Visited this children's museum recently while exploring some cities north of us. Kids had a great…read moretime. Lots of different things to keep them busy including a big pirate ship, pulley chairs, art room, etc. I loved how they had some older telephones, switch boards, etc. so kids could actually experience some of these items not commonly used or seen today. It was fun to let them explore those and play with them. As a bilingual family, we appreciated how everything was presented in English/Spanish. I did feel like some of the displays were a little run down. Likewise the prices were steep, especially for adults. I really think since adult presence is required, it really shouldn't cost more than $3 per adult. Bathrooms were fairly clean. Place seemed stuck in the Covid era which I wasn't a fan of. Time to move on! This isn't the museum's fault but the day we went the kids there were a bit out of control and rude. That dampened our experience a little bit. They had a little area where families could sit and eat snacks. That was nice for taking a break, especially if you stay for a while. It was a fun one time excursion but I wouldn't return. We have a lot of fun places much closer to us that cost a lot less!

Cons: NO toilet seat covers in bathrooms (there was kid pee all over the seat and I had to wipe it…read moreoff and hover. NOT COOL.) NO antibacterial/sanitizing wipes near yuck bins (or anywhere.) if someone is putting an item in the yuck bin, you can guarantee they need to wipe their hands. And what about babies who drool on things that can't be picked up? Simple wipes would go really far. NO water from the outdoor mud kitchen spigot. If you are going to make a mud kitchen sink and have a spigot with a pipe all set up, at least make sure it works! ! Running kids... they have 2 screens that I saw that said make sure to walk, but I can tell you they do nothing, hah! So be prepared for your little one to get run into, whacked, stepped on, etc. They don't remind anyone during check in to please walk. NO parking. They have a few spots and otherwise it's street parking. For pregnant moms, newly postpartum moms with their strollers and gear, grandparents with arthritis or bad hips etc....enjoy the hike!!!! Pros: Many different areas of play, and geared toward a wide range of ages. We drove from Fort Collins to go, and had fun. Though I wouldn't return with a 1 hr drive. Also wish it was a bit cheaper, but it's better than some of the really large museums. Tried to get a pass at the library but have to have a Lafayette address to get a museum pass, even though we have a Lafayette library card. COST was about $33 for 2 kids and 1 adult. All in all, if it was walkable distance we might go more, but for any kind of driving distance plan for it to be one and done visit :) there is a cute coffee shop next door which was nice.

The Broomfield Depot Museum is an interesting place to visit. The museum features the history and…read morefounding of the city of Broomfield from when it was just a small little rest stop named Zangs Spur in 1903 when travelers would travel from Denver to Boulder. Also included in the museum is the story of a dog named Shep that happened to wander in the then toll booth that was once installed on highway 36 back in the 1950s. The beloved dog became the mascot of the toll station and stayed there all his life receiving gifts and treats from toll attendants and passengers paying 25 cents as the toll charge to drive into Boulder. The best part is that the museum is free on Saturdays.

Great educational experience. Recommend if driving from Colorado Springs, take the scenic route…read morethrough woodland park using SH-67.

We toured the Phoenix Mine and the new Dark Mine with the Mother Lode ticket, and we HIGHLY…read morerecommend this experience. Our guides, Carter and Freddy, were extremely knowledgeable and made the tours fun, as well. The Dark tour has things you can't see anywhere else in the country. So cool!

Super cool local museum. My favourite building was the historic home that was full of items from a…read morehome of that time. The guide was knowledgeable, friendly, and gave an excellent tour. I highly recommend stopping by if you're in the area!

My visit here was very interesting and enlightening. The tour guide was friendly, lively, and…read moreknowledgeable about the subject matter. The tour consists of three small buildings. The main building that used to be the towns first grocery store. A boarding house that was rented out to miners and a third house that now contains a miniature replica of the town of Louisville in the early 1900's. Come down and take a tour for the low low price of absolutely free.

Wow, my yesterday's visit to this historic park was so mesmerizing. It's because of their annual…read more(?) "Bright Nights" (originally a lantern festival.) It is said that they unveil a brand new theme each year and this year's theme appears to be focused on some Eastern cultures such as cherry blossom and bamboo forest with pandas. Not that I have been to many lights shows and yet I must say that I have never seen anything quite like this as far as my recollection is accurate. In its 12-acre land, the installations of lantern lights are everywhere. After 8:30pm or so when it's dark, the illuminations from the lanterns are glowing brighter than Las Vegas' illuminations (LOL - why am I comparing this to Las Vegas!!) According to the park's website, some of the sculptures are 23-foot tall (such as the cherry blossom gate.) It's currently open from Wednesday through Sunday until October 5th. And last night's was one of the adult-only nights where you must be 21+ to enter (I believe the next and last such night is Sept 17th. And this writing is as of late August of 2025.) I am already curious as to what the next year's theme is going to be. There is a centralized bar, some food vendors, a stage where a performer performs, and a DJ booth. Great for family time, girls' night or date night. Helpful staff were working tirelessly to assist all visitors. Although about 1,300 tickets were sold last night, it was never super jammed packed. There is still time to visit this enchanting light show. Not only for the locals but definitely one of the must-visit attractions for out-of-staters as well.

Recently went to the Bright Lights event at this park and had a wonderful experience walking around…read morethe luminous colorful tall lanterns. Every inch of the 12 acres had lights and even in the trees and bushes. So many details that it seemed realistic. Many of the lanterns were interactive such as stationary bikes or cranks to power the lights to glow even brighter. The staff were friendly and happy to help. This event is for young and old and I highly recommend going!

The Peach Festival is a very large, annual occurrence in Lafayette. There are dozens of food…read morevendors and even more venders of crafts. The peach cobbler is amazing; although the peach turnovers were a pit pedestrian. The prices for everything were reasonable and the festival was really fun. Get there really early or around noon if you want to find parking.

Love this every year! We enjoy bringing the whole family…read moreand spending the day out here. It is a definite must -visit.

Very happy this festival was saved! We've been coming for several years. You get handed a plain…read morebowl of oatmeal...and then proceed through the largest topping buffet imaginable, with all kinds of fruit, candy, cookies, and even weird savory choices like cheese, bacon, & jalapenos. Want some carbs with those carbs? There's also pancakes and muffins! Lots of volunteers and local groups make it a great community event.