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Westminster, Colorado
Westminster is a city of 115,484 people in Adams County, Colorado, founded in 1859.
Why visit Westminster
Townapedia lists 17 museums and landmarks, 113 parks and trails, 266 places to eat, 14 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Westminster Promenade 24 & IMAX Theatre, Butterfly Pavilion, Arvada Flour Mill and Bowles House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 91°F; January lows average 19°F, and about 45 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Westminster
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Westminster
Westminster is a home rule city located in Adams and Jefferson counties, Colorado, United States. The city population was 116,317 at the 2020 United States census with 71,240 residing in Adams County and 45,077 residing in Jefferson County. Westminster is the eighth most populous city in Colorado. The city is a part of the Denver-Aurora-Centennial, CO Metropolitan Statistical Area and the Front Range Urban Corridor.
From the Wikipedia article Westminster, Colorado (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
AMC Westminster Promenade 24 & IMAX Theatre
Cinema and theater · 0.8 mi
10655 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster
Butterfly Pavilion
Zoo and aquarium · 0.5 mi
Insect zoo in Westminster, Colorado
6252 West 104th Avenue
Mo-Su 09:00-17:00; Nov 15-Nov 21: Th off; Dec 25 off
Regis University
School · 6.4 mi
Private Jesuit university in Denver, Colorado, US
Broomfield Auditorium (the "Audi")
Cinema and theater · 2.6 mi
3 Community Park Road, Broomfield
Museums and landmarks17
Arvada Flour Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.7 mi
Historic mill in Arvada, Colorado, USA
Bowles House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Colorado
Eastlake Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Company
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.0 mi
Building in Colorado, United States
Harris Park School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
School building in Westminster, Colorado
Olde Town Arvada
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Historic district in Arvada, Colorado
Thede Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.9 mi
Historic house in Colorado, United States
Union High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi
School building in Adams County, United States of America
Westminster Castle
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Colorado, United States of America
William J. Gregory House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Westminster, Colorado, listed on the NRHP in Adams County
Brannan Sand and Gravel Pit No. 8-Lake Sangraco Boathouse Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.3 mi
Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities
Museum · 4.1 mi
Art center in Arvada, Colorado
The Frightmare Compound
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
10798 Yukon Street, Westminster
5 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds113
Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park
Sports field and stadium · 1.7 mi
101 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes266
Paris Bahn Mi
Restaurant · 2.5 mi
Boba, coffee and Bakery
1255 East 1st Avenue, Broomfield
Mo-Sa 09:00-20:00; Su 10:00-18:00
5280 Burger Bar
Restaurant · Burger, American, Bar And Grill · 2.5 mi
4301 Main Street, Westminster
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Bonchon
Restaurant · Korean, Chicken · 1.6 mi
8805 North Eaton Street, Westminster
Su-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30
G's Tacos
Restaurant · Tacos, Wings, Mexican, Breakfast · 2.0 mi
9100 West 100th Avenue, Westminster
Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30, Sa-Su 09:00-20:30
GQue Championship Barbeque
Restaurant · Barbecue · 2.3 mi
5160 West 120th Avenue, Westminster
11:00-12:00+ "until it's gone"
Huakee Barbeque
Restaurant · Barbecue, Chinese · 1.3 mi
5072 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster
Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Kuluka Boba + Sweets
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Coffee Shop, Donut, Ice Cream · 1.2 mi
6030 West 92nd Avenue, Westminster
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
254 more on the map.
History
Gold discovered in the South Platte River Valley in 1858 brought national attention to the area that would become Westminster, Colorado. The promise of fortune and The Homestead Act of 1862 encouraged many pioneers from the east to settle in Colorado rather than continue on to California. Before the settlements came, wildlife like antelope and buffalo made their homes in the area. There is also evidence of Arapaho Indians near the Crown Point (Gregory Hill) area.
Westminster's first permanent settler was Kentucky farmer Pleasant DeSpain, who built his home in 1870 on 160 acres (near what is now West 76th Avenue and Lowell Street). The area became known as DeSpain Junction and attracted other settlers including Edward Bruce Bowles, who in 1881 constructed a brick Italianate house now known as the Bowles House. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. The village of DeSpain Junction grew into a small farming community and continued to attract new settlers despite the difficulty of farming in Colorado's arid climate.
From the History section of Westminster, Colorado on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay14
Comfort Suites Broomfield-Boulder/Interlocken
Motel and hotel · 2.8 mi
8679 Destination Drive, Broomfield
Denver Marriott Westminster
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
7000 Church Ranch Boulevard, Westminster
The Westin Westminster
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
10600 Westminster Boulevard, Westminster
Churches and places of worship16
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 3.1 mi
900 West Midway Boulevard, Broomfield
Westminster Reformed Presbyterian Church
Church · Reformed · 1.7 mi
4455 West 112th Avenue, Westminster
Broomfield Islamic Community Center (Masjid Al Barakah)
Place of worship · 2.3 mi
6855 West 119th Avenue, Broomfield
Advent Evangelical Lutheran Church of Westminster
Church · Lutheran · 3.0 mi
7979 Meade Street, Westminster
Beautiful Savior Lutheran
Church · Lutheran · 2.5 mi
6995 West 120th Avenue, Broomfield
Broomfield Assembly of God
Church · Pentecostal · 2.4 mi
11900 Reed Street, Broomfield
Family In Christ Community Church
Church · Reformed · 1.6 mi
11355 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster
First Southern Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 3.0 mi
7990 Lowell Boulevard, Westminster
Shopping42
Gas and EV charging39
Schools, colleges and libraries70
Nativity of Our Lord Catholic School
School · Roman Catholic · 3.1 mi
900 West Midway Boulevard, Broomfield
Front Range Community College
School · 1.9 mi
3645 West 112th Avenue, Westminster
Healthcare22
Children's Hospital Colorado Therapy Care, Broomfield
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
8401 Arista Place, Broomfield
AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care at Church Ranch
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
7233 Church Ranch Boulevard, Westminster
84th Avenue Neighborhood Health Center
Hospital · 3.1 mi
2551 West 84th Avenue, Westminster
Innovative Renal Care Kidney Center of Westminster
Clinic and pharmacy · 3.0 mi
8410 North Decatur Street, Westminster
PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Westminster
Hospital · 0.6 mi
6500 West 104th Avenue, Westminster
UCHealth Broomfield Hospital
Hospital · 2.6 mi
11820 Destination Drive, Broomfield
Concenrta Billing Office
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
7401 Church Ranch Boulevard, Westminster
North Suburban Medical Center - Northwest ER
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
11230 Benton Street, Westminster
Map of Westminster
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 48°F | 19°F | 0.5 in | 6.0 in |
| Feb | 50°F | 20°F | 0.5 in | 7.6 in |
| Mar | 58°F | 28°F | 1.2 in | 8.2 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 35°F | 1.9 in | 6.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 44°F | 2.4 in | 1.2 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 53°F | 1.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 91°F | 59°F | 1.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 89°F | 57°F | 1.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 49°F | 1.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 37°F | 1.1 in | 2.4 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 27°F | 0.7 in | 6.9 in |
| Dec | 48°F | 19°F | 0.5 in | 5.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Northglenn (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
Adams County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for floods.
- 2020-03-28: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2015-07-16: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2013-09-12: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2007-01-07: Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport (BJC) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Shaw Heights 2 mi southeast, about 3 min by car
- Federal Heights 3 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Sherrelwood 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Northglenn 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Broomfield 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Twin Lakes 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Berkley 5 mi south, about 9 min by car
- Arvada 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Welby 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- Thornton 7 mi northeast, about 11 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
- Mountains viewed from Westminster, Nyttend, Public domain
- Race and ethnicity 2020 Westminster, CO, CensusDots, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Westin Westminster Conference Center - Colorado (53150065533), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Westminster Colorado Cityscape (54182532988), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Ice Centre at the Promenade in Westminster Colorado and the Mountains, Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Chuy's Fine Tex Mex Westminster Colorado, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- PAM Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Westminster Colorado (53150091263), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Westminster Colorado Apartments - Covell on the Promenade (53163712102), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Kachina Southwestern Grill - Westin Westminster Colorado (53149801384), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- The Westin Hotel - Westminster - Colorado (53164796088), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Westminster Promenade - Colorado (53164787083), Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Westminster Mall corridor and store door, Nick Taylor, CC BY-SA 2.0
- W 92nd Ave bridge over Buffalo Hwy WB, Westminster, CO, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- US 36 and Sheridan Station garage, WB highway exit, Westminster, CO, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CO-95 bridge over Buffalo Hwy WB, Westminster, CO, Xnatedawgx, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Butterfly, Paquito Singleton, CC BY 3.0
- Denver Colorado - State Capitol - Sculpture - Closing Era - Buffalo & Indian, Onasill ~ Bill - Onasill ~ OFF - For The Holidays, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Jefferson Academy Elementary School main entrance - August 2021, Cswat, CC BY-SA 4.0
- PXL 20240519 223114059.MP~2, Benklop, CC0
- PXL 20240519 223114059.MP, Benklop, CC0
- Arista Flats - Broomfield - Apartment Homes and Lofts - Colorado (53074157171), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- 8000 Uptown Apartments in Broomfield Colorado, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Condos on Colony Circle (Uptown Avenue) - Broomfield - Colorado, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Lorde Concert (15552380662), Mike Lewis from Denver, CO, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Lorde Concert (14930787304), Mike Lewis from Denver, CO, USA, CC BY 2.0
- 1stBank Center - Broomfield Colorado Event and Music Venue (53072507997), Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Venue at Arista Townhomes - Broomfield Colorado, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Savery Savory Mushroom Farm Water Tower - 20250711124743, Colohisto, CC BY 4.0
- Savery Savory Mushroom Farm Water Tower - 20250711124453, Colohisto, CC BY 4.0
- Broomfield Colorado - Arista Place, Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Spaces Broomfield Arista - Coworking Office - Colorado (53074515210), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- UPS Truck (6302069995), Daniel Spiess from Denver, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0
- ISS040-E-64358 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS042-E-70913 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Simple Paleo Compliant Meal, RussellTn, CC BY 3.0
- Qdoba Mexican Eats Restaurant - Broomfield - Colorado, Tony Webster, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ecolab Soap Dispenser in Public Restroom (53242405292), Tony Webster, CC BY 2.0
- Entrance to the Broomfield Library and Auditorium, HonjuTheCat, CC0
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