Location: Federal Heights, Colorado Years Active: 1979 – Active Water World Colorado it’s huge, it’s wet, and it’s been a Denver-area staple for decades. If you love the relentless Colorado sun mixed with some splashing fun, this is the place to be. They’ve got the standard slides, wave pools, and a lazy river for floating…
Location: Denver, Colorado Years Active: 2005 – Active Think the only adventure in Denver is hiking? Think again. The Downtown Aquarium is a hidden world waiting to be explored. It’s part zoo, part theme park, and the closest thing you’ll get to diving a shipwreck without getting wet. Forget just looking at animals – you…
Location: Pueblo, Colorado Years Active: 1960 – Active The Pueblo Zoo isn’t your standard animal park. It’s been around since 1960, and frankly, some exhibits show their age. But that’s part of its charm – it’s real and focused on the animals, not fancy gimmicks. They’ve got over 400 creatures to see, from the African…
Location: Keenesburg, CO Years Active: 1980 – Active The Wild Animal Sanctuary in Colorado boasts over 700 acres and more than 450 rescued animals. The park map shows Lions, Tigers, Bears, and even camels that are able to be viewed from the featured “Mile Into the Wild” walkway. For more information check it out at https://www.wildanimalsanctuary.org//…
Location: Pike’s Peak, Colorado Years Active: 1956 – Active Santa’s Workshop/North Pole is a popular Christmas-themed destination located at the base of Pikes Peak in Colorado that opened in 1956. The park boasts 25 themed rides accommodating people of all ages, entertaining shows, and a meet and greet with Santa. This vintage brochure is a fun…
Location: Lakeside, Colorado Years Active: 1908 – Active Lakeside Amusement Park is a family-owned amusement park in Lakeside, Colorado, adjacent to Denver. Originally named White City, it was opened in 1908 as a popular amusement resort adjacent to Lake Rhoda by the Denver Tramway, making it a trolley park. The amusement park was soon sold to…
Location: Burlington, Colorado Years Active: 1905 – Active Elitch Gardens Carousel, also known as Philadelphia Toboggan Company Carousel #6 or as the Kit Carson County Carousel, is a 1905 Philadelphia Toboggan Company carousel located in Burlington, Colorado. Kit Carson County Carousel Brochure 2006
Location: Denver, Colorado Years Active: 1890 – Active Located in downtown Denver, Colorado, Elitch Gardens has been a hub of amusement and entertainment since its opening in 1890. As one of the oldest operating amusement parks in the United States, it has earned a special place in the hearts of both locals and tourists. Boasting thrilling…