My sister and I and my grandparents loved riding the railbike together! It was a beautiful day and…read morethe railbike is such a unique experience. My grandma didn't even need to pedal because with 3 of us pedaling it was pretty easy. I liked the bridge and the little history markers along the route. Excited to come out later and see the Christmas tour! We loved the yard games and snacks at the depot too! I'm glad the confirmation email recommended bringing water and sunscreen as it was a bit hot by the afternoon, but we were prepared. We liked the snacks at the turn around too. My grandpa especially liked the history presentation, and asked the staff lots of questions about the mines and the railroad stuff. We didn't do the audio history tour but will try it next time. Overall, it was a great family day out!

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.

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.

Recently went to the Bright Lights event at this park and had a wonderful experience walking around…read morethe luminous colorful tall lanterns. Every inch of the 12 acres had lights and even in the trees and bushes. So many details that it seemed realistic. Many of the lanterns were interactive such as stationary bikes or cranks to power the lights to glow even brighter. The staff were friendly and happy to help. This event is for young and old and I highly recommend going!

i'm going out of my way to write this review because this was such a cool experience. I did the…read more"Mother Lode" combo, which includes the main main tour, plus an additional mine tour, which to reach it that requires a quarter mile hike up a trail, and gold panning (after several tries I only found one tiny gold flake, but I got something!). Definitely bring sunscreen for the second tour, as you will be sitting outside in the sun for a little bit. It's cool and refreshing inside the mines, and they're full of history, right down to the wooden shafts that still have numbers painted on them from the miners of 1800s. You will learn about mining history and how harrowing and challenging it was, and see the actual tools they used, and how techniques developed over time. You will see shafts and tunnels you cannot explore but remain from days of old that inspire the imagination. You will also hear some silly ghost stories, and even see how UV light illuminates the rocks and minerals in the mines. Interested in history, gold, geology, or mining? Even if you aren't, take this tour anyway! It's well worth it, and the guides do a great job.

We have been to Colorado many times and this remains one of our very favorite things to do! You…read more just can't beat panning for gold in a river stream knowing that you are actually going to find flecks of gold and we have every time! It is so much fun! This year we did the tour of the cave and it was super super interesting me as well and my kids really loved it :-) I did too! Lastly, the chipmunks. You could literally just go for the chipmunks lol! They are so super friendly and so much fun! We cannot recommend this place highly enough!

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.

Jonathan was a great tour guide!! We had a blast exploring downtown Denver and getting to hear the…read morestories about the illicit tunnels and speakeasies around the area. Bring walking shoes! Only took off one star because we would have LOVED to see inside some of the rooms he mentioned during the tour at the Oxford hotel.

We've been trying to get to Cherokee Ranch since before the pandemic. Finally our schedule…read morecoordinated with theirs. We were not disappointed. We went for the tea and a tour. The tea was top notch. I did gf and everything tasted so good it was hard to tell there was no gluten. They had leftover gf items and gave me a box to go. Yum! The tour was amazing. Tweet did wonders to the house, no castle; and it was a castle. Original artwork, beautiful furniture, and lots of stories. It's so amazing! We will return with friends, when we can coordinate schedules.

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.

Beautiful collection, and privately owned vehicles. Would be better if the kid at the front desk…read moreknew anything about anything. I asked him a question about where one of the cars might've come from and he had no idea. I went back to doing whatever he was doing on his phone. Only took about 30 minutes to go through and see and read everything. Nothing interactive. No music playing. A little under inspiring as far as ambience, but the cars make up for it.

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.

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.

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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 ghost tour with Will & he was amazing! He has such a great way of telling a story, I cant…read morewait to check out what else you all have in store.

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.

They have done a nice job transitioning this from the old library into the community center it is…read morenow. I brought my daughter here for a class that we signed up for through South Suburban. It has a refreshed and updated feel on the inside. There was a group of senior citizens playing games in the main area. And there are quite a few private education and meeting rooms. There is a desk at the front with someone you can check in with and ask questions.

From the owner: Along with fun and unique educational programming for all ages, The Lone Tree Hub is home to the…read morenew Esports Lounge with 6 professional gaming computers, the newest in gaming consoles and over 250 games. The Lone Tree Hub also offers rental space for anything and everything. Formal conference room, classroom spaces, large open lobby with lots of windows. The Hub offers a lot of flexibility when planning your next event or business meeting.