From wild to mild, there are plenty of options for Denver attractions and activities near the Holiday Inn Denver Lakewood.  Explore the Denver Zoo's Primate Panorama, take in a major league sports game, or travel through space and time at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science.

Elitch Gardens

Elitch Gardens (previously Six Flags) offers family fun and entertainment with coasters, rides, the Island Kingdom Water Park, Bugs Bunny and Friends, the all-new Meow Wolf's Kaleidoscape, and more live entertainment then ever before including a daily parade and all-new shows, "Smoke and Mirrors" and "Kids DJ Dance Party."
2000 Elitch Circle
Denver, CO 80204-1887
Phone: 303-595-4386
Location: Downtown Denver

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Colorado Welcome Center at Red Rocks and Red Rock Amphitheater

The welcome center is located near the famous Red Rocks Amphitheatre and offers access to Red Rocks Park, free Colorado information, a gift shop, a pet area and more.
Hours: Memorial Day to Labor Day 9am - 6pm; Labor Day to Memorial Day: 9am-4pm

Red Rocks Amphitheater offers a 9,000 seat arena carved out of 70 million year old red sandstone rock formations.  Located 12 miles west of Denver, it is a city-owned mountain park venue that has hosted a vast range of entertainers (from the Beatles to John Tesh to Incubus and Big Gigantic to every major symphony orchestra) who vie to play there.  Red Rocks Concerts are memories in the making!

17900 Trading Post
Morrison, CO 80465
Ph: 303-697-2048
Fax: 303-697-2048

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Official Visitor Information Center - Downtown

Discover Denver - where to play and dine. Get insider tips for the best performing/visual arts, shopping, and outdoor recreation the city has to offer. Our award-winning center offers free regional maps, AAA tour books and maps, Ticketmaster services, Six Flags tickets and RTD day passes. Free guided walking tours offered at 9:30 am Thursdays and Saturdays, June-August.
1600 California St
Unit 6
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-892-1505 

Other Denver Attractions Not To Be Missed

• Ft. Logan National Cemetery:  featuring memorial pathway that honors America's veterans
• Dave & Busters of Denver: 56,000 sq feet of dining and entertainment!
• Lucky Strike Lanes:Denver's first bowling lounge, boasting state-of-the-art bowling, pool tables and a 40 ft bar.
• Earth Treks: featuring 28,500 sq ft of climbing walls, bouldering and rope climbing for all ages.
• Downtown Denver/Convention Center: known for it's state-of-the-art technology infrustructure.
• Chatfield Reservoir: beautiful rolling hills, expansive reservoir and abundant wildlife make hiking and biking and boating very popular in this easy-to-access park.
• City Park: a 314 acre park east of downtown offering golf, tennis, paddle boast and flower gardens.
• Canadian Geese: thousands of wild Canadian geese migrate to Denver during the winter, usually arriving by November and often staying through spring.

• Colorado Rockies Baseball - Major League Baseball at its Best!
  
• Lookout Mountain Nature Center: connect with nature at this 110 acre park; take a short educational hike through meadow and ponderosa forest with a naturalist or stroll on your own through the winding trails.
  
• Chimney Gulch:  a steep hike, a mile from downtown Golden, with excellent views of Denver.
  
• Bear Creek Canyon: The seasons paint the Bear Creek Canyon in vivid and spectacular shades.
  
• Bruin Bluff: Loop covers a variety of habitats from reparian to rocky outdrop and conifer forest.
  
• Beaver Brook Trail: One of the most popular trails in the area - relatively flat, except for dramatic elevation gains at the westernmost end.
  
• Belmar Park - Lakewood: this walk loops through Belmar Park, a 127 acre natural parkland..
  
• Sloan's Lake Park - a large preserve on the western edge of Denver
  
• Crown Hill Park - Lakewood:  spreading across a low rise that offers splendid views of the Front Range, covering over 200 acres.