Day Trips

Founded in 2002 as a wildlife art and natural history museum designed to serve as a cultural center and community asset for South Metro Denver. The 151,000 sq ft prairie mission

Downtown Aquarium was purchased by Landry’s Restaurants, Inc. in 2003, when it was Colorado’s Ocean Journey Aquarium. On July 14, 2005, Landry’s reopened the redesigned complex as Downtown Aquarium. The

Welcome to Tiny Town! It’s just a short drive west of Denver into the foothills to spend the day among our kid-sized buildings, riding the train, enjoying the fresh air

Colorado Parks and Wildlife manages the state parks system and the wildlife of the U.S. State of Colorado. The division currently manages the 42 state parks and 307 wildlife areas

The Denver zoo was founded in 1896 when an orphaned American black bear cub named Billy Bryan – short for William Jennings Bryan after the contemporary American politician – was

TAKE FUN TO NEW HEIGHTS This aerial trekking course incorporates 110 unique elements ranging from simple skybound strut to full-fledged daredevil achievement. It’s the ultimate jungle gym experience that’s an

The Lone Tree Arts Center is a professional, innovative and environmentally friendly LEED Certified venue. Owned and operated by the City of Lone Tree, LTAC has created a dynamic model

Looking for an unforgettable family outing? At the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (CWWC), you will learn about the habits of the fascinating and formidable wolf, and how essential they

This year’s Town Trolley tour will feature eleven historic properties made from locally-quarried rhyolite, including The Cantril School and Victoria’s House/Castle Rock Chamber of Commerce. The Castle Rock Museum and

The tallest dunes in North America are the centerpiece in a diverse landscape of grasslands, wetlands, conifer and aspen forests, alpine lakes, and tundra. Experience this diversity through hiking, sand

This registered National Natural Landmark, is a public park located south of Castle Rock in Colorado Springs.  The towering Garden of the Gods red rock formations were created during a

Most of us think of the Red Rocks Amphitheatre as a world class concert venue with unsurpassed acoustics. It’s also a glorious place to see a sunrise, or get a

The Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Society was founded in 1926 by philanthropist Spencer Penrose to house his growing collection of exotic animals. Today, the Zoo has been successful in transforming a

Devils head is a distinct granite rock outcropping in the front range west of Castle Rock. The outcropping is clearly visible from Castle Rock to Woodland Park. The Devil’s Head

Stay in Castle Rock and enjoy all of these nearby themed restaurants.  We are conveniently located right off of Interstate 25 between Denver and Colorado Springs. Question: Is there anything

A 720 Acre Refuge For More Than 350 Rescued Lions, Tigers, Bears, Wolves and other Large Carnivores…Visitors to the sanctuary can observe rescued animals going through the rehabilitation process… and

Elitch Gardens has touched the lives of most of Colorado’s residents and is responsible for many of its best memories. Thrilling rides. Entertaining shows. Refreshing water slides. Two parks for

Pikes Peak is named for Zebulon Pike, an early explorer of the Southwest. Lieutenant (later General) Pike first sighted what he termed the “Great Peak” in mid- November of 1806.