by Julie Wood

Created on: March 15, 2009   Last Updated: September 04, 2009

Denver, Colorado's mile high city is full of family friendly activities and attractions. It is home to great museums, restaurants, parks and shopping. Denver has it all. There are endless places to take the kids to have some good healthy family fun. You should remember Denver's altitude, and make sure you keep the kids well hydrated. If you're not used to the altitude, be aware of the signs of altitude sickness. Watch for fatigue, weakness, dizziness and nausea. Make sure that for the first day or so nobody over exerts themselves and keep drinking plenty of fluids. Denver has such a lot to offer families, there is so much to see and do, that choosing which activities you have time for will be the only problem.

Children's Museum of Denver
2121 Children's Museum Drive, Denver, CO 80211
(303) 433 7444
www.cmdenver.org

The Children's Museum is a great place to start and a phenomenal place to spend some family time. Children of all ages will love the fun and educational hands on activities. From the moment you catch sight of this unusual building, with it's cool exterior, it is clear that you are in for an interesting experience. The museum is divided in to themed areas, with well designed, age appropriate activities.There is something for everyone, from new born to 10 years old. With it's huge magnetic walls, the Alphabet Soup exhibit is perfect for kids of all ages to experiment with magnetic letters. Whether your little one is a toddler who is simply fascinated by the colors and shapes, or a you have a budding poet, creating verse before your eyes, Alphabet Soup allows your children to explore their freedom of expression. Budding artists will love The Arts al a Carte exhibit, and what better memento of your family trip than your child's work of art.

The Downtown Aquarium
700 Water St, Denver, 80211
(303) 561 4450
www.aquariumrestaurants.com/downtownaquariumdenver/f lash_content

At this fun family destination you can choose whether to swim with the fishes or sleep with the fishes! The Aquarium offers an incredible opportunity to snorkel in the Under the Sea Exhibit.You can also spend the night and camp out at the aquarium, allowing a unique view of this phenomenal facility and it's inhabitants. These are really popular events so booking early is a good idea. Even without these special events, the Downtown Aquarium is a wonderful destination for the whole family, and one that should be included in any itinerary.

Denver museum of Nature and Science

Denver Museum

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