Mrs_JWM Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 (edited) My daughter - 11 - and my mother as I will be spending a few days in Denver in March. Can you recommend some of your favorite things to do, please? We'll be staying in Centennial at an AirBnB to be close to my brother and sister-in-law, and we'll be seeing friends in Westminster and Longmont, so we'll definitely have a car. We like to see unusual things, but we're also happy to do touristy things. Some outdoor activities would be okay, too, although we will have flown in, so we won't have any special gear with us. Plus, my mother isn't up for a hike up a mountain. A long walk, sure, but nothing super-strenuous. So far, we're planning on going to the aquarium. Also, an idea about what to expect weather-wise would be great, but I understand it's different out there! Thanks in advance. Sent from my XT1049 using Tapatalk Edited September 30, 2016 by Mrs_JWM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 We enjoyed the Denver Zoo when we went there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The denver museum of nature and science will have a Vikings exhibit opening in March. http://www.dmns.org/exhibitions/upcoming-exhibitions/vikings-beyond-the-legend/ If you're coming at the end of the month, the Denver art museum has a Final Friday event that is fun and if you're coming at the beginning, there is first Friday! http://denverartmuseum.org/programs/untitled-final-fridays (Next season not up yet) http://www.denver.org/things-to-do/denver-arts-culture/denver-art-districts/ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mominco Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 You have gotten great suggestions and weather like Margaret said can be anything. Given the age of your daughter my 1st pick will be Denver museum of nature and science. Since you are staying in Centennial you are going to be south so Garden of the gods and Colorado springs area. Westminster and Longmont all are a drive,they are North so you can plan things around Boulder like Butterfly Pavilion and Celestial seasoning. Pack layers and be prepared for ever changing weather. It can be sunny and warm to cold and windy all on the same day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitestavern Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 We really wanted to do a tour of the mint when we were there, but you have to book in advance as tours book up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bethben Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Cheyenne mountain zoo in Colorado Springs is pretty cool if you like to feed giraffes. But like pp mentioned, march is pretty sketchy weather. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThisIsTheDay Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 The Denver Zoo is nice and flat, and it's a really pleasant zoo. The Natural History Museum is very, very good, we enjoyed it far more than the Smithsonian in Washington DC! Personally, I wouldn't go down to Colorado Springs. (I've lived in both Denver and the Springs for many years.) There are enough things to do in Denver, and you'll already be driving up to Westminster/Longmont. The Butterfly Pavilion in (near?) Westminster is really fun. We used to make a day out of the Butterfly Pavilion and the indoor swim park at APEX. And if you want unique, you really have to eat at Casa Bonita--you don't go for the food (although the sopapillas are fantastic), you go for the entertainment and to watch the live cliff divers! It's very reasonably priced too. :) Someone mentioned Wings Over Air & Space museum, which is unusual too, but perhaps not every 11 yo girl would enjoy it as much . . . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs_JWM Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 (edited) Thanks, everyone! I appreciate all the ideas. Now I'm turning them over to my daughter and she can do the planning... [emoji5] Sent from my XT1049 using Tapatalk Edited October 1, 2016 by Mrs_JWM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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