Things to Do with Kids in Central City, CO

  • TripBuzz found 208 things to do with kids in or near Central City, Colorado, including 205 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
  • From Gilpin History Museum to Ghost Town Disc Golf Course, the Central City area offers 100 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Disc Golf, Haunted Tours and Parks.
  • Central City historically was a mining town that reached its height during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and was previously nicknamed the Richest Square Mile on Earth. Numerous old gold mines and historic Victorian buildings are still seen around the area. Gambling was legalized in the town during the 1990s, and it is home to several casinos.
  • TripBuzz found 208 things to do with kids in or near Central City, Colorado, including 205 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Golden, Idaho Springs, Wheat Ridge and Arvada.
  • From Gilpin History Museum to Ghost Town Disc Golf Course, the Central City area offers 100 different types of family activities, including: History Museums, Disc Golf, Haunted Tours and Parks.
  • Central City historically was a mining town that reached its height during the Pike's Peak Gold Rush and was previously nicknamed the Richest Square Mile on Earth. Numerous old gold mines and historic Victorian buildings are still seen around the area. Gambling was legalized in the town during the 1990s, and it is home to several casinos.
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30.0 Miles
66% 88 votes
Parks 5001 South Inca Street, Littleton, CO 80110 MoreLess Info
Belleview Park has well-kept picnic grounds and grasslands complete with a winding stream that flows through it. The park also maintains a children's petting zoo and a minitaure train which offers rides around the perimeter of the park.
30.0 Miles
83% 12 votes
Golf 13555 Washington St, Thornton, CO 80241 MoreLess Info
Thorncreek Golf Course offers 18 holes of championship golf, with both back and front tees offering varying difficulty levels. The location hosts junior programs, private lessons, instructional camps, and tournaments.
30.0 Miles
40% 5 votes
Camping Site US Hwy 34, Granby, CO 80446 MoreLess Info
Located on Lake Granby, Stillwater Campground is part of the Arapaho National Recreation Area and offers tent and RV camping sites. The campground is used for fishing, swimming and boating and provides shower and restroom facilities along with drinking water.
30.1 Miles
77% 285 votes
Movie Theaters 7301 S Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, CO MoreLess Info
New releases along with family and independent films are shown at the Alamo Drafthouse Cinema which offers seven individual screens. The theater is also equipped to handle 3-D and high-frame-rate showings when they are available for select movies.
30.1 Miles
- 0 votes
Skate Parks Mesa Street, Granby, CO 80446 MoreLess Info
Granby Skatepark is a local public skatepark open for use to skaters. The skatepark includes a number of different skating accessories, such as ramps and rails, for use to the visitors.
30.2 Miles
89% 5940 votes
Zoos 2300 Steele Street, Denver, CO 80205 MoreLess Info
Established in 1896, Denver Zoo today is home to more than six hundred different species of animals including many exotic species such as bloack rhinos, coral reef fish, amur leopards and more, in their naturalistic habitats.
30.2 Miles
83% 262 votes
National & State Parks Colorado Blvd. and York St., Denver, CO 80205 MoreLess Info
The home of several local attractions, tourists can spend the entire day at City Park. Along with the Denver Zoo, this site is home to the Colorado Museum of Natural History. Outdoor activities such as tennis and baseball can also be enjoyed at this local park.
30.4 Miles
97% 150 votes
History Museums 6028 S. Gallup St., Littleton, CO 80120 MoreLess Info
Besides its wide range of themed exhibits such as those categorized under gold rush and space exploration, the main feature at Littleton Historical Museum are the two 18th-century historical farms complete with farm cattle, log cabins, barns and volunteers dressed in period costumes.
30.4 Miles
20% 10 votes
Horseback Riding 1150 N Roxborough Park, Littleton, CO 80120 MoreLess Info
Chatfield Stables is an equestrian facility offering several horse related services. Visitors to the stables can take a scenic trail ride along the Platte River. Chatfield also offers horseback riding lessons, hay rides, and horse boarding services.
30.5 Miles
97% 156 votes
History Museums 6028 S. Gallup Street, Littleton, CO 80120 MoreLess Info
The Littleton Museum offers visitors access to four galleries, a research center, and a lecture hall. The museum, often rated as one of the top local museums in the country, also features two history farms.
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