**FREE** I thought…read morethis was such a cute area to go and take pictures with our mom who has limited mobility. It was a perfect area for her to get around and enjoy some Colorado sunshine. Being open, I was a little disappointed by the lack of flowers ... maybe I went at an odd time of year because it was quite hot this summer and it was mostly just bushes. If you go next to the river/creeks be on the lookout for their frogs and tadpoles, they are huge and look fake but absolutely real. It was a great day.

Free and beautiful!…read more I went here on a date just killing some time while I waited for my car to be done with an oil change. We walked around the grounds and took in all of the beauty. I even saw a couple of frogs! He mentioned going back during a holiday cause it would be decorated, and I would definitely love to see it. It was really pretty grounds and there was actually a few private events going on so some areas were not accessible. It's a really nice place to walk around and just drove through the garden with your friends

Trail of Lights Review Trail of Lights is a lovely…read moreexperience. The event was sold out and amazingly the trails were not very populated (bonus!) The cottonwoods, pine trees and ranch buildings were illuminated in a very colorful and most abundant way (you can even see the farms from 470)! Mask requirement in the warming huts but otherwise bring them just to keep warm while walking the 3miles. There is a shorter path option but you don't want miss out on all the glorious displays. The beverage house has hot and cold drinks available and snacks that include kettle corn and roasted nuts. Avoid the mad rush downtown and add this to your list of must see holiday displays!

So this is a beautiful place, but the reason why I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because it…read morewasn't very big. Plus they've always advertised the lavender "field" as being an actual "field" in photos- but it's more of a lavender patch if anything. Though this would be the perfect spot for a wedding- the small size and designated wedding areas are super adorable, so I definitely recommend that!

Love it! Great place to take your family we go here often and every time we go we always see…read moresomething new

Fantastic garden! You'll get lost in the massive amount of gardens they have. Everywhere you look…read morethere are dozens of gorgeous and diverse plants. With over 50 gardens you'll want to grab a map to help you navigate. You might plan on spending the full day here! My favorites were the dahlias and the sculptures that were sprinkled throughout the gardens. Everything was so well curated and just beautiful. There is a complimentary 3 level parking garage. Fantastic gift shop - make sure you walk around on your way out!

As we entered our first garden, the delightful aroma of lemon balm and peppermint leaves greeted…read moreus. With so many gardens to explore, we felt a bit lost and unsure of where to begin. Even with a map in hand, I chose my own adventure, wondering along the winding paths. My favorite part to walk was Kathy's boardwalk. I suggest you see the beautiful work that was done. After about an hour and a half of exploring, we started to feel hungry. With a café restaurant nearby, we stopped there to check it out. There were plenty of delicious options. We indulged in the smoky chicken sandwich, sweet potato fries, and a cookie for dessert, all paired with a refreshing Arnold Palmer. It was a bit pricey and set us back about $50, but it was definitely worth it. After another hour, we called it good. Exiting, we stopped by the gift shop, where we picked up a few trinkets just because everything else was a bit high. Overall, we had an amazing time exploring the gardens. I'm already planning to come back and see the ones we missed.

Be a member like me and join the Botanical Gardens! Many benefits like being able to use your…read moremembership at other botanical gardens in different states! The rare beauty of Mother Nature and the landscapers and keepers of this facility is a wonderful collaboration! The water features, flowers and colorful flower palate and scents and smells will touch all of your senses!

So much fun exploring and learning about Earth, the solar system, nature, and history! The…read morePlanetarium is a wonderful experience. Watching the presentations about the solar system makes you feel like you're right there, riding alongside the planets and floating through space. Walking through the museum, interacting with the exhibits, and learning from the stewards made the visit even more enjoyable. It was also awesome to see school groups and summer camps exploring the museum. I love that the kids have a designated place to sit and eat their lunches instead of having to use the café. There is so much to see and learn that you can easily spend hours here. It's a great way to spend the day, whether you're visiting with family, friends, or on your own. Happy Yelping!

Educational and interactive!…read more There's a large parking lot and an underground parking garage so plenty of spaces. You do need to purchase a ticket to enter so I suggest doing that ahead of time. It also gives you a timeframe to enter just so it spaces out the crowds. Did you know that there's a scavenger hunt for gnomes, I think they look more like elves though lol the list of where to find the gnomes can be found on the museums website. This was really fun because it kept me guessing on where to look next, and when we came up to exhibit that supposedly had the gnome, I got to look really close at all the details of that exhibit. There are three levels to the museum, the ground floor, the second level and the third floor. Each one is broken up into different categories. They also have a laser show going on with different songs or movies for the theme. You do need to reserve a spot online so make sure you check out the showtimes, each week is different. I went with a friend and we blocked out three hours for this. The laser show we chose was roughly 30 minutes so we ended the day with the laser show. So the museum itself only took 2 1/2 hours.

Yeehaw! It's time for the Arapahoe County Fair!…read more Pro tip! It's the 120th anniversary of the fair, and several food trucks are running a $1.20 special! You hear that right- food for $1.20! My favs were the Cuban tostada and the Mac n cheese. Look online for all the deals!

I have attended a couple of graduations in this space and it is amazing. Plenty of seating as well…read moreas indoor and outdoor space for pictures. The restrooms are decent and located in a few different areas. There is space for teachers and students to get ready and go over logistics and get their camaraderie fix going for a very special day. There is also tons of parking available. Much of it is dirt and gravel so it might be a good idea to carry your nicely polished shoes inside. The drive out here can take a while so plan accordingly. All in all, a great experience.

This is a small quilt museum but tastefully laid out and the ladies working there were quite…read moreinformative. Location would have been ideal in the heart of Golden (which it isn't) but it is what it is. We enjoyed our visit overall.

A wonderful and inviting place, the museum houses a rotating display of award winning artist quilts…read morefrom around the country and globe. They have both a diversity of artists, and currently have an exhibition as well of a single artist. The staff are well informed and friendly, and know the background as well as some of the artists themselves. The museum also has some supplies as well as classes to make your own creation.

Went there on 9/12/26. First time here. I have a 4 1/2 year old and a 2 year old. I'm glad we…read morewaited to come here until they were a little bit older. But my kids loved it. Still a few things my oldest couldn't do. Lots of fun activities. So much learning and science and fun history. Staff was very friendly. Great outdoor area. It will be fun to come back. Definitely going to get a membership cause it will be worth it. Definitely recommend!

High 3 stars because my son ultimately did have fun & the museum has a lot of clever exhibits in a…read moremodern, pleasing to the eye campus. There are two glaring things though that make me hesitate to ever want to make a second trip. One is the cafe. I'm not expecting the bougie majesty like you get at the Monterey Bay Aquarium, but this is in Denver. I'd consider us a pretty cosmopoliton city & this being THE Children's Museum for CO (since it's in our capitol), it should have a proper quick service option. Cold food options, fine, but a microwave for hot options? So disappointing. I noticed a lot of space dedicated to private parties, etc. Can we not junk that in favor of a real sit down spot? The worst thing though was the behavior of the older children that make the museum unusable in certain areas. Seemed to specficially be the kids on field trips. My nearly 2 year old loves a ball so you can imagine his delight in discovering the "Kinetics!" area. Despite there being what seems like a ton of balls, a bunch of unruly older children have managed to hoard them to where even adults can't wrangle one measly ball for their kid to hold. Once my poor son managed to acquire one, he ran off to a quiet corner & refused to let me show him how the exhibit worked with the tubes, etc. because he was too concerned about the ball being taken from him. Well, he was right to be concerned as these selfish older children came over & tried to take the ball from him despite them hoarding the entire room's balls insisting that they need that one too. My husband's head nearly exploded. The Bloom room is really the only safe haven for any kid let alone the young ones but my son will age out soon and then what? He's 99 percentile so even though he's one, he's already the size of a four year old but he still gets run over in rooms that are supposed to be for "all ages." Once my son ages out of the Bloom room there really is no incentive for us to come back here as the experience is way too violent, overstimulating, & a bully's playground. Similar instances happened in the Bubble room & the Market as well with different gangs of field trippers. We came on what felt like a very average day crowd wise (Thurs 9-11:30AM) so I can't imagine how awful it would be on a busier day. Really a shame that poorly parented/chaperoned kids have to ruin the experience of so many other children as I've seen multiple other reviews complain about the same thing. I should have take them more seriously.