American art, featuring dolls, pottery, crafts, jewelry, and baskets. A highlight is the photogravures of Indian people by Edward Sherrif Curtis circa 1899-1927, and the fine collection of Mata Ortiz pottery.

26. Denver Skatepark

2205 19th Street, Denver, CO 80202

http://www.denverskatepark.com /

A fantastic skateboard park featuring bowls, moguls, and plenty of banks, rails, curbs, and ledges. What's new? The Snakerun! Bring your own skateboard or just come to watch.

27. Boondocks Fun Center

11425 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233

720-977-8000

http://www.boondocksfuncenter. com/public/northglenn/

Loads of fun with go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, a huge arcade and the fantastic MaxFlight Simulator! A kid friendly menu awaits you at the Back Porch Grill when the crew gets hungry.

28. Butterfly Pavilion and Insect Center

6252 West 104th Avenue, Westminster, CO 80020

303-469-5441

http://www.butterflies.org/

The "first stand alone non-profit insect zoo in the country" is a perfect mix of science education and family fun. The tropical conservatory houses over 1200 free-flying butterflies. Kids will fall in love with Rosie, a Chilean Rose Hair Tarantula.

29. Mr. Biggs

9670 West Coal Mine Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123

303-972-4344

http://www.becooldoright.com/l t/

Enjoy BattleTech Firestorm, a simulator pod for player to player combat against the giant armored Mechs and Laser Jam-Urban Assault, an interactive laser tag game in a futuristic setting. For the younger set, try the three story foam factory featuring 20,000 colorful foam balls all moving by command from mechanical and hand operated devices.

30. United States Mint

320 West Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204-2693

303-405-4761 EW56Bhttp://www.usmint.gov/min t_tours/index.cfm?flash=no&action=StartReservationWH6PDZ6 EFP

http://www.usmint.gov/mint_tou rs/index.cfm?flash=no&action=StartReservation

Kids will be fascinated by the process of making coins! Warning: this is not to be tried at home! Learn about the history of the Mint and the craftsmanship of coin manufacturing. Pick up some souvenirs in the Gift Shop. Reservations are required.

Time to get ready for an old fashioned rootin' tootin' good time with the kids at these fantastic fun spots! With the high altitude and crystal clear skies, don't forget your sunscreen, and take it easy for a couple of days until you adjust to the altitude. With thirty destinations to choose from, you may have to extend your stay!

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