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ATTRACTION |
LOCALE AND HOURS |
ADMISSION FEES |
Anheuser Busch Brewery Tour
Visit the brewery and also see the famous Clydesdales and their companions, the Dalmatians.
The first Saturday of each month is Clydesdale Camera Day. Get your picture taken with the Clydesdales and one of the Dalmatians.
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2351 Busch Dr.
Ft Collins
Northbound i-25 to Mountain Vista Dr [exit 271] turn right onto Busch Drive.
Oct-May
Thur-Mon 10-4pm
June-Aug
Daily 9:30-5pm
Sept
Daily 10-5pm
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Free Tour |
Astor House Museum
Built in 1867 of stone quarried in Golden, this historical landmark was restored as a late Victorian western hotel. |
822 12th St.
Golden
Tues-Sat 10-4:30pm. |
Adult $3
under 12 $1 |
Black American West Museum & Heritage Center
The museum is housed in the former home of Dr. Justina Ford. Denver's first African American doctor . This is a rare collection of photographs, clothing and personal artifacts from the Black pioneers, Buffalo Soldiers, African American cowboys and businessmen who helped settled the West. |
3091 California St
end of light rail northbound
Denver
Summer hours
Wed-Fri 10-2
Sat-Sun 10-5
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Boettcher Museum
Built in the 1920's was one of the best designs of its era being almost a part of the earth and rock. The interior has the craftsmanship of the mission design in furnishings and interior architectural details. Available for weddings and other special occasions. |
Lookout Mountain Golden
Mon-Fri
8am-5pm. Evenings, weekends, holidays are by reservation. |
Free Tour
Open for self-guided tours. |
Buffalo Bill Grave and Museum
A museum of artifacts from his life as a frontier scout, Pony Express rider, buffalo hunter and the famous era of showmanship.
closed on Mondays and Christmas Day |
Lookout Mountain Golden
Exit 256 westbound on
1-70 or 6th West to Golden turn left to Lariat Trail [19th St] follow to top of mountain
May 1-Oct 31
Daily 9am-5pm
Nov 1-April 30
Daily 9am-4pm
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Admission
Adults $3
Seniors $2
Children $1 |
Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center
Maintains a 7,200 square foot tropical forest, home to over 1,200 spectacular butterflies from 50+ different species plus over 100 tropical and subtropical plants. |
6252 W 104th Ave
US 36 & 104TH
Westminster
Open
Daily 9am-5pm |
Admission
Adults $6.95
Children $3.95
Seniors $4.95 |
Byers-Evans Museum
Built in 1883 for the Rocky Mt. News publisher, William Byers, then sold in 1889 to William Gary Evans. An elegant residence with original furnishings. Adjacent to the house is a museum of video presentations of the Mile High City history |
1310 Bannock St.
SW corner of Art Museum
Civic Center
Denver
Tues-Sun 11-3pm
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Admission
Adult $3
65+ $2.50
6-16 $1.50
under 6 free
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Celestial Seasonings Tour
Visitors will find themselves surrounded by Giant Owls and Blue Morphos from Central America, Clippers and Paper kites from Indo-Australia. Green Banded Peacocks and Grey Pansy butterflies from Southeast Asia, plus many more species in flight and motion. |
4600 Sleepytime Dr
Boulder
Mon-Sat.
10 am-3pm
Sun
11am-3pm |
Free Tour
wheelchair accessible. |
Children's Museum
Interactive playscapes where children can explore and touch. 9,000 ft. of playground including ScienceLab and Theater. KidSlope is a year-round ski mountain and KidSkate for Rollerblading lessons. Lessons also for skiing, snowboarding, and sled dogging.
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at 1-25 and 23 Ave.[Exit 211]
near Ocean Journey, Six-Flags & Pepsi Center
Denver
Tue-Fri 9-4pm
Sat-Sun 10-5pm |
Admission
ages
1-2 $2
3-59 $5
60+ $3
PARKING $5
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Colorado History Museum
Imagine covered wagons, a rendezvous of fur trappers, Indian buffalo hunts, mining the Rocky Mountains, and life in early Denver. Discover the diversity of Colorado from its earliest inhabitants to its pioneer families. Explore Colorado's own museum with fascinating collections, detailed dioramas, historic photographs, artifacts, and more.
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13th and Broadway
Civic Center
Denver
Mon-Sat
10am-4:30pm Sunday
noon-4:30
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Admission
Adults $3
6-16 $1.50
65+ $2.50
under 6 free
wheelchair accessible. |
Colorado Railroad Museum
The museum building, based in exterior design on standard masonry station construction of the 1880s, houses the largest known collection of historic records, mementos, artifacts, and pictures of Colorado railroads. |
17155 W 44th Ave.
Golden
located just east of Golden,at a point where Clear Creek flows between North and South Table mountains
Daily 9am-5pm
except July-August till 6pm |
Admission
adults $4
up to 16$2
60+ $3.50
family special
$9.50
includes
2 adults +
all children
under 16
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Coors Brewing CO Tour
Whether you're in Colorado for business or pleasure, it is our pleasure to show you our business. Please join us for a tour. We're only 20 minutes from downtown Denver. Come see for yourself the personal care and craftsmanship Coors puts into brewing fine quality beer. |
13th and Ford St.
Golden
Mon-Sat
10 am -4 pm Closed Sunday and holidays. Call for reservations
303-277-Beer |
Free Tour |
Colorado State Capitol
Noted for the 24k gold leaf dome, the capitol houses semiprecious stones and woods on the interior. A top the rotunda you have a panoramic view of the Rocky Mountains and all of Denver. |
200 East Colfax Ave.
Lincoln and Colfax
Civic Center
Denver
Tours year round
Weekdays
9:30-2:30pm |
Free Tour |
Denver Art Museum
This museum has one of the largest collections in the West, with over 60,000 works in Asian art, modern and contemporary, American Indian, pre-Columbian, Spanish Colonial, textile art, European, American and Western artists. Works are displayed in buildings that are architectural art forms. The Frederic C. Hamilton Building (designed by Daniel Libeskind) joined the North Building (designed by Gio Ponti) in 2007. |
Civic Center
Denver
Tues.-Sat 10am-5pm
Wed. 10am-9pm
Sun noon-5pm.
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Admission (Colorado resident/nonresident) Adult $10/$13
65+ and students $8/$10
6-18 $3/$5
5 and under free/free
no checks
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Denver Botanic Gardens
Escape to an inviting tropical . An interactive children's guide discovering many of the plants that can be used for survival in a tropical rain forest, including bamboo plants that are strong enough to make a raft and banana and chocolate plants that can be eaten. |
1005 York,
Near Cherry Creek
Denver
Mon-Sun 9am-5pm |
Admission
Adult $4.50
6-15 $2.50
Students $2.50
65+ $2
5 under free |
Denver Fire Fighters Museum
Many artifacts date from 1866 and include three hand drawn pieces of apparatus known to have been used in Denver, along with two early motorized vehicles. The collection is permanently displayed in a manner to be interesting and educational to all.
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1326 Tremont Place,
Downtown Denver
Mon-Fri. 10am-2pm
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Admission
Adults$3.00
Children$2.00 Seniors $2.00 |
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
[Previously known as Museum of Natural History ]
Considered among the world's best collection of dioramas, Explore Colorado received recognition as one of the best exhibits of 1993 by the American Association of Museums. This exhibit uses the latest technology to introduce Museum visitors to the natural settings and wildlife in Colorado. Visitors can also come face-to-face with two 3,000-year-old mummies, discover beautiful coffins and other tomb goods, and get a bird's-eye view of an Egyptian tomb. The Coors Mineral Hall is a world-renowned exhibit known for its gems, gold and minerals particularly those from Colorado which are part of the state's mineral heritage.
You'll find it all here and will probably need more than one day to see it! |
2001 Colorado Blvd.
at City Park and near the Zoo
Denver
Winter Hours
Day after Labor Day thru the day before Memorial Day
Daily 9-5pm
Closed Christmas Day
Spring Break Hours
3/16-18 & 3/30=-4/1
Daily 9-7pm
Summer Hours
Memorial Day thru Labor Day.
Sun-Wed 9-5
Thur-Sat 9-7pm |
Admission
Adults $6
3-12 $4
60+ $4
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Denver Zoo
There are over 3,500 animals in some of the country's best habitats. There are also bird sanctuaries and reptiles.
wheelchair accessible
Rentals
Stroller rental $3
Wagon rental $5
Adult push-cart $3
First come first serve. Best available times are weekdays and before noon on weekend.
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23rd between York & Colorado Blvd
NW of Natural History Museum.Entrance off York St. or Colorado Blvd.
Denver
April 1-Sept 30
9-6pm
Oct 1-March 31
10am-5pm
admission gates close one hour prior to closing |
Admission
April/Sept
Adults $8.00
62+ $6.00
4-12 $4.00
3/under free
Oct/Mar
Adults $6.00
62+ $5.00
4-12 $3.00
3/under free
free parking
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Dinosaur Ridge
This is a National Natural Landmark, with over 300 dinosaur footprints. Seventeen interpretive signs along a mile-long path describe and show what dinosaur bones look like while encased in rock. Guided tours may be scheduled by calling informational center
Dinosaur Ridge is geographically located west of Denver, Colorado; |
16831 W. Alameda Parkway W Denver
West of Lakewood, north of Morrison, east of Interstate 70 (closest exit is 259); west of Colorado Highway 470 (closest exit is Morrison Road), and south of the Sixth Avenue West Highway
Mon-Sat
9am-4pm.
Sunday
Noon -4pm |
FREE |
Four Mile Historic Park
An original 1859 Four-Mile House stage stop. The site has barns and a victorian house. There are horse-drawn stagecoach rides with special food, entertainment and craft demostrations at 4pm on the weekends. |
715 South Forest, Glendale
Summer & Fall
Wed.-Sun
12-3pm.
Weekends in Winter/Spring |
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4414 Table Mountain Dr. Golden
Mon-Fri
10am-4pm
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Free Tour
Call for reservations
303.278.4057 |
Heritage Square
A re-constructed Colorado mining town with an old fort, Victorian buildings, shops, restaurants, and a cabaret theatre. There is also an amusement park, water slide, go-karts, miniature golf, miniature railroad, alpine slide and bike rentals. |
18301 W. Colfax Ave. Golden
US 40 one mile west of the 6th Ave. intersection.
Summer
Daily 10 -9:00 p.m
Other seasons
Mon.-Sat. 10:00-6:00
Sunday noon-6:00
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Hudson Gardens
A 30 acre regional display garden with thousands of drought-resistant flowers, shrubs and trees.In the distance the Rocky Mountains form a majestic backdrop.Every part of Hudson Gardens is handicap accessible. |
6115 S. Santa Fe Drive
Littleton
April thru Oct.
Daily 9am-5pm
Hours will vary rest of the year |
Admission
Adult $4
6-12 $2
60+ $3
under 6 Free
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Lakeside Amusement Park
Classic cyclone roller coaster, sceic miniature train, and many more rides plus arcade games.
Use the unlimited ride pass or buy 25cent coupons. Most rides require 6 or more tickets. Credit cards or cash only
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1-70 at Sheridan Blvd.
DENVER
June 5 -Labor Day
Mon-Fri
Kiddie Rides 1-10pm
All other rides 6-11pm
SAT-SUN
noon-11pm
Open weekends in May
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Gate Admission
per person
$1.50
Unlimited Rides Pass
M-F $11.25
S-S $12.75
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Leanin' Tree Museum of Western Art
Nearly 300 paintings and 85 bronzes of contemporary western art. Leanin Tree is the world's largest publisher of western and wildlife greeting cards. |
6055 Longbow Dr.
Boulder
Mon-Fri
8am-4:30pm
Sat & Sun.
10am-4pm |
Free |
Littleton Historical Museum
A 14-acre site encompassing 1890's farm with costumed interpreters.
The museum is closed on Monday and holidays. |
6028 S Gallup St. Littleton
Tues- Fri 8-5 p.m
Sat 10 a.m-5p.m
Sun 1- 5:00 p.m |
Free |
Molly Brown House
"THE UNSINKABLE MOLLY BROWN" The famous Victorian house is completely restored and tour guides wear the costumes of the era.
Also open on Mondays
June, July and August. |
1340 Pennsylvania
Denver
near Civic Center
Tues.-Sat. 10am-3:30pm. Sun
12-3:30pm |
Admission
Adults $6
65+ $3.50
6-12 $2
under 6 free |
Mother Cabrini Shrine
The 22-foot statue of Christ overlooks all of Denver
Daily mass 7:30am and a second mass on Sunday at 11 am. |
Take 1-70 west to the Morrison Exit 259, Exit 256 coming East on 1-70
Winter 7am-5pm
Summer 7am-7pm
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Free |
Ocean Journey
Experience not only the underwater world but also the natural habitat of its shores and branch rivers. It is a 'hands-on" full-senses experience.
Samatran tigers and sea otters share this exciting environment. You will experience more of the living experience of the rain forest than anywhere else. Experienced guides enrich this experience also. Don't miss it.
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700 Water St.
Exit [211] 23 Ave. from 1-25
near Downtown Denver
Daily10am-5pm, last ticket sold at 4pm
Holidays: click on name of attraction for more info
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Admission
Adult $14.95
65+ $12.95
13-17 $12.95
4-12 $6.95
3 & under free
parking $6 |
Phoenix Mine
The Phoenix mine is operated by the oldest continuous gold mining family in Colorado; owned and operated by Al and Dave Mosch. It is a working gold mine where miners actually do the work. After your gold mine tour, Try some Gold Panning -- take home a little bit of Colorado Gold for yourself. Panning is included in the cost of the tour and you may keep any gold that you find in the stream while panning. Want to make a day of it ? Pack a picnic lunch and make a day of it by the stream above the mine.
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Idaho Springs Co
see map
Winter tours and panning
weather permitting. |
Open
10am-6pm
Daily
Adults $9
Seniors $8
Under 12 $5
Panning Only
$5
Severely Handicapped Free |
Six Flags Elitch Gardens Amusement Park
Located near the Pepsi Center with over 40 thrill rides and breathtaking gardens
The Riddler in a production features motorcycle stunts and the Batmobile!
The 58 acre park includes the Island Kingdom, a water park with over 100 water gadgets and a 28,000 sq. ft. wave pool. Everyone will have something to try.
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200 Elitch Circle, 1-25 and Speer Blvd.
DENVER
April 28-June1
Weekends Only
Fri 5-10
Sat 10-10
Sun 10-8pm
June 1 to Labor Day
Daily 10am-10pm
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Admission by Size not age!
48"+ $30
Under 48" $15
Parking $6
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U S Mint
Producing more than 40 million coins a day, the tour explains the coin stamping process. The basement houses the nation's second largest deposit of gold bullion. |
Civic Center,
Downtown Denver
Colfax at Cherokee
Mon-Frii
8am-2:45pm,
Closed weekends and holidays. |
Free Tour
Tours every 20 minutes |
Water World
65 Acres with 45 unique water activities. New for 2000, the Zoomerang. Picnic area is free. Lockers are 50 cents per opening,coin operated, or $8 all-day usage. Tubes are provided for rides. You may rent special tubes for one person and receive special waiting privileges as well.
Season
Full park services & rides
May 27-29, June 3-Aug 20, Sept 2-4
limited rides and services
May 30-June 2, Aug 21-25th
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1800 W. 89th Ave, 88th Ave. at Pecos
NE Denver
Northbound I-25 Exit 220
at Thornton Parkway. Turn west on Thornton Pkwy. to Pecos St. and turn left.
Southbound 1-25 Exit 219
at 84th Ave.Turn west on 84th to 88th.
Daily 10-6pm
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Admission
Ages
13-59 $24.95
4-12 $20.95
over 60 or under 3yr free
free parking
free picnic area
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Wildlife Refuge, Rocky Mountain Arsenal
A former weapon and chemical plant has been willfully changed into a refuge for over 330 species of mammals, birds, fish, reptiles and amphibians. There is a bald eagle viewing station open from Dec. thru mid-March. |
72nd & Quebec
Commerce City
Saturdays
for drop-in visitors
Call for other times
303-289-0232 . |
Free |
Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum
n Hangar No.1 at the former Lowry Air Force Base, the museum displays over three dozen historic airplanes and space vehicles. Included are one of the just two B-1A bombers remaining, a B-18 Bolo, five Century Series fighters, a J-3 Piper Cub, an Alexander Eaglerock built in Colorado, and a Star Wars X-Wing fighter. Nose Art, the History of Avionics, and uniforms and artifacts from both WWI and WWII are featured. Aircraft Cockpit Demo Day 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 2nd Saturday of the month, subject to special events. |
7711 E. Academy Blvd.,Lowry, Denver
Mon-Sat 10am-5pm
Sun Noon-5pm
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Admission
Adults $5
over 60 $3
6-17 $3
under 6 free
Free parking |
