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Family Friendly New Year's Eve in Denver includes their New Year's Eve firework show in downtown Denver.

10 Family-Friendly Things to do in Denver on New Year’s Eve

If you have children, one of the most difficult holiday celebrations to plan might just be New Year’s Eve. Festivities tend to lean toward too adult, too early, too late, or just not available at all. But for those who live in Denver, we’ve got good news!  You’re going to love family-friendly New Year’s Eve in Denver as it is one of the best places to take the kids too. The Mile High City consistently tops the list for best places to celebrate New Year’s Eve and one of the most affordable. Here are my suggestions for a family fun New Year’s Eve in Denver.

Let's get tasting and sipping with these 5 best restaurants in Denver, including this going-to-be-legendary downtown Denver restaurant. Photo: Brass Tacks Facebook

5 Delicious Restaurants in Denver, Colorado

Denver is fast-becoming THE place for dining, and Bravo’s Top Chef let the Mile High City’s secret out. Yes, we have an amazing restaurant scene. It’s constantly changing and adding new restaurants. The Mile High City attracts new chefs from around the world, even creating new home-grown Colorado chefs. Looking for something different, from sushi to Salvadoran, get ready to sample and taste these 5 oustandingly delicious restaurants in Denver.

Explore the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park, Colorado

Family travel. Car road trips. Motorcycle road trips. National parks are the perfect vacation, no matter who you travel with or how you get there…and that’s why I’m a fan of national parks. Lucky for me, my backyard of Colorado has four national parks, including the Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park.

Don't miss visiting America's highest altitude zoo, the Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, where kids can feed the giraffes.

6 Things to Do in Colorado Springs with Kids

Living in Colorado, we have exceptional travel experiences within walking distance or a short road trip. From its amazing zoo to riding the rails, Colorado Springs and the Pikes Peak region is a frequent destination for our multigenerational family travel because it offers so much to see and do. Here are our top things to do in Colorado Springs with kids.

Dish not to miss at STK Denver is the Tuna Tartare with honey soy emulsion.

5 Best Restaurants in Denver, Colorado

Denver is a hot spot for nightlife and foodie adventures with numerous new restaurants and cocktail destinations opening in the past six months. We’re here with the best restaurants in Denver to add to your itinerary.

Get ready to save money with these Colorado Ski Resorts Travel Deals #BlackFriday #CyberMonday

Colorado Ski Resorts Travel Deals: Black Friday Cyber Monday

The perfect storm is fresh Snow, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday — we’re talking Colorado Ski Resort travel deals and savings. Celebrate an average snowfall of 300 inches a year at Colorado’s 25 Ski resorts and areas — and snag some savings on your next Colorado ski vacation. **UPDATED with 2017 Travel Deals!**

Need a reason to visit Colorado Springs? How about this travel hack? $20 room nights at Cheyenne Mountain Resort.

Travel Hack: Colorado Springs Hotel Room for $20 Bucks

To celebrate Cheyenne Mountain Resort joining the prestigious Dolce Hotel Brand, this Colorado Springs Hotel is offering hotel rooms for $20 room nights. From family gatherings surrounded by scenic vistas to grand adventures throughout the Pikes Peak Region, the Cheyenne Mountain Resort, Colorado Springs is the perfect destination for your next family vacation, girlfriend getaway, or couples escape.

Disney Theatrical Productions under the direction of Thomas Schumacher presents Frozen, the new Broadway-bound musical, music and lyrics by Kristen Anderson-Lopez and Robert Lopez and book by Jennifer Lee, opening its pre-Broadway engagement at The Denver Center for the Performing Arts September 14th, starring Caissie Levy (Elsa), Patti Murin (Anna), Jelani Alladin (Kristoff), Greg Hildreth (Olaf), John Riddle (Hans), Robert Creighton (Weselton), Kevin Del Aguila (Oaken), Timothy Hughes (Pabbie), Andrew Pirozzi (Sven), Audrey Bennett and Mattea Conforti (Young Anna), Brooklyn Nelson and Ayla Schwartz (Young Elsa). Michael Grandage is director.

Broadway Bound: Disney’s “Frozen” Heats the Denver Stage

From operas to plays and Broadway shows, Denver’s theatre scene is pretty special to the locals. But until last month, not many outside of the Mile High city recognized how much we valued our theatre. Theater fans started to look twice at Denver’s potential. This week, my granddaughter and I were two lucky ducks that got to see the Broadway-bound Disney’s Frozen heat the Denver stage first hand. Read on to see why we loved it!

A view of a lake and the mountain range in Rocky Mountain National Park just as the leaves are starting to change color.

Family Friendly Road Trip Tips: Rocky Mountain National Park

You’ve plotted your journey, filled the gas tank, and packed the luggage and kids into the car. Now you are ready for your family-friendly road trip to Rocky Mountain National Park. But with so much to see and do, where do you start? How much time should you allow? Should you camp in the park, or stay in Estes Park or Grand Lake? Read on for my tips for visiting America’s favorite park: Rocky Mountain National Park.

The pool is always a hit with families when checking in at The Broadmoor, a historic and family-friendly hotel in Colorado Springs.

The Broadmoor: Family Friendly Hotels Colorado Springs

As a long-time Denver metro local, I discovered the family friendly hotels Colorado Springs due to its proximity to the Mile High City. And when my then preschool age grandchildren set their eyes on the massive towers of The Broadmoor, a family friendly, luxury Colorado hotel, they fell in love with the magical experience, just as I did.