Westminster Guide

Attractions

Denver Zoo

The Denver Zoo provides high-quality animal and wildlife experiences for thousands of visitors each year. Visitors can see almost 4,000 different animals representing 700 species including king cobras, black rhinos, elephants, zebras, gorillas and many more! The zoo’s naturalistic habitats like the Predator Ridge, Tropical Discovery and Primate Panorama improve the lives of the animals and create the ultimate experience for guests. The zoo is also commited to preservation, conservation and education of nature’s wild creatures.

Downtown Aquarium

This Denver entertaining and dining complex combines a public aquarium filled with more than a million gallons of underwater exhibits from fascinating ecosystems all over the world. Its 500 species of animals and displays also includes an interactive Sting Ray Touch Tank. Other family fun and exhibits are available including sleepovers with the sharks and sting rays! Dining is available at the Aquarium restaurant and the Dive lounge.

Six Flags Elitch Gardens

Mile-high Six Flags Elitch Gardens is full of world-class thrills and adventures featuring more than 50 rides, shows and attractions. From mid-May to mid-September, admission also includes the Island Kingdom Water Park. In September, enjoy the Westward September Music Fest. And in October, get ready for the spooky Fright Fest! Thrill seekers will crave the coasters and rides like the Tea Cups and the Big Wheel are sure to please those with milder fun in mind. The little ones will also love the attractions in Looney Tunes Movietown. There's something for everyone at Six Flags Elitch Gardens!

Coors Brewery Tour

Coors Brewery offers tours of its facilities in Golden, Colorado, where the unique process of making beer is revealed. From malting, brewing and packaging, visitors can share in the process and end their experience with a free taste of the famous brew.

The Butterfly Pavilion

The first non-profit insect zoo in the nation, The Butterfly Pavilion in Westminster covers five acres where visitors can immerse themselves in a world of more than 1,200 free-flying butterflies. Specialized areas include a tropical conservatory, a chrysalis viewing area, a Crawl-A-See-Em, the Water’s Edge and Shrunk!, a new exhibit which offers a larger-than-life view of a typical family backyard where giant animatronic insects fly about. Other zoo features include outdoor butterfly gardens, a nature trail and a museum store.