Hikers and equestrians at Mount Falcon Park have 1.7-mile Turkey Trot Trail all to themselves. The remaining trail miles are multi-use. The 2,000-foot elevation gain of the Castle Trail, a steep climb from the east, provides a vigorous workout. Historic sites at the park include the ruins of John Brisben Walker’s castle, and the cornerstone of a would-be summer White House for U.S. Presidents. There is also a wooden tower, situated along Tower Trail, which visitors can climb to survey wonders of the landscape that never cease to amaze.
e are Denver's one-stop adventure shop and operator of Colorado's longest and fastest ziplines. As Denver's premier adventure outfitter we offer a huge variety of guided activities in the Rocky Mountains close to Denver including ziplining, mountain biking, hiking, trail running, rock climbing, rafting, sightseeing, snowshoeing and skiing. Guided adventures at all levels are available year-around. Door-to-door transportation and equipment included. Any group size welcome.
Dinosaur Ridge is a fun and affordable place to visit with the kids with: -Outdoor trails that are free if self-guided that include world-famous sites boasts more than 300 amazing dinosaur tracks on all of Dinosaur Ridge, with 250 at track on-site. Ranked the #1 track-site in the nation by paleontologists. -Main Visitor Center: Hands-on activities such as finding fossils in the Benton Seaway Box, uncovering a dinosaur at Backyard Bones, visiting the on-site dinosaur replicas, and Sluice Mining. There are exhibits, both indoor and outdoor. -The Main Gift Shop: Pick up maps for hiking, purchase shuttle bus tickets, tickets for Trek Through Time, souvenirs, and snacks. -The Stegosaurus Snack Shack: This seasonal snack bar with “grab and go” food options, located at the Main Visitor Center. -Discover Center: Learn about the prehistoric animals and dinosaurs from around the area through the exhibits in the discovery center. Also available is a mini gift shop as well.
Argo History: Dozens of mines and hundreds of miles of mine workings connected to and benefited from the Argo Tunnel. In addition to draining the mines of water, the intrepid Argo entrepreneurs sold ventilation air, compressed air, haulage, transportation, & milling services to the mines. The Colorado & Southern Narrow Gauge Railroad ran directly in front of the Argo & provided easy transport to the smelters and the United States Mint, which was located in Denver due to its proximity to these riches. The Argo Mill was a state of the art facility providing the latest technological advancements in milling and situated at the mouth of the mighty tunnel. The services and efficiencies provided by the Mill and Tunnel greatly improved the profitability of the industry, thereby extending the gold rush in the area for decades. In 2016, a dedicated group of local preservationists purchased the Argo to make impactful improvements as well as the visitor experience of the Argo history. Book today!
The Museum illustrates the life, times, and legend of William F. Cody. It includes exhibits about Buffalo Bill's life and the Wild West shows, Native American objects, and firearms. See Sitting Bull's bow and arrows, Buffalo Bill's show outfits, Frederick Remington's "Portrait of a Ranch Hand," and many other objects from the Old West in the Buffalo Bill Museum and Grave.
Stroll the Museum’s 15-acre railyard with over 100 locomotives, passenger and freight cars, cabooses and even a G-scale garden railway. Watch as Colorado railroad history is brought back to life in our Roundhouse restoration facility with a working, hand-operated turntable. Visit the 1880s-replica Depot Museum building housing changing exhibits, along with the Denver HO Model Railroad Club’s operating model layout replicating the various types of Colorado mountain railroading. And finally, take home a memory from our Depot Store featuring thousands of train gifts for every rail enthusiast. GENERAL MUSEUM ADMISSION General admission is not available during Day Out With Thomas or The Polar Express Train Ride. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays). Admission: $10 adults, $5 ages 2-17, $8 seniors ages 60+. Free for members and active-duty military* PURCHASE ADMISSION TICKETS ONLINE HERE