City Park & Denver Museum of Nature and Science
Denver, Colorado
About This Activity
City Park is Denver's 330-acre urban oasis and home to two major attractions: the Denver Museum of Nature & Science and the Denver Zoo. The park's Ferril Lake provides a postcard-perfect reflection of the downtown skyline backed by the Rocky Mountains. Paths wind past gardens, playgrounds, and the historic City Park Pavilion. The Museum of Nature & Science is particularly strong in its dinosaur exhibits, space science, and Egyptian mummies. The park is free to enter; museum and zoo have separate admission.
Seasonal note: Park open year-round. DMNS open daily. Best visited spring through fall when Denver Free Zoo Day and outdoor events run.
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