- TripBuzz found 302 things to do with kids in or near Golden, Colorado, including 275 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Littleton, Idaho Springs, Denver and Wheat Ridge.
- From The Splash Water Park to Golden Gate Canyon State Park, the Golden area offers 97 different types of family activities, including: Parks, History Museums, Hiking Trails and Other Adventures.
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431 Chicago Creek Rd, Hwy 103, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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AVA Idaho Springs, part of the larger AVA network, has numerous adventure packages that include cliffside ziplining, beginner to advanced whitewater rafting trips and ATV excursions. Mixed adventure packages as well as weekday specials are available.
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Echo Lake Park spans a total of 616 acres and features a historic lake lodge, a hiking trail, a stone picnic shelter, and a 24-acre lake. The lake has fishing access along the shoreline.
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The hike to the top of Squaw Mountain is a moderate one, and offers impressive views of the surrounding wilderness. Visitors who come in the winter can do the hike on snowshoes for a challenge.
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PO Box 1318, Idaho Springs, CO 80452
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Devoted to preserving and increasing awareness and appreciation of the history and culture of Idaho Springs, the Historical Society of Idaho Springs maintains a variety of museums and historic locations, and sponsors a variety of programs and events.
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Offering weekend guided tours, the Underhill Museum is based in the home and working office of a prominent turn of the century local surveyor and writer. One of the free tour is the Victorian garden behind the building.
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At over 8 miles long, Russell Gulch Trail leads visitors through a 19th century ghost town with mines and wooden structures. The trail is often used by four-wheel drive vehicles.
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3000 W Carson Dr, Littleton, CO 80120
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South Platte Park & the Carson Nature Center are located adjacent to the South Platte River and encompass multiple walking and biking trails, lakes which are open for fishing and a wildlife reserve. At the Center, one can find many informative wildlife exhibits.
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Ambitious hikers frequently tackle the Mesa Trail that runs between Boulder and Eldorado Springs. It covers six miles of land and has an elevation gain of 440 feet while there are also picnic areas and wildlife viewing.
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The Gilpin History Museum captures what life was like in Gilpin County during the 1860s. The site, which was previously a school, features a school room, mining displays, and a recreated Main Street.
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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.