Elitch Gardens Review

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Elitch Gardens

Fodor's Review:

This elaborate and thrilling park was a Denver family tradition long before its 1995 relocation from northwest Denver to its current home on the outskirts of downtown. The park's highlights include hair-raising roller coasters and thrill rides; for younger kids and squeamish parents, there are also plenty of gentler, Bugs Bunny-hosted attractions. Twister II, an update of the classic, wooden Mister Twister, is from the original Elitch Gardens, as is a 100-foot-high Ferris wheel that provides sensational views of downtown. A 10-acre water-adventure park is included in the standard entry fee. You can spend a whole day at either the water park or the main park, so if you want to do both, plan on spending around 8 to 10 hours there. Locker and stroller rentals are available.

  • Cost: $44.99 unlimited-ride pass
  • Open: June-Labor Day, daily; Apr., May, Sept., and Oct., Fri.-Sun.; hrs vary so call ahead
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