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Colorado Family Fun
You're sure to find interesting activities for kids in this beautiful Rocky Mountain state!
In the slide show above, you're viewing pictures of fun Colorado family activities. Colorado is a great place to live or visit with kids. You'll be able to enjoy a wide range of activities...themed to wildlife, history, geology--or to no particular theme at all! On this page, you'll discover some of Colorado's best family fun. It's hard to decide which activities you'd like to try first!
Things to do in Colorado
What a fun state to be with children in your group!
Is Colorado a great state for finding family fun? You bet! There are plenty of activities for parents and kids to enjoy together. Many of them are outdoor activities...and so obvious that they won't be listed on this page.What kinds of outdoor fun? Outdoor activities for families are plentiful in Colorado. The state's famous Rocky Mountains are home to some of the best family skiing, camping, hiking and fishing anywhere! Even those who don't enjoy active sports love the Rockies---if for no other reason than to gaze at the gorgeous scenic views which abound on all sides. Detailed descriptions of Colorado's outdoor activities won't be covered on this site. However, if you like sports-minded pursuits such as hiking & backpacking, fishing, camping, biking, and white water rafting, you'll find plenty of ideas for outings on the info-packed www.Colorado-Mountain-Adventure.com website. If you like city-based fun, then the rest of this page talks about fun activities for families in the Colorado Springs area. Following is a list of zoos, museums, natural attractions, and fun centers that you and your kids may enjoy together. Note: Are you looking for DENVER, Colorado family activities? Colorado's capital city of Denver is part of the largest metropolitan area in the state. It has a great assortment of places you can head for a fun family outing. In fact, Denver has so many choices that a list of them takes up its own page of this website. To see the list of Denver family fun, please visit the Things to Do in Denver page of this site.
Colorado Springs Family Fun
Colorado Springs and its surrounding suburbs make up the states 2nd largest metro area. Only a short drive south of metro Denver, Colorado Springs has plenty of things to do for visitors of all ages. Here are some of the tempting choices for outings from which you may decide--The Garden of the Gods offers you some stunning red rock scenery for a great price--FREE! Head to the visitor's center, and for a small fee, you'll be able to enjoy a special presentation about the natural history of the park's red rock formations...in HD! Here's the Garden of the Gods website, where you can discover all that the park has to offer you.The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is an amazing family zoo featuring a world-class giraffe exhibit, all the major zoo animals that your kids love & want to see, plus animal feedings, a children's area, pony rides, a lift to the summit...and more. To see our pictures of this popular Colorado Springs Zoo...and discover further info...here's a link to the "Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Pictures" page of this site.Colorado Springs' Cave of the Winds gives your family a chance to glance at life underground. You'll see the rock formations your kids may only have read about in books, and your tour guide will explain these natural wonders as your eager children soak up the knowledge. The next link will take you to Cave of the Winds website, where you'll find hours, prices and directions.The Manitou Cliff Dwellings provide your family with a hands-on, "DO touch" learning experience...that's also a sure bet for having fun. These cliff dwellings are mysterious reminders of past cultures; it's easy to find oneself wondering what it might have been like to actually live in one of them! On the Manitou Cliff Dwellings website, where you'll discover more details about the attractions you'll find here.Seven Falls is one of the tourist's highlights of Colorado Springs. The naturally flowing waterfalls are lovely to look at, and the park's vantage points give you a great view of them. At night, spectacular lighting highlights the falls and creates a romantic atmosphere. You may get the details for planning your outing on the Seven Falls park website.The Western Museum of Mining and Industry gives you a fascinating peek into the lives of miners who came to Colorado in the latter part of the 1800's. Displays and guided tours give you empathy into their sometimes difficult lives. Actual machinery which was used in the early days of Colorado mining is available to view, along with facts and figures about the state's mining history. You'll surely want to see the mining museum's website to find out the important details you'll need to plan your visit.The US Olympic Training Center is where many athletes headed to the next world Olympics games actually practice, prepare and perfect their sport for the upcoming competition. On your free tour of this facility, you'll get behind the scenes to view the very game fields and gymnasiums that your favorite athletes from past Olympic games have used! Get the entire scoop at the Olympic Training Center's website!Santa's North Pole is an adorable Christmas-themed amusement park which will delight the kids in your family. Nestled in the mountains above Colorado Springs, young ones may actually feel that this must be just like Santa's workshop really looks like! The park's fun family and kiddie rides, cute gift shops and yummy Christmas-like treats will make your outing one that you'll long remember. Get the parks schedule of dates & hours, discover prices, and see their complete list of activities on the North Pole Santa's Workshop website.There's only one US Air Force Academy in the USA, and Colorado Springs is its location! Taking a free tour of the campus is interesting...whether or not you have a family member that's interested in a military career. Football fans will recognize this famous stadium, scenery-lovers will enjoy the view, and architecture buffs will especially want to look inside the famous Air Force Academy Chapel that's a prominent sight on campus. For detailed visitor's information, please see the US Air Force Academy's website.Take a drive up Pike's Peak! This famous mountain graces Colorado Springs with a beautiful backdrop. Take the toll road to the summit for marvelous views of the surrounding countryside...the very landscape which inspired the writing of "America the Beautiful!" Here's the Pike's Peak website to help you plan your visit.Mr. Bigg's Family Fun Center can entertain your group no matter what the weather! This large indoor fun center has a bit of something for everyone...from tiny tot playgrounds, to a bowling center and bar. An arcade full of video games, electric go karts, laser tag and mini golf are all part of the fun, too. Complete details can be found at Mr. Bigg's website.
More Colorado Family Fun!
Not far from Colorado Springs, you'll find still other great activities kids like!
Royal Gorge Bridge and Park near Canon City is home to a natural gouge in the earth that you'll get to examine in a number of different ways at this attraction. You'll descend into the depths of the gorge on an inclined railway. You'll soar like a bird across the gorge on the park's cable tram. And perhaps the most fun of all is simply walking over the gorge on the pedestrian & car bridge. It's made of wooden planks...and you can see the depths of the gorge directly beneath your feet (but a long, long way down!) There's still MORE to do here; find out on the Royal Gorge Bridge website.Buckskin Joe's (also near Canon City) is a fun place to discover Colorado's interesting role in the movie-making industry. Buckskin Joe's is a Wild Western town that's been featured in a number of films and TV shows. Take a tour & discover what famous actors and actresses may have been strolling along while making a major film! You can pan for gold, take a stage ride, enjoy live entertainment...and feel like you've been transported back to a point in time over 100 years ago. Plan your fun trip with the details you'll find on the Buckskin Joe's website.The Molly Kathleen Gold Mine in Cripple Creek is a must-do attraction for any history buff visiting Colorado. You don't have to enjoy the history of mining to love the ultra-scenic drive to Cripple Creek. And, once you've been down underground on the fascinating Molly Kathleen tour, you'll be richer in knowledge...even if you don't bring home any golden souvenirs to remember your trip! Here's the Mollie Kathleen website where you'll discover everything you need to know for planning your outing.
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