101 Family Day Trips from Denver
**COVID UPDATE: Maybe you've had to cancel that big vacation you've planned. Or you just want to dream up all the fun outings that the future holds for you and your family. One place to get started is our big list of day trips. Now, not every place will be open or operating quite as it usually does, but it's a quick link over to learn the details directly from the destination.
Free activities and splurges that are worth it. The coolest stuff for a staycation in town and road trips for less than a tank of gas from Denver. Kids Out And About has tons of ideas for family travel, with places to explore, learn, and have fun!
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Get Wild on a Hike 
Time Travel Today 
Make Life a Beach 
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Chatfield State Park |
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Grand Lake |
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Jackson Lake State Park |
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Boulder Reservoir |
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Confluence Park |
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Bow Mar Beach |
Splash into Some Water Fun
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Water World |
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Brighton Oasis Family Aquatics Park |
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Glenwood Hot Springs |
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Great Wolf Lodge |
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Pirates Cove Water Park |
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Discovery Bay Water Park |
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The Splash At Fossil Trace |
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Walsenburg Water Park |
Spend the Day at a Museum 
Explore These Cities 
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Boulder |
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Colorado Springs |
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Glenwood Springs |
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Estes Park |
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Manitou Springs |
All Aboard Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Boats!) 
Grow Some Fun at the Farm 
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Cottonwood Farm |
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Anderson Farms |
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Miller Farms and Corn Maze |
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The Urban Farm |
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Sunflower Farm |
Play Ball! 
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Colorado Sports Hall of Fame |
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Family Sports Center - Centennial |
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Lil' All Stars Athletics |
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Colorado Avalanche |
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Denver Nuggets |
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Denver Broncos |
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Colorado Rockies |
Treat Yo' Self 
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Glacier Home Made Ice Cream and Gelato |
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Little Man Ice Cream |
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Bonnie Brae Ice Cream |
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Sweet Action Ice Cream |
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Liks Ice Cream |
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Ice Cream Riot |
Connect with Nature 
Amuse Yourself at These Amusement Parks 
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Lakeside Amusement Park |
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North Pole; Santa's Workshop |
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Elitch Gardens |
Talk to the Animals 
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Denver Zoo |
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Butterfly Pavilion |
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The Wild Animal Sanctuary |
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Cheyenne Mountain Zoo |
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Pueblo Zoo |
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Wishing Star Farm |
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Bellevue Children's Farm |
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Vist a Denver area Dog Park |
Take A Spin On A Carousel 
Get Active Indoors 
Challenge Yourself 
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Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park |
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Valmont Bike Park |
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Museum of Outdoor Art |
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Swim With the Sharks at the Downtown Aquarium |
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Colorado Wilderness Rides and Guides |
Shop Your Heart Out 
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Timbuk Toys |
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The Wizards Chest |
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Talulah Jones |
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Second Star To the Right Bookshop |
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Jakes Toy Box |
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Into the Wind |
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Mile High Comics |
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Wax Trax Records |
Limiting our list to 101 ideas meant some great destinations may have been left off the list - if there is something you’d like to see added, share it with us on Facebook!
Most of these destinations are within an hour from downtown Denver. For those that are a bit farther away:
= Less than 1 hour away
= 1 to 2 hours away
= 2 to 3 hours away
= Just over 3 hours away