Top Weekend Activities For Seniors In Denver
Golden Gate Canyon State Park (credit: CBS)Denver offers a lot of perks to seniors, and with a plethora of museums, sporting events and other events, there is no shortage of things to do on the weekends. Discounts at the Museum of Nature and Science and the Denver Zoo are well known, but there are also other discounts available. Whether you're flying solo or want to hang out with family, there is plenty to do, and many places offer senior discounts, so you can save some money while having fun.
100 W. 14th Ave. Parkway
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 865-5000
www.denverartmuseum.org
The Denver Art Museum houses a vast collection of classic and modern art from many different periods. With two multi-floor wings, you can spend the entire afternoon taking in pieces of all types. The museum also hosts a variety of world-class exhibitions, including the current "In Bloom: Flowers in the Age of Impressionism" exhibit which runs through Oct. 11. This exhibition offers an entire collection of floral themed works from Impressionist greats including Manet, Degas and VanGogh.
92 Crawford Gulch Road
Golden, CO 80403
(303) 582-3707
cpw.state.co.us
Tucked in the foothills between Golden and Black Hawk, Golden Gate Canyon State Park offers a great destination for taking a break from the hustle of the city. With fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and more, the park has plenty to do on a day outing, and it's only 40 minutes from Denver, so you won't spend much of your day driving up to the mountains. Daily park passes are $7-9 per vehicle, and there are picnic areas all over the park. Pack a lunch and spend a day connecting with nature for an affordable price.
802 Santa Fe Drive
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 295-5329
www.paintingsoiree.net
Whether you're an experienced painter or have always wanted to pick up a brush, Painting Soiree on Santa Fe has workshops at which you can hone your skills. Workshops are hosted by professional artists but they are open to people of any level. If you're more of a private person, Painting Soiree offers individual lessons as well. The studio offers discount codes to members of its Facebook page and meetup groups, so check out the website for the links and sign up.
6830 N. Broadway
Suite D
Denver, CO 80221
(303) 412-7712
www.boothdance.com
If you and your significant other are ready to cut a rug, sign up for ballroom dancing lessons at Booth's Dance in Denver. Having hosted students of all ages since 1982, the studio is a great place to find your love of dance. The instructors are patient, and they encourage learning and having fun. Booth's also hosts social events all over the city at which you can show off your newly acquired ballroom dancing skills. Ballroom dancing is relatively low-impact, so it's a great way for seniors to stay in shape.
Denver, CO 80202
(303) 562-2407
www.denverstorytrek.org
Offering a unique and affordable method for touring Denver, Denver Story Trek lets people build tours of their own interest. The website features a variety of tours centered around different themes. Guests simply call the number and download the audio tour guide onto their phone. Sites of interest are featured on the website, and each has related audio files which correspond to different destinations. This resource is excellent for people who want to take a tour at their leisure. Longtime residents and new residents alike will enjoy the resources on Denver Story Trek.
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