Families on bikes also can jump on the Cherry Creek Trail here, cycling their way through Denver-metro’s urban landscapes and green spaces. Located at the meeting of Cherry Creek and South Platte River, come here to romp in the water and play on the small beach a short white-water park is popular for kayaking and tubing too. Go to Confluence Park for bike riding and water playĬonfluence Park in downtown Denver is a hopping spot for families, especially in the summer. Free admission for anyone under 18 is a biggie, but even better are the creative games, activities and art stations that are integrated into many of the exhibits. A delight to explore, the museum works hard to welcome children. Special exhibits keep the museum humming year-round. The crown jewel of Denver’s art scene, Denver Art Museum houses Old Master paintings, modern contemporary works and one of the richest collections of Native American art in the world. Kids and parents really enjoy exploring art at the Denver Art Museum © Kathryn Scott Osler / Denver Post via Getty Images Enjoy the interactive and creative sections at Denver Art Museum Younger kids also will enjoy the Mordecai Children's Garden where hands-on play, including splashing and wading in Pipsqueak Pond, is encouraged. Outdoor summer concerts and an annual holiday light extravaganza are especially popular. It has a spectacularly diverse collection of gardens with plants from around the world, water features and large-scale art of all sorts. Explore Denver Botanic GardensĪ 24-acre oasis in the middle of town, Denver Botanic Gardens is a beautiful and soothing place for families to wander and explore. A morning at the Children's Museum and lunch at the Aquarium has the makings of the perfect family day out. You can't see all the exhibits, but sitting next to the giant tank filled with sharks and other sea creatures is fantastic for curious tots. Insider tip – you can eat lunch in the Aquarium restaurant without paying admission to the entire aquarium. Next door to the Children's Museum, the Downtown Aquarium appeals to a wider crowd showcasing creatures from mountain rivers, coral reefs and rainforests in over one million gallons of water. See nurse sharks, sea turtles and barracuda in the Under the Sea tank. Have an underwater adventure at the Downtown Aquarium Infants and toddlers have a special area designed just for them too. With engaging exhibits and loads of activities, it’s tough not to have fun. Hands-on exhibits range from a kids’ kitchen to craft spaces, water play to aerial adventures. Dress-up and imaginative play also are woven throughout with make-believe dentist and vet offices, a grocery store and more. Happy children can be found in every corner of the indoor-outdoor Children’s Museum Denver Marsico Campus.
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