The Children's Museum of Denver

DOWNTOWN. If you have kids – or can borrow some for an afternoon – you won't want to miss this museum! Hands-on exhibits encourage creativity and learning – kids love clambering over a fire truck, trying their hand at puppetry or dance, and building their own gizmos from common household recyclables. An art studio and a kid-sized basketball court further enhance the experience. All this fun is bound to make you hungry, so head to the Hungry Tummy Café for sandwiches and cookies, and don't miss the exciting gift shop.