Columbine Memorial
The Columbine Memorial is a memorial in Littleton, Colorado, that honors the deceased and injured victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Columbine High School massacre on April 20, 1999. Its address is in Columbine. It dates from 2007.
A landmark inside Columbine
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 19°, with about 34" of snow a year. When to go ↓
Ken Caryl is the nearest base
Ken Caryl is 3 miles southwest, with 7 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: May, Jun and Sep
May, June and September are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
Established in 2007
Columbine Memorial dates from 2007. About ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
A month-by-month look
Each month’s highs and lows around Columbine Memorial are below.
Columbine Memorial
The Columbine Memorial is a memorial in Littleton, Colorado, that honors the deceased and injured victims, survivors, rescuers, and all who were affected by the Columbine High School massacre on April 20, 1999. The memorial is located in Clement Park, which is behind Columbine High School, the site of the massacre. It is operated by a non-profit institution whose mission is to operate the memorial and its upkeeping.
- Type
- Landmark
- Established
- 2007
- Wikipedia readers
- 38K a year
Staying near Columbine Memorial
The nearest towns with places to stay are Denver (258) and Lakewood (47).
- 1Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- 2Empower Field at Mile High
- 3Ball Arena
- 4Coors Field
- 5Elitch Gardens Theme Park
- 6Dick's Sporting Goods Park
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Columbine Memorial | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbine | in town | — | 1 1 lodge or cabins | 25,478 | $617K | — |
| Denver | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 258 213 hotels · 19 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 5 hostels · 7 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 740,613 | $616K | D− |
| Lakewood | 7 mi north | 10 min | 47 28 hotels · 16 motels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 156,927 | $574K | D− |
| Littleton | 3 mi east | 5 min | 11 6 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 46,246 | $631K | C− |
| Greenwood Village | 9 mi east | 15 min | 16 15 hotels · 1 motel | 15,323 | $1,238K | D− |
| Aurora | 20 mi east | 30 min | 64 48 hotels · 8 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 410,053 | $469K | D− |
| Golden | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 19 10 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 20,390 | $838K | C |
| Centennial | 12 mi east | 15 min | 17 16 hotels · 1 campground | 108,658 | $658K | C+ |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Columbine Memorial
Each of these is within 65 miles.
Big draw18 mi TheatreRed Rocks Amphitheatre
Big draw210 mi Stadium & arenaEmpower Field at Mile High
311 mi Stadium & arenaBall Arena
Big draw53 mi MountainPikes Peak
411 mi Stadium & arenaCoors Field
Big draw64 mi LandmarkNorth American Aerospace Defense Command
511 mi Theme parkElitch Gardens Theme Park
617 mi Stadium & arenaDick's Sporting Goods ParkPhoto credits
Red Rocks Amphitheatre: Unknown, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Empower Field at Mile High: Thelastcanadian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ball Arena: KM Newnham, CC BY-SA 2.5 · Pikes Peak: David Shankbone, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Coors Field: Matt Kozlowski, CC BY-SA 3.0 · North American Aerospace Defense Command: Unknown, Public domain · Elitch Gardens Theme Park: USGS, Public domain · Dick's Sporting Goods Park: Tom Pratt, CC BY 2.0
Visiting Columbine Memorial: the answers
Is Columbine Memorial in Columbine?
Yes. It’s inside Columbine, CO.
When is the best time to visit Columbine Memorial?
May, June and September, with highs of 72–83°.
How far is Columbine Memorial from Colorado Springs?
About 54 miles south of Colorado Springs, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Columbine Memorial?
Rocky Mountain Metropolitan (BJC), about 21 miles away. The nearest big hub is Denver (DEN), about 28 miles.
Where should I stay near Columbine Memorial?
Denver (15 mi, 258 places to stay), Lakewood (7 mi, 47 places to stay) and Littleton (3 mi, 11 places to stay).
Ask people in Columbine
No one has shared advice yet; Columbine’s Town Square takes questions.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.