Family Friendly Summer in Denver

Denver is packed with family friendly activities all summer long. Beat the heat at Water World and Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park, or head for the hills for a Rocky Mountain adventure.

Arts & Culture

Denver's arts and cultural world is thriving, with award-winning theater, world-class music, stimulating museums, and spectacular visual arts. Start exploring now!

Attractions

Home to world-class museums, a downtown amusement park and one of the nation’s most popular zoos, Denver’s attractions are sure to fill your trip with a wide range of sights and sounds you can take back home with you.

Sports & Recreation

With eight pro sports teams, including the Colorado Rockies and Denver Broncos, Denver is a sports fan’s paradise – not to mention one of the U.S.’s top destinations for outdoor recreation.

Shopping

Denver is Colorado’s shopping capital, with great stores in Larimer Square, Denver Pavilions and LoDo, and both upscale stores and independently-owned boutiques in the Cherry Creek Shopping District.

Day Trips

Plenty of ideas just a short drive from Denver, with everything from Rocky Mountain National Park to steam train trips to gambling in old west Victorian towns. Play in Colorado and be back in time for dinner!

Spas & Beauty

Denver’s many spas, salons and wellness centers are the perfect place after a day on the trails (or at the shops). Try an hour, a half-day or full day of pampering and working out the kinks.

Denver Itineraries

Make the most of your stay by following a suggested itinerary, including trips to Old West attractions, family friendly activities and business-traveler tips. You’ll feel like a local in no time!

Around Colorado

Denver is the gateway to the Rocky Mountain West and Colorado offers world-class adventure at every turn, wrapped up in some of the most spectacular scenery on earth. Start your search here.