls3-G Park 101 Palos Verdes Park 5-J 97 Nesbitt Park4-L Marston 2-F 27 Columbine Manor Park 23 Cherry Park 6-E 1 02 Palos Verdes Tot Lot 5-L 98 Ohlson Acres4-L LBke 7-G 28 Cook Creek Pool 24 CimarronTrail 8-M Park 103 Park at Lone Tree Elementary3-E School99 otero Tennis 9-N Courts 7-L 29 Cook Creek Tennis Courts25 Clarkson Park8-M 1 04 Peabody Elementary School/Park6-1 1 00 Oxbow Point4-J 3-G 30 Cornerstone Park 3-G 105 Persinger Park 1-F L 3 31 Creekside Experience 26 Colorado Journey3-G Miniature1 06 Powers Golf Park 3-G 101 Palos Verdes4-H Park 4- Marston 5151 3 32 Damon Runyon Elementary27 School/Park Columbine Manor6-H Park1 07 Prairie Sky Park 6-E 1 02 Palos Verdes10-N Tot Lot 4-L LBke 33 David A. 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Buck3-H Recreation117 Ridgeview Center Park 4-G 111 Province 6-GCenter Open Space 8-K 43 Fairways at Lone Tree 37 Dry Creek Elementary9-M 118 School/ParkRidgewood Park 6-M 112 Province 5-GCenter Park 8-K 38 Eagle Ridge Elementary School/Park 8-M 113 Puma Park 6-1 4 44 Family Sports Center 5-0 119 Rusty Sun Tennis Courts 7-L 45 Family Sports Center Golf39 Course East Elementary5-0 School/Park120 Sheridan Middle School4-H Ballfield 114 Quebec Street2-F Greenbelt 6-L 4 46 Filmore Tributary 40 Elati Park 6-J 121 Sheridan Recreation Center3-H and115 Park Ralph Moody2-F Elementary School/Park 5-G 4 7 Footbridge Park 41 Entertainment6-G District 122 Trail Slaughterhouse Gulch 8-NPark 116 Reynolds3-G Landing 5-F 48 Forest Park Natural Area 42 Eugene Field6- ElementaryJ 123 South School/Park Platte Park 3-H 117 Ridgeview6-F Park 6-G 49 Fort Logan Elementary School/Park43 Fairways at Lone1-F Tree124 South Platte Park Reservoir9-M 118 Ridgewood7-E Park 5-G 50 Foxhill Park 7-L 125 South Suburban Administration Building 5-J 4 44 Family Sports Center 5-0 119 Rusty Sun Tennis Courts 7-L 51 Foxridge Open Space 45 Family Sports6-L Center 126 Golf South Course Suburban Golf Course5-0 120 Sheridan 7-KMiddle School Ballfield 2-F 4 52 Foxrdge Park/Greenbelt 6-L 127 South Suburban Ice Arena 5-1 53 Foxridge West Open SpacefTrails46 Filmore Tributary7-L 128 South Suburban Service6-JCenter 121 Sheridan 7-KRecreation Center and Park 2-F 54 Gallup Gardens 4 7 Footbridge Park4-G 129 Southbridge Park 6-G 122 Slaughterhouse6-G Gulch Park 3-G 55 Gallup Park 48 Forest Park Natural4-G 130 Area Sterne Park 6-J 123 South Platte4-G Park 6-F 56 Goodson Recreation Center49 Fort Logan Elementary5-J 131 SunsetSchool/Park Park 1-F 124 South Platte4-L Park Reservoir 7-E 57 Grandpa's Acres 50 Foxhill Park 5-H 132 Sweetwater Park 7-L 125 South Suburban8-M Administration Building 5-J 5 58 Hamlet Park 51 Foxridge Open4-E Space133 Taos Open Space 6-L 126 South Suburban8-M Golf Course 7-K 5 59 Har1ow Park/Pool 52 Foxrdge Park/Greenbelt3-F 134 Tennis Center and Park6-L at LTGC 127 South Suburban9-M Ice Arena 5-1 60 Harmony Park 53 Foxridge West1-F Open 135 SpacefTrails Trailmark Open Space7-L 128 South Suburban9-B ServiceCenter 7-K 61 Heritage Elementary School/Park54 Gallup Gardens5-L 136 Trailmark Park 4-G 129 Southbridge9-B Park 6-G 62 Heritage Hills Trail 55 Gallup Park 8-N 137 Walnut Hills Elementary School/Park130 Sterne Park5-M 63 Heritage Village Park 4-K 138 Walnut Hills Park 4-G 5-M 4-G 64 High RidgeTrailhead 56 Goodson Recreation7-K 139 Center Walt Whitman Elementary5-J School/Park131 Sunset Park5-H 4-L 65 Highland Elementary School/Park57 Grandpa's Acres5-1 140 War Memorial Rose Garden5-H 132 Sweetwater4-G Park 8-M 66 Hogback Hill Park5 58 Hamlet Park 9-B 141 Watson Lake 4-E 133 Taos Open4-F Space 8-M 5 67 Holly Dam/Open Space 59 Har1ow Park/Pool5-L 142 West BelleviewTrailhead3-F 134 Tennis Center3-G and Park at LTGC 9-M 68 Holly Park. 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CrossFit KADA

CrossFit KADA is a small gym that is focused on community and one-on-one training to help members meet their fitness goals. Classes are no larger than 12 people to allow the trainer to invest in each individual. Located at 8080 Southpark Lane, CrossFit KADA was founded by a husband and wife team who are passionate about not only health but about cultivating a community. “You’ll be involved in high fives at the gym during class, ski trips to the mountains in the winter and a private Facebook page for members to share success stories, ask questions and receive additional information and guidance,” said co-owner, Darin Kaiser. CrossFit KADA 8080 Southpark Ln. Whether looking to improve skills in mountain biking or downhill skiing, wanting to lose weight, prepare for a fitness competition, or just keep up with the kids, 574-518-2840 check out CrossFit KADA. crossfitkada.com 5353

The Ballet Physique

The Ballet Physique® is a studio located in the heart of Downtown Littleton, right off of Main Street. It features a uniquely challenging barre workout designed The Ballet Physique to produce slender and strong bodies. Inspired by the beauty of the dancer’s physique, propelled by the results of interval training, and highlighted by the 2539 W. Main St. stability of a ballet barre, each of the seven class formats are designed to sculpt, 303-955-1698 strengthen, and stretch every major muscle. “You don’t have to be a dancer to look theballetphysique.com like one,” said owner Kristin Zurek. “The benefits are impressive whether you’re a dancer or have two left feet.” Ballet experience, after all, is not a prerequisite for better posture, increased energy, leaner muscle mass, and weight loss.

Many of the clients say that the time in class passes very quickly due to the sheer variety of exercises, motivating music, brisk pace, and constant coaching from the knowledgeable trainers. Plus, the workout comes with built-in modifications to help individuals of all fitness levels and abilities. More information is available at theballetphysique.com or 303-955-1698. 5454

Littleton Golf & Tennis Club

South Suburban’s Littleton Golf and beautiful course with views of the Tennis Club is a diamond in the rough. Rocky Mountains. Popular with locals and visitors alike, the golf and tennis complex is located After a round of golf or a game of just west of Downtown Littleton on the tennis, visitors can enjoy a bite to eat corner of Bowles Avenue and Federal or drinks at the Centennial Grill. It’s Boulevard. The nearby South Platte open daily for breakfast, lunch, and River and Mary Carter Greenway Trail dinner and offers a popular menu provide natural elements to enhance featuring breakfast items, sandwiches, the golfing experience. burgers, salads and wraps. There are also a variety of non-alcoholic Littleton Golf Course is an executive beverages, as well as beer on tap, wine, 18-hole course that is open to the public and spirits. and perfect for those short on time who want to play a well-maintained It’s easy to book a tee time at ssprd. and manicured golf course. The 63 par org/TeeTime, or call 303-794-5838. course is challenging, yet playable for Tee times can be reserved up to seven all abilities with five par four, and two days in advance for South Suburban par five holes. It’s a short, naturally residents and up to five days in advance for nonresidents.

Littleton Golf and Tennis Club 5800 S. Federal Blvd. 303-794-5838 ssprd.org/Littleton-Golf-and-Tennis-Club Facebook: GolfSouthSuburban Buck Recreation Center 5555

The Douglas H. Buck Community classes. The center offers a vibrant Recreation Center offers activities Trips and Tours program for adults and programs for children to adults. looking to explore more of Colorado. Visitors can experience the aquatics area and swim laps in the 25-yard lap The Buck Recreation Center offers lanes, unwind in the therapeutic pool drop-in babysitting for kids ages featuring therapeutic jets, relax in the 3 months to 9 years. Specialty or steam rooms, or lounge in the outdoor registration-based classes are also hot tub. The aquatics area also features available for an additional price. Visit a zero depth entry pool with a brand ssprd.org/Buck-Recreation-Center for new children’s slide and a lazy river. pricing and schedules.

The recreation center provides Buck Recreation Center is the home state-of-the-art cardio and weight of South Suburban’s Therapeutic and Adaptive Recreation department. STAR’s equipment, as well as an indoor Buck Recreation Center walking track and athletic courts for mission is to enhance opportunities for basketball, Pickleball and more. Daily individuals with disabilities to participate 2004 W. Powers Ave. admission and passes include the pool, in leisure services through inclusion and 303-797-8787 gym, weight room, cardio and circuit specially designed programs. ssprd.org/Buck-Recreation-Center equipment, track and drop-in fitness

24 Hour Fitness Live for This Fitness YouFit Health Clubs 2650 W. Belleview Ave. 8081 S. Broadway Ste. C 6905 S. Broadway 303-729-1023 720-724-7343 720-625-4860 24hourfitness.com liveforthisfitness.com youfit.com/location/littleton

Anytime Fitness Maha Soul Yoga 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. 5739 S. Curtice St. Active Family Fun 303-794-4235 720-484-4288 anytimefitness.com mahasoul.com Littleton Family YMCA 11 W. Dry Creek Ct. Body + Brain Holistic Yoga Outlaw Yoga Littleton 303-797-9622 5856 S. Lowell Blvd. #25 2590 W. Main St. denverymca.org/littleton 720-283-6222 303-823-4883 bodynbrain.com outlawyoga.com Jungle Quest Indoor Adventure Center Camp MissFits Project MOVE (Crossfit) 8000 S. Lincoln Blvd. #110B 6333 S. Santa Fe Dr. Unit B2 4925 S. Santa Fe Dr. #100 303-738-9844 720-951-0101 303-730-6683 junglequest.net womensfitnesscamps.com projectmove.com My Gym Children’s CorePower Yoga Sumits Yoga Fitness Center 2825 W. Belleview Ave. 151 W. Mineral Ave. Suite #119B 311 E. County Line Rd. Unit A16 720-599-3948 303-927-7393 303-730-3087 corepoweryoga.com sumitsyogalittleton.com mygym.com

Crossfit Kada The Ballet Physique Skate City Littleton 8080 Southpark Ln. 2539 W. Main St. 5801 S. Lowell Way 720-450-0155 303-955-1698 303-795-6109 crossfitkada.com theballetphysique.com skatecitycolorado.com

Kosha Yoga Whole Health Club The Ice Ranch 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. Ste. 110B 5856 S. Lowell Blvd. #24 841 Southpark Dr. 720-287-3354 720-295-0817 303-285-2110

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Five Well Being Studio + Spa

In the midst of shopping, exploring, and socializing, a little rest and relaxation can be the perfect balance. That’s what Littleton’s Five Well Being Studio + Spa is all about. The spa’s treatments are not only unique because of the techniques and tools used, but they’re also personalized to each individual. Five Well Being Studio + Spa 5602 S. Nevada St. The concept began when Owner Betsy Abrams compiled all that she 720-283-4025 had learned and experienced about self-care. Her spa offers traditional treatments such as massages, facials and brow services, but customers fivewellbeing.com also have the option to venture into a new world of relaxation with services that are tried and true by Abrams. Her menu includes floating facials, Vichy shower scrubs, or quartz table massages, and every treatment incorporates the five core elements: water, fire, metal, wood and earth.

In addition, sound plays an important part of the journey. Each room is equipped with its own music source and guests can also explore sound resonance therapy in state-of-the-art chairs that are designed to stimulate both neurological and psychological changes within a body. Through the backyard oasis is a yoga studio. The floor is equipped with the same sound vibration technology, allowing for a more immersive experience.

The spa is bringing destination style treatments to the local market with all-inclusive pricing. Drop-ins are welcome but appointments are preferred. 5858

Spas & Salons Guide

Skin Essentials

11 West Hair Salon Creative Nails Hana Designs - Wig Studio Harmony Spa 1100 W. Littleton Blvd. #230 3625 W. Bowles Ave. # 11 and Aveda Hair Salon 1222 W. Littleton Blvd. 303-788-1887 303-734-9353 229 W. Littleton Blvd. 303-798-4228 303-799-4262 Aloha Spa Dream Nails hanadesigns.com J Lyn and Friends: A Salon 3625 W. Bowles Ave. #8 1210 W. Littleton Blvd. 2694 W. Alamo Ave. 303-883-3553 720-639-5956 Happy Nails and Spa 303-795-0123 2610 W. Belleview Ave. #400 jlynandfriends.com Amazing Feet Spa Massage Enjoy Spa 303-794-7000 2897 W. Belleview Ave. Unit D 395 W. Littleton Blvd. 3B happynailsdenver.com Laman Body Resort 303-730-1666 656-724-7875 5655 S. Delaware St. Harmony & Me Esthetics 303-798-2009 Avalon Day Spa Eternity Beauty Salon 2629 W. Main St. #155 lamanbodyresort.com 7301 S. Santa Fe Dr. Ste. 350 6689 S. Broadway 720-560-4351 303-730-9399 303-250-2669 harmonynme.com denver-avalon.com Executive Barber Beachcomber Hair Salon 5743 S. Prince St. 32 E. Arapahoe Rd. 303-791-8200 303-795-2928 executivebarberco.com

Blush Nail Spa Exquisite Salon and Spa 4760 W. Mineral Ave. 5140 S. Federal Blvd. 720-502-5682 303-703-1212 exquisitesalonandspa.com Bottega Salon 2610 W. Belleview Ave. Ste. 200 Fantasy Nails 303-999-0160 2817 W. Belleview Ave. bottegasalon.net 303-738-1255

Broadway Estates Barbershop Five Wellbeing Studio & Spa Indulgence A Salon 6530 S. Broadway 5602 S. Nevada Street 2310 W. Main St. 303-550-6789 720-283-4025 303-703-8167 fivewellbeing.com indulgencesalon.com City Cuts and Style 5190 S. Lowell Blvd. Gold Star Spa Indulgence A Salon is located in the heart of historic 303-797-5448 3625 W. Bowles Ave. #8 Downtown Littleton. Indulgence features a team citycutslittleton.com 303-475-2566 of dedicated and certified cosmetologists that specialize in creating a unique experience for every Cost Cutters Great Clips individual. This local spa offers much more than 141 W. County Line Rd. Multiple locations styling services, clients can also indulge in manicures, 303-794-7444 greatclips.com pedicures and waxing. The team at Indulgence prides costcutters.com themselves on continued education that ensures the most up-to-date styles and trends for every taste. Little Creek Massage Spa Shangri-La 5959 5808 S. Rapp St. #101 311 E. County Line Rd. A14 720-319-0347 720-327-5869 littlecreekmassage. coloradobestmassage.com massagetherapy.com Spellbound Mystical Littleton Nails and Spa Store & Salon 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. #108 1289 W. Littleton Blvd. 303-730-1520 303-798-7735 littletonnailspa.com spellbound13.com

Mane Street Cutters Sports Clips 2630 W. Main St. Multiple locations 303-795-5233 sportclips.com Evolution Hair Studio Mode Salon Spritz Hair Studio 5537 S. Hill St. 2580 W. Main St. 1840 W. Littleton Blvd. #B 303-794-3409 303-797-0393 303-797-9303 evohairstudio.com modeonmain.com spritzhairstudio.com After working for 25 years as a hair stylist and 10 Nails At Mineral Strandz Salon years at a salon on Main Street, Shelly Misener 7943 S. Broadway 7921 S. Broadway decided to open her own business in Downtown 303-730-3699 303-798-1825 Littleton. Evolution Hair Studio at 5537 South Hill strandzinlittleton.com Street has been thriving for years, due in part to the Nails Image local clientele. The quaint atmosphere of the salon is 5501 S. Broadway #170 Strictly Biz Barbershop highlighted by paintings from local artists on the walls 303-734-2361 2370 W. Main St. that rotate monthly. Misener and her staff provide 720-389-7238 precision cuts, colors, and styling for women and men. New Creations Beauty Center The studio also provides services such as facial waxing, 1500 W. Littleton Blvd. #132 Studio M Salon chemical straightening, perms, hair extensions, and 303-794-2248 6905 S. Broadway #85 303-794-3945 manicures/pedicures. Appointments are preferred, Novo Barbers studiomsalon.org but walk-ins and call aheads are also available. For 6201 S. Santa Fe Dr. more information visit evohairstudio.com. 303-591-9526 Supercuts novobarbers.com Multiple locations supercuts.com Panache Hair Studio 151 W. Mineral Ave. #104 Tease Hair Salon 303-794-9933 2470 W. Main St. panache-hairstudio.com 303-797-4228 teasesalonlittleton.com Paradigm Beauty Salon 1224 W. Littleton Blvd. #A Tiffany Nails 303-795-1335 40 W. Littleton Blvd. #205A 720-283-6777 Popular Nails 311 E. County Line Rd. A2 Tiffany’s Spalon 5600 S. Curtice St. 303-795-3314 303-929-2928 Pure Massage Trinity Nails & Spa 1360 W. Littleton Blvd. Unit G The Woodhouse Day Spa 2817 W. Belleview Ave. 720-322-4434 8351 Southpark Ln. 303-797-3792 720-390-7808 Real Barbers littleton.woodhousespas.com Truly Skinsational 5192 S. Lowell Blvd. 2694 W. Alamo Ave. 303-797-6066 The Woodhouse Day Spa has everything needed for 303-808-4699 the ultimate relaxation experience. They believe that Renu Laser & Skin Care the spa should be more than just a spa treatment, it Urban Hair Studio 1480 W. Canal Ct. should be a great experience from the moment a guest 2606 W. Alamo gets there until the moment they leave. Upon arrival 303-470-0200 303-284-2624 renulaserandskincare.com guests can unwind in a quiet room, sipping specialty tea. urbanhairstudioco.com The 7,500 square-foot spa has something for everyone Skin Essentials Vent Salon such as signature four-handed massages, invigorating 2559 W. Main St. 5827 S. Gallup St. Vichy shower treatments, and award-winning facials. 720-283-0492 303-738-8368 The pampering is complete with mountain views and skinessentialsco.com venthairsalon.com complimentary beverages. 6060 Stay the Night Hotels & Accommodations

Staybridge Suites internet access, refrigerators, LCD 8211 Southpark Cir. televisions and pillowtop mattresses. 303-247-9901 Relax in the spa tub or the indoor pool or staybridge.com sweat it out at the fitness center that is open 24 hours a day. Free self parking and Littleton Staybridge Suites offers complimentary breakfast are provided to breathtaking views of the Rocky all guests. Mountains from the open patio nestled next to a fire pit. Guests can choose from Courtyard by Marriott a variety of room options that will meet 3056 W. County Line Rd. the need of any visitor from spacious 303-791-3001 suites to cozy studios. Staybridge offers marriott.com complimentary breakfasts as well as social evening receptions, plush bedding and a Enjoy Rocky Mountain views in comfort 24-hour fitness center. Guests can access and style with a stay at the Courtyard by free wifi from anywhere on the property Marriott Hotel in Littleton. This hotel is and pets are always welcome. A business the preferred hotel for Lockheed Martin center is open to all visitors and access and is conveniently located minutes away to computers, printers and a fax machine from Downtown Littleton, Breckenridge anytime day or night. Brewery, CenturyLink, Visa, Avaya, UC-Health and Children’s Hospital of Colorado as well as the Denver Tech Hampton Inn and Suites Center. Additionally, the Courtyard by 3095 W. County Line Rd. Marriott is minutes away from the light rail 303-794-1800 making access to the Denver International hamptoninn.com Airport or to Downtown Denver a breeze. Check out nearby hiking and biking trails With a stay at Hampton Inn Littleton along the South Platte River or shopping guests will be located near Historic at Aspen Grove or in charming historic Downtown Littleton with gorgeous views Downtown Littleton while enjoying local of the Rocky Mountains. Visitors feel at trendy restaurants, breweries, specialty home in one of the 88 air-conditioned and artisan shops, and art galleries. rooms, complete with complimentary 6161

Residence Inn by Marriott 3090 W. County Line Rd. 303-791-3010 marriott.com

Whether visitors choose to stay for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months, it is easy to thrive at Residence Inn with the extended stay hotel conveniences such as spacious suites, amenities, and evening socials. Visitors can expand dining options with a fully equipped kitchen and complimentary grocery delivery service. There is free internet as well as free hot breakfast and an on-site fitness center. Littleton’s Residence Inn has easy access to historic Downtown Littleton and is just a short light rail ride away from Downtown Denver. It also features easy mountain access in that it is moments aways from C-470.

Hotels & Accommodations Guide

Hampton Inn & Suites 3095 W. County Line Rd. 303-794-1800 Courtyard by Marriott Southwest/Littleton 3056 W. County Line Rd. 303-791-3001 Essex House Motor Motel 5390 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-798-2551 Evergreen Motel 5810 S. Santa Fe Dr. 303-794-9752 Residence Inn by Marriott 3090 W. County Line Rd. 303-791-3010 Staybridge Suites 8211 Southpark Cir. 303-347-9901 62

THEN & NOW 12

Stops on the Historic 6363 Walking Tour 5 1. Denver & Rio Grande Depot 5800 S. Prince St.

2. Leach House 2596 W. Alamo Ave.

3. Columbine Mill 5798 S. Rapp St. 16 4. Masonic Lodge 5718 S. Rapp St. 5 12 5. Carnegie Library 2707 W. Main St.

6. Louthan House 5649 S. Curtice St.

7. Spotswood Residence 5650 S. Curtice St.

8. Batschelet Building 16 2569 W. Main St.

9. First National Bank of Littleton 2509 W. Main St.

10. Coors Building 2489 W. Main St.

11. Two Potters/Lemcke Meat Market 2510 W. Main St. 12. Town Hall Historic Walking Tour 2450 W. Main St. Littleton’s Virtual Walking Tour is based on the city’s Historic Walking Tour 13. Abbott Building brochure. It is a simple, self-guided tour of Downtown Littleton that includes 2440 W. Main St. 16 buildings. All of the locations have been designated locally or nationally as 14. Bega Park landmarks. These buildings represent both the diverse building types of Littleton 2250 W. Main St. as well as the rich development heritage of the community. The tour is a loop that begins at the light rail station. 15. Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Depot 2069 W. Powers Ave. The app may be used by itself while physically walking around Downtown Littleton, or in tandem with the brochure. The virtual tour can be found on the city’s 16. Arapahoe County Courthouse website, littletongov.org and can be activated by clicking “Historic Walking Tour” 2069 W. Littleton Blvd. under the “My Littleton” tab. 64 64 Littleton Then & Now

1860 1903 Richard Sullivan Little, an engineer from Grafton, Electricity switched New Hampshire, arrives in Colorado Territory. on for Littleton residents.

1890 Town of Littleton incorporated with a population of 245; John G. Lilley Hook and Ladder Company organized as Littleton’s volunteer fire department. Fire Engine, c. 1890

Richard Sullivan Little and family, c. 1882.

1860 1890 1920

1920 High school built on Grant Street; Town Hall built on Main Street; population reaches 1,636.

The first railroad to reach present-day Littleton was the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad. By 1885, a stone depot building was erected in Littleton, shown here c. 1910.

1874 Denver, South Park, and Pacific Railroad (also called the Colorado and Southern) tracks laid west of the South Platte River. 1871 Tracks of the Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Main Street in Littleton, August 1920. reach area around Richard Little’s farm. 65 6565

Downtown Littleton Light Rail Station

1990 1997 Littleton marks its Ground is broken for Centennial; Arapahoe construction of the Main Street in Littleton, March 1989 Community College Southwest Corridor celebrates 25th anniversary; Light Rail Line which population at 33,661. links Littleton with Denver.

1950 1980 2015

2015 Littleton celebrates the 125th anniversary of its founding.

Littleton Fire Station No. 1, c.1962.

1960 Professional fire department replaces Main Street in Littleton, March 2015. volunteers; street names and numbers changed to conform with Denver Metro area; population has swollen to 13,670. 6666 Early Settlers Rooted in the Pike’s Peak gold rush of 1859, Littleton owes its steadfast success to its earliest citizens. In the early 1860s residents found little success in the gold fields west of Denver. After anticipating the need for clean water and food, and hoping to increase local commerce, Littleton’s settlers worked together to establish irrigation systems and an agricultural community. Richard Sullivan Little, the town’s namesake, divided his land and sold portions in 1872. He also helped engineer the city ditch and build the Rough and Ready Flour Mill pictured here. Did You Know?

Richard Little Richard Sullivan Little was born in Grafton, New Hampshire on May 12, 1829, and is the namesake for the City of Littleton. Little graduated from college with a Bachelor’s Degree in engineering and mathematics and made his way to Colorado surveying property lines. On June 3, 1872, Little filed a plat of his land with the Territorial offices laying out the village of Littleton. Selling lots became a part of Little’s livelihood. He also donated lots for churches, a schoolhouse and other civic improvements. In 1873, Little was elected to the Territorial Legislature, where he championed the cause of expanded irrigation.

The Colorado Cannibal Alfred “Alferd” Packer is the only person in the United States ever convicted for eating another man. He was hired as a guide by 21 gold seekers heading into the mountains in November of 1873. After three months of grueling winter travel part of the group took refuge with Chief Ouray and the Utes, but Packer and five others continued on. Packer emerged near Gunnison after 66 days in the wild and later admitted to cannibalism to stay alive. Packer was convicted and sentenced to hang, but was paroled in 1901. He spent his last years in Littleton and is buried in the Littleton Cemetery.

Automobiles On January 18, 1907, the Littleton Independent report- ed that Littleton ranked first in number of automobiles owned in towns of similar populations in Colora- do. “How many automobiles were owned in Littleton?” one might ask. A whopping 16! This photo has approx- imately eight automobiles parked on Main Street, with crowds gathered for the Denver Post Marathon foot race on April 16, 1909. Women’s 6767 Independent Club of Littleton An important group from Littleton’s history is the Women’s Independent Club of Littleton. Formed in September 1897, the club hoped to advance intel- lectual pursuits and practical improvements in the lives of women. Later changing its name to the Littleton Women’s Club, it was instrumental in the creation of the town’s first library, as well as other fundraisers, including a 1905 baseball game that raised $90. This is a photograph of the group from a costume party at Will Caley’s home in Littleton, c.1908.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. visited Littleton in January of 1964. He was asked to speak by the Littleton Council for Human Relations and addressed a group of over 250 people at Grace Presbyterian Church in Littleton. This is a photo of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Littleton Mayor Thomas R. Heaton on Jan. 25, 1964.

Denver & Rio Grande ‘Prospector’ On November 17, 1941, Denver & Rio Grande Railroad’s ‘Prospector’ locomotive made its trial run from Denver to Palmer Lake with Governor Carr, Mayor Stapleton, and others on board. This photo was taken as the train passed through Littleton. The full route was from Denver to Salt Lake City, with service taking 13 hours. 6868 Light Rail Map 69 City of Littleton Map 70 DON’T MISS THE RACE ACTION, MUSIC AND FUN!

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