Ashley’s guidebook
Denver for kids
List of activities for kids of all ages.
https://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/default.asp
Downtown Aquarium houses over 500 species of animals and the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank.
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Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Sthttps://www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/default.asp
Downtown Aquarium houses over 500 species of animals and the interactive Stingray Reef touch tank.
https://www.waterworldcolorado.com/
Family friendly water park with rides for all ages.
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Vatnheimurinn
8801 N Pecos Sthttps://www.waterworldcolorado.com/
Family friendly water park with rides for all ages.
https://hammondscandies.com/products/hammonds-factory-tour
Hammond's candy factory tours are fun, educational and FREE for candy lovers of all ages. Visitors can see how its famous, handcrafted candy canes, ribbon candy and lollipops are pulled, twisted and shaped by hand – just like they were in 1920. The Mile High City is home to its one-and-only factory where guests can see how its famous candy is handmade and hand-packaged from beginning to end. It’s a sweet treat you won’t find elsewhere.
Tours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations required.
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Hammond's Candies
5735 Washington Sthttps://hammondscandies.com/products/hammonds-factory-tour
Hammond's candy factory tours are fun, educational and FREE for candy lovers of all ages. Visitors can see how its famous, handcrafted candy canes, ribbon candy and lollipops are pulled, twisted and shaped by hand – just like they were in 1920. The Mile High City is home to its one-and-only factory where guests can see how its famous candy is handmade and hand-packaged from beginning to end. It’s a sweet treat you won’t find elsewhere.
Tours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. No reservations required.
https://denverfirefightersmuseum.org/
Located in historic Denver Fire Station No. 1, families will love the Denver Firefighters Museum (1326 Tremont Pl., Denver). The building was erected in 1909 and served as a working fire station until 1974. Follow the firefighters boot prints through the gallery to interact with the hands-on activities. Fire Safety Stops explore the exhibit themes on a child’s level and teach important fire prevention lessons in a fun, non-threatening manner.
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Denver Firefighters Museum
1326 Tremont Plhttps://denverfirefightersmuseum.org/
Located in historic Denver Fire Station No. 1, families will love the Denver Firefighters Museum (1326 Tremont Pl., Denver). The building was erected in 1909 and served as a working fire station until 1974. Follow the firefighters boot prints through the gallery to interact with the hands-on activities. Fire Safety Stops explore the exhibit themes on a child’s level and teach important fire prevention lessons in a fun, non-threatening manner.
https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver
Visitors will learn about the history of the United States Mint (20 W. Colfax Ave., Denver) and how coins are produced for the American public. After the FREE tour, stop by the gift shop to check out the unique memorabilia for sale. Sorry, no samples on this tour.
Tours run Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes. Being home to so much money, security is extremely tight. You won’t be allowed to carry in purses, cameras, pens, lipstick, strollers, diaper bags, or cell phones.
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Denver Mint
https://www.usmint.gov/about/mint-tours-facilities/denver
Visitors will learn about the history of the United States Mint (20 W. Colfax Ave., Denver) and how coins are produced for the American public. After the FREE tour, stop by the gift shop to check out the unique memorabilia for sale. Sorry, no samples on this tour.
Tours run Mondays through Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The guided tour lasts about 45 minutes. Being home to so much money, security is extremely tight. You won’t be allowed to carry in purses, cameras, pens, lipstick, strollers, diaper bags, or cell phones.
http://dinoridge.org/
At Dinosaur Ridge (16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison) you can touch the bones of Allosaurus and Stegosaurus at the site where important dinosaur discoveries were made in the late 1800s. See how Iguanadons walked by viewing real dinosaur footprints forever preserved in the sandstone.
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Dinosaur Ridge
http://dinoridge.org/
At Dinosaur Ridge (16831 W. Alameda Pkwy., Morrison) you can touch the bones of Allosaurus and Stegosaurus at the site where important dinosaur discoveries were made in the late 1800s. See how Iguanadons walked by viewing real dinosaur footprints forever preserved in the sandstone.
https://denverartmuseum.org/programs/first-light
The Denver Art Museum (100 W. 14th Ave., Pkwy., Denver) is renown for its child-centric educational programming that includes hands-on activities integrated throughout the art galleries. General admission is FREE For Kids ages 18 and younger every day. There are Create-n-Takes projects. General admission for adults is $10 (Colorado residents) and $13 (non-residents). The Hamilton Building is now open seven days a week, while the North Building is closed for renovations. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.
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Denver Art Museum
100 W 14th Ave Pkwyhttps://denverartmuseum.org/programs/first-light
The Denver Art Museum (100 W. 14th Ave., Pkwy., Denver) is renown for its child-centric educational programming that includes hands-on activities integrated throughout the art galleries. General admission is FREE For Kids ages 18 and younger every day. There are Create-n-Takes projects. General admission for adults is $10 (Colorado residents) and $13 (non-residents). The Hamilton Building is now open seven days a week, while the North Building is closed for renovations. Open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., with extended hours from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday.
https://snoozeeatery.com/locations/union-station/
Delicious pancakes. Retro diner in Union Station.
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Snooze, an A.M. Eatery
6315 W 104th Avehttps://snoozeeatery.com/locations/union-station/
Delicious pancakes. Retro diner in Union Station.
https://butterflies.org/
At the Butterfly Pavilion, (6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster) you’ll see more than 1,200 free-flying butterflies imported form around the globe from as far away as Kenya and Malaysia. Journey through the Crawl-a-See-Em, hold Rosie (our favorite tarantula), touch a starfish and make your way through a tropical rainforest populated with 1,600 fluttering butterflies. In fact, there are more than 5,000 animals in all.
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Fjallaskálapaviljón
6252 W 104th Avehttps://butterflies.org/
At the Butterfly Pavilion, (6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster) you’ll see more than 1,200 free-flying butterflies imported form around the globe from as far away as Kenya and Malaysia. Journey through the Crawl-a-See-Em, hold Rosie (our favorite tarantula), touch a starfish and make your way through a tropical rainforest populated with 1,600 fluttering butterflies. In fact, there are more than 5,000 animals in all.
https://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/chautauqua-trailhead
Great trail for all ages outside of Boulder. Beautiful views of the Flatirons and great park for a picnic.
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Chautauqua Trail
Chautauqua Trailhttps://bouldercolorado.gov/osmp/chautauqua-trailhead
Great trail for all ages outside of Boulder. Beautiful views of the Flatirons and great park for a picnic.
https://www.tatteredcover.com/stuff-kids
Awesome book store with kids corner and story time.
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Tattered Cover Book Store - Colfax Avenue
2526 East Colfax Avenuehttps://www.tatteredcover.com/stuff-kids
Awesome book store with kids corner and story time.
Zoo Entrance station
https://www.denverzoo.org/
The zoo is THE BEST.
https://www.littlemanicecream.com/
Beyond the whimsy, Little Man Ice Cream also builds on the time honored tradition of the neighborhood ice cream store. From the great flavors of homemade ice creams & hand-crafted novelties, to the aroma of fresh waffle cones cooked on site, to a lively cobblestone plaza that plays host to a variety of events—it is Little Man’s goal set itself apart by engaging all of the customer’s senses.
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Little Man Ice Cream
2620 16th Sthttps://www.littlemanicecream.com/
Beyond the whimsy, Little Man Ice Cream also builds on the time honored tradition of the neighborhood ice cream store. From the great flavors of homemade ice creams & hand-crafted novelties, to the aroma of fresh waffle cones cooked on site, to a lively cobblestone plaza that plays host to a variety of events—it is Little Man’s goal set itself apart by engaging all of the customer’s senses.
https://www.tirdenver.com/menu
Inspired by the whimsy in the 1971 Willy Wonka &
the Chocolate Factory movie, where Violet turns violet; The Inventing Room Dessert Shop creates magical & seemingly impossible treats right in front of our guests.
We are a chef driven concept. All items are made in house and we change the menu often. Our ice cream is nano-batched and never touches a freezer. A little science and a lot of love make us unique.
No reservations needed - walk-ins only. Free covered parking available, parking garage entrance is located on the west side of the building.
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The Inventing Room Dessert Shop
4433 W 29th Avehttps://www.tirdenver.com/menu
Inspired by the whimsy in the 1971 Willy Wonka &
the Chocolate Factory movie, where Violet turns violet; The Inventing Room Dessert Shop creates magical & seemingly impossible treats right in front of our guests.
We are a chef driven concept. All items are made in house and we change the menu often. Our ice cream is nano-batched and never touches a freezer. A little science and a lot of love make us unique.
No reservations needed - walk-ins only. Free covered parking available, parking garage entrance is located on the west side of the building.
http://www.piratescovecolorado.com/
This water park is 15 mins from the house. This is a smaller scale park great for little kids. There is a lot of shade and room to bring coolers for a fun day outside.
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Pirates Cove Vatnapark
1225 W Belleview Avehttp://www.piratescovecolorado.com/
This water park is 15 mins from the house. This is a smaller scale park great for little kids. There is a lot of shade and room to bring coolers for a fun day outside.
http://www.casabonitadenver.com/
A gem of Denver. Divers jumping into waterfalls, a gorilla, puppet shows, video arcade, and sopaipillas.
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Casa Bonita
6715 W Colfax Avehttp://www.casabonitadenver.com/
A gem of Denver. Divers jumping into waterfalls, a gorilla, puppet shows, video arcade, and sopaipillas.