Cherry Creek
- Cherry Creek Shopping Center - 160+ upscale stores
- Cherry Creek North - 16 blocks of boutiques
- Cherry Creek Trail for family bikes
- Seasonal farmers market
- Detroit-style pizza at Blue Pan
Denver Metro Style
Your Guide to Mile High City Living & Family Adventures
Mile High City Living
Denver seamlessly blends urban sophistication with outdoor adventure. As Colorado's capital city, it offers 300+ days of sunshine, world-class cultural attractions, and easy access to the Rocky Mountains, making it an ideal destination for families seeking both metropolitan amenities and natural experiences.
Denver's Must-Visit Districts
LoDo & Union Station
RiNo Art District
Year-Round Denver Adventures
Summer
Fall
Winter
Family Guide to Denver
Cultural Attractions
Kid-Friendly Dining
Denver Shopping Districts Guide
Cherry Creek Shopping Center
- Nordstrom - Personal shopping services
- American Girl Store - Special events
- Family restrooms & nursing rooms
- Free parking garage
- Kid-friendly dining court
16th Street Mall
- Free MallRide shuttle service
- Denver Pavilions entertainment
- Street performers & fountains
- Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory
- H&M and Uniqlo flagship stores
Outlets at Castle Rock
- 20 minutes from Denver
- Disney Store Outlet
- Children's Place deals
- Covered walkways for weather
- Play area for kids
Getting Around Denver with Kids
Public Transit
- RTD Light Rail - Kids 5 and under ride free
- Free 16th Street MallRide buses
- Airport train to Union Station
- Weekend family pass options
Parking Tips
- Free parking at Cherry Creek after 6pm
- Union Station underground garage
- ParkMobile app for street parking
- Cultural district validated parking
Family-Friendly Routes
- Cherry Creek Trail bike path
- Downtown stroller-friendly walks
- Best pickup/dropoff points
- Accessible entrance locations
Family Day Trips from Denver
Red Rocks & Morrison
- 30 minutes from downtown
- Dinosaur Ridge trails
- Morrison Natural History Museum
- Red Rocks Trading Post Trail
- Bandimere Speedway events
Boulder Adventures
- 45 minutes from Denver
- Pearl Street Mall entertainment
- Boulder Creek Path
- Chautauqua hiking trails
- Boulder Farmers Market
Golden Excursions
- 20 minutes from downtown
- Coors Brewery tours
- Colorado Railroad Museum
- Clear Creek White Water Park
- Buffalo Bill Museum & Grave
