More Dakota Ridge adventures

Sporting events – Catch a game or two while you're visiting. Football, Baseball, Hockey, Basketball, and far more.

Denver Broncos
Colorado Rockies
Denver Nuggets
Colorado Avalanche
University of Colorado Buffalos
Car and motorcycle races

Gambling – Feeling lucky? Take a day trip to two of Colorado's popular gambling towns – Black Hawk and Central City. You'll find slot machines, poker, blackjack, bingo, and other classic games.

Black Hawk
Central City

Performing arts – Theatre, symphony, ballets, operas, concerts – Denver has it all and much more.

Colorado Ballet
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
Denver Center for Performing Arts
Opera Colorado
Red Rocks Park and Amphitheatre

Museums – Reflect on history. Make plans to spend some time in Colorado's extraordinary museums. From art to nature and science to famous Coloradans, you're sure to find something that piques your curiosity.

Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave: Discover the life, times, and legend of Buffalo Bill, William F. Cody.

The Children's Museum: Learn through play with hands-on educational exhibits designed specifically for kids.

Colorado Railroad Museum: Discover the history of railroads in this region.

Denver Art Museum: Experience art from around the world, including depictions of the Western frontier.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science: Explore science and discover the natural wonders of Colorado, the Earth, and the universe.

Golden History Museums: Explore Golden's unique characters and places through exhibits and programs at the Astor House Museum, Clear Creek History Park, and Golden History Center.

Molly Brown House Museum: Visit the long-time home of Titanic's most famous survivor – the Unsinkable Molly Brown.

Dinosaur Ridge – One of the world's most famous dinosaur fossil locations, Dinosaur Ridge provides several options for exploring the tracks, fossils, and geology of the area.

303.697.3466
www.dinoridge.org

Rafting – Whether you're an amateur or an expert, Highside Adventure Tours offers some of the best rafting in Colorado. Take a scenic, relaxing trip on the Colorado River or ride the whitewater of the Arkansas or Clear Creek Rivers. Highside Adventure Tours also offers kayak trips, fly fishing trips, and mountain biking activities.

800.997.3448
www.raftingcolorado.com

Amusement parks – Find adventure and tons of fun at Denver's amusement and water parks.

Elitch Gardens
Water World

Pan for gold – Tour an actual working gold mine and try your hand at discovering gold. You get to keep whatever you find at Phoenix Gold Mine.

303.567.0422
www.phoenixmine.com

Denver Zoo – Visit 3,500 different animals, representing more than 650 species. Some highlights include gorillas, zebras, black rhinos, king cobras, and vampire bats. Don't forget to visit Bear Mountain – the first naturalistic habitat of its kind in North America – and Predator Ridge – a panoramic view of Africa.

303.376.4800
www.denverzoo.org

Denver Botanic Gardens – Explore the varied ecosystems of Colorado with a visit to the Denver Botanic Gardens. In addition to its main site, Denver Botanic Gardens offers two satellite locations – a picturesque nature preserve along the banks of Deer Creek and the lore of the alpine tundra.

720.865.3500
www.botanicgardens.org

Mother Cabrini Shrine – Located just beyond the foothills of Golden, Mother Cabrini Shrine is a place of prayer and pilgrimage. The shrine is dedicated to the first American saint, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, who founded the Order of the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart. A 22-foot tall statue of Jesus stands atop a 373-step stairway.

303.526.0758
www.mothercabrinishrine.org

Celestial Seasonings – Visit the Celestial Seasonings factory in Boulder. You'll see the world's most advanced tea production plant, enjoy an extensive display of original artwork, taste a wide variety of tea flavors, and shop in the Tea Shop.

303.581.1202
www.celestialseasonings.com

Rocky Mountain National Park – Experience the grandeur of the Rocky Mountains as you move in elevation from 8,000 to 14,259 feet. You'll traverse wet, grassy valleys to the weather-ravaged top of mountains. Hike, mountain bike, or watch for wildlife.

http://www.nps.gov/romo/

Royal Gorge – A combination of the Grand Canyon's scenic beauty and the human achievement of the Golden Gate Bridge, Royal Gorge offers visitors more than 360 acres, 21 rides, shows, and attractions. Experience the views form the world's highest suspension bridge. Ride the steepest incline railway or the world's longest single-span aerial tram.

888.333.5597
www.royalgorgebridge.com

Chuck Wagon Supper & Show – Elk Meadow Lodge & RV Resort is home to northern Colorado's only chuck wagon experience. Start with supper, and then enjoy an evening filled with music, dancing, and fun. Midnight Moon will entertain with country, rock, blues, and ballroom. Expect lively and entertaining performances from the #1 Marty Robbins impersonator in the country. For pricing, reservations, and menus, please call 970.586.7328.

Shows run Friday and Saturday nights from the third week in May until the third week in September.

The fun continues well into the night with a DJ and dancing.

Delicious restaurants – Satisfy every craving with the delicious and diverse restaurants located near Dakota Ridge. Some of the most popular destinations include:

Napa Valley of Beer – Number one in beer production per capita, Denver is a beer lover's perfect destination. Along with brewery tours, the state hosts a number of brew festivals.

Coors Brewery, Golden
Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Fort Collins
Rockies Brewing Company, Boulder
Bristol Brewing, Colorado Springs
Breckenridge Brewery, Denver
Great Divide Brewing Company, Denver
New Belgium Brewery, Fort Collins
Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins
Great American Beer Fest, Denver