Family Friendly

3 places in Colorado

Traveling with kids? We’ve road-tested every attraction and family restaurant in the area. These are the places where everyone — toddlers to teenagers — actually has a great time.

Our Top Picks

Hand-selected favorites from our team

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Denver Museum of Nature & Science

Denver

Major natural history museum in City Park with dinosaur exhibits, space odyssey, gems and minerals, IMAX theater, and planetarium. All-ages appeal with hands-on discovery zones.

indoorfamilies

09:00–17:00 daily

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Children's Museum of Denver

Denver

Interactive children's museum at Confluence Park with hands-on exhibits for ages 0–8, an outdoor adventure course, a splash park, and rotating imaginative play environments.

bothfamilies

09:00–16:00 daily

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Denver Zoo

Denver

AZA-accredited zoo in City Park with 3,500+ animals across 80 acres, including Toyota Elephant Passage, Predator Ridge, and the Stingray Cove touch pool.

outdoorfamilies

09:00–17:00 daily (extended summer hours)

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