Applewood, Colorado
Applewood is a community of 8,350 people in Jefferson County, Colorado.
Why visit Applewood
Townapedia lists 23 museums and landmarks, 32 parks and trails, 101 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Colorado School of Mines, Heritage Square, Colorado Amphitheater and Colorado Railroad Museum.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; December lows average 20°F, and about 58 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Applewood
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Applewood
Applewood is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place (CDP) located in Jefferson County, Colorado, United States. The CDP is a part of the Denver–Aurora–Lakewood, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population of the Applewood CDP was 7,833 at the 2020 United States census. The Golden post office (Zip code 80401) serves the area.
From the Wikipedia article Applewood, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do5
Colorado School of Mines
School · 2.6 mi
Public university in Golden, Colorado, U.S.
Heritage Square
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Shopping village at Golden, Colorado
Museums and landmarks23
Colorado Amphitheater
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Amphitheatre in Colorado, United States of America
Ammunition Igloo
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic military facility near Golden, Colorado, USA
Astor House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Hotel in Golden, Colorado
Barnes–Peery House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
Camp George West Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Colorado National Guard Armory
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Armory in Golden, United States of America
Golden High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
High school in Colorado, United States
Herman Coors House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Historic home in Golden, Colorado
James H. Baugh House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic house in Wheat Ridge, Colorado, United States
Lookout Mountain Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic district in Colorado, United States
Pioneer Sod House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
11 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds32
United States Marine Corps Memorial
Park · 1.9 mi
16899 West Colfax Avenue, Golden
20 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes101
Bono's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza, Sandwich, Salad · 1.7 mi
Low-key venue known for its East Coast-style pizza & other Italian standards.
14799 West 6th Avenue Frontage Road, Golden
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Aladdin Mediterranean Grill
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.2 mi
17101 South Golden Road, Golden
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Birrieria Doña María
Restaurant · Mexican · 1.2 mi
14025 West Colfax Drive
Mo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.0 mi
14239 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Coriander
Restaurant · Indian · 1.7 mi
14799 West 6th Avenue Frontage Road, Golden
11:00-14:30,16:30-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-14:30,16:30-22:00
Dumpling Bay
Restaurant · Asian · 1.3 mi
17211 South Golden Road, Golden
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:00
Dutch Bros. Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 2.0 mi
3478 Clear Creek Drive, Wheat Ridge
Mo-Th 05:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:00-23:00; Su 05:00-22:00
India's Best Curry & Grill
Restaurant · Indian · 1.2 mi
17121 South Golden Road, Golden
Mo,We-Su 12:00-24:00; Tu 16:00-24:00
Jimmy's Wings
Restaurant · Chicken, Hot Wings, Fries, Onion Rings, Funnel Cake · 1.6 mi
2050 Youngfield Street, Lakewood
Mo-Sa 11:00-20:00
Klom Klorm Thai Taste Story
Restaurant · Thai · 1.2 mi
14630 West Colfax Avenue, Lakewood
Mo,Tu,Th,Fr 11:00-14:00,16:00-20:30; Sa,Su 11:00-20:30
Lil’ Ricci’s NY Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.9 mi
16950 West Colfax Avenue, Golden
Mo-Th,Sa 11:00-21:00; Fr 11:00-22:00
89 more on the map.
History
In the 2000 U.S. census, the size of the CDP was reduced from its size in the 1990 U.S. census. West Pleasant View CDP was formed out of parts of Applewood CDP in 2000.
From the History section of Applewood, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton Wheat Ridge Denver West
Motel and hotel · 1.9 mi
4205 Clear Creek Drive, Wheat Ridge
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Golden - Denver Area
Motel and hotel · 2.0 mi
17140 West Colfax Avenue, Golden
Churches and places of worship18
Calvary Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
First Presbyterian Church of Golden and Unger House
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.8 mi
610 Coors Street
Shopping16
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries47
Astravo Online Academy Elementary School
School · 3.1 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Astravo Online Academy High School
School · 3.1 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Astravo Online Academy Middle School
School · 3.1 mi
165 South Union Blvd Suite 777, Lakewood
Belmar School of Integrated Arts
School · 5.0 mi
885 South Garrison Street, Lakewood
Healthcare7
Map of Applewood
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 45°F | 21°F | 0.6 in | 8.0 in |
| Feb | 45°F | 22°F | 0.8 in | 8.6 in |
| Mar | 53°F | 29°F | 1.3 in | 9.2 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 35°F | 2.4 in | 9.1 in |
| May | 68°F | 44°F | 2.6 in | 1.7 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 54°F | 2.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 60°F | 2.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 58°F | 1.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 49°F | 1.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 5.2 in |
| Nov | 52°F | 28°F | 0.8 in | 9.2 in |
| Dec | 45°F | 20°F | 0.5 in | 6.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Lakewood (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Jefferson County has had 13 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for fires.
- 2024-08-01: Quarry Fire (Fire)
- 2023-08-25: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Flood)
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- West Pleasant View 1 mi south, about 2 min by car
- Golden 2 mi west, about 3 min by car
- Fairmount 3 mi north, about 5 min by car
- Wheat Ridge 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Lakewood 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Arvada 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Edgewater 6 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Genesee 7 mi southwest, about 11 min by car
- Dakota Ridge 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Berkley 9 mi northeast, about 14 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Colorado Railroad Museum depot building, Footwarrior, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James H. Baugh House, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- PioneerSodHouse-WheatRidgeCO, Plazak, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Astor House Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado National Guard Armory Building Golden CO Front, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Calvary Episcopal Church Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Golden High School Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Barnes-Peery House Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lookout Mountain Park Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- First Presbyterian Church of Golden Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Golden CO Colorado-Railroad-Museum RGS-Galloping-Goose-6 2012-10-18, Milan Suvajac, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Herman Coors House Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Colorado Amphitheater, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Ammunition Igloo, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 3.0
- Camp George West Golden CO, Hustvedt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Historic Camp George West in Golden, Colorado, ForgottenColorado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Historic Camp George West Arms and Ammunitions Storage in Golden, Colorado, ForgottenColorado, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Rock Rest Lodge, S Golden Rd, West Pleasant View, CO 2026-06-06, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- West Pleasant View, Colorado, Jeffrey Beall, CC BY 4.0
- 1973 AMC Javelin, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1952-53? Chevrolet pickup truck, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1970 Buick GS 455, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- VFW Post 4171, West Pleasant View, CO 2026-07-04`, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1940 Ford Coupe, Boyd Coddington, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1958 Ford Fairlane, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1970 Ford Mustang, front right side, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1966 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1984 Dodge Power Ram, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1934 Ford, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Ford Mustang GT, left side, white, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS, rear, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1971 Plymouth Barracuda, rear, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1967 Ford Mustang GT convertible, right side, red, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1933 Ford 3-Window Couple, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 1974 Plymouth Barracuda, front, Very Fine Wheels Car Show – Golden 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- 181004- ANRA Sulphur RD-001 (49055981458), Forest Service Photography, Public domain
- Intermountain Health Ambulance Unit 41, Golden Super Cruise 2026-10-03, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- King Soopers, South Golden Rd, Golden - 20250623114618, Colohisto, CC BY 4.0
- King Soopers, South Golden Rd, Golden - 20250623114848, Colohisto, CC BY 4.0
- Dodge Challenger SRT8 (2011), Golden Super Cruise 2026-07-04, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
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