Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Children's Highlights
Festivals & Events
Boulder Creek Hometown Fair
A more manageable version of the Boulder Creek Fair. (
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Cherry Creek Arts Festival
Three days of food, fun and arts. (
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Great Fruitcake Toss
The cake that flies the furthest wins! (
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Lights of December
A classic Christmas parade. (
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Strawberry Days
Glenwood Springs' community festival. (
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Indoor Options
Buell Children's Museum
Classic cars, bridges, jellyfish, fairy lands… (
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Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
For the young cowboys and cowgirls. (
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CU Wizards
Monthly science shows at Boulder's university. (
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Children's Museum
Engaging exhibits and activities. (
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Denver Firefighters Museum
Interactive displays that make fire safety fun. (
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Denver Museum of Nature & Science
The IMAX Theater and Planetarium are always a hit. (
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Rocky Mountain Dinosaur Center
Watch lab techs assemble casts and clean fossils. (
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Dude Ranches
Drowsy Water Ranch
Horseback riding and home cooking with accommodations in Western-themed cabins. (
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Echo Basin Ranch
Basic, affordable and offers the whole gamut of ranch experiences. (
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Beaver Meadows Resort Ranch
Horseback riding, rafting, fishing and hiking activities. (
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Vista Verde Guest Ranch
The most luxurious experience. (
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Yellow Pine Guest Ranch
Terrific accommodations in deluxe log cabins. (
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Kid-Friendly Hikes
Burly mountains (and altitude!) can be a challenge to little legs. Families with smaller chil-
dren might stick to hikes under 3 miles. Some of our favorites:
St Mary's Glacier
Tons of fun in winter. (
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Rocky Mountain National Park
Try Wild Basin to Calypso Falls, or Lumpy Ridge. (
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