The Downtown Aquarium located in Denver gives you an excellent opportunity to view a staggering number of fish and underwater wildlife. Not only is this a great natural attraction but the kids will enjoy the various exhibits throughout. Once you walk all the way through, you can enjoy an excellent meal at the highly-rated Aquarium Restaurant that's seated around a mesmerizing 150,000-gallon tank, brimming with calming but captivating activity.
If dogs are man's best friend, your pet will appreciate that friendship even more when you take him for some time outdoors at Grandview Dog Park. It's a great way for your dog to get some fresh air and exercise at this 5-acre park that offers plenty of "off-leash" fun. There is even a separate section for smaller dogs, a fun agility course and lots of shady areas for you to rest for awhile with your four-legged friend.
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a visit to Hammond's Candies. The company has been creating some of the world's sweetest candies and confections since 1920. A large part of their continued success is the fact that they have stayed true to their original recipes and careful attention is still given to every aspect of the candy's production. A tour of the facility lasts approximately 30 minutes, and during that time you will see how candy canes and lollypops are made from start to finish. The tours are free and no reservations are required.