Sightseeing in Denver - what to see. Complete travel guide

In Denver, travelers are provided with a huge selection of attractions, many of which are ideal for visiting with the whole family. A visit to Denver Zoo should be a must-have for your sightseeing plan. You can spend a few interesting hours In this big and well-maintained zoo. Its spacious enclosures are home to giraffes, gorillas, birds of prey and other representatives of the exotic animal world. Peacocks stroll along the alleys freely. The territory of the zoo is originally decorated. Here, among beautiful trees and plants, one can see a lot of original sculptures made from recycled garbage, playgrounds are equipped for visitors with children.

Be sure to check out Aquarium Downtown. Its collection of marine life will surely impress kids. In huge aquariums, they will be able to see exotic fish, watch jellyfish and stingrays, as well as other inhabitants of the sea depths. The aquarium has a large pool with rays, as well as many beautiful recreation areas for taking spectacular pictures. Visitors to the aquarium can take interesting tours or just walk through its territory on their own.

Denver has many interesting museums. The most attractive one for visiting as a family is the Denver Museum of Nature & Science. Its natural-science exposition is quite original, the layout of the real archaeological site is recreated in the museum's central pavilion. Here you can see the figures of huge dinosaurs, as well as skeletons of prehistoric animals and a unique collection of ancient fossils. In addition to collections focusing on representatives of the animal world, the museum contains interesting collections of minerals and other archaeological finds. One of the museum’s expositions is devoted to robotics; many of its exhibits are interactive and are especially popular with children. Copyright www.orangesmile.com

One of the museums in Denver is designed specifically for children - the Children's Museum of Denver. It is more like a huge entertainment center offering suitable entertainment for kids of any age. Here there is a special play area for small visitors with all sorts of gymnastic tools and rides, as well as creativity rooms where kids can learn how to make interesting souvenirs or draw. Interesting educational events and games are held in the museum every day. Older children will like to carry out scientific experiments, and the smallest ones will be able to play with soap bubbles and draw their first real piece of art.

Another original museum that kids will love is the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys. The basis of this museum's collection is miniature toys and dolls, all the exhibits are handmade and incredibly interesting. Apart from miniature toys, the museum presents mini-copies of Denver’s famous attractions, as well as copies of some of its iconic areas. Children will love dollhouses with a huge number of miniature items and attributes.

When active entertainment is needed, it's worth visiting Elitch Gardens Theme Park. This amusement park is a single complex with a large water park where suitable entertainment will be found for everyone. Here you can also discover well-liked roller coasters and carousels, as well as a Ferris wheel and a number of interesting souvenir shops. The park has a cozy cafe so that you can relax here with comfort all day long.