Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park
Mind-blowing rides for those taller than 48 inches, plenty of slower family rides for those who aren’t, a rollicking water park, an arcade, lots of places to eat and a summer concert series make Elitch Gardens Theme & Water Park in Denver Colorado’s largest. Go ahead, have a funnel cake, but maybe not before you ride the Sidewinder or the twirling Tea Cups. There are lots of places to eat, plus themed events and an October Fright Fest keep things festive through the summer and a wee bit beyond.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
Walk through the gates of Glenwood Springs' Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park and find yourself choosing from rides that take you above or swing you above a valley. There's also a laser tag, friendly troll statues, an alpine coaster, a zip ride and much more to keep each member of the family busy.
Water World
One of the country’s biggest water parks, Denver's Water World is a great way to cool down and have fun on a summer day. Splash through six-story-high speed chutes, white-water slides named after Colorado’s rivers, massive wave pools, a family-friendly gondola ride and that famous Colorado sun.
Lakeside Amusement Park
Located west of downtown Denver, Lakeside Amusement Park has been an old-time charmer since 1908. Today it's popular with families thanks to its affordable admission and kid-friendly amusements — for even the littlest kids.
Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
Located adjacent to the massive Royal Gorge outside Cañon City, walk across one of the world's highest suspension bridges, which rises nearly 1,000 feet above the Arkansas River, and then take in some of Royal Gorge Bridge and Park's other thrills, with many new offerings, including one of the world's longest single-span aerial gondola, kids' playground and carousel, zipline, via ferrata and Royal Rush Skycoaster. Learn more about things to do at the Royal Gorge.