Kid-friendly Things to Do in Denver

For more active fun, Denver's amusement parks are the way to go. Six Flags is the biggest, with more than 100 rides plus numerous shows, shopping outlets, and eateries. And in the summer, you can alternate between the roller coasters and the neighboring mammoth water park. For a unique experience, check out Lakeside Amusement Park, one of the nation's oldest amusement parks—it still even has a classic Ferris Wheel from 1908. Its Miniature Steam Train carries passengers through the park and around a picturesque lake—which features bumper boats—letting all take in the aura of a traditional carnival. Adjoining the larger park is Kiddie Land, complete with 15 rides for children under eight.

Sports are another great way to have fun with the whole family, whether that be hockey with the Avalanche, baseball with the Rockies, or soccer with the Rapids.