Exploring Denver & Cities of the Rockies



While all that is truly needed is your kids' sense of adventure, a notebook, a writing utensil and plenty of colored pencils will come in handy.

Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum (Wings) is located on the former grounds of Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado. The museum is housed…
Learn about flight, airplane design and the principles of aerodynamics while making paper airplanes at the Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum. Get activity.

Just a few steps from the museum is Lowry Beer Garden, one of the area’s hidden gems. Situated on an old U.S. Air Force base, the kiddos will have plenty…
Across from Lowry Beer Garden is Rocket Ice Cream, a small ice-cream stand with a large rocket perched atop the building — you can’t miss it! The location offers homemade vegan and traditional dairy ice creams, along with a vast selection of flavors that’s guaranteed to suit the pickiest of eaters.

The Denver Firefighters Museum shares the rich history of the Denver Fire Department and firefighting in Colorado through exhibits, interactive programs,…
Test your home fire-safety knowledge after a trip to the Denver Firefighters Museum. Get activity.

Celebrate the history of the Lowry Air Force base at Officers Club, which serves up classic American fare. The family can sit back and relax in one…

Kids and parents alike will enjoy the engaging and hands-on exhibits that connect visitors to Colorado’s history and heritage.
What type of art would you choose to have in your home? Spend some time at the Denver Art Museum choosing. (Admission is free for everyone 18 and under!) Get extra credit activity.

Put a little pop in your life! At the Curtis, Denver's only pop culture themed hotel.

Loved by local hikers and cyclists, The Cow is the perfect place to stop and fuel up before the day’s adventure. Kids will love the Cinnamonster, a…
From Denver, drive west towards the mountains and the charming town of Morrison.

Dinosaur Ridge is an outdoor/indoor museum near Morrison featuring fossils from the Cretaceous and Jurassic Periods, first studied and named during…
Pretend you're a paleontologist and compare dinosaur footprints during your tour of Dinosaur Ridge. Observe and record what paleontologists have discovered at this world-class site. Get activity.
Your next stop is the welcoming city of Golden.

The award-winning Bridgewater Grill, located in an elegant creekside setting and nestled within the Foothills of the Rocky Mountains, offers casual,…
If you roll in with an electric vehicle, the grill offers a complimentary charging station to power up for the next leg of your adventure.

The Museum illustrates the life, times, and . It includes exhibits about Buffalo Bill's life and the Wild West shows, Indian artifacts and firearms…
Explore the life of William Cody and compare it to your own during a trip to the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave. Get activity.

More than just great pizza! Right next to Coors Brewery.

Photographs, memorabilia and artifacts rely on the unique stories of Golden and the city’s inhabitants at the museum. Kids will enjoy exploring the…

Stay at the Official Hotel of Red Rocks Park & Amphitheatre. This modern hotel has several amenities that you and your kids can enjoy — including…
How much do the kiddos remember about the day's explorations? Test their memories with a couple of questions. Get trivia.

A favorite Boulder institution serving hearty, inventive breakfasts and lunches made from scratch. Try the Saddlebags breakfast as seen on the Travel…
Drive to Boulder for your next adventure-filled day.

Come learn about Boulder's past, present, and future at the award-winning Boulder Experience Gallery and through our privately-curated exhibits that…
Get ready to see the Boulder Museum through new eyes while on a hunt to discover artifacts that you may normally overlook. Get activity.
The Sink is famous for its Sink burger, cold beverage and to 80-year Sink history

Chautauqua Park, established in 1898, provides families with easy access to trails, open spaces for kids to interact with nature, a playground and a…
Get up close and personal with the trees at Chautauqua Park. Get activity.
As you make your way to Longmont, have your kids create an acrostic poem to remember your trip. Get activity.
Seen on Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, this supreme casual restaurant in Longmont has crazy-good fried chicken, award winning Colorado craft beers, and…
: You will be able to have direct contact with your favorite farm animals: the goats, sheep, llamas, cows, alpaca, chickens & horses. On Wednesdays…

Modern and comfy suites in Longmont. We’re just off State Highway 119 in Longmont, five minutes from downtown and walking distance from shops and restaurants…
Cavegirl Coffeehouse is Longmont’s premier clean-drinking, clean-eating, gluten-free Coffeehouse with a modern and healthy flair.
Make your way to Estes Park with a stop for some scholarly shenanigans in Lyons.

Lyons Redstone Museum, located in the old schoolhouse built in 1881, preserves the history of the town of Lyons. Historically a sandstone quarrying…
Dive into the history of Lyons by carefully examining artifacts at the Lyons Redstone Museum. Get activity.
Kids will enjoy the playground at LaVern Johnson Park and access to the nearby creek.

Craft Beer. Classic Cocktails. Rocky Mountain Inspired Cuisine.
Located inside The Ridgeline Hotel, enjoy comfort foods like nachos, wings, burgers,…

A living showcase of the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains. Elevations ranging from 8,000 feet in the wet, grassy valleys to 14,259 feet at the weather-ravaged…
Explore the Care for Colorado Principles by completing an age-appropriate word search. Get activity.

Built in 1937 as a dance hall for the Big Band Era, The Rock Inn continues to be a lively gathering place with local flair.

Kids will enjoy a stop at the taffy shop, ice cream parlour and candy stores that dot the streets along with looking at all the cool souvenirs.

There’s no shortage of things to do at the Ridgeline Hotel. From the heated indoor pool to a fully stocked game room, where you can even play giant…

Enjoy sweets or a savory meal made with fresh, local ingredients from Taste Local's from-scratch-focused kitchen.
Cruise to Fort Collins, with a stop in Loveland along the way.

Located at 2908 Aspen Drive in Loveland, Colorado, Benson Sculpture Garden has provided a beautiful and unique outdoor setting for showcasing sculpture
…Hone your sleuthing skills by playing a game of I Spy at the Benson Sculpture Garden. Get activity.
Purchase an engraved lock at the Loveland Visitor Center and head over to the largest love-lock sculpture of its kind in the country! Here, you and your family will be able to choose a special place for your one-of-a-kind lock.

Located in one of Fort Collins’ liveliest open-air markets, The Pizza Press makes eating pizza fun for the whole family. Inspired by the Roaring '20s…
The Farm at Lee Martinez Park has provided hands-on family fun since 1985. The Farm serves as an educational and interactive experience for Fort Collins…
From farming equipment to farm animals, kids and adults will experience farm life at the Farm at Lee Martinez Park. Farm favorites will provide an opportunity to discover what each person likes the best. Get activity.

What better way to wrap up a day than on one of Fort Collins’ best patios? Here you’ll find mouthwatering comfort foods served against some of the best…

Explore the new Fort Collins Museum of Discovery in Fort Collins! Just 60 miles from Denver and 45 miles from Cheyenne, FCMoD blends science,…

In spring 2019, we underwent thoughtful renovations to bring renewed luster to our historic 97 year old Hotel in our guestrooms and public spaces…
Try to unscramble vocabulary from the day's adventures. Get extra credit activity.

Time to get your breakfast on! This locals' favorite serves up all of the breakfast classics, and kids' menu items are just under six bucks. The restaurant…

The Colorado Model Railroad Musuem houses America's most scenic model railroad and the only one in the world that operates like a real railroad…
The Colorado Model Railroad Museum is a magical place that transports the visitor to a world of model trains and their landscapes. Which details will you be amazed by? Get activity.
As you head toward Aurora, stop by one of the many farms in Brighton to pick up fresh fruits for the ride.
Our menu is loaded with award-winning choices for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Whether you choose one of our many specialty omelets or a breakfast…

Morrison Nature Center is a hidden treasure with many trails that are filled with plants and animals.
Explore the Morrison Nature Center using your five senses during a short hike. Get activity.
Want to spend more time at the Morrison Nature Center and keep exploring? Check out the extra credit activity.

With recipes that go back generations, Taqueria Corona is one of the best Mexican restaurants in Aurora with a menu full of authentic classics. The…

Budding chefs will love the Create Kids cooking classes at Create Cooking School located in the Stanley Marketplace.
Head over to Snowl for an insta-worthy nutella-filled, fish-shaped cone topped with ice cream. It sounds like a mouthful but we promise it tastes as good as it looks.

Old Hickory Steakhouse: Enjoy a memorable dinner as you dine in the luxurious atmosphere of Old Hickory Steakhouse, offering the highest quality beef,…
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