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Enjoy Activities for Spring Break at Home in Colorado
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Spring break is just weeks away. Plan ahead and enjoy some memorable family activities right here in Colorado. From state parks to museums, there is much to do and see close to home.
Castlewood Canyon State Park This beautiful retreat is located just to the southeast in Franktown - about five miles south of Highway 86 and Highway 83. Enjoy educational programs, hiking, picnicking, and a rock-climbing wall. A daily park pass is $6 and an annual pass is $55 with park hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, visit Chatfield State Park Bike, hike, camp, ride horses, or boat at the Chatfield State Park. Park hours are from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. For more information, visit http://parks.state.co.us/Parks/Chatfield. Garden of the Gods Looking for something out of the ordinary? Venture south to the amazing geological rock formations at The Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs. Hike, bike or take a guided walk tour through this historic Colorado nature park. For more information, visit Roxborough State Park Unique rock formations, plants and wildlife make Roxborough State Park a must-see for all. Park hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Biking and hiking, as well as snow shoeing and cross county skiing, are favorite activities at Roxborough. For more information, visit Museums and Attractions Cheyenne Mountain Zoo For a change of scenery, consider exploring the zoo to the south – Cheyenne Mountain Zoo in Colorado Springs. This beautiful location offers some steep climbing, so in addition to viewing some amazing animals, enjoy a good cardio workout. For more information, visit www.cmzoo.org. The Children’s Museum of Denver Located just off of I-25 and 23rd Avenue in downtown Denver, The Children’s Museum is the perfect creative learning venue for toddlers and young children. For more information, visit www.cmdenver.org. The Colorado Railroad Museum For the conductors out there, make a trek to the historic Colorado Railroad Museum. On March 22, the Bunny Express takes ride with special guest, the Easter Bunny. Other upcoming special events include the School’s Out Steamup on May 31 – June 1, Father’s Day train rides on June 14 - 15 and A Day Out With Thomas in September. For more information, visit www.crrm.org.
The new exhibit, “Gold”, opens on February 15. Take a journey of wealth and status and view more than two thousand pounds of the shiny rock. Witness some inspiring views during the current IMAX film, Alps. For more information, visit www.dmns.org. The Wildlife Experience Located just east of I-25 and Lincoln Avenue, The Wildlife Experience offers wildlife exhibits and an extreme screen iWERKS theater. A new exhibit, Survivor: Jamestown, opens February 2 and takes visitors on an interactive look at 1607 and the New World. Explore the “Land Down Under” with the iWERKS film, Australia, which runs February 2 through August 1. For more information, visit www.thewildlifeexperience.org. Indoor Recreation Sir Bouncealots and Castle Crafts Café Kids will enjoy hours of jumping fun as well as arts and crafts at Sir Bouncealots. Parents can access the internet and drink coffee while the kids play. For more information, visit www.sirbouncealots.com. Rock’n & Jam’n Indoor Climbing For kids and adults ages six and older, this indoor climbing facility offers the tallest and steepest climbing walls around. For more information, visit www.rocknandjamn.com. |
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