Vacations for Toddlers & Babies in Colorado

Colorado is a vacation destination for families who enjoy an active, nature-inspired lifestyle. There are also many urban places to explore in the capital city of Denver and the town of Colorado Springs. Your Colorado vacation with toddlers and babies can include skiing, camping, hiking and visiting zoos or museums.

  1. Hitting the Slopes in Aspen

    • Colorado offers numerous winter destinations for the snow-loving family from late November to mid-April. Aspen offers ample opportunities for your little one to participate in vacation activities. You can pull your child in a toboggan as you snowshoe or cross country ski. Kids under the age of six can enjoy some free downhill adventures on the kiddie slopes at Aspen. For indoor activities, the Treehouse Kids' Adventure Center offers safe, age appropriate childcare for parents seeking a few hours of adult-only slope time.

    Urban Adventures in Denver

    • In Colorado's capital city, you can explore the animal exhibits at the Denver Zoo, be enthralled by underwater life at the Downtown Aquarium or delight in the magical ambiance of the Butterfly Pavilion. The Children's Museum of Denver is designed specifically for a toddler's active, exploratory energy, with interactive exhibits ranging from a real fire engine to an outdoor water-play area. The Denver Museum of Nature and Science is right for toddlers and babies who enjoy quieter, slower-paced activities.

    Roughing It at Mesa Verde National Park

    • The Morefield Campground in Mesa Verde National Park is one of the largest campgrounds in any U.S. national park. The campground provides many amenities, including a gas station, complementary showers, a grocery store and gift shop. If you are traveling in an RV, the campground offers a dumping site to eliminate waste. Mesa Verde National Park is home to approximately 5,000 preserved archeological sites, 600 of which are Ancestral Pueblo cliff dwellings.

    The Best of Both Worlds

    • Colorado Springs is not quite as large as Denver, but offers plenty of activities to keep you busy during your family vacation. The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is built into the side of a mountain with different tiers displaying animals. The Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center offers free admission with expansive open space, trails and hands-on geological exhibits to explore with your children. At the Cave of the Winds, you can take a walking tour through a 500-million-year-old cave. Tours are suitable for babies who can be carried in a backpack or sling. Indoor play areas and exhibits are available for active toddlers.

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