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Historic Sites in Denver, CO
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Historic Sites in Denver, CO

We list 5 historic sites across the Denver area. Compare prices, hours and age ranges in one place, then pick the one that fits your day.

5 historic sites in the Denver area

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5 historic sites in the Denver area.

Sorted by distance from Denver, nearest first. Straight-line miles, so every drive is longer.

5 places

History Colorado

History Colorado

Historic Site · Ages 3–16
Today 10am–5pm · Free admission
Accepts Time Travelers

History Colorado runs eleven museums and historic sites across the state, with the main location in Denver. Families can explore exhibits on Colorado history and…

0.9 mi View place
Molly Brown House Museum

Molly Brown House Museum

Historic Site · Ages 6–16
Today 10am–5pm · Admission from $13
Accepts NARM

Margaret “Molly” Brown is the amazing and spirited woman who survived the sinking of the Titanic and earned the title of Heroine of the Titanic ! The Brown’s home…

1.2 mi View place
Lafayette History Museum

Lafayette History Museum

Historic Site · Ages 6–16
Today 10am–2pm · Free admission
Accepts Time Travelers

A small museum housed in an 1890s coal miner's cottage in Old Town Lafayette, Colorado. The museum tells the story of the area's past through mining and farming…

18.6 mi View place
The Colorado Chautauqua

The Colorado Chautauqua

Historic Site
No hours listed · No price listed
Accepts NARM

The Colorado Chautauqua opened its doors in 1898 and is one of the few surviving campuses from the height of the Chautauqua movement of the late 19th and early…

23.2 mi View place
Museum of Boulder

Museum of Boulder

Historic Site · Ages 6–12
Today 9am–5pm · Admission $10
Accepts Time TravelersAccepts NARM

A museum in downtown Boulder focused on the area's history and community stories. Families can explore exhibitions on topics including Native Americans, aerospace…

24.5 mi View place
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Where a card says no price or no hours listed, the venue does not publish it. We would rather leave the gap than fill it with a guess. Prices come from each venue's own website, and we publish one only when the figure appears on the page we took it from. Tell us if we are missing one you know.

Before you go

Quick answers for busy parents.

Expect a lot of walkingPaths are often uneven, cobbled or unpaved. A stroller is not always practical.
Check the seasonMany historic sites close or cut their hours outside summer, and some open only at weekends.
Tour or self-guidedA guided tour has set times and a length that suits older children. Self-guided lets you leave when you need to.
Shade and waterGrounds and ruins rarely have much of either.
Other things to do in Denver
Amusement Parks Arcades Bowling Alleys Family Entertainment Centers Ice Skating Rinks Indoor Playgrounds Mini Golf Museums and Educational Attractions Trampoline Parks
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Common questions about historic sites in Denver

How many historic sites are there in Denver?

We list 5 historic sites within 27 miles of Denver, CO. Every one is a published listing with an address we checked.

Which historic sites in Denver publish their prices?

4 of the 5 here do, and each price was checked word for word against the venue's own page before we published it. The rest do not publish one, so their card says no price listed rather than carrying a guess.

Are any historic sites in Denver free?

Yes. 2 places get you in free: History Colorado and Lafayette History Museum.

How did Mini Navigators choose these historic sites?

We list every one we have within 27 miles of the center of Denver. Each is a published place with an address we geocoded and checked, and the business can claim its listing to keep the hours and prices current.

Do adults have to pay?

It varies more than you would expect, from free to full price, and it changes the cost of a visit by a lot when there are two of you. The price on each card is what it costs to get a child in. 4 of the 5 on this page publish a price at all, so call ahead about the adult rate before you rely on it.

Do I need to book ahead?

Grounds are often walk-in, but guided tours and house interiors sell out and some sites close in winter. Where a venue publishes a booking page, the listing links straight to it.

What should I bring?

Comfortable shoes, water and a layer for the weather. Much of a visit is outdoors and on uneven ground. Whatever else you need is in the notes beside the listings above.

What else is there to do with kids in Denver?

Denver has 10 categories of kid-friendly places on Mini Navigators, from playgrounds and museums to splash pads and zoos. The Denver hub lists all of them.

Listings last checked 11/03/2026.

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