4 Family-Friendly Denver Day Trips

Looking to entertain the family or road trip warriors with a few easy yet unforgettable Colorado adventures? When visiting Denver, rent a car and take the whole family on one of these 4 Family-Friendly Denver Day Trips to unique destinations just a short drive away. From soaking yourself in the largest hot springs pool in Glenwood Springs to exploring one-of-a-kind mining towns in Georgetown, these four family-friendly Denver day trips offer incredible Colorado sightseeing you simply won’t find anywhere else in the world.

Read on for all you need to know to plan an epic day – or two or three – exploring the best of Colorado.

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4 Family-Friendly Denver Day Trips

Boulder

35 min drive from Denver

Eat

At The Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse was a gift by the city of Dushanbe, Tajikistan which is the sister city of Boulder and offers delicious farm to kitchen dishes. Be sure to order their house chi. The teahouse is completely built by hand and without any power tools.

Visit

• Flatirons – where the Rocky Mountains meet the plains. Consider booking this 4-hour immersive hike.
• Red Rocks Trail – offering panoramic views overlooking the city.
• Pearl Street Mall – An outdoor shopping area perfect to walk around and take-in this scenic town. Add a fun twist to sightseeing with the family by booking this Fun Boulder City Scavenger Hunt.

See a full list of attractions in Boulder from Viator.

Colorado Springs

1 hour drive from Denver

Eat

Grab a meal at the Creole, New Orleans restaurant of Springs Orleans. If visiting on Sunday, do not miss out on their Sunday buffet brunch which allows you the chance to indulge in an array of authentic Creole dishes like shrimp and grits, Gumbo and Jambalaya.

Visit

• Explore Garden of the Gods & its visitor center. While it’s free of charge, you may want to jump into a Jeep and explore more with this Sightseeing Jeep Tour in Garden of the Gods.
• Walk around town and check out all the amazing street art.
• Seasonal – Winter: Ice Castle (+1 hour drive from Colorado Springs)

See a full list of attractions in Colorado Springs from Viator.

Georgetown

1 hour drive from Denver

Visit

• Explore this quaint little area of Colorado, which was a former mining town with a population of about 1,118 residents.
• Grab old fashion candies and unique goodies from the “Kneisel & Anderson” shop. This historic shop has been owned by the same family since 1883. The current owner, Cora Lou, great-granddaughter of the original owner will excitedly share stories of the shop, her family and town. (Cash only
• Seasonal – April to Early January: Hop on a train ride on the historic Georgetown Loop Railroad.

See a full list of attractions in Georgetown from GetYourGuide.

Glenwood Springs

2.5 hour drive from Denver

TIP – While this could be done in a day, I would advise throwing caution to the wind and staying the night. You can also make stops along the way and visit Vail and Aspen as they are only a short hour drive from here. Find the Glenwood Springs accommodation that best suits your group.

Visit

• Glenwood Hot Springs – The world’s largest hot springs pool. I highly recommend visiting in the afternoon to catch the sunset and enjoy the springs both during the day and night. The mountains look gorgeous from here.
• Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park – This unique adventure park includes a gondola ride, cave tours and an alpine coaster atop a hill.

See a full list of attractions in Glenwood Springs from Viator.

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