Local Denver History
and Sites
Tours will depart from an agreed upon
location and time. We will visit Denver to 4 of the following places, depending on the length of the tour you wish.
Some of these events will have an additional entrance fee. Price per person will very depending on your
choices from the list below.
Tours in the city of Denver:
The Colorado State Capitol Building (free)
When visiting the capitol, you may see a resemblance to our nation's capitol, including famous street
names such as Pennsylvania and Lincoln Avenue. That's because it was designed and built with the
our nation's capitol in mind.
The Denver Art Museum
Adults $13.00, Seniors/Students $10.00, 6/18 years old $5.00, up to 5 years free.
With more great art in amazing spaces, the new Denver Art Museum will change
the way you see art and architecture.
The Denver Mint
(Free but reservation required) 20 min
If you ever wondered how all those coins in your pocket get made, this is the tour for you.
The Denver Mint has been making our money since it opened in 1863. On the tour, you will learn
how United States coins are made, and will see
stamping presses which can turn out up to 530 coins per minute. The Denver Mint is one of the
three gold depositories in the United States.
The Molly Brown House
$6.50 for adults, $5.00 for seniors over 65, $3.00 for kids 6-12 years old. 1hr
The Molly Brown House stands as an enduring symbol of the Victorian era and the city of Denver.
In the 1880s the lucky few who made millions in the mountains, the railroads, or trade moved to
the prestigious Capitol Hill neighborhood.
Denver Museum of History/Science
(Free) 2hrs
The Denver Museum of Nature & Science is the Rocky Mountain region’s leading resource for
informal science education. A variety of exhibitions, programs, and activities help Museum visitors
experience the natural wonders of Colorado, Earth, and the universe.
Ocean Journey
Children $7.95, Adults $13.95, Seniors $9.95 1.5 hrs
In the heart of downtown Denver you will discover the hundreds of species of fish, wildlife and plants.
Outside of the city of Denver:
Coors Brewery Tour (free)
The brewery tour experience reveals the unique Coors process of making beer from malting and
brewing to packaging. Complimentary beer samples and soft drinks are served after the tours.
Nestled in the Rocky Mountain Foothills fifteen miles west of Denver, there stands a symbol of nature's
unparalleled majesty. Red Rocks is a geologically formed, open-air Amphitheatre that is not duplicated
anywhere in the world. With Mother Nature as the architect, the design of the Amphitheatre consists of two,
three hundred-foot monoliths (Ship Rock and Creation Rock) that provide acoustic perfection for any performance.
Buffalo Bill’s Grave (free)
Born in 1846, William F. Cody experienced the Old West to its fullest. He herded cattle, worked
on a wagon train, mined for gold, rode in the Pony Express, and scouted for the Army. His skill
as a buffalo hunter gained him the nickname "Buffalo Bill." Buffalo Bill's Wild West shows traveled
the world leaving a lasting vision of the American West. Visit the one, and the only, grave of
William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody. By his request, Buffalo Bill was buried on Lookout Mountain in
1917, overlooking the Great Plains and the Rockies. Feel the breezes from the high peaks of the
Continental Divide, smell the Ponderosa Pines, and watch the mountain wildlife,
Butterfly Pavilion
(1.5 hours with children Denver hour adults only)
Group Rates Children (ages 3-12): $3.50
Adults: $5.95, Seniors (62 years +): $4.95
Our Tropical Conservatory is home to
thousands of butterflies from around the
globe. From finger-length zebra longwings
to hand-sized paper kites, we have more than
50 different species at any given time.
Lets Go South
COLORADO SPRINGS AREA
This tour will last between 6 to 8 hours
Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak forms a stunning backdrop for Colorado Springs and the Garden of the Gods. At an altitude of 14,110 feet above sea level, Pikes Peak is the 31st highest peak out of 54 Colorado peaks. It is the farthest east of the big peaks in the Rocky Mountain chain, which contributed to its early fame among explorers, pioneers and immigrants and made it the symbol of the 1859 Gold Rush to Colorado with the slogan, "Pikes Peak or Bust". capital hour drive up and down. Rates are $35.00 per car Credit Cards accepted: Visa Master Card
Cave of the Winds
Discovery Tour
Our most popular tour is an inspiring exploration into the surprising wonders of the underground. Marvel at geologic formations through raw passageways and across several caverns. Be awed with amazing historical tales and breathtaking sights of time evolved. Treasure the natural lessons of the earth. Treat yourself and your family to one of America’s greatest show caves. The Discovery Tour is an easy walk led by a knowledgeable guide. It lasts about 40—45 minutes. The natural conditions of the caves keep the temperature a pleasant 54 degrees F, but make them inaccessible to strollers, baby backpacks
Adults $18 Children (6—11) $9 Children 5 years and younger are FREE
tours leave approximately every 15—30 minutes, with the last tour leaving at 8 p.m. Given the tour’s popularity, summer guests might experience a wait of at least 30—40 minutes from the time your ticket is purchased to the start of an available tour.
Seven Falls
Located in South Cheyenne Canyon, Seven Falls cascades 181 feet in seven distinct steps down a solid cliff of Pikes Peak granite. Crystal clear water from the southern most edges of the Pikes Peak watershed have, over the ages, carved this unique scenic masterpiece in an easily accessed location
Tour Rates for Groups of 10 or more: Less then 10 people
Day/night day/night
Adults 9.00/10.50 7.75/9.25
Child (6-15) 5.50/6.50 4.75/5.75
Garden of the Gods 
This incredible city-owned park is truly one of a kind. The site is a National Natural Landmark, having been recognized by the Department of the Interior as "a nationally-significant natural area." It offers towering sandstone formations, a wonderful view of Pikes Peak, paved and unpaved hiking paths, the historic Rock Ledge Ranch Historic Site, a living history museum, placed on the National Register for Historic Places in 1979, and many other amenities.
Free to visit hours are 5:00 am to 9:00 pm
CANON CITY AREA
This tour will last between 8 to 10 hours
The original Jurassic park?
Garden Park Fossil Area, located just north of Cañon City on the Shelf Road, is a 3,600 acre area that has been producing significant dinosaur fossils for nearly 125 years. Most of the Jurassic dinosaurs on display at Smithsonian's Museum of Natural History are from this area.
The Florissant Fossil Quarry has been in the Clare family for over 50 years. Located within a quarter of a mile of Florissant, the quarry is available for area visitors to experience the wonder of finding fossils. Visitors to the Quarry are shown how to separate the thin layers of the 35 million year old Florissant lake bed deposits to find fossil insects, leaves, twigs, and pine cones. The quarry has also produced fish and small animals. You will most certainly find fossils and unless the fossil is significant to science, you will be allowed to keep them.
The Royal Gorge Bridge & Park
is a one-of-a-kind place for your family and friends to make memories that will last a lifetime! More than 360 acres and 21 rides, shows and attractions for you to explore. Experience the awe-inspiring panoramic views of the Gorge from the world's highest Suspension Bridge that hangs 1,053 feet high and spans a quarter mile across the canyon! Take a ride on the world's longest single-span Aerial Tram or the steepest Incline Railway on the planet. Or if you're seeking a real thrill, fly over the Gorge on the Royal Rush Skycoaster®.
Children young and old alike will love our antique carousel, the Silver Rock Railway, petting zoo with burro rides and our new Wapiti Western Wildlife Park® with white American Bison, Big Horn Sheep and Rocky Mountain Elk.
Royal Gorge prices Admission includes bridge, aerial tramway, incline railway, Plaza Theatre and Historical Display, and wildlife park Group rates Email us at rgbsales@cpucorp.net or give us a call at 888-333-5597 to discuss our special rates, parking, shuttle service, hospitality cottage and more.
Adult $23.00 Child $19.00 Senior $21.00
April 26 to June 6, 2008
10:00am to 6:00pm M-F
10:00am to 7:00pm Sa-Su
June 7 to August 10, 2008
10:00am to 7:00pm daily
June 7 to August 10, 2008 - weekends and holidays
9:30am to 7:30pm
August 1Denver to September 1, 2008
Weekdays 10:00am to 6:00pm
Weekends and Labor Day 10:00am to 7:00pm
Buckskin Joe Frontier Town & Railway
Start your day’s adventure by hopping on board the Royal Gorge Scenic Railway. This "little train" provides a super big view of the Royal Gorge and bridge from the upper north rim. At Point Alta Vista, reality sets in at the monumental task it took to build the bridge. In short, the Royal Gorge is awe-inspiring!
Disembark from the train and head on up to the frontier town of Buckskin Joe where the old west explodes to life. Head for cover on the boardwalks as gunfights break out throughout the day. Some are serious, some are comedy but all are entertaining. Authentic, you bet. Soon after our doors opened, Hollywood came calling. Over 20 films have been shot on location at Buckskin Joe including “Cat Ballou” and “The Sacketts
Hours are from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Rates are
Adult Child (over 3ys) for groups of 10 or more
Buckskin Joe Town only $12.00 $10.00
Royal Gorge Scenic Railway only $9.00 $8.00
Combination $15.00 $13.00
Adult Child groups of less then 10
Buckskin Joe Town only $14.00 $12.00
Royal Gorge Scenic Railway only $10.00 $9.00
Combination $18.00 $16.00
