molly brown and her husband built this workng farm. it has been in the docents famly for 95 years…read more the docent weaves info about the browns, her family, the renovations and architecture into a fun hour and a half presentation. she is trying her best to keep the house alive. i took 14 people in town for a family reunion all adults and we were charmed by the owner, her stories, her passion and her efforts at preservation. worth your time and your support. it is also a small events center

Amazing tour with lots of interesting info and beautiful house(:…read more It's a little cold out starting outside otherwise it's great!

There's not much I can cover that Rolf didn't in his descriptive review, but I really enjoyed…read morevisiting this mountaineering museum ($5) last week. We had an extremely helpful, knowledgeable, friendly and funny guide who walked us through a few of the exhibits and then left us alone to look around, watch the videos, listen to audio and read the numerous displays. After hiking my first two 14ers this fall, I have even more of an interest in and appreciation for the incredible outdoor adventures our state has to offer, and this museum gives a great glimpse into them all, as well as some outside our fair state. The large 3D model of Everest was super cool and the info about each 14er was helpful. To read that a family with four children, one as young as 8, summited them all in just a few months really made my jaw drop! Dang. You can learn all about the unique aspects of our climate, types of geology, hypothermia, altitude sickness, the 10th Mountain Division, ice climbing, female outdoor pioneers and more. There is a portaledge set up to check out and a bunch of other displays of real live equipment and artifacts. I think my favorite things I read were all of the quotes sprinkled throughout that talked about the inspiration people take from these outdoor pursuits, and the indescribable feeling one gets from a summit, any summit. Colorado is a very special place and this museum definitely left me feeling so lucky to live here, and maybe a little more willing to take on some risk and adventure. If that also strikes your fancy, you can walk upstairs to the Colorado Mountain Club and get info about the many outdoor classes they offer, like I did :)

The Bradford Washburn American Mountaineering Museum is the largest museum devoted to…read moremountaineering in the Western Hemisphere, and one of the very largest in the entire world. The museum is a little-known gem in Colorado and deserves greater exposure. The museum is a joint project of the American Alpine Club and the Colorado Mountain Club, and also features photographs and material provided by the National Geographic Society. Its mission is "to inspire in our visitors a greater appreciation for the mountains and for mountaineering, in all of its facets, including the cultural and inspirational qualities of the mountains and the sport; to help in the cause to preserve the mountains and the history of mountaineering; to educate our visitors and in so doing enhance their enjoyment and safety in the mountains." The museum is quite beautiful and is a good venue for a quarter-day or half-day in Golden, which itself is a very interesting place to visit with many other local museums and places of interest. The museum has an interesting collection of permanent displays and artifacts, including some of the most well-known artifacts in the history of mountaineering, as well as temporary exhibits and videos. It has a gigantic 3D model of Mt. Everest that shows the various routes to the top. There's also a display of Tenth Mountain Division equipment. There are numerous full-size mannequins with original equipment from - among other things - the first American expedition to summit Mt. Everest, some of the most famous Colorado mountaineers of the early 1900s. It's really interesting to see how technology and techniques have progressed in mountaineering. The museum does contain displays and hands-on exhibits that are of interest to younger kids, including a cool "crevasse" that they can jump over, and a hanging ledge shelter that they can hole up in. There's also a gift shop called the "Base Camp." Visitors should check the website at mountaineeringmuseum.org to make sure of the current hours and to learn about the latest exhibits.

I'm sure others have commented this, but this plan is only open Friday and Saturday until 2pm, so…read moreplan your visit accordingly! I flew into Denver Saturday morning and this was the first stop that I made. I didn't make a reservation as the last time I had checked they were not fully booked, and I also wasn't sure about any flight delays. Admission is $17 for adults. The staff working were incredibly knowledgeable and the history of the museum and it was a joy to listen to them and read more at the different exhibits. When my friend and I went, we were the only two there. I truly feel like this is a hidden gem to go and learn more about history. My friend has lived in Denver her entire life and she learned a lot!

Worth a visit!…read more Interested in learning more about Black Americans and there journey west, post civil war? This is the place for you. I was visiting Denver and really glad I made this my last stop on my trip. Located in a historical home turned museum. Created by Paul Stewart who had a passion for collecting artifacts, photos & researching at libraries about the people that lived in this area. Such as Five Points a thriving Black community. Topics include, Black cowboys, that were vital to the area, Buffalo Soliders, Dr. Justina Ford and several other medical professionals that provided community health to those in need because they were unable to seek care at white establishments. The day I visited, I was greeted by Daphne, with a beautiful smile, and she gave some insight about the museum. She offered hand outs as well. Cost is $15 dollars entrance. And that's a steal to learn more about American history, not just Black history. It's a small place, but packs a lot of knowledge & history in a small space. You can really take your time and ask questions after if you like. Max it will take a 45 minutes to an hour to enjoy the museum, I did it in 30 minutes. You can go online to specify a time of your visit. I wasn't able to pay online, but Daphne ensures they are working on that. There's even book nook for purchases if so inclined.

This place is so fun! They do free concerts during the summer, and occasionally open up the Cabinet…read moreof Curiosities for special events. Occasionally it's open during fiddler greens concerts, and they will also sell beverages for purchase. There's tons of Alice in wonderland statues located around the park, as well as a lots of other art! Definitely a fun way to spend an afternoon/evening :)

They are closed for the season. Their director spotted me taking pictures and allowed me passage…read more Skylar and Koda were wonderful, explaining the history here. The selection of artworks here was surprising. The value of attending cannot be overemphasized!

We've gone to all the iterations of Camp Christmas: the first one at Stanley, outdoors in Lakewood,…read moreeven the virtual COVID one. This year's is smaller as expected but brings just as much spirit (and puns). It's great that they spread out a bunch of stuff throughout Stanley Marketplace but it's definitely worth it to pay for the Express experience as well, really cool stuff you can only see there. Some of which I definitely recognize from past iterations but also many new creations.

Always enjoy a trip over to Stanley Marketplace. Great stores and restaurants and fun to see them…read moredressed up a little bit for the holidays. We came for the return of Camp Christmas as it is one of our favorite holiday traditions. There was a couple of fun installations to view as well as the walk through experience. We had fun but were a little disappointed this year as everything felt on much smaller scale than usual. More of a sprinkle of Christmas fun rather than the usual Christmas extravaganza we've come to know and love from Camp Christmas. Still fun but a bit underwhelming. We were also disappointed to see some of our favorites from years past missing like the scavenger hunt and music playlists for different times of day. Also a bit disappointed that they are charging the same price for adults and children in the walk through experience. Hope that next year Camp Christmas will be back in full form.

We stopped in on our vacation and were greeted warmly by the woman at the entrance. We paid $12 per…read moreperson and walked through the displays. They keep the variety of cars in excellent condition and it's immaculate and informative.

This is well done. The staff are friendly and they know all about the cars and happy to take the…read moretime to answer questions, etc. It was also really fun to see the connection to the Dirk Pitt novels and the stories linked to the cars. I will be coming back

We visited this Holiday market a few months ago, while we were visiting the Denver, CO area. This…read moreis a nice little Christmas market that offers popular local vendors. Most of the vendors offer homemade products, and their this Holiday market is affordable. They also had an indoor festival tent which was nice to enjoy a beverage and food, while listening to music.

Cute little market with lots of handmade and interesting vendors. A tent for drinking it you want…read more Little vintage vignettes to snap photos. The vendors have "pods" a great idea to be able to lock up at night. You do have to be careful and step up into them if you want to see items closer. Items are hand made/ specially crafted and priced accordingly. We enjoyed chatting with the craftspeople and seeing all the interesting items.

Wow, how have I overlooked this review?…read more The botanic gardens are a staple for us when we need to get some exercise and enjoy nature but don't have time to drive into the mountains. We have been members for years and make the most of it. Every season offers a unique beauty and new aspects of natural wonders to enjoy. These gardens are well maintained and very affordable. Lots to see and smell regardless of season. I applaud the expertise and hard work that goes into creating an enjoyable experience that is often shared by 1000's on a summer weekend. Get your tickets online and cruise thru the main entrance. Certain times of the year it's very busy and time slots sell out in advance. Food in the garden is always good and ranges from coffee and pastries to a healthy lunch or dinner. Routine art installations complement the gardens and the indoor, temperature controlled environments offer color year round. We go early whenever we can to beat the crowds but sometimes and afternoon stroll is just as nice. Holidays bring special light installations and a new opportunity to see the garden even when it's cold and snowy. I recommend this all the time.

The Denver Botanic Gardens is outstanding. This 23-acre park located in the Cheesman Park…read moreneighborhood of Denver boasts 7 diverse gardens and also has rotating art shows. During our visit, there was a Bonsai show with locals showcasing their Bonsai trees. The grounds are so gorgeous. It's no wonder there were three different weddings taking place on the day we were there. The different gardens are all so unique and provide such beautiful backdrops. There's just something so gorgeous about the grounds. There are plenty of places to sit amongst the grounds and just breath and relax. There are interactives and it's a great place for both kids and adults. Visiting the Botanic Garden is definitely a worthwhile experience while in Denver.