


Just eight blocks from Four Seasons Hotel Denver was Union Station, often named one of the most beautiful train stations in the nation. We were lucky to catch the Viking exhibit while we were there, turned out to be a fun afternoon in Denver for our kids. The Discovery Zone has dozens of hands-on activities for kids of all ages, from archaeological sandpits to moving water features. Just adjacent to the zoo is the Denver Museum of Nature & Science, a spectacular museum that explores fossils and dinosaurs, the mysteries of space at Gates Planetarium, Egyptian mummies, larger-than life films at the Phipps IMAX 3D Theater, and a slew of interactive exhibits. You can see peacocks dance, elephants swim, orangutans swing and see lions up close. Denver Zoo was the first zoo in the United States to use naturalistic zoo enclosures rather than cages with bars and they are active in conservation and research since its founding in 1896.

More than 4,300 animals are housed at Denver’s most popular attraction. Still we found a lot of green spaces – first was a short drive away – City Park is expansive green-way boasting tennis courts, picnicking areas, playgrounds, lakes for paddling and also hosts summer concerts. At the eastern edge of the park sits the Denver Zoo, where education comes alive. We chose to stay in the heart of the city since we were there only for the weekend. Ideas and things to do in Denver with kids Denver Zoo See here for other family-friendly hotels in Denver and read their reviews.See other Easy Day trips from Denver and 34 Mountain Towns in Colorado you should visit.Ideas and things to do in Denver with kids.
