by Ben Tang

Created on: March 12, 2009   Last Updated: June 09, 2009

DENVER; The "mile high city" offers a diverse range of attractions suitable for kids as well as adults with kids at heart. From informative science attractions to fun-filled nature attractions, there is a place for every child. For a budding scientist or a naturalist, you can rest assure that visiting these attractions will fill the child with a knowledgeable experience and an unforgettable trip.

INDOORS ATTRACTION: MUSEUMS

Denver Museum of Nature & Science (DMNS)

2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver

Tel: (303) 322-7009

www.dmns.org

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science offers its visitors an unforgettable experience. With a variety of interactive exhibitions, programs and activities, visitors can truly experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. Ancient fossils, Egyptian mummies, and dinosaur skeletons are just a handful of the amazing things you will see here. The DMNS is also home to the world's most advanced digital planetarium equipped with an IMAX movie theatre.

Denver Art Museum

100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway

Denver, 80204

Tel: (720) 865-5000

http://www.denverartmuseum.org/

The Denver Art Museum's Hamilton Building itself is an architectural work of art. Explore the Museum's galleries that showcase American Indian art collection, as well as art from around the world. The museum has attraction for kids too.Explore the museum with the Mobile-kids Activities, which are available only on weekends and during school breaks. Your kids can learn to make art, play games and piece together puzzles. You will also find fun stuff for kidslike the Architecture Viewmaster Game in Duncan Pavilionon
every floor of the museum.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science

2001 Colorado Blvd.

Denver, 80205

Tel: (303) 322-7009

http://www.dmns.org/main/en/

Head on to the Discovery Zone; a dedicated exhibit for kids. This is an educational center which provides an interactive environment that is filled with hands-on activities and participatory shows. Kids can put together a puzzle, experiment with air, dance to music from around the world , construct an arch, make a craft to take home and explore activities about dinosaurs and animals. This museum also boast of an IMAX theatre that will stimulate your senses.

Colorado History Museum

1300 Broadway

Denver, 80203

Tel :(303) 866-3682

http://www.coloradohistory.org/

The Colorado History Museum has fascinating exhibits that feature Indian buffalo hunts, mining in the Rocky Mountains

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