Fodor's Expert Review Elitch Gardens

Greater Denver Family

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 attractions such as bumper cars and tea cups. 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. Over Halloween, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, the park is open for holiday-themed events.

Family Theme Park

Quick Facts

2000 Elitch Cir.
Denver, Colorado  80204, USA

303-595–4386

www.elitchgardens.com

Sight Details:
Rate Includes: Unlimited-ride pass $69.99, Closed late Oct.--Memorial Day except weekends in late Nov. and all of Dec.

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