The Kid-Friendly Mile High City – 7 Ideas To Keep Your Little Travelers Entertained
The Mile High City – Denver is really exactly one mile high. Prove it to your kids – take them to the 13th step of the Colorado State Capitol Building, on the west side – exactly 5,280 feet above sea level. So because of this phenomenon, Denver is extremely dry, the sun is warmer, golf balls travel farther, and the sky really is bluer.
Thrill your kids with a plethora of activities guaranteed to engage them in interactive entertainment all day long.
1. Coors Field – Home of The Colorado Rockies
A visit to the Coors Field will guarantee a grand slam experience for your kids. Situated in the heart of LoDo, a previously questionable area, it is a must-see landmark that transformed LoDo into a lively and livable fun place to visit. Embracing the Rockies’ roller-coaster seasons, it is sure to delight and enthrall with an atmosphere only a breathtaking game of baseball with thousands of fans can produce.
At the mile-high sports venue, hitters have the advantage, thanks to the thin air. However, the pitchers call it a nightmare. These extremes give it the excitement that the fans love.
2. Children’s Museum Of Denver
With more than a dozen playscapes, from interactive building activities to scaling a 3½ story climber to sculpting a notable piece of art from clay, this has to be included in your checklist.
Your little ones will indulge in whimsical imaginary gameplay, become a firefighter and run a veterinary clinic – taking on adult roles that are sure to stimulate and captivate every little mind.
3. Enjoy The Greenery Of Confluence Park
Besides being a frequently visited park and home to kayaking adventures for thrill seekers, it is also a living laboratory offering observation and active participation and understanding of the San Antonio River watershed.
Hiking and biking trails along Cherry Creek and the South Platte River, then a trip on the Denver Trolley for a scenic drive, will end the day.
4. Prepare For Take Off At Wings Over The Rockies Air & Space Museum
Transport yourself into the past, present, and future of aviation and space with flight simulators, interesting artifacts, and historic aircraft. With over 50 planes and numerous exhibits, explore the wonderland of giant bombers, jets, and the Amelia Earhart Gallery.
Dive into the world of high-performance interceptors that served the U.S. Air Force in the ‘50s & ‘60s – proudly on display, discover the F-104C fighter bomber.
5. Denver Firefighters Museum
Have fun at the Firehouse, with an extensive collection of documents and relics dating right back to 1866. The kids are sure to enjoy the creative displays and educational tours, sliding down the pole and taking a ride on a fire truck. What child can resist this exciting experience?
6. Denver Urban Scavenger Hunt
Get involved in this giant board game, and thrill your older kids with this awesome outdoor activity. Guaranteed to get them thinking, analyzing, and working in teams, this Amazing Race-based game will keep them totally immersed in the very often overlooked gems of the city. Solve clues and compete in challenges using their smartphones for up to 3 hours; this will get them moving and thinking.
7. Dinosaur Ridge
Touch the bones of Allosaurus and Stegosaurus, discover real footprints preserved in the sandstone, and walk with a geologist to discover tracks and bone fossils and the Colorado geology.
Conclusion
Wrap up your visit to Denver with a dining experience designed to grab your kids’ imaginations. Pop into The Inventing Room Dessert Shop, which is whimsical and wacky. A dessert wonderland with magical clouds of smoke and tricks to delight.
Try the Game Lounge with its relaxed atmosphere and endless family games and meals to satisfy the fussiest eaters.
Denver has it all!
