For More Information on Nederland Events, Activities, and Attractions, check out three great local resources: Discover Nederland, The Mountain Ear and MMAC Monthly
The Carousel of Happiness
The Carousel of Happiness is Nederland Colorado’s magical menagerie featuring 56 whimsical, hand-carved animals on a restored 1910 Looff carousel, turning to the music of a 1913 Wurlitzer band organ.
Please visit their website for more information: http://www.carouselofhappiness.org/
Nederland Mining Museum
Open May 27-October 29
Friday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Admission is free! Visit the Nederland Mining Museum and get a glimpse into the world of hard rock mining days in Boulder County during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Learn about the lives of the miners of yesteryear! Pleasevisit their website for more information. https://www.bouldercounty.org/open-space/education/museums/nederland-mining-museum/
Gillaspie House Museum
Location: 2 North Bridge Street
Hours: Saturdays and Sundays from 12-4
Built in 1907 this house displays clothing, accessories, and furnishings found in typical early Nederland homes.
Please visit their Facebook page for more information:
https://www.facebook.com/GillaspieHouseMuseum
Nederland Community Library
Come and visit this state of the art building with many programs for adults and children. Please see their website for more information: http://nederland.colibraries.org/
Eldora Mountain Resort
Eldora is the closest ski area to the Denver and Boulder area. The Ski-n-Ride bus (Route N) , operated by RTD, runs between Boulder and the ski area several times daily during the ski season. Please visit their website for more information: https://www.eldora.com/
Nederland Ice and Racquet Park
The rink is home to three tennis courts in the warm seasons before it is transformed into an Olympic-sized ice rink in the winter. This rink is the largest outdoor ice rink in Colorado. Please visit their website for more information: http://nedrink.org/
Nathan Lazarus Skate Park
The $500,000 facility was funded in large part through donations and grants from organizations such as Great Outdoors Colorado, The Denver Foundation, Family Foundation, and the Tony Hawk Foundation. Please see their website for more information: http://www.nathanlazarusskatepark.com/
Backdoor Theatre The Backdoor Theatre is located in the Nederland Community Center. We are a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization created in the year 2000 to bring a wide variety of entertainment to the 206-seat venue. First run movies and more take place most Friday and Saturday evenings. We believe in offering an evening’s entertainment at very reasonable prices – in a comfortable relaxed atmosphere – without the usual assault of advertising on the screen. ($6 adults, $3 kids 12-under, concessions are $1-4.00) We’re always looking for new volunteers! thebackdoortheatre.org
Chipeta Park Chipeta Park Playground including toddler equipment, Covered picnic area, Kids fishing pond, Tungsten Trail Contact the The Town Clerk at: email or at 303-258-3266 ext. 1030 to rent facilities.
