Top 20 Places to Take Kids in Denver, CO
Denver's most popular places to take kids in 2026
Each year, KidsOutAndabout.com surveys Denver-area parents to find out where they love to take their kids. This is our page to showcase the 2025 winners. (Click here for the full list of nominees.)
Of course, there are hundreds of wonderful places to take your kids in greater Denver, so be sure to browse through all of the lists and calendar on our site. Also, be sure to sign up for our fantastic FREE weekly newsletter with dozens of ideas each week for local stuff to do with kids that weekend and beyond.
| Top 20 Ranking | Category Winners |
| 1. Denver Zoo 2. Denver Museum of Nature & Science 3. Lakeside Amusement Park 4. Denver Art Museum 5. Butterfly Pavilion 6. Cheyenne Mountain Zoo 7. Children's Museum of Denver at Marsico Campus 8. Anderson Farms 9. Denver Botanic Gardens 10. Water World 11. Adventure Golf and Raceway 12. Apex Center 13. Red Rocks Park and Amphitheater 14. Tiny Town and Tiny Town Railroad 15. Colorado Rockies 16. Santa's Workshop, North Pole Colorado 17. Carousel of Happiness 18. Colorado Railroad Museum 19. Kids Wonder 20. Rocky Mountain National Park |
Arts Educator: Denver Art Museum Sports Educator: YMCA of Metro Denver STEM Educator: Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum |
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Wings over the Rockies
Montessori Academy of Colorado
Youth Sports at the YMCA of Metro Denver
YMCA Youth Sports Keep Kids Active and Healthy Rooted in the Y core values, YMCA Youth Sports help kids develop character, confidence, resilience and teamwork while learning skills and getting physical activity. We offer five seasons a year, each season offers a variety of sports for your player to experience. Our coaches are background checked and trained to provide a rewarding experience for your child.
