Arvada, Colorado

Located in Jefferson and Adams counties in Colorado, Arvada is a beautiful city with a breathtaking landscape. It has a rich history, which dates back centuries ago, and can be accessed in great detail at the museums in the city. It was formerly known as Ralston, and the name`s organ came from a man known as Lewis Ralston who visited the region in 1850 and had the luck of finding a ¼ ounce of gold at Clear Creek. In his honor, his peers renamed the Creek to Ralston Creek, and this is where the city`s name was borrowed. However, the name was later on changed to Arvada in honor of one of the early settlers who was known as Hiram Arvada Haskin.

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Popular Tourist Attractions

Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities

The Arvada Center has a history museum, three theaters, art galleries, music, dance, and theater rehearsal rooms, classrooms, a conference center, and an amphitheater. If you are visiting Colorado and have the desire to attend visual arts and performing arts classes, this is the place to be. Summer is a busy season for the Arvada Center, because it hosts stage plays and musicals from various companies. This is definitely a must visit attraction if you are in Arvada.

Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge

Located in Arvada city, this refuge is home to a variety of wild animals and plants. It was established in 1992, after it was rescued from urban development by a group of conservationists. The refuge provides a great opportunity for nature walks, hiking among other fun activities. Due to its size, guided tours are usually offered on demand, to ensure that visitors do not get lost in the wild.

Arvada Flour Mill

This flourmill that dates back to early 1900, when it played a huge role to the city`s economy. Arvada was a great agricultural center, and farmers flocked here back in the day because it was the best flourmill in the area. In order to preserve its rich history, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975, which is the reason why the Mill is still in great shape. Guided tours inside the mill are offered on a regular basis, and this is a great place to bring your kids especially those who have never seen a Flour Mill. Most of the equipment in the Mill dates back to the late 1800`s.

Campgrounds Near Arvada

Wheat Ridge

This campground has been operational for 35 years, and is adjacent to a large park with a pond for your camper rental Arvada. The RV sites are well leveled with gravel, and provide access to big rigs.

Campground Amenities:

• Cable TV
• Sewer
• Water
• 50 Amp
• Pull thru sites
• Pets allowed
• Electric hookups

The Prospect RV Park

This is the perfect example of a campground that combines the aspects of a rural setting and modernity. This is based on the fact that despite its proximity to a metropolitan city, it still manages to provide aspects that are synonymous with a great RV park, such a tranquil atmosphere and a safe environment for your motorhome rental Arvada CO. The major advantage of its proximity to the city is that guests can check in and out of the park and go shopping into the city. It also means that guests are able to enjoy the city`s nightlife, not too far away from their vacation spot and their camper rental Arvada, Colorado.

Campground Amenities:

• Lake fishing
• Hiking
• Biking
• Playground

Dakota Ridge RV Resort

This is the perfect camping location, if you want a great view of the Rocky Mountains. Dakota Ridge provides the opportunity to enjoy the serene and tranquil atmosphere of the Mountains, and an easy access to the city with their travel trailer rental Arvada.

Campground Amenities:

• 141 RV sites
• 30 & 50 Amp
• Full hookups
• Pull thru sites
• Water hookup
• WIFI
• Big Rig Access
• Paved interior roads
• Level sites

Additional Amenities:

• Picnic area
• Playground
• Pool
• Showers
• Campstore

Events

Festivals

Annual Chocolate Affair

This event invites various chocolatiers to provide the best chocolates for the event`s visitors. This is the ultimate couple`s event, where visitors have the rare opportunity to sample various types of chocolates. Everything in this festival is chocolate-based, including: face painting, food and drinks.

Fun Activities

• Chocolate Treasure Hunt
• Chocolate Baking Contest

Arvada Harvest Festival

Established in 1925, the Harvest Festival features a parade and other fun activities, and is meant to look at how far Arvada has come, socially, economically and politically. The event features live music, art, essay competitions and other fun activities. It is a 3-day festival that goes down in September.

Other Festivals

Sand in the City (Ralston Park annually in June)

Festival of Scarecrows (October)

Arvada is a tourist destination with unique twist, because most of the RV parks are located near the metropolitan area, but still manage to offer a rural-like camping experience, which is what most campers’ desire.