Location: Lafayette, Colorado Years Active: 2010 – Active This isn’t your childhood bounce house. Bounce Empire is a launchpad for epic adventures. Think wall-to-wall trampolines, challenging ninja warrior courses, and dodgeball arenas that fuel your competitive spirit. Psst… Feeling like a high flyer? Their SkySlam challenge combines trampolines and basketball hoops. Sink a slam dunk…
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Years Active: 2016 – Active Great Wolf Lodge Colorado Springs promises all that splashy fun. But hold on! This isn’t your standard water park resort. It’s focused squarely on families with younger kids. That means thrilling, extreme slides are few and far between. What it DOES have is a ton of…
Location: Littleton, Colorado Years Active: 1967 – Active Forget those dusty museum vibes. The Littleton Historical Museum isn’t just about old stuff. It brings Colorado history to life! Their recreated 19th-century farm? You’ll practically smell the baking bread and feel the horse reins in your hands. It’s way more than just looking at faded photos….
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Years Active: 1929 – Active The Garden of the Gods Trading Post is a classic tourist trap…and there’s a reason it’s always packed. It’s a massive souvenir shop with a side of Southwest history. Expect the usual tchotchkes, but look a little closer, and you’ll find some decent Native American crafts…
Location: Manitou Springs, Colorado Years Actived: 1907 – Active The truth about the Manitou Cliff Dwellings? They aren’t exactly original. These impressive structures are actually reconstructions, but that doesn’t make them any less fascinating. They offer a glimpse into the lives of the ancient Puebloans, the incredible people who once called this region home. Stroll…
Location: Morrison, Colorado Years Active: 1937 – Active Dinosaur Ridge is a must-see for any prehistoric buff. You won’t find a place like this anywhere else – it’s where they discovered some of the first Stegosaurus bones! Just outside of Denver, this place is packed with real dinosaur tracks and fossils. They offer guided tours,…
Location: Cañon City, Colorado Years Active: 1929 – Active The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park is a Colorado classic. It’s touristy, sure, but the views are insane. This bridge is crazy high – one of the highest in the world. If heights freak you out, maybe skip it. But if you like a little adrenaline,…
Location: Glenwood Springs, Colorado Years Active: 2003 – Active Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park is awesome in a weird, offbeat kind of way. Think breathtaking caves crammed right next to wild roller coasters. You get incredible views and serious thrills, all with a slightly chaotic twist. Let’s be honest, this place ain’t perfect. The lines are…
Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado Years Active: 1926 – Active Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, tucked away in Colorado Springs, is a mixed bag. Founded ages ago (1926!), it’s committed to conservation, education, and yeah, making sure you have some fun. It ain’t Disneyland, but there’s magic here. This zoo is HIGH up. Like, altitude sickness is real….
Location: Denver, Colorado Years Active: 1896 – Active Denver Zoo is a wild adventure in the heart of the city! It’s got history – founded way back in 1896 – and animals galore. We’re talking 80 acres of lions, tigers, and monkeys, all living in areas that feel like their actual homes. Want the inside…