![]() ![]() We went through almost every exhibit but the planetarium. He would talk about it and give me little facts he knew. He LOVED it!!! He was so excited about the exhibit, consistently pulling me over to the exhibit in Egypt he was looking at. The first place I brought him was the Egypt exhibit. My grandfather was super tickled pink when I brought him here. I even surprise bought tickets to the Egypt exhibit. He’s been very isolated so I thought the science museum would be a fun family outing. ![]() The ski lift wasn't operating when we went, but looks fun! There's also a carousel to ride for a fee.īrought my grandfather here after some convincing him to get out of the house after my grandma died. I loved the unique views this provided and the extra exercise, but for those not able to walk far, they offer a shuttle around for $3/day. We went at lunch time, and while it was hectic and busy, the line moved quickly.īe prepared to walk! Lots of incline walking because the zoo is in the side of the mountain. I appreciated that they sold specialty coffee drinks at the Cozy Goat that were decent. If you want to buy food they offer a decent selection of standard zoo food (burgers, pizza, hot dogs, ice cream), although prepare to pay zoo prices. For how well designed the rest of the exhibits are, I felt like they could do more in there. It had more of a pet store vibe looking at the snakes. The only underwhelming exhibit, IMO, was the reptile and bird house. Many of the animals were active while we were there and staff went out of their way to interact with guests and answer questions about the animals. It felt like equal parts modern art gallery and zoo in places and made for a great immersive experience. There are also multiple ways to interact with the environment as you make your way around (two interactive plays areas, beavers dens, caves, large sculptures to climb). Most animals have feeding experiences (giraffes, tigers, elephants, goats, chickens, birds) that are reasonably priced compared to similar experiences at other zoos. The thing that sets the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo apart from other zoos is the number of ways you can get up close and interact with the animals. Coors Field is a great baseball stadium and a must see for anyone visiting Denver. There are homeless people but we never felt unsafe despite the late hour. We walked up and down the 16th street pedestrian mall before and after the game to our downtown hotel. We caught a street vendor outside but there is also a 7-Eleven store on Blake street towards downtown nearby. You can also bring in unopened non-alcoholic drinks which I would highly recommend. Some concession stands offer a kids meal for $5 which is great for families. The seats along the first base line receive quite a bit of evening sun but they also have views of the mountains. ![]() We sat in the lower part of the upper deck behind home plate and I thought they were great seats. Even though we were dressed out for the Cardinals we had fun interactions with Rockies fans and everyone seemed happy to be at the ballpark. A fan behind us brought a towel to dry off his seat from an earlier rain shower and he let us use it as well. The game day staff were extremely nice and helped assist us with questions. It is extremely well done and comes off as classic without being gimmicky. This was only my second time here but I really love this ballpark. This was Nolan Arenado’s first game back in Colorado so it was nice to see him receive a well deserved ovation. We came to the game on 7/1 to watch the Rockies play the St. I would totally recommend this trip to anyone and especially those with kiddos!! We had two babies with us and they did great, but we’re definitely done by the end of the day. The views were incredible!! The stop in Cascade Canyon was very nice as well!īest suggestion would be to bring lunch! The snack/food car often had long lines which took away from your ability to sit and enjoy! We were glad we’d packed our lunch! The 5 hour train ride was perfect for our family. We were able to see the view from both sides, because the train turns around, which was super nice. Being able to take in the fresh air was great! We had read elsewhere to pack layers for warmth and we likely overpacked to make sure we didn’t freeze! Having blankets, hats, jackets, and such was great for the first part of the morning. We chose the open air gondola and it was super nice. Our family had the opportunity to ride the train on the Cascade Canyon Excursion while we were there for Labor Day! All I can say really is WOW!! We had debated if we thought it would be worth the cost when we were planning the trip out to Durango and it definitely was! ![]()
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