Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Under $25Dinosaur skeletons, a planetarium, and a gems-and-minerals hall overlooking City Park.

Aurora is a sightseeing stop in Aurora, CO, part of the Denver & the Front Range guide. Cost: free.
· Aurora, CO
Aurora, Colorado is marketed by Visit Aurora, the city's official destination marketing organization. The area has parks, trails, golf courses and the Cherry Creek Reservoir, used for hiking, paddleboarding and horseback riding. Aurora also has a cultural arts district with galleries and the Colfax Canvas Murals.
The closest stops to Aurora, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
Dinosaur skeletons, a planetarium, and a gems-and-minerals hall overlooking City Park.
14 mi awaySwitch it up: Museums
A conservation-focused zoo in City Park with thousands of animals across naturalistic habitats.
15 mi awaySwitch it up: Attractions
23 acres of themed gardens and a glass conservatory in the middle of the city.
15 mi awaySwitch it up: Sport & Outdoor
Colorado's capital city and Rocky Mountain gateway, with museums, breweries, parks and a walkable downtown.
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A gold-domed 1894 capitol building exactly one mile above sea level, with free public tours.
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Denver's mile-long downtown promenade, freshly rebuilt with wider walks and a free shuttle.
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