Mesa Verde's Fun Activity Guide

Attractions

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Multiple Colorado Quests

  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Email Send your request to Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

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  Save 35%- Only $31.85 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILY35

     Looking for a way to turn Denver into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour of Denver. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the state capitol and takes you on a well designed course through some of Denver's art and culture, among shops along the 16th Street Mall and through courtyards and buildings steeped in rich Denver history. The tour requires approximately 2 miles of walking and uses the free 16th street mall transportation at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or an ice cream on the Mall - why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FGCOUPON

  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

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  AVA Rafting & Zipline

  Breckenridge

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  AVA Rafting & Zipline

  Email Send your request to AVA Rafting & Zipline. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

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  Arkansas Valley Adventures (AVA) is part of a collection of premier Colorado companies that are locally owned and operated to help you enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. AVA is leader in outdoor adventure, offering whitewater rafting, zipline and via ferrata courses, overnight trips, fly fishing tours and more. Our other companies include Breckenridge Ski & Sport which offers summer mountain bike and e-bike rentals to explore the town of Breckenridge and surrounding mountain trails. Our transportation companies Peak 1 Express and MileMarker Van Rentals are here to get you safely and comfortably up to the mountains or wherever 4 wheels need to take you. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

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  Mancos - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     Mancos State Park in Southwestern Colorado is a haven for the year-round outdoor enthusiast and traveler.In the spring, summer and fall, canoeists, kayakers and wakeless power boaters enjoy the calm waters of Jackson Gulch Reservoir. In the winter depending on conditions there are great opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy excellent fishing for yellow perch and rainbow trout. Travelers from other parts of the state and country use Mancos State Park as their camping headquarters when they visit the numerous attractions in the area, including Mesa Verde National Park, the San Juan Skyway, Public Lands, and Durango. (less) ... Read more

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  Generation Wild

  Statewide - Colorado

  Generation Wild

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  GENERATION WILD LAUNCHES SUMMER CAMPAIGN SHARE THIS WONDER-FULL WORLD

     Generation Wild was created by GOCO to reconnect kids with nature by increasing the amount of time they spend outside in unstructured play - the kind of play that used to be way more common. The program is an integrated, statewide effort supported by a statewide network of non-profit, public and private partner organizations. In 12 Colorado communities, diverse, locally based Generation Wild coalitions are creating equitable access to the outdoors with new places to play, outdoor programs, and pathways to leadership opportunities and jobs in the outdoors. For more information, follow Generation Wild on Facebook and Instagram. #GenerationWild #WonderFullWorld Additionally, Generation Wild's 100 Things To Do Before You're 12 list is a great resource for accessible outdoor play ideas. (less) ... Read more

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  Performance Tours Rafting

  Buena Vista

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  Performance Tours Rafting

  Email Send your request to Performance Tours Rafting. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

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  Plan an unforgettable summer adventure and make family memories that will last a lifetime with a whitewater rafting trip! Performance Tours Rafting has been providing the best rafting experiences for guests since 1986. With half day and full day trip options for all ages and abilities, families can soak up the scenery on a family float trip or take on moderate splashy rapids together in Browns Canyon National Monument. Save 15% on all trips with the code COFAMILYFUN. Visit www.performancetours.com to plan the perfect trip. (less) ... Read more

  Save 15% on Family Raft Trips

  Ready to make memories that will last a lifetime? Grab your friends and family and join Performance Tours Rafting for an unforgettable Colorado whitewater rafting adventure! Save 15% on all …

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Events/Performances

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  National Park Service

  National Park Service

  National Park Week - and FREE Days

     Americas Best Idea - the national parks - announced the launch of Find Your Park, a public awareness and education campaign celebrating the milestone centennial anniversary of the National Park Service in 2016 and setting the stage for the next 100 years. It's about making great connections, exploring amazing places, discovering open spaces, enjoying affordable vacations and enhancing America's best idea - the national parks! It's all happening in your national parks. Only 128 of our country's 407 national parks usually charge an entrance fee. So start planning your visit! If you're planning a trip that includes multiple national parks, you might consider the $80 annual pass that provides entrance to all national parks, national wildlife refuges, national forests, and many other Federal lands-more than 2,000 in all. The America the Beautiful National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass is offered free to all active duty military members and their dependents. Information on these and other pass options is available online. (less) ... Read more

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  The Rocky Mountain Train Show

  Loveland

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  The Rocky Mountain Train Show

  Email Send your request to The Rocky Mountain Train Show. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

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  All Aboard the Rocky Mountain Train Show - April 1st and 2nd 2023! Visit the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River at the National Western Complex. Make it a day or a weekend of Family Fun with 3 acres of model, toy trains of all scales, with more than 20 operating train layouts including three large LEGO displays, more than 60 vendors and 16 plus manufacturers. This is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long-time scale modeler. From kids activities to clinics and presentations, there is something for everyone at the show. FREE kids activities include the Junior Engineer Program, Kids Hands-On Layouts, Railroad Story Time, Kid-In-A-Cab, Train Town and our Build-A-Layout project. Face painting, Lil Engineer Portraits and Train Rides are available for an additional fare. For hobbyists we have over 700 sales tables of trains in scales from Z to G! There will also be representatives from many manufacturers as well vendors specializing in electronics, control systems, signaling and tools. Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free Parking! Admission is $13 for adults Admission is free for kids 12 an under. Discount tickets available on-line. Vets and First Responders check VetTix for tickets (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Multiple Colorado Quests

  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Email Send your request to Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

  Phone

  Reviews

  Save 35%- Only $31.85 for a team of 2-5 people after Promotion Code: USFAMILY35

     Looking for a way to turn Denver into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created a family-based scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the amazing race with a three-hour tour of Denver. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the state capitol and takes you on a well designed course through some of Denver's art and culture, among shops along the 16th Street Mall and through courtyards and buildings steeped in rich Denver history. The tour requires approximately 2 miles of walking and uses the free 16th street mall transportation at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as 'the guide' allows teams to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for lunch midway or an ice cream on the Mall - why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Register @ www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

  Save 35% on a Fun Scavenger Hunt Adventure Use Code: FGCOUPON

  35% off. Urban Adventure Quest's Scavenger Hunt Code: FGCOUPON. Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with…

  View Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure Coupon
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  AVA Rafting & Zipline

  Breckenridge

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  AVA Rafting & Zipline

  Email Send your request to AVA Rafting & Zipline. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

  Phone

  Reviews

  Arkansas Valley Adventures (AVA) is part of a collection of premier Colorado companies that are locally owned and operated to help you enjoy all that Colorado has to offer. AVA is leader in outdoor adventure, offering whitewater rafting, zipline and via ferrata courses, overnight trips, fly fishing tours and more. Our other companies include Breckenridge Ski & Sport which offers summer mountain bike and e-bike rentals to explore the town of Breckenridge and surrounding mountain trails. Our transportation companies Peak 1 Express and MileMarker Van Rentals are here to get you safely and comfortably up to the mountains or wherever 4 wheels need to take you. (less) ... Read more

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  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  Colorado Parks & Wildlife

  Phone

  Mancos - Part of the Family Activity Pack Program

     Mancos State Park in Southwestern Colorado is a haven for the year-round outdoor enthusiast and traveler.In the spring, summer and fall, canoeists, kayakers and wakeless power boaters enjoy the calm waters of Jackson Gulch Reservoir. In the winter depending on conditions there are great opportunities for cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and ice fishing. Fishing enthusiasts enjoy excellent fishing for yellow perch and rainbow trout. Travelers from other parts of the state and country use Mancos State Park as their camping headquarters when they visit the numerous attractions in the area, including Mesa Verde National Park, the San Juan Skyway, Public Lands, and Durango. (less) ... Read more

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  Generation Wild

  Statewide - Colorado

  Generation Wild

  Reviews

  GENERATION WILD LAUNCHES SUMMER CAMPAIGN SHARE THIS WONDER-FULL WORLD

     Generation Wild was created by GOCO to reconnect kids with nature by increasing the amount of time they spend outside in unstructured play - the kind of play that used to be way more common. The program is an integrated, statewide effort supported by a statewide network of non-profit, public and private partner organizations. In 12 Colorado communities, diverse, locally based Generation Wild coalitions are creating equitable access to the outdoors with new places to play, outdoor programs, and pathways to leadership opportunities and jobs in the outdoors. For more information, follow Generation Wild on Facebook and Instagram. #GenerationWild #WonderFullWorld Additionally, Generation Wild's 100 Things To Do Before You're 12 list is a great resource for accessible outdoor play ideas. (less) ... Read more

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  Junior Ranger

  Junior Ranger

  Junior Ranger programs engage young people in age-appropriate activities that allow them to discover the significance of a specific site, introduce them to the national park system and to the mission of the National Park Service. They reveal to children that these amazing places belong to them. Junior Ranger programs are designed to provide participants with the flexibility to discover and interact with the park at their own pace and within the limits of their visit. They encourage children and their families to explore things they might otherwise have missed, to get out and walk around, to explore further by visiting specialized programs, park movies, exhibits, trails overlooks, talking to a ranger, and others. When you get to the park visitor center ask a park ranger or volunteer for a junior ranger booklet if you are between the ages of 6-12 and you can fill it out and earn a badge! (less) ... Read more

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  Performance Tours Rafting

  Buena Vista

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  Performance Tours Rafting

  Email Send your request to Performance Tours Rafting. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

  Phone

  Reviews

  Plan an unforgettable summer adventure and make family memories that will last a lifetime with a whitewater rafting trip! Performance Tours Rafting has been providing the best rafting experiences for guests since 1986. With half day and full day trip options for all ages and abilities, families can soak up the scenery on a family float trip or take on moderate splashy rapids together in Browns Canyon National Monument. Save 15% on all trips with the code COFAMILYFUN. Visit www.performancetours.com to plan the perfect trip. (less) ... Read more

  Save 15% on Family Raft Trips

  Ready to make memories that will last a lifetime? Grab your friends and family and join Performance Tours Rafting for an unforgettable Colorado whitewater rafting adventure! Save 15% on all …

  View Performance Tours Rafting Coupon
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  The Rocky Mountain Train Show

  Loveland

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  The Rocky Mountain Train Show

  Email Send your request to The Rocky Mountain Train Show. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

  Phone

  Reviews

  All Aboard the Rocky Mountain Train Show - April 1st and 2nd 2023! Visit the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River at the National Western Complex. Make it a day or a weekend of Family Fun with 3 acres of model, toy trains of all scales, with more than 20 operating train layouts including three large LEGO displays, more than 60 vendors and 16 plus manufacturers. This is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long-time scale modeler. From kids activities to clinics and presentations, there is something for everyone at the show. FREE kids activities include the Junior Engineer Program, Kids Hands-On Layouts, Railroad Story Time, Kid-In-A-Cab, Train Town and our Build-A-Layout project. Face painting, Lil Engineer Portraits and Train Rides are available for an additional fare. For hobbyists we have over 700 sales tables of trains in scales from Z to G! There will also be representatives from many manufacturers as well vendors specializing in electronics, control systems, signaling and tools. Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free Parking! Admission is $13 for adults Admission is free for kids 12 an under. Discount tickets available on-line. Vets and First Responders check VetTix for tickets (less) ... Read more

Museums/Zoos

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  The Rocky Mountain Train Show

  Loveland

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  The Rocky Mountain Train Show

  Email Send your request to The Rocky Mountain Train Show. * Your Name: * Email Address: Phone Number: Mailing Address: City: State: Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Canada Colorado Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Puerto Rico Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virgin Islands Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming Zip: Include Your Comments Below:

  Phone

  Reviews

  All Aboard the Rocky Mountain Train Show - April 1st and 2nd 2023! Visit the largest model train show west of the Mississippi River at the National Western Complex. Make it a day or a weekend of Family Fun with 3 acres of model, toy trains of all scales, with more than 20 operating train layouts including three large LEGO displays, more than 60 vendors and 16 plus manufacturers. This is a great show for the young and the young at heart, whether you are just getting started in the hobby or a long-time scale modeler. From kids activities to clinics and presentations, there is something for everyone at the show. FREE kids activities include the Junior Engineer Program, Kids Hands-On Layouts, Railroad Story Time, Kid-In-A-Cab, Train Town and our Build-A-Layout project. Face painting, Lil Engineer Portraits and Train Rides are available for an additional fare. For hobbyists we have over 700 sales tables of trains in scales from Z to G! There will also be representatives from many manufacturers as well vendors specializing in electronics, control systems, signaling and tools. Saturday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Free Parking! Admission is $13 for adults Admission is free for kids 12 an under. Discount tickets available on-line. Vets and First Responders check VetTix for tickets (less) ... Read more