Chapters

Museums and More

Discover, learn, touch and create. Museums abound in a multitude of themes. Take a journey back in time and place or immerse into worlds of color and pretend. Sites 1-20

Faraway lands, exciting adventures, and musical bliss await your child through live on-stage performances. Sites 21-40

A Little Song and Dance

Too cold, rainy, snowy, muddy or windy for outdoor play? Kids climbing the walls? These indoor settings allow them to burn excess energy or create a masterpiece. Sites 41-57

Baby, It's Cold Outside

Libraries and bookstores offer unique op- portunities for bonding as well as stretching a child's imagination. Relax in a cozy envi- ronment while your child sinks into another reality. Sites 58-64

Reading in FUNdamental

Warm pools, waterfalls and slides gently immerse little ones into aquatic bliss. The Front Range is blessed with many terrific, affordable public facilities. Sites 65-77

Getting Wet & Staying Warm

If you think Denver doesn't have beaches, you'd be mistaken, and ours come with a mountain view. Add in the plethora of wa- ter parks and outdoor pools, and there are more than a dozen places for you and your child to beat the heat. Sites 78-92

Getting Wet & Staying Cool

This area has a treasure of nature centers, gardens, state parks and unique play- grounds. Leap, hike, and climb to your heart's content. Sites 93-126

The Great Outdoors

Children seem to be born with a deep love of animals. From insects or aquatic crea- tures to exotic animals or petting zoos, the Denver area has it all. Sites 134-141

What child doesn't love dirt, pigs, horses, and the freedom to run around? Teach your child to appreciate their food, how it grows and where it comes from. Sites 127-133

Fun on the Farm

Creatures Great and Small

Take Me Out to the Ball Game

Professional sports abound in this sports- crazy town. Inspire your little athletes and discover how to experience these exciting opportunities without overwhelm or break- ing the bank. Sites 142-150

Faster! Higher!

Spinning, twirling and swinging elicit lots of laughter and giggles. Visiting indoor or outdoor amusement parks will leave their cheeks sore from smiling. Sites 151-155

Trains, Planes, Boats, Oh My!

Things that go "vroom" are fascinating to young children. The destinations in this chapter afford many opportunities for your child to explore vehicles up close, as well as travel in out-of-the-ordinary ways. Sites 156-163