In general it has been a weird type of winter here in the Rocky Mountains, at least at the beginning of the season. We are used to getting snow in the mountains sometimes as early as October but this year it was almost until the beginning of the year that occurred.
For those of us that like to practice winter sports it felt like a really long wait. Tourism in the city of Denver depends a lot on sky resorts. This year it was a slow start with snow accumulation however the last several weeks Mother Nature has been very pleasing in that matter.
That is a synonym of good news if you are planning on traveling to the Mile High City and enjoy what is left of this winter season. However, in case you don’t have wintry activities on mind, Denver and the entire Front Range have lots of different activities for you and your kids to enjoy.
Most of them are paid attractions but they are all worth the visit. So let’s find out what to do in Denver with kids.
Museumof Natureand Science.- Probably one of main attractions you must see when you visit the city. It features several exhibitions that can go from dinosaurs to ancient cultures, space, biology and more. It also has an IMAX Theatre were you will enjoy very interesting movies or documentaries in the state of the art screen.
Zoo.- Not too far away from the Nature and Science Museum, actually in the same park (city park), you’ll find one of the most visited paid attractions in Denver. The 80 acre location features hundreds of animal species from all over the world all year long. The Primate Panorama and the Predator Ridge sections are among people’s favorites.
Elitch Gardens.- This amusement park used to be part of the Six Flags Corporation but a few years ago the park became independent. Exciting roller coasters, thrilling rides for all ages and a water park adjacent to it make “Elitches” another top attraction in the city especially if you are traveling with kids.
Children’s Museum.- With so many interactive exhibits for children of all ages this place will definitely keep your youngsters busy and having fun for a good part of the day. There is a lot for them to discover, explore and learn at this place. If you and your younglings wear pajamas on your visit you will receive a discount on your admission.
Aquarium.- Just a few yards away from the Children’s Museum you will find the Downtown Aquarium. This place not only serves as home for thousands of marine species both salt and freshwater but it also features a restaurant inside the facility. You can enjoy of a meal while you and your kids look at the fish and many other species through the water tanks all from your dinning table.
Art Museum.- At this magnificent place, you will find hundreds of galleries that showcase collections from around the world. You will easily spend your entire morning touring the entire place. Check out their website for details on free tickets on the first Saturday of every month.
Air and Space Museum.- The Wings Over the Rockies Museum has on display a permanent collection of actual aircraft associated to the people that serviced the Lowry Air Force Base in the past. With several planes on exhibit and lots of history in the hangar your kids will be really delighted.
Tiny Town.- This miniature village is actually located in a town west of Denver called Morrison. There your kids will have fun riding the train along the railroad course. They can will also enjoy looking at the scale sized buildings that mimic a real village.
Ski resorts.- Like I mentioned at the beginning, this is one of the main attractions during winter time for both locals and tourists. Activities, like snowboarding, skiing, sledding, ice skating, snow tubing and ski bikes are among kid’s favorites. The two closest resorts where you can do all these activities without leaving the resort are Keystone and Breckenridge.
If you visit the city during summertime you can also take full advantage of the outdoors by making use of the thousands of biking, walking and hiking trails. You should also visit some the most popular landmarks in the city and take pictures with your family. Among tourist’s favorites are the State Capitol Building, the Denver City and County Building at Civic Center Park.
If you still have time left with your trip and you enjoy shopping, then Denver has several of excellent options to choose from. Malls like Park Meadows, Flat Iron Crossing, Cherry Creek and the 16th Street Mall are among people’s favorites.
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