Annotated Lists and Groups
Colorado Homeschool Field Trips
This is an all inclusive group for homeschoolers of all ages to organize outings. Check your inbox and other messages when requesting to join. Please mind your manners and try not to make anyone feel excluded.
Archaeology
Crow Canyon Archaeology Adventures
Bring the kids (10+) and join us for a hands-on adventure exploring Mesa Verde region archaeology.
23390 Road K
Cortez, CO 81321
800-422-8975, ext. 146 or Local: 970-564-4346
Manitou Cliff Dwellings
The Pioneer Woman homeschool blogger tells about her family’s visit to this relocated historic site. She has lots of photos from the fun they had climbing around the structures.
Area Guides
Colorado Kids Activity and Family Vacation Guide
Fun and sometimes educational places to go with kids in Colorado.
Pikes Peak Country Attractions
The Pikes Peak region of Colorado has many family-friendly attractions located in Colorado Springs, Historic Manitou Springs, Canon City, Royal Gorge region, and Cripple Creek.
Events
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Family Sites
Images of Colorado
Homeschool webmaster Jan France has award winning photos of sights near her home in Douglas County, CO. Ideas for field trips with a camera.
Colorado Balloon Classic
Memorial Park
328 Bonfoy Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO United States 80909
History
Argo Gold Mine and Mill
Tour begins in Argotown where an experienced guide will inform you of the history of the tunnel, the mine and the mill. Open mid-April through mid-October, 7 days a week. Groups of 25 or more may make reservations for other dates. Idaho Springs, CO 80452
(303) 567-2421
Aurora History Museum
A community-based cultural center featuring changing history, natural history, culture, fine and decorative arts exhibits and programs.
15051 E. Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO 80012
Industry & Technology
Factory Tours
Interactive site with recommended factory tours in Colorado. Add your own favorite tour and write a review.
Natural History
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
One of only a handful of accredited zoos in the nation that operates without local tax support. Hilly, so be prepared to climb!
4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road
Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 633-9925
Denver Museum of Nature & Science
Expose your children to the wonders of science in an interactive children’s workshop. Natural and cultural history and health science topics are the focus of these engaging programs.
2001 Colorado Blvd.
Denver, CO
(303) 322-7009
Garden of the Gods
Learn the history of the Park and the Pikes Peak region of Colorado and find out how those red rocks got there!
1805 N 30th Street
Colorado Springs, CO
(719) 634-6666
May Natural History Museum
One of the world’s outstanding collections of giant insects, related creatures and rare artifacts.
710 Rock Creek Canyon Rd.
Colorado Springs, CO 80926
(719) 576-0450
Mission:Wolf
The isolation of the refuge provides the resident wolves a sanctuary. It also means that to visit the refuge we simply ask that people come prepared for the mountain weather. Silver Cliff, CO 81252.
University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
A varied selection of object-based museum programs for students, teachers, and families. Check the events calendar for upcoming activities that may interest your children.
Henderson Building
15th and Broadway
Boulder, CO 80309
(303) 492-6892
Rural Living
YA YA Farm & Orchard
Make a reservation to come pick heirloom apples, take a hayride pulled by Percheron Draft Horses, celebrate with a culinary feast in the evening, or enjoy a family-oriented October fest. Located in Longmont, CO.
(303) 485-5585
Science Museums
Anatomy in Clay Centers
The non-profit Anatomy in Clay® Centers in Denver features hands-on workshops in human and animal anatomy. Form bones, muscles, nerves and more with clay on scale models of humans, horses or dogs. Workshops must be registered for in advance.
2201 S Delaware St
Denver, CO 80223
Fort Collins Museum of Discovery
Colorado’s only hands-on science and technology center, featuring over 110 interactive exhibits to entertain and educate visitors of all ages.
408 Mason Court
Fort Collins, CO 80524
(970) 221-6738
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