ATTRACTIONS
Amusements
Downtown Aquarium
700 Water Street • Denver, CO 80211
Located at I-25 and 23rd Avenue
303-561-4450
The Downtown Aquarium mixes family fun, exquisite dining and spectacular marine life in the heart of Denver. Discover over 500 species of marine life and mammals in the Aquarium Adventure Exhibit or experience an underwater dining adventure in the Aquarium Restaurant as you dine around a 150,000 gallon aquarium. more... mapFuntastic Fun Indoor Kids Amusement Park
3085 South Broadway • Englewood, CO 80113
Located 5 Miles South of Downtown Denver
303-761-8700
Indoor amusement for kids and adults with unlimited rides & time. more... mapIMAX Theatre
2001 Colorado Boulevard • Denver, CO 80205
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
303-322-7009
Surround yourself with dramatic sights and sounds on a giant 4 1/2 by 6 1/2 story screen that immerses you in stunning cinematography. Movies are shown every hour with no one being admitted after it begins. more... mapLakeside Amusement Park
4601 Sheridan Boulevard • Denver, CO 80211
303-477-1621
This is the largest amusement park in the Rocky Mountain region. Features 15 children's rides, a classic Cyclone Roller Coaster, a scenic miniature train, 40 rides, games, and refreshments. more... mapLaser Quest
8988 East Hampden Avenue • Denver, CO 80231
303-796-0707
Laser Quest is live action laser tag at its best. Enter the multi-level arena where fog, music and special effects combine to provide an incredible combination of tag and hide & seek. For family and group events, birthday parties or on your own, Laser Quest is interactive intense fun for ages 7-77. more... mapSix Flags Elitch Gardens
299 Walnut Street • Denver, CO 80204
303-595-4386
More than 40 rides and roller coasters, including the Batman Forever Thrill Spectacular. more... mapTBC Indoor Racing
4351 East 46th Avenue • Denver, CO 80216
303-377-3033
Experience exciting Grand Prix style indoor kart racing. This is also a great place for corporate events, parties, and special occasions with private meeting rooms and full service catering available. more... mapWater World
1800 West 89th Avenue • Denver, CO 80260
Federal Heights
303-427-7873
Located on 64 beautifully landscaped areas, this is America's largest family water park featuring over 41 aquatic attractions including two giant wave pools, white-water rapids, speed slides, and many more. more...
Casinos
Ameristar Casino Hotel Black Hawk
111 Richman Street • Black Hawk, CO 80422
720-946-4000
The Ameristar Casino Hotel Black Hawk features a luxury hotel and spa, as well as 536 luxurious guest rooms. This Black Hawk hotel includes 64 suites, which are comfortable and versatile with oversized bathtubs and panoramic views of the Rocky Mountains. Tastefully appointed and furnished, every room contains exquisite amenities and features to exceed the most discerning guests'expectations. An on-site ftness cnter, indoor/outdoor pool and the 7,000-square-foot ARA Spa will complete your overnight experience. more...
Historic Homes & Buildings
Byers-Evans House Museum (circa 1883)
1310 Bannock Street • Denver, CO 80203
303-620-4933
This beautifully restored historic house museum was the home of William Byers, the founding editor of the Rocky Mountain News. mapColorado State Capitol (circa 1894)
1313 Sherman, Room 1B20 • Denver, CO 80203
303-866-2604
Enjoy seein the Mile High Markers, marvel at the rose onyx, and climb the dome steps to the open air rotunda for a spectacular view of downtown Denver in this magnificent State Capitol building. more... mapUnited States Mint
320 Colfax Avenue • Denver, CO 80202
303-405-4761
Enjoy guided tours where you can learn about the historic old mint building and see over 50 million coins being made everyday. Watch as the large coining presses strike up to 800 coins a minute. This is a VERY popular attraction, so arrive a little early for the tour, especially in the summer time when families are traveling. more...
Libraries & Research Centers
Denver Public Library
10 West Fourteenth Avenue Parkway • Denver, CO 80204
Civic Center Park
720-865-1111
An awesomely designed building by renowned architect Michael Graves, this library features over 4.4 million items with special emphasis on Western history, genealogy, business, and a children's collection. Also offers exhibitions, events, meeting space, Internet accessibility, and research assistance. more... map
Museums & Galleries
Aviation and Space Center of the Rockies
7750 Academy Boulevard • Denver, CO 80230
Lowry Campus
303-360-5360
Located on former Lowry Air Force Base, this WW II hangar features an authentic collection of military and civilian aircraft and memorabilia from WW I to present day. Exhibits include " Science of Flight", Lowry history, and Lafayette Foundation WW I collection. more... mapBlack American West Museum & Heritage Center
3091 California Street • Denver, CO 80205
Five Points Neighborhood
303-292-2566
Located in the former home of Dr. Justina Ford, the first Black woman doctor in Denver, this museum preserves the history and culture of African American men and women who helped settle and develop the American West. One very interesting exhibit on African American cowboys includes the well-known cowboy Bill Pickett. more... mapCenter For The Visual Arts
1734 Wazee Street • Denver, CO 80202-1231
303-294-5207
One of Denver's most vibrant and award-winning cultural institutions hosting a variety of traveling exhibitions from culturally diverse artists. mapChildren's Museum of Denver
2121 Children's Museum Drive • Denver, CO 80211
303-433-7444
This museum offers many activities for children including hands-on playscapes, art classes, and dancing. Also features a kid-sized grocery store and a chance to be a junior dentist. more... mapColorado History Museum
1300 Broadway • Denver, CO 80203
303-866-3682
This museum features historic photographs, Mesa Verde artifacts, dioramas depicting Colorado history, changing exhibits, and a 150-year Colorado time line. mapDenver Art Museum
100 West 14th Avenue Parkway • Denver, CO 80204
14th at Bannock
720-865-5000
Traveling and permanent exhibits, right in downtown Denver. more... mapForney Museum of Transportation
4303 Brighton Boulevard • Denver, CO 80216
303-297-1113
Visit Colorado's largest and most unique transportation museum with antique automobiles, carriages, bicycles, and the world's largest locomotive. more... mapMizel Museum of Judaica
350 South Dahlia Street • Denver, CO 80246
303-316-6400
Presents changing exhibitions, permanent collections, and educational programs on the continuum of the Jewish experience. more... mapMolly Brown House Museum, The
1340 Pennsylvania Street • Denver, CO 80203
303-832-4092
Learn all about the "Unsinkable Molly Brown", during a costumed guided tour. more... mapMuseo de las Americas
861 Santa Fe Drive • Denver, CO 80204
303-571-4401
The first museum in the Rocky Mountain region to focuse on the art, history, and culture of Latinos in the Americas from ancient times to the present. Offers a number of interesting and informative permanent and changing exhibits. more... mapPearce-McAllister Cottage
1880 Gaylord Street • Denver, CO 80206
303-322-1053
Enjoy changing and temporary exhibits at this unique museum that features dolls, dollhouses, toys, miniatures, teddy bears, and more. Year round workshops for children and adults available. map
Parks, Gardens & Zoos
Denver Botanic Gardens (circa 1951)
1005 York Street • Denver, CO 80206
720-865-3500
One of Denver's favorite destination spots featuring a spectacular 23-acre site offering educational and plant conservation programs as well as a living laboratory. more... mapDenver Zoo
2300 Steele Street • Denver, CO 80205-4899
City Park
303-376-4800
Started in 1890 when a black bear was given to Denver's mayor, Colorado's wildest and most popular cultural attraction is now spread out over eighty acres. Unique features include a seven-acre exhibit with some of the world's most endangered species of primates and a giant indoor rainforest. more... map
Science & Technology
Denver Museum of Nature and Science
2001 Colorado Boulevard • Denver, CO 80205
303-322-7009
One of the largest museums of its kind, this museum is Denver's number one cultural attraction featuring an IMAX theater, dinosaurs, mummies, gems, minerals, and world-renowned wildlife exhibits. more... map
Tours & Cruises
Punt The Creek
1550 Platte Street, Suite C • Denver, CO 80202
Cherry Creek
303-455-7109
Float along downtown Denver's historic Cherry Creek in one of the only punts (similar to a gondola) in the country. Open from June to August. map
Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries
Official Winery
Resource providing information on wineries, vineyards and wine festivals.J. A. Balistreri Vineyards
1946 East 66th Avenue • Denver, CO 80229
303-287-5156
Balistreri Vineyards is a family owned and operated winery dedicated to making high quality wine. They are producers of table wine, dessert wine, fruit & berry wine and port. Top varietals are Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Zinfandel. map
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