DENVER, CO - AUG 14, 2012: Elitch Gardens Theme Park, locally known as "Elitch's", is an amusement park in Denver, Colorado.; Shutterstock ID 175582775; your: Bridget Brown; gl: 65050; netsuite: Online Editorial; full: POI Image Update

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Elitch Gardens

Denver


If you’re finding all the museums a bit too serious, loosen up at this amusement park near downtown Denver – your kids will love you for it. There's a water park, roller coasters, live entertainment and more. The arts collective Meow Wolf even opened a ride here. Go online to save on admission. If you're planning to go more than once, buy the season pass to save a bundle.

Transportation

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