DENVER AREA
   

Butterfly Pavilion & Insect Center

The Butterfly Pavilion was the nation's first stand-alone non-profit insect zoo. In its exhibits, visitors see and interact with live invertebrates from around the globe (Brochure - PDF file).

6252 W 104th Ave
Westminster, CO
(303) 469-5441
www.butterflies.org
 

Children's Museum of Denver

The Children's Museum provides rich play experiences and a dynamic learning environment for children to discover, explore and enjoy through hands-on exhibits, and engaging daily programming (Fact Sheet - PDF file).

2121 Children's Museum Dr
Denver, CO
(303) 433-7444
www.mychildsmuseum.org
 

Denver Botanic Gardens

Denver Botanic Gardens presents a wide range of gardens and collections that illustrate an ever-widening diversity of plants from all corners of the world.

1005 York St
Denver, CO
(720) 865-3500
www.botanicgardens.org
 

U.S. Mint - Denver

The U.S. Mint at Denver was established in 1863. It manufactures all denominations of circulating coins, coin dies, the Denver "D" portion of annual uncirculated coin sets and commemorative coins authorized by the U.S. Congress. Reservations are required for all tours of the U.S. Mint.

320 W Colfax Ave
Denver, CO
(303) 572-9500
www.usmint.gov/mint_tours/
 

Denver Art Museum

The Denver Art Museum is known for its collection of American Indian art, and has a comprehensive collection numbering more than 68,000 works from across the world.

100 W 14th Ave (Map)
Denver, CO
(720) 865-5000
www.denverartmuseum.org
 

Denver Museum of Nature and Science

The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region's leading resource for informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe. The Museum contains four levels of exhibits (Level 1 Map, Level 2 Map, Level 3 Map, and Level 4 Map).

2001 Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO
(303) 322-7009
www.dmns.org
 

Denver Downtown Aquarium

The entertainment and dining complex features a public aquarium boasting more than one million gallons of underwater exhibits that highlight fascinating ecosystems around the world and house over 500 species of animals.

700 Water St
Denver, CO
(303) 561-4450
Downtown Aquarium Web-Site
 

Elitch Gardens

Elitch Gardens is a family amusement and water park. There is something for everyone from thrilling coasters, family rides and fun-filled shows to beautiful gardens, and playful water attractions (Park Map - PDF file).

2000 Elitch Circle
Denver, CO
(303) 595-4386
www.elitchgardens.com
 

Tiny Town & Railroad

Tiny Town is the oldest kid size village and railroad in the USA. It was created in 1915 at the site of the Denver-Leadville stagecoach stop and contains one-sixth-sized buildings with a turn-of-the-century flavor.

6249 S Turkey Creek Rd
Tiny Town, CO
(303) 697-6829
www.tinytownrailroad.com
 

Water World

Water World features the largest variety of attractions (46) in America, from Wally World for the tots, to Voyage to the Center of the Earth, the ultimate family water adventure (Park Map & Guest Guide - PDF file).

88th & Pecos St
Federal Heights, CO
(303) 427-SURF
www.waterworldcolorado.com
 

Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo has some 3,500 different animals, representing over 650 species, including exotic animals like amur leopards, king cobras, black rhinos, coral reef fish, elephants, zebras, vampire bats, gorillas and more (Zoo Map).

2300 Steele St
Denver, CO
(303) 376-4800
www.denverzoo.org
 

Colorado Railroad Museum

The Colorado Railroad Museum houses thousands of rare old photographs, artifacts, and railroad equipment emphasizing the Rocky Mountain area railroads (Map of Museum Grounds - PDF file).

17155 W 44th Ave
Golden, CO
(303) 279-4591
www.coloradorailroadmuseum.org
 

Bandimere Speedway

Bandimere Speedway is a 1/4 mile drag strip that has seating for 28,500 people, and hosts over 125 events each year (2010 Event Schedule - PDF file).

3051 S Rooney Rd
Morrison, CO
(303) 697-6001
www.bandimere.com
 

Colorado Rapids (Soccer)

The Colorado Rapids are a professional American soccer club that participates in Major League Soccer. Their home games are played at Dick's Sporting Goods Park (Stadium Map). Home games close to the dates of the Reunion are:

Saturday, July 31: FC Dallas
Saturday, August 7: San Jose

Dick's Sporting Goods Park
6000 Victor Way
Commerce City, CO
www.coloradorapids.com
 

Colorado Rockies (Baseball)

The Colorado Rockies are a Major League Baseball team that plays in the West Division of the National League. Their home games are played at Coors Field (Stadium Map). Home games around the dates of the Reunion include:

Tuesday, July 27 @ 6:40 pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Wednesday, July 28 @ 6:40 pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Thursday, July 29 @ 1:10 pm vs. Pittsburgh Pirates
Friday, July 30 @ 7:10 pm vs. Chicago Cubs
Saturday, July 31 @ 6:10 pm vs. Chicago Cubs
Sunday, August 1 @ 1:10 pm vs. Chicago Cubs
Tuesday, August 3 @ 6:40 pm vs. San Francisco Giants
Wednesday, August 4 @ 1:10 pm vs. San Francisco Giants

Coors Field
2000 Blake St
Denver, CO
1-800-388-ROCK
www.rockies.mlb.com

 

 

 

 

BOULDER AREA
   

Pearl Street Mall

The Pearl Street Mall is a four block pedestrian mall in downtown Boulder. It is a popular destination for tourists visiting Boulder, and is the stage for a number of street performers, or Buskers (Mall Map & Directory). It is a must see if you visit Boulder.

Broadway & Pearl St
(303) 449-1582
www.boulderdowntown.com
   

Celestial Seasonings

Celestial Seasonings offers FREE tours of their facility, where one can view the world's most advanced tea production plant, enjoy free samples of all the tea flavors, and enjoy the extensive display of original artwork in the gallery.

4600 Sleepytime Dr
Boulder, CO
(303) 530-5300
www.celestialseasonings.com
   

Leanin' Tree Cards & Western Museum

The Leanin' Tree Museum features fine art paintings and bronzes of western America. The collection consists of cowboys, Indians, wildlife and landscapes, with over 250 paintings and 150 bronze sculptures.

6055 Longbow Dr
Boulder, CO
(303) 530-1442
www.leanintree.com
www.leanintreemuseum.com
   

National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR)

NCAR provides the university science and teaching community with the tools, facilities, and resources needed to improve human understanding for atmospheric and Earth system processes. The visitor center offers educational exhibits, a daily noon tour, and a tour by cell phone.

1850 Table Mesa Dr
Boulder, CO
(303) 497-1000
www.ncar.ucar.edu
   

Chautauqua Park & Auditorium

Chautauqua Park is located at the base of the Flatirons in Boulder, and contains an Auditorium, Dining Hall, Community House, Missions House Lodge, Columbine Lodge, Academic Hall, several cottages, and landscaped parks (Chautauqua Park Map - PDF file). There are also a number of hiking trails (PDF file) in the area.

900 Baseline Rd
Boulder, CO
(303) 442-3282
www.chautauqua.com
   

Banjo Billy's Bus Tours

Banjo Billy's Bus Tour gives history tours of Boulder & Denver from an old school bus tricked out to look like a traveling hillbilly shack. Hear ghost tales, crime stories, and history while sitting on a couch, recliner or saddle as the bus rolls along.

2115 13th St
Boulder, CO
(720) 771-0087
www.banjobilly.com
   

University of Colorado

The University of Colorado is a dynamic community of scholars and learners situated on one of the most spectacular college campuses in the country (Campus Map - PDF file).

Broadway (Between Arapahoe Ave & Baseline Rd)
Boulder, CO
www.colorado.edu
   

Cole Home

Come enjoy some nice beds, Norwegian home-cooked meals (Lutefisk, Rømmegrøt, Potet Klub, Rulle Polse, Lefse, and Krumkake) and pleasant conversation with Flossie & Harry!

1187 Ravenwood Rd
Boulder, CO
(303) 494-6978

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