We just moved to the area and were looking for something to do. I found out Denver has many free…read moreevents. So, this is the first one we attended. I brought my 16, 5, 2 and NB. They greeted us immediately and gave us a map of the property. We had fun walking around and checking out the animals and historic buildings on site. It is wild this place is right in the middle of a neighborhood. The only issue we had was parking because we the lot is full you're out of options.

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.

While on the Denver City Tour, we came by the Mamie Doud House, which was also known as the Summer…read moreWhite House, when Mamie Doud's husband, President Eisenhower, was Commander-in-Chief in the 1950's. It is located in the ritzy Capitol Hill part of town. This stately home is on the National Register of Historic Homes, as it is a well-preserved architectural example of American Foursquare. Locally, this type of house is called a "Denver Square," which simply means that the design has four square rooms on the first and second floors. According to Wikipedia "Mamie Eisenhower lived in this house from 1906 until 1916. The Eisenhowers were married in the first floor music room on July 1, 1916. Their son, John Eisenhower was born in Denver on August 3, 1922, while Mamie was living in the house." After Mamie Eisenhower's mother died in 1960, she sold the home to a real estate investor. Since then, the house has gone through several owners. It is still privately owned and not available for tours. But Denver city tour operators do stop along the street in front of the house and talk about it's history. The Mamie Doud House is something the city Of Denver is proud of, as the Doud family were prosperous and their daughter Mamie certainly married well. Mamie Doud is so beloved that a park in southeast Denver was named after her as well as a public library in Broomfield, Colorado, a suburb of Denver. As a Historic Home on the National Registry, the Mamie Doud House is a great example of America's late 19th and early 20th century architectural heritage. 4 YELP STARS.

This is an awesome tour. The guide is totally awesome and I could tell he was very knowledgeable…read more Even skeptical believers in ghosts will enjoy the history of Denver and the compelling storytelling by the guide as a narrator. I brought my whole family and it was enjoyable for all ages from 12 to 77- There is a bit of walking and standing but some chances to sit down. Totally more interesting than walking around the area without information. The fun part (all of it is fun) was going inside Union Station and hearing the history that has been glossed over by historians trying to attract visitors to Denver. As the tour progresses, it gets better and better. By the time we exited Union Station, it was dark and the area was lit up with people enjoying the beautiful evening- you see pedicabs and bicycles, lit buildings and a fountain with lights in addition to the story weaver guide. This is the authentic tour to take.

Took this tour about 4 months ago but just remembered how much it bothered me. Tour guide was late…read more Then made us stand there for 20 minutes to ask us about ourselves only to talk over us the whole time (and felt like he was constantly trying to 1up anything we said?) I get ghost tours are a lot of woowoo and stories, but I genuinely could not believe a word of history this man said because it was so shrouded in his personal opinion. He also would not stop bragging about how versed in research he was. Tour was supposed be two hours but he could not stop talking about stuff we didn't ask that had nothing to do with the tour we missed our reservation. Not to mention, had many indigenous peoples in our group and he kept talking over them telling them about their own culture and that they're wrong. Man was so full of himself I had a genuine bad time.

This was a unique thing to do in Denver. The tickets suggest arriving 10 to 15 minutes early, which…read moreI did and they let me in right away. I was supposed to go with a friend who had a family emergency and they were very nice to refund her ticket. You take the elevator up to check in, but the rest of the floors have stairs, so you need to be able to navigate stairs that are sometimes steep and narrow, You can step outside on some of the floors and there are great views of Denver. You can also read about the history and it's cool to see the clock from behind. I went through it relatively quickly, but you can take as much little time as you want.

Atmosphere: The atmosphere inside the Clocktower felt very…read moreold-time and historical. Walking through the building really gives you a sense of Denver's past. Downstairs, there are informational displays with interesting facts about the clock, and it was cool learning that this building is Denver's first skyscraper. The self-guided setup made it easy to explore at your own pace without feeling rushed. What You Can See: The Clocktower has about three floors you can explore, plus an event space that can be rented for special occasions. It was really neat getting to go inside and see the clock up close. One of the highlights was the outdoor viewing area. You can step outside and see Denver all around you nearby buildings and even the mountain tops in the distance. The views were beautiful. I am scared of heights, so I'll admit the stairs made me a little nervous going up and down. That said, everything felt very safe. Outside, there are high railings all the way around, which helped a lot and made the experience feel secure. Time Commitment: This is a quick activity, but still enjoyable. I took my time looking at everything and it took me about 15-20 minutestotal. Pricing Tickets were $12 total (tax included), which felt very reasonable for a unique downtown experience and a chance to see the city from a different perspective. Parking: I went on a Sunday, so I didn't have to pay for street parking. I highly recommend going on a Sunday if possible. That said, downtown can be busy, so it did take a bit to find a spot. Arriving early definitely helps. Overall Experience: Ireally enjoyed the Clocktower Tour. While it's more of a one-time experience, it's perfect for a cold day, a short outing downtown, or if you're just looking for something different to do without committing a lot of time. It was fun, affordable, and a neat way to experience a piece of Denver's history.

Excellent tourist attraction. Key location in Denver history. Gorgeous eclectic architecture…read moresurrounds Denver Union station and its neighboorhood from 15th Street to 20th Street, Platte River to Market Street. Make time to eat a meal or two at one of the restaurants, ride the train, ride the 16th Street Mall ride, walk across two breathtaking bridges with breathtaking views of Denver, the Platte River, and the Highlands. Make time to walk across both bridges, through the Park, and into the Highlands for an ice cream at Little Man Ice Cream. Tour the new neighboring15th Street Business District, have coffee and take in an amazing assortment of architecture, stonework, brickwork, metalwork, mosaic tiles, and fluid glass. Don't miss all the sculptures hidden here and there. The riverview of Sports Authority field and Elitches is incredible. ENJOY!

Union Station, et al, is without question the best Hospitality operation I have encountered,…read moreanywhere. Smiling staff, great Food & Beverage. Very impressive.

Railbike Adventure was something I had never done this so I treated myself and my guests that were…read morefrom California to an adventure. It was a hot day, we enjoyed it but we all agreed it was a "one and done". The views are good but not great. We were given a speaker to take with us. No explanation of what the purpose of the speaker was so we just synced it with our iphone and played music (which the car behind us did the same so it was dueling music). Maybe that was the purpose??? I think the concept of Colorado Railbike Adventures has so much potential and they could do so much more to make the experience unforgettable but unfortunately, there's was nothing that made me want to come back or spread the word to try this experience. The staff was nice and the manager was great at sharing some history of the RR tracks, coal mining town, and history of Erie.

Peaceful escape through history as we pedaled the tracks of an old coal railroad. The guides are…read morefriendly and helpful.

We had a great time on our ghost tour with William! Even though we got rained on, he kept us…read more(mostly) dry, safe and entertained the whole time. I really enjoyed the stories and learned so much about Denver history. I got so into the stories that I had to watch the ghost shows that recorded in two of the homes featured on the tour.

My hubby and I decided to have a date night downtown, and wanted to do something different...the…read moreTwilight Ghost Tour was definitely it! Our tour guide, Jayce, added to the vibe of the spooky evening; he was SO into it... incredibly knowledgeable about the area, the tales as well as the history; his storytelling sent chills down my spine as we walked from mansion to mansion. As a Denver Native, I not only learned a bit of Colorado's sordid past, but got a good fright as well. Highly recommend!

Beautiful grounds. Attended an event here and was early. There is a park behind the mansion so I…read morewalked around it some before walking around the property itself. There are different entrances and I wanted to familiarize myself with them. We ended up entering at the carriage house entrance. The carriage house is available for rent for special events. The main green area is a beautiful backdrop. Maybe next time I can enter the mansion itself for a tour.

Had a wonder private tour with Carriee and I can't wait to go back!!! So much history and so many…read moreunique stories about all the items that are inside. Definitely recommend scheduling a tour for anyone interested in learning about the History of Colorado.