Denver, Colorado, the Mile High City, immediately brings to mind two outdoor activities: Football and skiing. Its been said that visitors to Denver can spend the morning skiing, have lunch at a trendy eatery and see a live performance in one of Denver’s live music establishments at night. This blending of outdoor adventure with sophistication makes it a place where the elite rub elbows with rock climbers at local watering spots or when shopping in their favorite mall.
With 300 days of sunshine each year, one can easily become a fan of Denver. The city turns 150 years old this November. Allow yourself time to explore the neighborhoods with their own unique charm.
Denver has a multitude of educational attractions for children that are fun for the entire family. It is home to the fourth most popular zoo in the nation, which is also home to 4,000 animals. A ride on the Pioneer Train takes you around Pachyderm Park, home to elephants, rhinos and more. The Downtown Aquarium gives tourists a view of over 15,000 fish, mammals, sea creatures, sharks and plants.
Be sure to leave time to explore the Butterfly Pavilion. This 30,000 square foot pavilion combines science education with hands-on enjoyment. The whole family will love touching the bones of dinosaurs at Dinosaur Ridge. At Denver Botanic Gardens, you will come across 32,000 diverse plants awaiting your inspection. A spectacular Japanese Garden is also found in this 23-acre preserve.
At the Children’s Museum of Denver, children will love role playing as a cashier or customer in the grocery store. There are challenging hands-on activities and games as well as chances to test their skills on a mini-ski mountain. Story Time and sharing fun is held daily.
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