Family Travel

Check-out oodles of adventures in Colorado including where to find the best family travel getaways & Denver kid friendly activities.

Top 10 Washington Park Activities for Denver Families

Washington Park, (or, for the locals, ‘Wash Park,’) is a popular destination in Denver, Colorado, for family fun. This urban park offers a variety of activities and amenities that cater to both kids and adults with 155 acres of pleasant grounds including two lakes and two flower gardens, one of which is a replica of George Washington’s gardens at Mount Vernon. Be sure to check out the interesting shopping and dining nearby on Old South Gaylord Street. Top 10 Washington Park Activities Playground: The park features a large playground with swings, slides, climbing structures, and interactive play areas. Kids can have a great time exploring and playing in a safe environment. It is one of the earliest staples of my kids’ childhood! Boating: Washington Park has two beaut...

Love dinosaurs? Where to find them in Colorado!

Do you love dinosaurs? The land of Colorado was once roamed by mighty stegosauruses, triceratops and other long-necked dinosaur giants. There are several paleontological sites and museums across Colorado where you can see ancient fossils of the state’s earliest residents. Visit Denver shares these Denver-area dinosaur attractions.  DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE One of the best places in Denver to find dinosaurs is the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, one of the premier natural history museums in the country. The Museum has close to 115,000 dinosaur, plant, and mammal fossils in its collections. You can visit the award-winning Prehistoric Journey exhibition, which features a Stegosaurus fossil discovered near Cañon City by a high school teacher, and an Allosaur...

These secret little Colorado parks pack a big punch

Do you want to escape Denver’s crowds and have fun exploring?  The 400-acre Little Park was among Denver’s first 10 mountain parks. It sits just outside of Idledale and is home to a unique octagonal-roofed well house built in 1919. It is a great location for a serene day beside Bear Creek with fishing access along Bear Creek. Starbuck Park is a small 11-acre parcel located just east of the town of Idledale. The park has a small well house but no other facilities. Fun Things to Do Hiking: The trailhead at Little Park’s parking lot provides access to the west on the Bear Creek Trail toward Lair o’the Bear, Corwina, O’Fallon and Pence Parks. Biking: The trailhead at Little Park’s parking lot provides access to the west on the Bear Creek Trail for mountain bikers toward La...

Quirky family fun in Lyons, Colorado: Tubing, pinball and more!

Are you looking for family-friendly quirky fun? Lyons, Colorado is a charming town a stone’s throw away from Boulder. Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains it offering plenty of opportunities for family fun–from tubing to pinball to a farmette. Don’t miss these activities and attractions in and around Lyons that you and your family might enjoy. Looking for more Colorado fun? Be sure to check out Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation Bites and Brews and scroll down for our summer activity guide with 200+ Denver activities. Lyons, Colorado Family Fun Meadow Park: This community park in Lyons features a playground, picnic areas, a basketball court, and open green spaces. It’s a great spot for family picnics and outdoor activities....

Family Travel: 9 Best Idaho Springs Family Activities

Idaho Springs, Colorado is just a stone’s throw away from Denver and offers a variety of family-friendly activities and attractions. From hot springs to mine tours to the waterwheel park, here are some fun things to do in Idaho Springs that the whole family can enjoy. Looking for more Colorado fun? Be sure to check out Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation Bites and Brews and scroll down for our summer activity guide with 200+ Denver activities.  Idaho Springs Top 9 Family Activities Indian Hot Springs: Relax and unwind at the Indian Hot Springs. They offer geothermal mineral water pools, private baths, a swimming pool, and a spa. It’s a great way to spend a soothing and rejuvenating day with the family. Heritage Visitor Center: Visit the Idaho...

Delicious Taste of Mexico at Larimer Square

Sure, we love Mexican food but how about a festival dedicated to it?  Larimer Square will host Taste of Mexico on July 19th – 23rd. This Larimer Square event will showcase the unique historical relationship between these two cities while also celebrating the rich and diverse Hispanic culture prevalent in our metro Denver community. Taste of Mexico guests can enjoy various events featuring Mexican and American talent and an extensive schedule of cultural activities, including language classes, live music, Sotol and Mezcal tastings, Lucha Libre, family-friendly crafts, celebrity chef dinners and a pop-up art gallery.  Taste of Mexico in Denver A mix of free and ticketed events, Taste of Mexico at Larimer Square will include: Wednesday, July 19th  Rioja Taste of...

Colorado Family Daytrip: Echo Lake and Mount Evans Scenic Byway

If you’re looking for a reprieve from Denver’s heat, why not try going up?  Mount Evans Scenic Byway This is the highest paved road in North America, climbs 9,000 feet from Denver, and passes through five life zones en route to the 14,264-foot high summit. This is one of Colorado’s 54 fourteeners (peaks that climb to 14,000 feet and above), and one of only two in the nation that you can drive up. Insider tip: At timberline Denver Botanic Gardens maintains a trail that winds through wildflowers. Due to snow, the Mount Evans Highway is generally open to the top only between Memorial Day and Labor Day.  Echo Lake, Colorado Stop at Echo Lake along the way for hiking trails, fishing, picnic tables and a log cabin restaurant. Echo Lake sits at 10,600 feet in the ...

Summer in Boulder: Top 25 Fun Activities for Families

When planning a summer family activity, head to Boulder, Colorado to make it a day to remember!  From Pearl Street o a bike park to museums, Boulder has something for everyone. Looking for more Colorado fun? Be sure to check out Denver, Boulder and Colorado Springs: Getaways, Outdoor Recreation Bites and Brews and scroll down for our summer activity guide with 200+ Denver activities. Family Fun in Boulder Hike, eat or catch a concert at Colorado Chautauqua.  Check out the pop-jet fountain and animal sculptures on Pearl Street.  Grab a kite at Into the Wind. Walk, run or bike the paved Boulder Creek Path.  Valmont Bike Park. 42 acres of terrain park for family fun Pick up a book or two at the  Boulder Book Store.  Grab a cookbook, gadgets and utensils at t...

Summer bucket list: Stargaze at Frontier Drive-Inns new Adobe structures!

 San Luis Valley is taking movies under the stars up a notch…all the way to the heavens!     Frontier Drive-Inn, Colorado’s cinematic gem and reimagined hospitality destination, is now open for the 2023 summer season and has announced its Movie Weekend Series lineup, running now through September 23, along with completed adobe structures for stargazing. After a successful reopening in 2022 following a nearly four-decade closure, Frontier Drive-Inn has received numerous accolades for its overnight accommodations, unique 3D printed Adobe structures, fully restored movie screen, and innovative cultural programming.   Before going, be sure to check out 50 Things to See with a Telescope: A constellation-focused approach and Top 15 Places for Denver Families to Sta...

Free Family-friendly Activities and Events in Denver

Summer doesn’t have to break the bank! Be sure to check out our free days in Denver 2023, Hundreds of Ideas for Daytrips with the Kids, plus these great recommendations from Visit Denver for free family fun.  1. THE GREAT OUTDOORS Enjoying Colorado’s natural beauty is the most obvious budget-friendly option. Just-right temperatures year-round draw outdoor enthusiasts to our open lands and thousands of miles of trails for hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, wildlife watching, fishing and much more. Check out Denver Summer Fun Guide with 200+ ideas,  Cool Off This Summer at Colorado’s Best Beaches,  Guide to Denver’s Splash Pads and Spray Fountains and Best Hikes for Kids in the Denver area. 2. NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGES Colorado is home to...

Explore Colorado’s High Plains: Family attractions, recreation and history

Just an hour from Denver, Morgan County feels like a world away with its rural charm and wide-open spaces. An integral part of the High Plains region, this area is characterized by blue skies, expansive prairies and friendly people in towns like Fort Morgan and Brush. Colorado.com shares some highlights that you and your family are sure to enjoy. BRUSH RODEO Every 4th of July, Brush is home to one of the most exciting rodeos you’ll find anywhere. The Brush Rodeo offers three days full of all the cowboy and cowgirl action you could hope for, including bronc riding, barrel racing, bull riding, calf roping, steer wrestling, Mutton Bustin’, a free BBQ, Little Princess rides, a 4th of July parade, and fireworks to close it all out. MUSEUMS AND HERITAGE SITES PROVIDE A P...

Start a new Father’s Day tradition with these ideas in Denver

With Father’s Day almost upon us, here are fantastic ideas to start new traditions with Dad in Denver.  Looking for adventurous ideas with Dad? Don’t miss The Ultimate Denver Summer Activity Guide (250+ Ideas) and the Colorado Bucket List: 100 Offbeat Destinations You Must Visit. Scroll down for even more ideas!  The joy of cooking. Most Father’s Days start with kids wanting to bring dad breakfast in bed. Try to keep that tradition going, even as kids grow older. Then, when their age is right, try having them grill dad dinner. As the years pass, that meal will go from hot dogs and hamburgers to salmon and steaks. “I had a very memorable day when my middle-school son discovered Bobby Flay’s grilling book,” Knippenberg says. Sands of time. Dads who w...