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Top Trips for your Train Conductor

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

October 29, 2008

We are so lucky here in Denver, there is much to do for the train aficionado! Here are some places to check out when your little one wants to get up close and personal. Colorado Railroad Museum One of the great stand-bys for checking out trains. Located out in Golden, a walk by the Clear Creek after your visit is always fun too. http://www.crrm.org Forney Museum The Forney has all modes of  Read more...

Hanging with the kids at DIA

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

July 02, 2008

So you are stuck at the airport. With kids. OH. MY. WORD. But never fear! We actually have a really kid friendly airport with Denver International Airport, and here are some great ideas for things to do to pass the time before your flight. Watch The Water Fountain Mountain - Located in the center of the airport, this water "sculpture" is meant to visually represent the Rocky Mountains. It's  Read more...

The Forney Museum

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

June 12, 2008

If you have lived here in Denver long enough, you remember when the REI over by the Platter River used to be the Forney Museum of Transportation . In the late 1990's, the museum moved to its current location just south of I-70 on Brighton Boulevard. Included in the move was their 'Big Boy' Locomotive, one of the largest steam locomotives ever built. (I've seen it! It's huge!) After getting the  Read more...

A Denver Father's Day Fun Guide

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

June 10, 2008

It's that time of year again. Are you stumped like I am? Next year, I am tempted to make a deal on Mother's Day. No present for me, no present for you. It sure would be a heck of a lot easier, wouldn't it? But, seriously. My hubby is awesome, and I really should make the effort. So here are some things we have done in the past (since he likes stuff to do, rather than just "stuff"), plus some  Read more...

Top 99 Things We Must Do With Our Kids In Denver Before They Grow Up

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

May 29, 2008

It's all rushing by way too fast, isn't it? Blink and they grow 2 inches. And all along you keep making these mental notes of things you want to do with them, in your city. Things that will be SO FUN! So memorable! But that you never get around to actually DOING. Ack. That stops here and now. I am going to start a list, with my top 50 things I would like to do with Declan before he grows up (or  Read more...

Planes, Trains and Automobiles: Things That Go Vroom!

by Aimee Greeblemonkey

May 13, 2008

OK, maybe you all can settle a bet for me. I have a friend who moved to Denver from New York about 3 years ago, and she claims we live in the Midwest. I laugh at this, and KNOW we live squarely in the WEST. There are so many things around that support this notion, not the least which being the NATIONAL WESTERN STOCK SHOW every January. But I digress. My point being, this post will further  Read more...

More of Our Favorite Activities and Things to Do in denver

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Creatures & Critters:
Our Urban Jungle

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Do, Re, Mi! Places to Hear, Sing & Play a Tune

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Artistic Endeavors:
Our Favorite Art Venues

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Room to Run:
Run, Jump & Wiggle Outdoors

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Rainy & Quiet Days:
Cozy & Crazy Indoor Fun

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A Sense of History:
Our City's Stories

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Tot's Science Fair:
Science & Nature Sites

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Splash, Spray, Play! Local Spots to Get Wet

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