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Colorado for Kids
In Colorado's main cities, junior travelers should head for the many hands-on science mu-
seums, playgrounds, theme parks and family-fun centers, as well as the main attraction of
wide-open spaces.
Denver, despite being the state capital, sets the tone as a truly outdoorsy city, with miles
of cycling and walking trails, riverside parks and gardens, and outdoor events and theme
parks. Beyond the capital there are historic railroads to ride, canyons and peaks to climb,
and old Western towns to explore.
Most national and state parks have some kid-oriented exhibits, trails and programs. Join
organized wildlife-spotting tours in the parks and reserves, or hook a trout in a tumbling
mountain river. Tubing and rafting on some of these rivers is as exhilarating for kids as it is
for parents, and camping and hiking opportunities abound.
Throughout this topic, the family-friendly icon denotes places that cater to families.
