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.

We toured the Phoenix Mine and the new Dark Mine with the Mother Lode ticket, and we HIGHLY…read morerecommend this experience. Our guides, Carter and Freddy, were extremely knowledgeable and made the tours fun, as well. The Dark tour has things you can't see anywhere else in the country. So cool!

Great educational experience. Recommend if driving from Colorado Springs, take the scenic route…read morethrough woodland park using SH-67.

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.

Had such a wonderful experience on our Private ghost tour! Rachel was absolutely amazing and her…read morestory telling gave us a great insight on the history of 'the dark side of Denver' ! I initially spoke with Brook who was very kind and answered my many questions when looking for the best option on ghost tours! I've been on several and I highly recommend The dark side of Denver! The cost was reasonable and was easy to get a group of 10 and then some. Our group of 14 were all very pleased and happy with our night out!

We were here for afternoon tea time to celebrate a friend's birthday. Spectacular venue/property,…read moreimpeccable service, delicious food. The tour afterwards was informative and interesting! I really liked all the savory sandwiches. The curry chicken salad sandwich really stood out, though the cucumber and turkey sandwiches were both tasty as well. Really amazing location for tea time, we had the options for lavender earl gray, mandarin orange and spiced chai tea. All amazing but I would always gravitate towards earl gray. Definitely recommend to give them a try if you're into afternoon tea time. I liked it better than the Brown Palace.

We attended a beautiful wedding here and there were stunning views everywhere you turned. From a…read moregorgeous overlook when the ceremony was to climbing up a castle tower and seeing 360 views of the ranch - definitely a unique venue! There was a large covered tent area outdoor for the ceremony with plenty of room for tables and a dance floor and great times. There was a bit of a walk for those with mobility issues, but we took is slow with crutches and made it to the main area. The bathrooms were easily accessible and the food was amazing. Not sure if the wedding was catered by another company or the castle itself. Definitely recommend for a great venue!

I heard this place and all of the vehicles got sold, and now its future is up in the air. My…read morecompany actually had their yearly Holiday Party here, and it was very cool! A little history... All of the cars were owned by one family, and this "vault" was built by them to house and show off all of the vehicles. It's a HUGE, well done area. All of the vehicles display their information, and are well preserved. You of course cannot touch the vehicles, but the lighting shows off their aspects to great display. This was a wonderful venue for our holiday party! I'm so glad I got to enjoy the Vehicle Vault before it may be closed to the public forever.

Very, very well, curated collection, some modifications I wasn't crazy about, but the exhibit was…read morevery colorful and brought back a lot of memories from my childhood really enjoyed it

Quaint, hipster little town. It has some local shops, as well as some touristy type places to buy…read moresouvenirs. The view is nice, with this town being at the base of the mointaind. It has a nice little mountain vibe and it's fun to walk from one end to the other to browse the shops.

Manitou Springs is an adorable, quaint little Rocky Mountain village outside of Colorado Springs…read morethat is a *must* for folks who enjoy an active lifestyle. The stairway to heaven known as the Manitou Incline https://www.yelp.com/biz/the-incline-manitou-springs is here, as well as nearby Cave of the Winds https://www.yelp.com/biz/cave-of-the-winds-mountain-park-manitou-springs, Pike's Peak https://www.yelp.com/biz/pikes-peak-americas-mountain-cascade-2 and Garden of the Gods https://www.yelp.com/biz/garden-of-the-gods-visitor-and-nature-center-colorado-springs with all of their trails and scenic views. Plus, you can sip from several different naturally carbonated springs http://manitoumineralsprings.org/pdf_files/brochure.pdf and eat some fabulous meals & desserts at the numerous quirky restaurants on the main drag. When you're ready to slow down, you can visit one of 11 art galleries. Almost everything is accessible on foot or via the free shuttle system that circulates through town. It's about 75 miles or a 90-minute drive from Denver (depending on traffic), but if you have the extra time and don't want to drive or park, you can take a Bustang $12 fare South Line https://www.ridebustang.com/south-line bus into Colorado Springs and from there catch the $2 fare #3 shuttle into Manitou https://coloradosprings.gov/sites/default/files/rt3_spweb2018.pdf. Free parking is available at Memorial Park https://www.yelp.com/biz/memorial-park-manitou-springs, from which you can take a free shuttle https://www.yelp.com/biz/bus-system-mountain-metropolitan-transit-colorado-springs-2 into town, the Incline, or the Pike's Peak Cog stop, but walking most of the village itself is totally doable from the park if you are fit. Don't forget your refillable bottles for the spring water! More helpful links (since Yelp doesn't want to update the biz listing to include a relevant URL): Mineral Springs CC & Visitor's Bureau https://manitousprings.org/ Mineral Springs Foundation http://manitoumineralsprings.org Mineral Springs City Government http://www.manitouspringsgov.com/

Colorado Haunted History Tours is currently offering 2 walking tours, one in Golden and one in…read moreMorrison, CO. We chose the Murder, Mayhem and Madness tour in Golden, CO. We met at the Golden Visitor Center slightly before 8:00 pm and there was quite a crowd. The tour ran slightly over 2 hours, but the walk was easy and people of all ages seemed to have no problems. Our guide was fun and very knowledgeable with the historical aspects of Golden. It was dark by the time we finished, but he had a lantern and there were no unexpected places to lose your footing. We heard the history of some pretty unsavory characters, saw some haunted areas, and of course, talked about the Coors . $20 per adult, $15 for children. A great nights entertainment for that price!

I learned so much about the history of Denver! Out guide was excellent and very knowledgeable. He…read moreeven took a photo of our entire group in a VERY picturesque setting and emailed it out to us. Time and money very well spent.

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!